Distributed architectures for industrial applications are a new opportunity to realize cost-
effective, flexible, scalable and reliable systems. Direct interfacing of sensors and actuators …

We provide an in-depth study of applying wireless sensor networks (WSNs) to real-world
industrial applications. Firstly, we present problem statement of industrial automation and …

While traditional wired communication technologies have played a crucial role in industrial
monitoring and control networks over the past few decades, they are increasingly proving to …

This paper provides an introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), their applications
in the field of control engineering and elsewhere and gives pointers to future research …

Field-level networks have been one of the keys to modern automation systems. Be it in
factory, process, or building automation, networks allow for horizontal and vertical …

An industrial control network is a system of interconnected equipment used to monitor and
control physical equipment in industrial environments. These networks differ quite …

For companies in the automation industry, the development of real-time Ethernet to connect
devices is of high economic interest to replace conventional fieldbus systems. Therefore …

The most notable trend in manufacturing over the past five years is probably the move
towards networks at all levels. At lower levels in the factory infrastructure, networks provide …

Wireless Sensor Networks are considered to be among the most rapidly evolving
technological domains thanks to the numerous benefits that their usage provides. As a …

Over the last two decades, fieldbus has totally revolutionized the way communication takes
place in the fields of process control, automation, and manufacturing industries. Recent …