History

CLPA's 25th anniversary.

CLPA's 20th anniversary.

Analog Devices joins CLPA Board of Directors

Further acceleration of the adoption of CC-Link IE TSN with a leading multinational semiconductor company.

Specifications released for CC-Link IE TSN

Obtained legal entity

A new network mode in the CC-Link IE Ethernet-based integrated network, "CC-Link IE Field Network Basic" has newly joined the lineup.

CLPC-Thailand branch opens

CLPA-Mexico branch opens

CLPA's 15th anniversary.

Cisco Systems joins CLPA Board of Directors

Technological enhancement of the industrial IoT field
*The logo is as of the time of joining CLPA Board of Directors.

Molex joins CLPA Board of Directors

Global giant in products related to industrial networks joins
*The logo is as of the time of joining CLPA Board of Directors.

Fumihiko Kimura appointed as new Chairman

Japan's leading expert in production system engineering and CAD / CAM

CLPA-Turkey branch opens

Dissemination activities take place in Turkey's rapidly growing manufacturing industry.

CLPA membership exceeds 2,000 companies (Breakdown: 620 domestic companies / 1384 foreign companies).

Balluff joins CLPA Board of Directors

Further globalization of CLPA Board with the first European member.
*The logo is as of the time of joining CLPA Board of Directors.

Specifications released for energy management communication function, enabling sophisticated energy monitoring.

CLPA-India branch opens

Responding to the development of manufacturing industry in India.

Shanghai Electric Ryoden Technology joins CLPA Board of Directors

Strengthens the incorporation of Chinese market needs.

Specifications released for CC-Link IE Field Safety Communication Function

Support for safety-related communication over Ethernet.

CLPA's 10th anniversary.

3M joins CLPA Board of Directors

Global giant in the cable/connector field joins

Release of specifications for“CC-Link IE Field Network” and “SLMP (Seamless Message Protocol)”.

Release of part 2 of the gigabit integrated network “CC-Link IE”. With the appearance of CC-Link IE Field, conventional serial based fieldbus networks move into the Ethernet domain.

CC-Link Family compatible certified products exceeds 1,000 models.

Cognex joins CLPA Board of Directors

Marks the beginning of globalization of the Board.

CLPA membership exceeds 1,000 companies. Overseas partners make up approx. 60% of the total, with 436 domestic companies and 580 foreign companies.

Release of specifications for “CC-Link IE Controller Network”.

The unique gigabit backbone “CC-Link IE Controller Network”, supporting high bandwidth controller to controller communication, is released as part 1 of the integrated network “CC-Link IE”.

Announcement of the concept of the integrated network “CC-Link IE”.

Announcement of a unique gigabit Ethernet-based network which, while retaining all the openness/high-speed/high reliability features of CC-Link, can also achieve seamless integration of information from information systems up to the field level. This marks the opening of a new era in industrial networks.

CC-Link IE Controller specification announced.

Beginning of the promotion of Ethernet-based CC-Link networks.

5th anniversary commemoration held in rapidly developing Shanghai by “CLPC China”, responsible for wider acceptance of CC-Link in China.

Specifications for “CC-Link Safety” released.

CC-Link Safety adds communication error detection functions to standard CC-Link specifications, resulting in a SIL 3 certified fieldbus. This opens the realm of safety applications to CLPA partners.

First presence at the “Embedded Systems Expo & Conference (ESEC)”.

CLPA's 5th anniversary.

CLPA achieves all the goals set at its establishment: “700　companies, 700 models by its 5th anniversary”.　5th anniversary celebration events held with users and partners.

Announcement of the concept of the “CC-link Safety”safety network - a new global trend.

CLPA membership exceeds 500 companies (Breakdown: 253 domestic companies / 253 foreign companies).

Announcement of CC-Link Ver. 2.0.

“CC-Link Ver. 2.0” appeared, offering up to 8 times greater data capacity, supporting devices which handle large volumes of data. This was in response to the needs of applications requiring large-capacity deterministic data communication, typified by in-situ monitoring of the semiconductor manufacturing process.

Announcement of CC-Link/LT.

Launch of the sensor level “CC-Link/LT” network, which expands the cable-saving capabilities of CC-Link to the interior of machinery & equipment. Offers all aspects of the performance unique to CC-Link, such as openness, high speed, and high reliability.

First exhibit at Japan's leading automation fair, the System Control Fair (SCF). CLPA has exhibited at SCF ever since.

Conformance tests started.

With the collaboration of the Kanagawa Industrial Technology Research Institute, Japan's first conformance tests are carried out. Conformance tests also carried out in China, South Korea, and North America.

6 CLPA overseas bases successfully established.

North America, Europe, Asia... Bases set up for the dissemination of CC-Link in various major manufacturing areas around the world. Exhibiting at major exhibitions in each region actively increases awareness of CC-Link.

Exhibited at “SEMICON-Japan” - an exhibition of the world's top semiconductor manufacturing technology.

Establishment of the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA).

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) was established by the 6 Foundation Partner companies as a third-party organization to advance the global acceptance of CC-Link.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation releases specifications for “CC-Link”.
First step towards a fully open network.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation develops “CC-Link”.
First introduced to the market as a semi-open network.