
OPC UA specification for screwdriving technology
In order to promote interoperable communication in the integrated assembly solutions industry, the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association has published the first OPC UA specification for the industry.
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In order to promote interoperable communication in the integrated assembly solutions industry, the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association has published the first OPC UA specification for the industry.
The official SPS daily newspaper for you. Issue 3 is also packed full of automation news for you: exciting interviews, new technologies and the latest product innovations. The new interactive e-paper is now available.

About five years ago, B&R was one of the co-initiators of the "Shapers" - in other words, a supporter of the TSN movement for the industry from the very beginning. What has happened since then in terms of TSN at B&R? Elmar Zimmerling provides an overview.
Three years after its launch, the OPC Foundation's Field Level Communications (FLC) initiative has now completed the second release candidate - a multi-vendor installation demonstrates the progress made.
With the TSN Testbed, the ISW in Stuttgart is supporting the establishment of a deterministic and open network standard in production facilities. Florian Frick describes the status quo.

Including focus on network technology
Are you looking for a reference architecture for a robot production cell, Ethernet for the last meter or the right protection against cyber attacks on your OT environments? Computer&AUTOMATION issue 10 shows you possible solutions.

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The Avnu Alliance is now announcing globally scaled testing capabilities and a comprehensive update to its certification testing procedures at newly authorized commercial test houses around the world.
Work on TSN profiles is in full swing in a wide range of sectors. This article in the TSN series highlights the ongoing work on the profiles for the industrial, ProAV, automotive and aerospace sectors.

With issue 9, we have given ourselves a design upgrade. In terms of content, we remain true to our claim: to present the trends and technologies of the automation industry. Issue 9 features interviews with seven industry experts.