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Posted by TPC Team on August 26, 2026



In the Roaring Twenties, manufacturing was changing fast, sparking another common nickname for the era: The Prosperity Decade. Many might argue, however, that the 2020s are even more “roaring.” After all, a full century later, innovation is still moving – and faster than ever. As facilities embrace smart manufacturing initiatives, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 strategies, the amount of real-time data moving across the plant floor continues to grow. That shift demands communication infrastructure that is faster, simpler, and built to survive the realities of industrial environments.

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Topics: Products, Engineering, TPC Wire News, Ethernet, Company News, Ethernet Cables


Posted by TPC Wire & Cable Corp. on March 26, 2020



Since 2001, CAT5e (Category 5 enhanced) has been the Ethernet cable of choice.  Operations have specified CAT5e for reliable network and industrial automation performance. After decades of using CAT5e, why would you change specifications? Ethernet cable standards have evolved and with advancing technology, the need for more bandwidth, faster speeds, and the ability to be compatible with CAT5e, improved Ethernet cables have been created. New options include CAT6, CAT6A, CAT7 or CAT7A Ethernet cables.

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Topics: Ethernet, Ethernet Cables, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT7


Posted by TPC Wire & Cable Corp. on July 24, 2019



What is an Industrial Bus?

In computing, a bus is referred to as a communication system that transfers data between components. An example would be a USB. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and many devices use this cable, connector, and protocol to interact with a computer.

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Topics: Application Sharing, Wire and Cable Tips, Environments, Bus Cables, Network, Industrial Cable, Ethernet

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