FDT Specification Enhanced to Incorporate Factory Automation Protocols
FDT Group releases specifications for Profinet I/O and Modbus communication applications, enhancing our position as the solution of choice for vendor independent integration of devices and systems.
The FDT Group Announces the Founding of the FDT Marketing Committee Middle East
The Marketing Committee will promote the FDT Technology in the Middle East market
FDT Group Releases dtmINSPECTOR 2.0
FDT Group and M&M Software announce the release of DTM test tool dtmINSPECTOR 2.0. This version of dtmINSPECTOR contains certification tests for Foundation Fieldbus, Interbus, DeviceNet extension to CIP in addition to the already existing Profibus and HART protocols. Several new test cases are also added for all protocols.
FDT Group focuses on FDT Applications in Machine Building and Factory Automation
The FDT Group has founded in May this year a new working group for the interests of Machine Building and Factory Automation. This group will drive specifically the application of FDT in these branches.
FDT Technology Well on the Road to Standardization
IEC has released the FDT Specification as “Publicly Available Specification” IEC PAS 62453 after an unanimous positive IEC vote in fall last year. Thus, the FDT Group achieved a big step forward on its way to an international standard.
New Managing Director of FDT Group AISBL
FDT Group has appointed Mr. Flavio Tolfo as new Managing Director
Cooperation Agreement between FDT Group AISBL and PACTware™ Consortium e. V.
FDT Group and PACTware™ Consortium formalize their long-term collaboration by a cooperation agreement
Honeywell, Saudi Aramco, Schneider Electric, and Shell Global Solutions Join FDT Group
39 automation vendors, end-users, and engineering companies now support this important open interoperability initiative
FDT Group Holds First General Assembly and User Forum in Amsterdam
38 leading companies participate in General Assembly; 37 individuals participate in User Forum
FDT Group Announces New Formalized Organization and Mission
Executives from ABB, Endress+Hauser, Invensys, Metso Automation, Omron, Rockwell Automation, Yokogawa, and Schneider Electric comprise initial Board of Directors