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Enabling precise configuration with open standards 27/03/2023 When it comes to increasing the performance of industrial environments the ability to use pre-emptive maintenance methods, utilising data provided by advanced device diagnostics, is key, according to Steve Biegacki, Managing Director at FDT Group. Full Story...
PACTware 6.1 supports FDT3 technology for industrial device management 09/02/2023 The PACTware consortium has released its latest software version, PACTware 6.1, based on the latest FDT3 standard. Full Story...
The driving force behind Industry 4.0 success 04/07/2022 Suzanne Gill finds out what makes a sensor ‘smart’ and what role these smart devices have to play in helping achieve Industry 4.0 goals. Full Story...
FDT Group introduces the FDT Unified Environment (UE) for field to cloud data harmonisation 06/06/2022 The FDT Group used Hannover Messe to introduce the FDT Unified Environment (UE) and developer tools based on the new FDT 3.0 standard to deliver next-generation FDT industrial device management system and device solutions for field-to-cloud IT/OT data harmonisation, analytics, services, and mobility based on the requirements for smart manufacturing in the process, hybrid, and discrete markets. Full Story...
Digital twin improves plant design and operational performance 21/03/2022 While the converging worlds of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) have different interests and requirements, it does open the door to innovative Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions – like digital twins. Full Story...
FDT Group appoints new managing director 15/11/2021 The FDT Group has announced that Steve Biegacki will become the new Managing Director, following the announcement that Glenn Schulz, who has held the role for 13 years, will retire at the end of 2021. Full Story...
Mobility technology secures open automation 25/10/2021 Find out how FDT 3.0-based solutions can help industrial personnel work smarter, faster, safer and more effectively. Full Story...
Video describes open automation transformation with FDT 3.0 12/09/2021 The FDT Group has the released a video describing open automation transformation enabled by next generation FDT 3.0 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. Full Story...
Securing smart manufacturing and workforce confidence 18/05/2021 Glenn Schulz highlights the importance of real-time IT/OT data access when it comes to improving efficiency and productivity. Full Story...
FDT welcomes a new Corporate Member 06/12/2020 The FDT Group has announced that Fuji Electric has joined its organisation as a corporate member and is set to develop FDT 3.0-enabled flowmeters for the energy and environmental markets. Full Story...
Standardised IIoT Ecosystem empowers innovative business models 02/11/2020 A new whitepaper from the FDT Group describes how the recently released FDT 3.0 standard supports digital transformation for manufacturers seeking an innovative technology that supports today’s new business models. Full Story...
WATCH ON DEMAND EVENT: Introducing remote control for IIoT 06/10/2020 Join us at a time that suits you to tune into a discussion with Glenn Schulz of the FDT Foundation, to find out how FDT 3.0 - FDT IIoT Server (FITS) – the latest version of the FDT standard which standardises the communication and configuration interface between all field devices and host systems – can simplify your IIoT journey. Full Story...
Empowering innovative business models with a standardised IIoT ecosystem 22/09/2020 Glenn Schulz, managing director at the FDT Group, explains how and why the FDT standard is helping to support the digital transformation for manufacturers. Full Story...
Release of FDT 3.0 standard and toolkits helps advance digital transformation 10/08/2020 Following the recent launch of the FDT 3.0 – FDT IIoT Server (FITS) – standard, which has been developed by FDT Group to empower digital transformational benefits for automation suppliers and end users in the process, hybrid and discrete markets, Suzanne Gill spoke to Glenn Schulz, managing director at FDT Group, to find out more about the latest FDT developments. Full Story...
Flowserve Corporation joins the FDT Group leadership team. 01/06/2020 Flowserve has been a long-term member of FDT Group and a participant on its technical working groups. Recently, it has upgraded its membership to ‘Sponsor’ status and assumed roles on both the FDT Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Full Story...
Moving asset management to the Cloud 02/12/2019 The FDT integration standard is about to transition into an information exchange platform which will enable cloud-based asset monitoring for field devices. This will reduce maintenance costs, improve asset reliability and provide useful information to personnel in a timely manner, says Suriya Selvaraj. Full Story...
FITS on course for end-of-year release 21/09/2019 A final review of the emerging FDT 3.0 technology platform, known as the FDT IIoT Server (FITS) standard has been completed by the FDT Group and, according to Lee Lane, chairman of the FDT Board of Directors, the FITS specification remains on schedule for an end of year release. Full Story...
Making digitalisation work! 08/09/2019 Suzanne Gill finds out how industrial communications are supporting and simplifying the digital migration process. Full Story...
Getting FITS for a secure future 09/04/2019 Industrial security is a complicated, multifaceted challenge that cannot be solved by simply purchasing the latest technology. Instead, managing the security of industrial control systems and networks requires improving processes, tools and ultimately balancing risk, says Glenn Schulz. Full Story...
A unified solution for enterprise-wide data exchange 25/11/2018 Industrial organisations are now able to bring systems, applications and devices together in a unified architecture to exchange information throughout the enterprise thanks to the integration of FDT and OPC UA standards. Full Story...
Read the latest Device Integration Strategies newsletter from FDT Group 13/08/2018 Find out more about cloud-to-plant-floor connectivity with FDT servers in the latest Device Integration Strategies newsletters. Full Story...
Cloud-to-Plant-Floor Connectivity with FDT Server 10/07/2018 Simplify entry into IIoT with a standardised, scalable and secure solution with mobility. Full Story...
FDT standard gains mobility 04/06/2018 Control Engineering Europe reports on the latest developments from the FDT Group, which is advancing its open standard for enterprise-wide network and asset integration. Full Story...
Device integration strategies to empower the intelligent enerprise 29/08/2017 The FDT Group has published an e-book which talks about IIoT & I4.0 connectivity. It also looks at how FDT and OPC UA together can e empower a single approach to enterprise integration enterprise, and looks at mobility advances with FITS(FDT IIoT Server). Full Story...
An enabler for smart operations 19/05/2017 The FDT Group is currently working on the development of an FDT IIoT server to empower the intelligent enterprise and simplify the ecosystem exchange. Control Engineering Europe finds out more. Full Story...
Communication cooperation continues apace 30/01/2017 Suzanne Gill reports on the latest networking and communication protocol developments. Full Story...
Profibus device integration with FDT 2.0 announced 21/09/2016 The FDT Group has announced the certification of the first generic device Device Type Managers (DTMs) for Profibus DP which are compliant with the FDT 2.0 specification. Full Story...
FDT optimises sensor to cloud computing with OPC UA 13/09/2016 Suzanne Gill spoke to Glenn Schulz, managing director at FDT Group, to catch up on technology developments. Full Story...
Latest FDT technology on show at Hannover 15/04/2016 At Hannover Messe, The FDT Group will present a live, interactive display demonstrating a brewing application and OPC UA data exchange. Full Story...
Standardising and simplifying device to host integration with FDI 05/01/2016 You should expect to start hearing a lot more about FDI in 2016, as products that support this new device integration standard start to come to market. Control Engineering Europe reports on its journey so far. Full Story...
Evolution in Instrumentation Maintenance Using an Asset Management System 18/11/2014 A case study based on Mitsubishi Chemical’s Kashima Plant uses smart instrumentation information monitoring to optimize the lifecycle cost of the plant while enhancing maintenance activities, increasing safety, and improving product quality. Full Story...
FDT enables higher productivity at lower operating costs 04/11/2014 FDT/DTM Technology improves efficiency, diagnostic capabilities at wastewater treatment plant. Network permits remote management of 250 kilometer system of canal, pipes. Profinet network uses FDT to help boost productivity and cut costs. Full Story...
Moving forward to meet challenges 20/05/2014 Suzanne Gill reports on some of the trends and highlights that emerged from the 2014 Hannover Fair. Full Story...
FDT offers device setpoint confidence 22/10/2013 For one chemical intermediate manufacturer in Switzerland, FDT Technology and the company's chosen FDT Frame Application, have provided the peace of mind that its measurement device setpoint documentation is always up to date. Suzanne Gill reports. Full Story...
Free FDT technology training in Cork and Manchester 04/12/2012 The FDT Group is to hold an FDT technology training seminar on Tuesday 11 December 2012 in Cork, Ireland and on Thursday 13 December 2012 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Full Story...
FDT2 goes public 04/09/2012 The long-awaited public release of the FDT2 standard was announced at the Hannover Messe in April where the FDT Group AISBL took the opportunity to discuss some of its enhancements. Suzanne Gill reports. Full Story...
FDT reaches another technical milestone 06/09/2011 2011 has been another busy year for the FDT Group, not least with the public availability of FDT Version 2.0, following completion of the first technical review of the standard. Full Story...
FDT White Paper outlines sample specification for FDT technology 01/08/2011 A new White Paper identifies how FDT technology can help to lower costs by putting assets to work. Full Story...
FDT technology recognised as ANSI/ISA standards 28/06/2011 The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has formally approved Field Device Tools (FDT) Technology standards - previously adopted internationally as IEC 62453 and approved in the United States by the ISA103 Field Device Tools Interface (FDT) committee. These US standards will now be designated as ANSI/ISA standards. Full Story...
Emerson Process Management joins FDT Group 08/11/2010 The FDT Group, AISBL, has announced that Emerson Process Management has joined the organisation on its Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Full Story...
Tolfo retires from FDT, Schulz appointed MD 23/06/2009 The FDT Group announced Glenn Schulz as its new managing director amid news of Flavio Tolfo’s retirement on July 1, 2009. Tolfo has been managing director of the group for the last three years and is described as a ‘key contributor’ in making the organisation what it is today. Full Story...
FDT looking bright for factory automation 11/03/2009 Schneider Electric’s Manfred Brill, chairman of FDT’s factory automation committee, described the progress FDT is making in the factory automation sector. The biggest news was that twelve new companies, including Mitsubishi Electric, have joined the organisation in the past year. Full Story...
New podcast: Audio tutorial examines integration platforms, EDDL and FDT/DTM 26/01/2009 Competing platforms share much functionality but differ on implementation. Which is best for you? Full Story...
Sercos and FDT push towards open systems 22/01/2009 Sercos International (SI) has joined forces with the FDT Group AISBL to develop open systems, announcing an agreement to create an annex to the FDT specification for Sercos III. The organisations say this will create the first high-performance real-time Ethernet communication standard to support FDT Technology. Full Story...
FDI achievement result of co-operation with process control suppliers 14/11/2008 The FDI (Field Device Integration) team has completed the draft architecture and inventory of use case analysis, describing the achievements as a milestone. The Steering Committee of the EDDL Co-operation Team has worked closely with the FDT Group to advance a common solution for field device integration. Full Story...
FDT Group announces ‘milestone’ 25/09/2008 The FDT Group has announced the approval of the Committee Draft for Vote CDV 62453, describing it as ‘one of the most important steps in the adoption of FDT Technology as an international standard'. Full Story...
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