International Community Approves the Committee Draft for Vote CDV 62453 on FDT specification
November 26, 2008
This important milestone is one of the most important steps in the adoption of FDT Technology as an international standard
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FDT Group releases new annex for IO-Link
October 26, 2008
IO-Link is becoming the new worldwide standard for sensor and actor communication in the world of automation. Many well known system suppliers as well as sensor and actor vendors support the new standard and offer IO-Link masters and devices. IO-Link can be easily integrated into existing field bus systems like e.g. PROFIBUS, Interbus, ProfiNet, AS-Interface, EtherCAT, etc.
Certification Process
September 27, 2008
The certification process for DTMs is successfully established since years. DTMs for more than 1000 devices are already certified and listed on the FDT Group’s web site. The tests of DTMs are performed with the official test tool dtmINSPECTOR which checks the conformance of the DTM against FDT Specifications.
Certifications of FOUNDATION Fieldbus DTMs Respond to Market Demands
September 5, 2008
The certification of over 50 FOUNDATION fieldbus device DTMs makes FDT Technology available for applications based on FOUNDATIONTM Technology
Interoperability project III
August 22, 2008
The FDT Group continues its activities to bring the system providers and the device manufacturers together in order to provide end users with integrated solutions right out of the box. Since November 2007, 22 FDT Group member companies have participated in a project at the facility of Dietz Automation GmbH in Neukirchen, Germany. The project is intended to test the interoperability of the FDT/DTM Technology in a very diverse setting.
FDT Group to Demonstrate Open Communications Interface Technology at ISA Expo
August 12, 2008
FDT Interactive Demonstrations, Technical Presentations and More
FDT Roadshows appeal in Scandinavia
May 27, 2008
Two successful FDT Roadshows in Denmark and Sweden confirm the interest for FDT Technology in Scandinavia
FDT Group Makes Big Impact at Hanover Fair
May 27, 2008
Interoperability is the theme of the FDT booth
FDT Group Continues Strong Membership Growth in 2008
April 22, 2008
The FDT Group announces the addition of four international companies to the membership of the non-profit organization just since the beginning of this year. New members include: Aplisens (Poland), AUMA (Germany), Petronas (Malaysia), and Technical University Dresden (Germany).