ODVA Leadership Elected for 22nd Term

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – March 28, 2022 – The leadership for ODVA’s 22nd term was elected and announced at the 21st Annual Meeting of Members in San Diego, California, USA on March 10, 2022. The introduction of the Market Advisory Committee is notable in that it will help ensure EtherNet/IP is well positioned for… Continue reading

EtherNet/IP Network Specification Complete for Ethernet-APL Physical Layer for Process Automation

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – November 23, 2021 – ODVA announced today that The EtherNet/IP™ Specification has been enhanced to enable EtherNet/IP networks to support the Ethernet-APL physical layer for process automation. Licensed Vendors for the EtherNet/IP technology can immediately start developing EtherNet/IP components for Ethernet-APL, including controllers, power switches, field switches, and instrumentation. Ethernet-APL… Continue reading

CIP Security Enhanced to Support Resource-Constrained EtherNet/IP Devices

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – April 12, 2021 – ODVA is pleased to announce that CIP SecurityTM, the cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IPTM, has added support for resource-constrained EtherNet/IP devices. CIP Security can now provide device authentication, a broad trust domain, device identity via Pre-Shared Keys (PSKs), device integrity, and data confidentiality for resource-constrained devices… Continue reading

ODVA Updates Terminology in Specifications to Help Create a More Inclusive Industry

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – April 12, 2021 – ODVA announces that the April 2021 publication of the DeviceNet® and ControlNet® Specifications have replaced the usage of the words “master” and “slave” within ODVA references. Developers of devices for ODVA networks will now utilize the words “client and server” (EtherNet/IP™, including the integration of Modbus®… Continue reading

EtherNet/IP Network Extended to In-Cabinet Resource Constrained Devices

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – April 12, 2021 – ODVA announced today that The EtherNet/IP™ Specification has been enhanced to allow vendors to bring the network to resource-constrained devices in-cabinet, including push buttons and contactors. Cost, size, and power restrictions have historically limited the usage of EtherNet/IP at the edge, where many nodes are still… Continue reading

CIP Security Updated to Support User Level Authentication

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – November 24, 2020 – ODVA announces that user level authentication has been added to CIP SecurityTM, the cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IPTM. Previous publications of the specifications for CIP Security included key security properties including a broad trust domain across a group of devices, data confidentiality, device authentication, device identity,… Continue reading

HARTING Increases Commitment to ODVA and EtherNet/IP to Become ODVA’s Newest Principal Member

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – November 9, 2020 – ODVA is pleased to announce that HARTING, one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial connectivity technology, has become a principal member of ODVA alongside Cisco Systems, Endress+Hauser, Honeywell, Omron, Rockwell Automation, and Schneider Electric. The primary focus of HARTING’s activities in ODVA will be through… Continue reading

OPC Foundation Cooperates with ODVA and Sercos International to Develop OPC UA Motion

Cooperation to speed up Field Level Communications (FLC) initiative backed by proven technologies from established organizations Scottsdale, AZ – June 25th, 2020 – The OPC Foundation, ODVA and Sercos International are pleased to announce a collaboration to develop a new generation of a best-in-class motion technology for industry.  This new motion technology will be initially published… Continue reading

EtherNet/IP Enhanced to Further Address Industry 4.0 and IIoT

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – April 20, 2020 – ODVA announced today the latest enhancements to The EtherNet/IP™ Specification to provide improved network diagnostics, new methods to lower bandwidth and resource requirements for devices, and the addition of IIoT building block infrastructure. “EtherNet/IP’s continued leadership in the industrial communication space will be assured by adding… Continue reading

ODVA Enters into Agreements with FDT and Fieldcomm Group and Continues xDS Development to Expand EtherNet/IP Technology Ecosystem

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – April 20, 2020 – ODVA announced today that it has entered into separate agreements to further integrate FDT and FDI technologies into EtherNet/IP™. Additional device description work on the next generation xDS™ for CIP™ devices also continues to move forward.  “ODVA is committed to making EtherNet/IP a best in class… Continue reading