What is OPC UA?
OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) is a machine-to-machine communication protocol for industrial automation developed by the OPC Foundation. Distinguishing characteristics are that it is based on a client server communication and focuses on communicating with industrial equipment and systems for data collection and control. Read how OPC UA is opening up completely new possibilities and fields of application for industrial automation and control networks.

Use Cases for a CIP Companion Specification for OPC UA
An OPC UA companion specification for CIP to OPC UA Gateways is based on assumptions that the cloud …
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Mapping EtherNet/IP CIP object to OPC UA model
Exposing EtherNet/IP object via OPC UA Information model provides new technology for EtherNet/IP devices in the process automation. …
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Using OPC UA and MQTT to access CNC controller data
Use of a gateway along with OPC UA and MQTT, can provide access to S7 controller machine tool …
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OPC UA over TSN: Frequently Asked Questions
The automation community is continuing to champion the introduction of OPC UA (Unified Architecture) over Time Sensitive Networks …
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Smart devices leverage PROFINET and OPC UA
Smart devices provide operators not only with I/O data but also with a wealth of information about industrial …
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PackML with OPC UA solution for machine integration
The combination of PackML and OPC UA can be used to solve strategic and machine integration issues facing …
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A converged approach to industrial automation standards
This article is a summary of a new architecture proposal to integrate OPC UA, Data Distribution Service (DDS) …
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Modbus in the IoT era: collision of two worlds
Around the world in factories large and small, worlds are colliding as the Modbus world, massive and pervasive, …
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What is OPC UA?
Quick introduction to OPC UA and how OPC UA is opening up completely new possibilities and fields of application for industrial automation and control networks.
Understanding OPC UA
Tech Talk
OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) is a machine to machine communication protocol for industrial automation developed by the OPC Foundation. What is it and how does it work in automation solutions?
Tech-Intro
OPC UA Concepts
This technical introductory presentation to OPC UA by Uwe Steinkrauss at Unified Automation is part of a series consisting of five parts, and is a way to learn more about OPC UA technology solutions.