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Siemens, Cisco, and Schneider Electric collectively held a substantial market share of over 15% in the industrial wireline networking industry in 2023. Siemens' SCALANCE line includes industrial Ethernet switches, routers, and wireless devices, enabling robust, real-time communication in demanding industrial environments. These products support both process and discrete automation sectors. Siemens integrates its SIMATIC automation products with industrial networks, ensuring seamless communication among PLCs, DCS systems, and field devices. This integration is essential for manufacturing plants aiming for comprehensive automation and digitalization.
Cisco offers rugged, secure Ethernet switches and routers designed for industrial settings. The Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE) series supports the high-speed, low-latency communication required for automation and industrial control. Cisco's IoT platform integrates wireline networking, providing secure, scalable, and manageable industrial networks.
Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure is an IoT-enabled architecture that integrates energy management, automation, and control systems with industrial networking. Its Industrial Ethernet supports communication from field devices to control systems and cloud applications. Schneider Electric integrates its Modicon PLCs with industrial Ethernet networks, ensuring real-time communication between machines and control systems. This integration enhances connectivity and efficiency in automation for plant operators.
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