Advanced implementation of industrial Ethernet for real-time control systems in smart manufacturing
Junwei Liang
Zhiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esta.v12i2.10571
Keywords: Industrial ethernet; Smart manufacturing; Time-sensitive networking; Real-time control systems; Industry 4.0
Abstract
This paper presents an advanced implementation framework for Industrial Ethernet addressing critical real-time communication requirements in smart manufacturing. We propose a novel architecture optimizing network topology, implementing enhanced clock synchronization, and integrating time-sensitive networking capabilities to achieve deterministic performance. Experimental evaluation on a manufacturing testbed demonstrates significant improvements in communication latency (42% reduction), jitter (67% decrease), and reliability (99.997% packet delivery) compared to conventional implementations. A real-world case study in a precision machining facility validates our approach’s practical applicability, showing 28% increased production throughput and 35% reduced system downtime. This work contributes insights into effective Industrial Ethernet infrastructure deployment supporting stringent timing requirements of next-generation smart manufacturing systems, particularly for applications requiring sub-millisecond control loops and synchronized operations.
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