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Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) in engineering is a method of manufacturing in which the entire production process is controlled by computer. Typically, it relies on closed-loop control processes, based on real-time input from sensors. It is also known as flexible design and manufacturing.

To cover all automation requirements, SIMATIC NET with SCALANCE 200IRT offers the the first Industrial Ethernet real-time switch

PROFINET is the open industrial Ethernet standard of PROFIBUS&PROFINET International (PI) for automation. PROFINET uses TCP/IP and IT standards, is real-time Ethernet, and allows investment protection through seamless integration of fieldbus systems.

Standard for a Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems