Connected Industries heavily rely on data and the insights that can be gained from it. In such facilities, it is fundamental to set up seamless interconnectivity from the smallest sensor on the factory floor up to enterprise-level systems and beyond. Only in this way it is possible to set up data-driven operations for smart manufacturing.

To help companies create such futureproof infrastructures, automation vendors should adopt the latest and most promising developments in industrial networks in their products. One of them is Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), an innovative technology for Ethernet-based industrial communications that can support smart operations within current facilities as well as tomorrow’s Connected Industries.

How can automation vendors deliver advanced solutions that leverage this technology? What do they need to consider in order to create successful, highly competitive solutions?

This white paper discusses the CLPA TSN development ecosystem, what solutions can be used and how to integrate TSN-compatible functions in existing devices using conventional industrial Ethernet. The document also includes recommendations for automation device manufacturers on the successful implementation of TSN and delivery of key solutions for future-oriented applications.