Companies are under pressure to meet the demands of customers to stay competitive. e-manufacturing, the key element of the e-business concept, integrates plant floors and enterprise applications by leveraging web-based technologies, collaborating with value network partners, and electronically drive work flows. In answering the demand for e-Manufacturing over Ethernet, Advantech is introducing a cost-effective and comprehensive eConnectivity solution comprising Ethernet Hub/Switch, Ethernet Media Converter, Serial to Ethernet Data Gateway, Web-enabled Communication Controller, Serial Media Converter, and Industrial Communication Card.