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Huhtamaki's Franeker plant in the Netherlands has upgraded its automation systems to CC-Link IE Field, enhancing the production of over 11 million egg cartons weekly. This transition to an open industrial Ethernet technology improves diagnostics, reduces troubleshooting time, and simplifies maintenance.

The new standard supports the site's future upgrades, with benefits including a flexible network structure, the use of standard cabling, and integration of Mitsubishi Electric’s frequency inverters. CC-Link IE TSN will further support digital manufacturing demands.