New USB-LAN Connect Hardware Upgrade Protects Sensitive CNC Machine Data During Transmission
Summary
The added File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) of USB-LAN Connect reduces the risk of data breaches, operational disruptions and noncompliance for data-regulated manufacturers. Shop Floor Automations (SFA), a manufacturing integrator specializing in digitally transformative hardware, software and support solutions, introduces the upgraded USB-LAN Connect device with FTPS to facilitate seamless and secure communication between CNC machines and network storage. “The modern manufacturer is accountable for delivering quality products, efficiently, securely and profitably,” says Greg Mercurio, president of SFA. “Our unique role as a manufacturing integrator affords us the ability to design the right hardware, software and service to help resolve the automation challenges of our customers. The upgraded USB-LAN Connect with FTPS is the latest example of our pledge to provide the best offerings to support the goals of manufacturers by exceeding industry standards for data protection.” • Supports drip feed and protocols for Xon/Xoff, software handshaking, RTS/CTS hardware handshaking and X-modem • Drag-and-drop files over Ethernet to your CNC • Add percent sign to programs on the fly • Allows a directory listing and the creation of unlimited folders to organize part programs All versions of USB-LAN Connect, as listed below, are available for immediate purchase by calling SFA hardware sales at 619-461-4000: Current USB-LAN Connect users may upgrade existing devices to the FTPS-enabled version by simply downloading and updating firmware as part of a minimally-disruptive process to ongoing operations.