OPC-UA and IIoT: The Foundation for Connected PLC Ecosystems
Source:Industrial Automation /
Time:2026-08-10
OPC-UA and IIoT technologies form the foundation for connected PLC ecosystems, enabling real-time data exchange and decentralized decision-making .
Key Technologies :
OPC-UA: Data modeling and semantic interoperability
IIoT: Connected machine communications
5G: Real-time coordination of distributed PLC nodes
Digital Twins: Virtual testing and optimization
Benefits :
Real-time data exchange
Decentralized decision-making
Autonomous process adjustments
Reduced unplanned downtime
