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OPC UA
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.
OPC UA enabling technology for IIoT communications
OPC UA easily connects the shop floor to the top floor in a semantic and standardized way. It …
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How all protocols fail at data access interoperability
If you are interested in being challenged to fundamentally rethink how an enterprise-wide Data Access system should be …
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Leading IoT Vendors Commit to OPC UA Adoption
Major IoT vendors including AWS, Google Cloud, IBM, Microsoft, SAP and SIEMENS leverage secure, standardized information exchange in …
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UA Cloud Library and Field Level Communications Updates
The OPC Foundation continues to forge ahead with technology advancements. Recent highlights include the launch of the UA …
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OPC UA – from automation pyramid to information network
The OPC UA (IEC 62541) framework with the extensions for field exchange (OPC UA FX) specified by the …
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OPC UA over TSN – integration and evaluation experiences
The need for edge computing means more connected devices that interact with the real-world based on the data …
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Secure and flexible IT/OT integration based on OPC UA
Middleware offers possibility of seamless and secure data transfer based on OPC UA. Data transfer plays an especially important …
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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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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.