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Software enables Internet data transfer.
XML Data Access specification provides gateway to Internet for data and information from any OPC-enabled device capable of supporting Web service. Specification facilitates exchange protocol for seamless and transparent communication between devices, independent of operating system and networking technology that specific devices employ. Adaptive wrapper deploys on existing OPC Data Access servers...
Read More »The OPC Foundation Welcomes Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a New Member
Industrial sector customers on AWS use OPC UA-enabled tools and a portfolio of services that extend cloud functionality into industrial operations. Scottsdale, AZ – Feb 08th, 2021 – Today, the OPC Foundation is proud to welcome Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN) as the latest OPC Foundation member. In the industrial sector, manufacturers around the...
Read More »OPC Foundation Announces New Director of North America
Michael Clark named as Director of OPC Foundation North America Scottsdale, AZ – May 4th, 2020 – The OPC Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Clark as the Director of OPC Foundation North America. Mr. Stefan Hoppe, President and Executive Director, selected Mr. Clark to serve in this capacity, to support OPC North American membership, and to function as a spokesperson...
Read More »OPC Foundation Extends OPC UA Including TSN Down to Field Level
Scottsdale, AZ – November 5th, 2018 – The OPC Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its new setup to identify OPC UA and related TSN-harmonization needs and extends OPC Foundation standards and specifications. The goal of this initiative is to deliver an open, cohesive approach to implement OPC UA including TSN and associated application profiles. This will advance the OPC...
Read More »OPC Foundation Announces New President
Stefan Hoppe is elected President and Executive Director of the OPC Foundation after Thomas J. Burke nominates Mr. Hoppe as his successor Scottsdale, AZ – October 31, 2018 – The OPC Foundation welcomes Stefan Hoppe as its next President and Executive Director. Mr. Burke, the former President and Executive Director, nominated Mr. Hoppe as his successor before resigning during the last Board of...
Read More »OPC Foundation standardizes communication of acquired process.
OPC Foundation develops series of interoperability standards for industrial automation end users and suppliers. OPC UA (Unified Architecture) can now assist end users and suppliers deploy Industrie 4.0- and IIoT-based solutions. This Unified Architecture is designed to offer multi-vendor interoperability for moving information vertically from the plant or factory floor up through the enterprise.
Read More »OPC and FieldComm Group announce alliance to improve automation system.
OPC Foundation and FieldComm Group announce an alliance for developing a standardized process automation device information model. This alliance focuses on leveraging HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication protocols for standardizing data, information, and methods for all process automation devices through FDI using OPC UA. The collaboration will release extensible, future-proof process...
Read More »Advisory Group Report predicts the increase of OPC install base.
OPC Foundation is well positioned in IIoT according to ARC Advisory Group report on OPC data connectivity standards role in control automation. ARC OPC UA plays important role to serve as data connectivity foundation for companies looking to deploy IIoT and I4.0 based solutions. Report also predicting global OPC installations will be expected to increase to 45% annually for the next 5 years with...
Read More »OPC Foundation publishes POWERLINKâ™s OPC UA specification.
OPC UA companion specification for POWERLINK is published by OPC Foundation and the Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG). This specification explains the exchange of data between POWERLINK and any OPC UA platform. Specification enables the OPC UA and POWERLINK to combine into a single network.
Read More »OPC Foundation Names Stefan Hoppe as new vice president.
OPC Foundation named one member of its Board of Directors, Stefan Hoppe (president of OPC Europe), as its new vice president. In this position, Hoppe will take global leadership role to help position OPC-UA as worldwide standard for interoperability and IoT (Internet of Things) communication. Hoppe expressed excitement over working with those of shared passion for building infrastructure to...
Read More »OPC Day Europe 2014 focused on link between automation and IT.
With motto of IT meets Automation , OPC Day Europe 2014 focused on consistent communication from sensor to IT cloud level, all with integrated security. Total of 190 participants from 16 countries were able to catch up on OPC UA technology as well as its distribution and application. During pre-conference, experts gave presentations on interoperability in data and information exchange that is...
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