Insights

To thrive, the industrial world depends on reliability. For decades, serial communication has been a cornerstone of operational technology (OT), ensuring seamless connectivity across factory floors, power grids, and transportation systems.

When did you last update the firmware and credentials on your OT devices? If “never” is your answer, take comfort you are not alone, but you are in the crosshairs.

As New Zealand manufacturers adopt new automation and digital technologies, industrial networks are evolving to connect new systems with existing equipment. Explore how networking, connectivity, remote access and security are coming together to build infrastructure that can evolve with the application.

A recent project to retrofit and modernise the hydraulic control system at a U.S. Space Force telescope facility in Hawaii brought together Delta Motion's RMC200 dedicated motion-control platform and Temposonics R-Series V FLEX high-precision linear position sensors to coordinate eight hydraulic cylinders controlling the movement of the Advanced Electro-Optical System (AEOS) telescope dome on the island of Maui. The system needed to continuously monitor position and force feedback and keep the cylinders synchronised as the structure moved.

As industrial networks become more connected, protecting critical infrastructure against cyber threats is essential for maintaining operational reliability. Moxa delivers secure connectivity solutions designed specifically for OT environments, combining industrial networking and cybersecurity capabilities to help organisations strengthen protection without adding unnecessary complexity.

In today’s evolving energy landscape, seamless connectivity and real-time visibility are critical to optimising performance and ensuring reliability. As a leader in energy management, Moxa delivers a comprehensive portfolio, from networking and computing to protocol gateways, enabling secure, reliable integration across diverse energy applications.