NEXCOM Simplifies Time-Sensitive Networking for Industrial Edge

NEXCOM, a leading supplier of network appliances, has unveiled the verified performance results of its Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) industrial switch, ISA 142, confirming full IEEE 802.1AS (gPTP) compliance and nanosecond-level precision in extensive validation tests.

Designed for smart warehouse automation, production logistics, and industrial edge networks, ISA 142 acts as a factory time distribution gateway, synchronizing machines, sensors, and controllers under a unified, sub-microsecond clock. This precision coordination enables predictable, stable and real-time data transmission across large-scale automation environments.

To simplify deployment, ISA 142 integrates NEXCOM TSN Switch Suite, a toolkit that makes TSN activation fast and manageable. It streamlines configuration of IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qav, and 802.1Qbv, reducing setup time and eliminating unnecessary complexity. With its hybrid design combining open-source synchronization and hardware-level control, NEXCOM TSN Switch Suite allows deterministic performance to be achieved quickly—even in networks combining legacy and modern equipment.

Powered by an industrial-grade Intel Atom^® quad-core processor, ISA 142 delivers 16 ruggedized ports, dual DC power input, and wide-temperature operation, ensuring reliability in demanding industrial and logistics environments. Built-in security features safeguard critical industrial assets against network threats, providing both performance and protection at the edge.

With TSN adoption accelerating across industries, NEXCOM validated ISA 142 industrial switch solution bridges the gap between IT and OT, transforming standard Ethernet into a deterministic, time-aware network ready to power next-generation automation.