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July 2005
The Passion and Mystique of OPC UA
Thomas J. Burke, president and executive director of the OPC Foundation, discusses how the OPC vision is being deployed and developed through the introduction of the OPC Unified Architecture, whose success is driven by the involvement of the end-users and manufacturers, who are the life-blood of the OPC standard.
Welcome to another edition of the OPConnect newsletter. First off, let's talk about the OPC Unified Architecture. There is a tremendous amount of excitement about this new OPC architecture, whose theme and power is secure, reliable, interoperability for exchanging data and information from the factory floor to the enterprise. There is a dedicated team of volunteers who have the passion and mystique to develop a complete, open and interoperable architecture, while leveraging existing, evolving standards and technology that will last for years to come.
The initial OPC Data Access (DA) specification was so successful because it provided a standard "interface" for all devices, allowing any software application to acquire data from any device. OPC DA has now been modeled into a service-oriented architecture, and the very successfully deployed OPC DA functionality integrates with applications over the Internet, crossing firewall boundaries while still providing secure, reliable computing. Read more.
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Standards, Reliability Critical to OPC Success
When selecting a supplier, the issues of standards, reliability, price and interoperability are of top importance to users of OPC technology, according to a recent survey of industrial manufacturers and . . . Read more
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OPC Working Groups Continue Development Efforts
With multiple meetings, seminars and forums scheduled in May, June and July, there's no summertime break for the busy team members whose task it is to develop and deliver new . . . Read more
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Failure Is Not an Option
The built-in redundant network feature of Cyberlogic OPC servers allows peak production and reliable quality control at customer sites. . . . Read more
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Preservative-free with OPC
An aseptic cold filling process deploys OPC technology from ICONICS to help eliminate preservatives in the filling of fruit juice bottles . . . Read more
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"Hub-and-Spoke" Architecture Speeds Data Collection
A leading oil producer uses OPC solutions from Matrikon to implement best practices in remote data collection. . . . Read more
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OPC Helps Display Machine Information
A major automobile manufacturer selects NETCON's OPC Marquee Manager for a large-scale Andon implementation. . . . Read more
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OPC Lowers Interface Costs for Building Automation
A building automation supplier uses OPC technology from Software Toolbox to link operator touch panels to data points in the control system. . . . Read more
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OPC Solutions From The Leader in OPC Technology
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MatrikonOPC Conference 2005
MatrikonOPC Conference 2005 brings together the top industry experts to explain current technology, its applications, and future direction. Register today!
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OPC Applications & Tools for All Types
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