Podcasts about opc ua

Welcome back to a special Thursday edition of Manufacturing Hub!In this episode, we dive deep into one of the standout presentations from the Prove It conference — featuring Travis Cox from Inductive Automation and Arlen Nipper from Cirrus Link Solutions.

Examine of cutting-edge digital technology with industry experts Luciano Botto and Libanio Souza. In this compelling podcast episode, recorded live at the ARC 29th Annual Conference, we explore the transformative power of new digital solutions in process control. Discover how these innovations are enhancing maintainability, interoperability, and quality improvement in the industry. Learn about the groundbreaking OPC UA and OPA standards, and how they are paving the way for smarter, more efficient operations. Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities of adopting these technologies. Don't miss this insightful conversation that promises to reshape the future of process control!

www.iotusecase.com#IT-OT-Integration #IIoT-Konzept #SERVICE-Plattform-Architektur #MASCHINENBAUIn der 164. Episode des IoT Use Case Podcasts spricht Gastgeberin Ing. Madeleine Mickeleit mit André Hoettgen, Gruppenleiter Enterprise bei der Paul Horn GmbH, und Sarah Blomeier, IT-Salesmanagerin beim Integrationsspezialisten soffico, über skalierbare Digitalisierung in der Fertigung.Ausgezeichnet mit dem VDMA Award, setzt Paul Horn auf ein zukunftsweisendes IoT- und Servicekonzept. Im Zentrum steht die Middleware Orchestra von soffico, die IT- und OT-Systeme intelligent vernetzt.Die Folge gibt Einblicke in die technische Umsetzung gewachsener Systemlandschaften, den Aufbau standardisierter Architekturen sowie Use Cases wie die digitalisierte Werkzeug-Instandsetzung. Zudem geht es um Make-or-Buy-Entscheidungen und den Einsatz von KI für smarte Datenmappings.Podcast ZusammenfassungIn dieser Episode dreht sich alles um die Integration von IT- und OT-Daten in der Fertigungsindustrie – am Beispiel der Paul Horn GmbH, die für ihr innovatives IoT- und Servicekonzept mit dem VDMA Award ausgezeichnet wurde.Es wird aufgezeigt, wie es gelingt, gewachsene Systemlandschaften effizient zu vernetzen, Silos aufzubrechen und datenbasierte Entscheidungen möglich zu machen – ohne den gesamten Maschinenpark zu ersetzen.Ein zentraler Erfolgsfaktor ist die Middleware Orchestra von soffico, die als Datendrehscheibe fungiert. Sie verbindet IT-Systeme wie SAP oder CAD mit OT-Komponenten via OPC UA – und bildet so das Rückgrat einer modernen, serviceorientierten IT-Architektur.Die Folge liefert spannende Insights:Warum Konnektivität keine Einmallösung, sondern ein strategischer Asset istWie Paul Horn Standards setzt, um Skalierbarkeit sicherzustellenWie konkrete Use Cases (z. B. digitalisierte Werkzeug-Retouren im Service) zur Effizienzsteigerung beitragenWieso eine Make-or-Buy-Entscheidung zugunsten eines starken Partners oft nachhaltiger istUnd: Welche Rolle KI-gestützte Datenmappings in Zukunft spielen werdenEine Folge für alle, die Digitalisierung skalierbar und strategisch denken – mit Best Practices direkt aus der Fertigung.-----Relevante Folgenlinks:Madeleine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-mickeleit/)Sarah (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahblomeier/)André (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahoettgen/)soffico Website (https://soffico.de/)HORN Technologietage 2025 (https://www.horn-technologietage.de/)Community-Anmeldung (https://iotusecase.com/de/community/)Jetzt IoT Use Case auf LinkedIn folgen

www.iotusecase.com#GenAI #SmartManufacturing #PredictiveMaintenance Special episode recorded live at Hannover Messe: Together with Scott Kemp from SoftServe, we take a look at real industrial projects – including use cases from SCHUNK, Continental, and NVIDIA. The focus: smart data infrastructures, predictive maintenance, and practical AI applications on the shop floor.Podcast episode summaryHow can smart maintenance, AI, and global IoT infrastructures be put into practice – despite labor shortages and complex machinery? Scott Kemp, Head of Manufacturing Services, EMEA, at SoftServe discusses these challenges with Ing. Madeleine Mickeleit, sharing insights from projects with SCHUNK, Continental, and NVIDIA.SoftServe demonstrates how scalable IoT backbones and AI applications deliver real value – for example, an AI assistant at Continental that reduces MTTR and boosts OEE by 10%. With SCHUNK, SoftServe co-developed an IoT backbone spanning the entire machine portfolio, enabling end customers to perform maintenance with the help of assistive functions.This comes to life in the practical example from OptoTech: Product Owner Vineeth Vellappatt offers a look into an AI-supported grinding process on the SM80 machine – including error detection, parameter analysis, and concrete recommendations for action.Technologically, SoftServe combines structured sensor data with unstructured knowledge (e.g. SOPs), embedded into a RAG model for fast information delivery – implemented across Microsoft Azure, NVIDIA Omniverse, AWS, and more. Standards like OPC UA and Unified Namespace lay the foundation for scalability.At the core: compensating for knowledge loss, empowering new workers, monetizing services – and turning AI from a buzzword into productive reality. SoftServe follows practical frameworks like “Double Diamond Thinking” and Proofs of Technology instead of just POCs. The episode kicks off with a short impulse from Onuora Ogbukagu (Deutsche Messe AG).-----Relevant links from this episode:Madeleine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-mickeleit/)Scott (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottkempmba/)SoftServe (https://www.softserveinc.com/en-us)SoftServe Assessment (https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/consulting-services/softserveinc1605804530752.digital_shopfloor_rapid_2_days_assessment-preview?tab=Overview&flightCodes=6871e3e649584bd2862e2c7a0f379bd5)OptoTech Lösung (https://www.optotech.net/en/product/detail/sm-80-cnc-tc~op25967)Jetzt IoT Use Case auf LinkedIn folgen

In this episode recorded live at the ProveIt Conference, we sit down with Mark and Harry from Tatsoft, creators of the industrial IIoT platform Frameworks. We dive deep into how Tatsoft is redefining what a true industrial platform should be — built from the ground up for the factory floor, yet scalable across the enterprise.Mark and Harry walk us through:Their platform's positioning as a SCADA, HMI, MES, and IIoT toolbox — all in oneHow Frameworks handles real-time data, from connectivity (MQTT, OPC UA, SQL) to transformation and dynamic visualizationWhy the “extra I in IIoT” matters when building for industrial environmentsThe challenges of IT/OT integration, people gaps, and legacy systems — and how Tatsoft tackles them head-onA demo of their ProveIt solution, showing off auto-recognition of new assets, dynamic UI, and high-performance visualization across devicesWhether you're an end user, system integrator, or OEM, this episode will help you understand how Tatsoft's Frameworks V10 is enabling fast, scalable, and future-proof industrial applications — without compromise.

This week's guest is Erik Udstuen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-udstuen-00000), Co-founder and CEO of TwinThread. Erik shares insights from his 30+ years in industrial software, discussing how AI and digital twins are transforming manufacturing by standardizing data, optimizing operations, and driving operational excellence. He also dives into the challenges of industrial data standards, the importance of empowering engineers with no-code/low-code tools, and why AI must go beyond insights to deliver real-time, actionable recommendations on the shop floor. Augmented Ops is a podcast for industrial leaders, citizen developers, shop floor operators, and anyone else that cares about what the future of frontline operations will look like across industries. This show is presented by Tulip (https://tulip.co/), the Frontline Operations Platform. You can find more from us at Tulip.co/podcast (https://tulip.co/podcast) or by following the show on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/augmentedpod/). Special Guest: Erik Udstuen.

Peter Seeberg talks to Xueli An, Research Manager and Industry Development Specialist at Huawei Technologies about integrating OPC UA and 5G.

Maschinen und Anlagen müssen heute im Rahmen einer optimalen Fertigungsstrategie „miteinander reden“. Hierfür wurden entsprechende Kommunikationsmodelle entwickelt. Doch welche Kommunikationssprachen gibt es bereits? Was bedeutet der Standard „OPC-UA“? Warum und wie hat der VDMA das definiert? Diese und weitere Fragen werden im Podcast #15 beantwortet, in dem sowohl Vergangenheits- wie auch Zukunftsszenarien aufgeführt werden.

This week's guest is John Harrington (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-harrington-142906a/), co-founder and Chief Product Officer of HighByte. John shares how his experiences working on Kepware at PTC led him to co-found HighByte, why Industry 4.0 requires a fundamentally different approach to interoperability, and the importance of contextualizing data in manufacturing. He also breaks down the real value that a Unified Namespace (UNS) approach can bring, whether frameworks like ISA-95 are still relevant, and the age-old OPC vs MQTT debate. Augmented Ops is a podcast for industrial leaders, citizen developers, shop floor operators, and anyone else that cares about what the future of frontline operations will look like across industries. This show is presented by Tulip (https://tulip.co/), the Frontline Operations Platform. You can find more from us at Tulip.co/podcast (https://tulip.co/podcast) or by following the show on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/augmentedpod/). Special Guest: John Harrington.

Peter Seeberg talks to Stefan Hoppe, President + Executive Director of the OPC Foundation about what happened in 2024 and what is planned for 2025

Peter Seeberg talks to Vatsal Shah, Founder & CEO Litmus about Unlocking & Activating Industrial Data

www.iotusecase.com#DEVICEMANAGEMENT #SECURITY #SERVICESIn der 149. Folge des IoT Use Case Podcasts, live von der SPS Messe 2024 in Nürnberg, geht es darum, wie Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer ihre Digitalisierung voranbringen können. Vanessa Kluge, Product Manager IoT Solutions bei Kontron AIS, und Holger Wußmann, Geschäftsführer bei Kontron Electronics, erklären, warum es für Maschinenbauer heute entscheidend ist, ihre Maschinen nicht nur zu vernetzen, sondern dabei auch höchste Sicherheitsstandards zu erfüllen. Im Fokus steht die NIS2-Richtlinie, die strengere Sicherheitsanforderungen für die gesamte Lieferkette fordert.Zusammenfassung der Podcastfolge Als Lösungsbeispiel aus der Praxis dient die Digitalisierungslösung für Vollmer, einen Spezialisten für Schleifmaschinen. Um ihre Maschinen fit für die Zukunft zu machen, setzt Vollmer auf das IoT-Starterpaket von Kontron, das die Datenverarbeitung und -analyse über OPC UA und MQTT ermöglicht. Die Lösung hilft, Maschinendaten endlich sinnvoll auszuwerten und greifbare Mehrwerte zu generieren – ein Muss für jedes Unternehmen, das auf smarte Maschinen setzt.Die beiden Kontron-Produkte KontronOS und KontronGrid spielen dabei eine zentrale Rolle. Sie stellen nicht nur die notwendige Infrastruktur für Condition Monitoring, Flottenmanagement und Update-Verwaltung bereit, sondern sichern die Maschinen auch gegen unerwünschte Zugriffe ab. Dies ist vor allem angesichts der EU-weiten NIS2-Richtlinie entscheidend, die neue Sicherheitsanforderungen an die Lieferketten im IoT stellt. Für Maschinenbauer bedeutet das: Mit den Lösungen von Kontron lassen sich Wartung und Updates kosteneffizient und sicher aus der Ferne steuern. Statt regelmäßiger Vor-Ort-Wartungen und ungenutzter Datenpotenziale erhalten Unternehmen ein Rundum-Paket, das ihnen eine durchgehende Betriebszeit und langfristige Kosteneinsparungen ermöglicht.Die Folge gibt außerdem spannende Einblicke, wie es Kontron gelingt, komplexe Herausforderungen für die Maschinenbau-Branche durch ein flexibles, skalierbares Setup zu lösen und so für eine sichere Datenverarbeitung und Vernetzung zu sorgen.  -----Relevante Folgenlinks:Madeleine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-mickeleit/)Vanessa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessakluge/)Holger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-wu%C3%9Fmann/)Jetzt IoT Use Case auf LinkedIn folgen

www.iotusecase.com#CONDITION-MONITORING #5G #WASSERMANAGEMENT In der 148. Folge des IoT Use Case Podcasts gibt Jürgen Grauer, Sales Direktor EMEA bei Red Lion Controls, spannende Einblicke in die Modernisierung von 70 Regenwasser-Pumpstationen der Entwässerungsbetriebe Würzburg. Er erklärt, wie Red Lion durch den Einsatz moderner Kommunikationsstandards und 5G-Kompatibilität die Zukunftssicherheit dieser kritischen Infrastruktur gewährleistet.  Folge 148 auf einen Blick (und Klick):[08:43] Herausforderungen, Potenziale und Status quo – So sieht der Use Case in der Praxis aus[13:00] Lösungen, Angebote und Services – Ein Blick auf die eingesetzten TechnologienZusammenfassung der Podcastfolge: In dieser Episode geht es um die Modernisierung von 70 Regenwasser-Pumpstationen der Entwässerungsbetriebe Würzburg in Zusammenarbeit mit Red Lion Controls. Die Pumpstationen, ursprünglich auf 3G-Basis betrieben, wurden mit modernen Kommunikationsstandards und 5G-Kompatibilität ausgestattet, um eine zukunftssichere, störungsfreie Überwachung und Kontrolle der Infrastruktur zu gewährleisten. Hauptthemen und Herausforderungen: Technologie-Upgrade für kritische Infrastruktur: Red Lion unterstützt den Übergang von veralteten Steuerungen und 3G-Modems hin zu einem modernen System, das 4G/5G und OPC UA integriert. OPC UA und DNP3-Integration: Diese Protokolle ermöglichen eine nahtlose Kommunikation zwischen OT (Operational Technology) und IT (Information Technology), ein Schlüssel für die Datenerfassung und Echtzeitüberwachung. Nutzung von Crimson®: Red Lions Low-Code-Software Crimson® bietet eine einfache, grafische Bedienoberfläche zur Konfiguration und Konvertierung von Protokollen. Die Software kann kostenfrei heruntergeladen werden und unterstützt den OPC UA-Server und -Client ohne zusätzliche Lizenzgebühren. Datensicherheit und Echtzeit-Datenerfassung: Die Datenpufferung über die FlexEdge®-Plattform gewährleistet, dass im Falle von Verbindungsabbrüchen keine Daten verloren gehen. OpenVPN und weitere Sicherheitsfunktionen schützen die Daten. Flexible Cloud-Anbindung: Die Lösung erlaubt eine einfache Integration mit führenden Cloud-Plattformen wie AWS, Azure und Aveva über MQTT und REST-API, was die Datenanalyse und -optimierung vereinfacht. Die Modernisierung der Pumpstationen zeigt, wie durch gezielte Upgrades hohe Kosten für vollständige Systemaustausche vermieden werden können. Mit Red Lions Einstieg in die HMS-Gruppe werden zukünftig noch umfassendere Security- und Netzwerklösungen erwartet, die vor allem für kritische Infrastrukturen von Bedeutung sind. -----Relevante Folgenlinks:Madeleine: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-mickeleit/)Jürgen: (linkedin.com/in/jürgen-grauer-4b81b91a8)IoT im Klärwerk Bad Pyrmont: (https://iotusecase.com/de/podcast/energiekosten-ausfaelle-reduzieren/)Jetzt IoT Use Case auf LinkedIn folgen

Peter Seeberg talks to Enrico Noack and Andreas Schuette from Airbus Defense and Space about the use of OPC UA in rockets, specifically, in the TEXUS research rocket.

#INDUSTRIESTANDARDS #FACTORYX #DATENÖKOSYSTEMwww.iotusecase.comIn der 137. Folge des IoT Use Case Podcasts geht es um das Projekt Factory-X, ein Leuchtturmprojekt innerhalb der Manufacturing-X-Initiative des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz. Diese Initiative zielt darauf ab, ein digitales Ökosystem für die gesamte Fertigungsindustrie zu schaffen.Zusammenfassung der PodcastfolgeDiese Episode fokussiert sich auf die Umsetzung von Use Cases durch die Integration bestehender Standards und die Bedeutung starker Partnerschaften. Factory-X, ein im Februar 2024 gestartetes Konsortialprojekt mit 47 Partnern, hat das Ziel, Datenräume und -ökosysteme für Fabrikausrüster, Maschinenbauer und deren Lieferketten zu gestalten.Zu Gast sind Bastian Brinkmann, Head of Corporate Future Lab und Sustainability Management bei der Uhlmann Group, und Dr. Sebastian Heger von soffico. Sie diskutieren die technische Weiterentwicklung von Factory-X, wie Unternehmen wie Verpackungsmaschinenbauer Uhlmann Group ihre Geschäftsmodelle an das digitale Zeitalter anpassen und wie Standards und Kooperationen den Mittelstand stärken können. Es wird erklärt, wie die Uhlmann Group und soffico zusammenarbeiten, um die Konnektivität in Produktionsumfeldern zu verbessern und neue digitale Geschäftsmodelle zu entwickeln.Ein zentrales Thema des Podcasts ist die Herausforderung, skalierbare und interoperable Konnektivität sicherzustellen, insbesondere im pharmazeutischen Bereich, wo strenge Anforderungen an Rückverfolgbarkeit und Dokumentation gelten. Factory-X setzt auf Technologien wie die Asset Administration Shell, OPC UA und ECLASS, um eine offene, interoperable Infrastruktur zu schaffen, die flexible und nachhaltige Produktion ermöglicht.-----Relevante Folgenlinks:Madeleine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-mickeleit/)Sebastian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sebastian-heger/)Bastian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bastianbrinkmann/)Manufacturing-X (https://www.plattform-i40.de/IP/Navigation/DE/Manufacturing-X/Initiative/initiative-manufacturing-x.html)Factory-X: (https://www.isst.fraunhofer.de/de/abteilungen/industrial-manufacturing/projekte/factory-x.html)(https://www.siemens.com/de/de/produkte/automatisierung/themenfelder/factory-x.html)(https://www.bmwk.de/Redaktion/DE/Dossier/Manufacturing-x/Module/projekt-factory-x.html)Jetzt IoT Use Case auf LinkedIn folgen

Join Dave and Vlad with Aron Semle of HighByte this Wednesday at 4pm EST!In Episode 169 of Manufacturing Hub, hosts Dave and Vlad engage in an discussion with Aaron Semle, the Chief Technology Officer of HiByte. The episode delves into the evolving field of Industrial DataOps, a concept that Aaron passionately advocates for, and explores his extensive career in the industry.Aaron Semle's journey began with his foundational work on OPC UA and OPC drivers at Kepware, where he was deeply involved in developing communication solutions for industrial automation. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles, including significant positions at PTC and a healthcare startup. His career trajectory reflects a broad understanding of how data integration and management have transformed across various sectors.Aaron defines Industrial DataOps as the adaptation of data operations principles specifically for the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Unlike traditional IT operations that often involve transferring data without a comprehensive context, Industrial DataOps focuses on managing data in a way that maintains and enhances its relevance within industrial environments. This approach emphasizes the importance of context and the specific needs of manufacturing processes, aiming to bridge the gap between IT and OT (Operational Technology).A key point Aaron makes is that Industrial DataOps is not just about technology but also about fostering collaboration between IT and OT teams. The success of data initiatives hinges on aligning these teams to address practical challenges effectively. Aaron stresses that while data contextualization is crucial, it should be driven by specific use cases rather than being applied uniformly across all scenarios. This targeted approach ensures that the data solutions implemented are practical and aligned with the operational realities of the manufacturing environment.The conversation highlights how Industrial DataOps can lead to significant benefits for manufacturers, including reduced costs, improved scalability, and enhanced operational efficiency. By leveraging data in a contextualized and strategic manner, manufacturers can make more informed decisions, streamline their operations, and achieve better overall performance.In conclusion, Aaron Semle's insights underscore the transformative potential of Industrial DataOps in modern manufacturing. The episode offers a valuable perspective on how adapting data operations to the unique needs of the industrial sector can drive innovation and improve outcomes across the industry.About Manufacturing HubManufacturing Hub Network is an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. Together they try to answer big questions in the industry while having fun conversations with other interesting people. Come join us weekly! **********Connect with UsAron SemleVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #robotics #industry40 #iioT

Peter Seeberg talks to Holger Kenn, Chairperson of the Board of the OPC Foundation about the OPC UA for AI Working Group

#MEDTECH #PRODUKTION #IIOTwww.iotusecase.comIn dieser Podcastfolge spricht Madeleine Mickeleit, Geschäftsführerin und Host von IoT Use Case, mit Roman Kuster, Head of Engineering Support bei Weidmann Medical Technology AG, und Marco Müller, CTO von Innomat-Automation AG. Thema ist ihre erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit im Bereich der IoT-Implementierung zur Optimierung der Produktionsprozesse in der Medizintechnik. Im Speziellen geht es um die Kalisto IoT-Solution von Innomat, um die Produktionsprozesse bei Weidmann zu digitalisieren und zu automatisieren.Folge 132 auf einen Blick (und Klick):[12:23] Herausforderungen, Potenziale und Status quo – So sieht der Use Case in der Praxis aus[17:38] Lösungen, Angebote und Services – Ein Blick auf die eingesetzten TechnologienZusammenfassung der PodcastfolgeWeidmann Medical Technology AG ist ein führender Schweizer Spritzguss-Systemlieferant für die Medizintechnik- und Pharmaindustrie, während Innomat-Automation AG auf die Entwicklung von IoT-Softwarelösungen spezialisiert ist.Das Projekt umfasst die Einführung einer digitalen Laufkarte und eines fahrerlosen Transportsystems. Diese Technologien verbessern die Effizienz und Transparenz der Produktionsprozesse, indem sie Transportaufträge automatisch verwalten und sicherstellen, dass alle Produktionsdaten lückenlos dokumentiert werden.Innomat hat verschiedene Schnittstellen entwickelt, um die Kommunikation zwischen Maschinen, dem ERP-System und dem Transportsystem zu ermöglichen. Diese Schnittstellen umfassen OPC UA, eine REST API und iDoc für SAP. Die Lösungen gewährleisten eine hohe Datenintegrität und minimieren manuelle Prozesse. Durch die Automatisierung und Digitalisierung der Produktionsprozesse können Weidmann und Innomat signifikante Zeit- und Kosteneinsparungen erzielen. Die erhöhte Transparenz und Qualitätssicherung stärken die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und erfüllen die hohen Anforderungen der Medizintechnikbranche. Marco Müller und Roman Kuster teilen ihre Erfahrungen und Best Practices aus dem Projekt. Sie betonen die Bedeutung einer klaren Zielsetzung, Flexibilität und einer schrittweisen Vorgehensweise bei der Umsetzung von IoT-Projekten. Beide Unternehmen sehen in der digitalen Transformation eine Chance für zukünftige Innovationen und nachhaltige Entwicklung. -----Relevante Folgenlinks:Madeleine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-mickeleit/)Roman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-kuster-4046861a1/)Marco (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-m%C3%BCller-4569658/)Projekt mit Kalisto: https://iotusecase.com/de/use-cases/m2mkommunikation-mit-reibungslosem-datenaustausch/Jetzt IoT Use Case auf LinkedIn folgen

Die digitale Transformation schreitet mit beispiellosem Tempo voran. Sie erfordert eine nahtlose Kommunikation zwischen Maschinen und Systemen. Dafür braucht es die globale Produktionssprache OPC UA. Aber wo liegen die Herausforderungen gerade für den industriellen Mittelstand? Michael Wittmann (Präsident der Wittmann Gruppe) Stefan Hoppe (Präsident der OPC Foundation) und Thorsten Kühmann (Geschäftsführer VDMA Kunststoff- und Gummimaschinen) beleuchten das Potenzial und die Herausforderungen von OPC UA und dessen globalen Einsatz in den Unternehmen des Maschinen- und Anlagenbaus. (Podcast in englischer Sprache) Produktion: New Media Art Pictures

Peter Seeberg talks to Tom Schneider from TRUMPF about the OPC UA for Machine Tools Companion Specification initiated and coordinated by the German Machine tools builders' association, VDW and how this relates to UMATI.

Peter Seeberg talks to Smitha Rao, co-founder of Utthunga, about the current landscape of OPC UA in India and around the world.

In this episode of The Manufacturing IT Podcast, I speak with Johannes Liegert from Paessler on all things Connectivity, IIoT and Networking Monitoring for industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Johannes is Product Manager for IoT & Industry at Paessler. He is an experienced Product Owner and Product Manager, with a great history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in healthcare protocols IHE Process, HL7 Standards, DICOM and industrial communication especially OPC UA. Strong engineering professional with a Master of Science - MS focused in Medical Informatics from Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg. Paessler believes monitoring plays a vital part in reducing humankind's consumption of resources. Monitoring data helps its customers save resources, from optimizing their IT, OT and IoT infrastructures, to reducing energy consumption or emissions – for our future and our environment. More than 500,000 users in over 170 countries rely on PRTG and other Paessler solutions to monitor their complex IT, OT and IoT infrastructures. Hope you like the episode, and look forward to hearing your feedback!

Matthias Arnold talks about OPC UA as the basis for the “Laboratory and Analytical Device standard.

As a machine tool builder, Rochdale-based PTG Holroyd is regarded as a world leader in the creation of highly sophisticated rotor milling, rotor grinding and friction stir welding machines. With three divisions in the company, each with a highly sophisticated niche, the manufacturer has further evolved its longstanding partnership with Siemens following the arrival of a new CNC control system for its machine tools. As a business, Holroyd has been producing machines in Greater Manchester since 1860 and is a world leader in the design, build and supply of high-precision gear, rotor, screw and thread milling and grinding machines for the manufacture of ultra-precise helical components - and it is here that the relationship with Siemens is reaping rewards. Commenting upon the evolution of the relationship, PTG Holroyd Sales Director, Mr Mark Curran says: “We have worked together with Siemens for more than 25 years. When we discussed with Siemens that we were creating a new design of machine, they informed us that there was a new control system coming to market.” The new machine development is the PTG Holroyd HG350-G helical grinding centre for the production of gears and threads up to 350mm in diameter. The first machine tool from PTG Holroyd to use Siemens' new SINUMERIK ONE future-proof CNC, the HG350-G offers greater levels of flexibility for manufacturers of precision spur gears, helical gears, worms, screws and rotors. The HG350-G is a self-contained production cell that features an extended machine bed to accommodate screws and worm shafts of up to one metre in length with uncompromising levels of precision finish. “When we discussed with Siemens that we were creating a new design of machine, they informed us of the new control and we decided it was a good time to partner with Siemens with the SINUMERIK ONE control,” says Mark Curran. Looking at the reasons for working with Siemens, Wayne Hallam, a Project Engineer at PTG Holroyd says: “We chose to work with Siemens because of the support that they give us. Additionally, the system enables us to combine many different software suites into one package - as it is a modular system. With the power of the Siemens Digital Twin ‘Create MyVirtual Machine', it is easy to commission all software packages off-line and then prove them on our machines once they are built.” Create MyVirtual Machine is a virtual CNC with behaviour identical to that of an actual CNC within the machine. Not to be underestimated, a CNC is adapted to a particular machine tool based on several thousand items of machine data - and this is where many simulation suppliers fall down. As CNCs in their software solutions only simulate to a sufficiently accurate degree, the testing of CNC programs is only possible to a limited extent - and the measurement of runtimes is impossible. Create MyVirtual Machine from Siemens has a clear advantage, as CNC programs are tested with exactly the same CNC setup as in the machine. This enables the CNC program runtime to be measured with an accuracy above 90%. As Mark Curran continues: “We wanted to future-proof the machine because of the software we are developing. Our platform enables multiple suites of software on the machine, so we needed a very powerful system. Currently, SINUMERIK ONE is the most powerful control on the market.” Discussing this future-proofing, Siemens Application Engineer Garry Mepham says: “It's future-proofed because we offer enhanced connectivity possibilities with additional PROFINET interfaces, OPC/UA interfaces and increased performance. We can do this as the CNC is now up to 50% more powerful than the previous control and the PLC is 10 times faster. This is thanks to the newly integrated state-of-the-art 1500 PLC. SINUMERIK ONE boasts compatibility with previous versions, so from an operator point of view it is very familiar - it's just the interface that is slightly enhanced. It still boasts all of the open architecture and possibilities that people come to know with Siemens and this leads to the possibility to program modular design concepts that are important to modern machine tool builders and their concepts. SINUMERIK ONE also boasts increased security in terms of the connectivity between the networking components in the system and the HMI on a control panel as well as external devices such as servers, PCs and the internet with completely encrypted security that is certified for the modern environment.” As Mark Curran continues: “With previous machine tool developments, we have had to have the machine on the shop floor to start the software development. With the ‘Create MyVirtual Machine', we have been able to almost completely create all of the software and the PLC software before the physical machine becomes available. This has reduced the lead time significantly.” Siemens Application Engineer Garry Mepham adds to this, saying: “The digital twin forms part of the many digitalisation offerings Siemens has. In the case of SINUMERIK ONE, we have two products. These are ‘Create MyVirtual Machine' and ‘Run MyVirtual Machine'. Create MyVirtual Machine is aimed at the machine tool builder and Run MyVirtual Machine has been developed for the end-user of the machines. With the digital twin, the key features of Create MyVirtual Machine are the ability to test the concept remotely through to safely develop and test the reaction, should a fault occur on the machine. This enables users to speed up the commissioning process by up to 30% if not more.” “For the end-users utilising Run MyVirtual Machine, they can verify their toolpaths and machining processes by running this software package. This system gives operators confidence that when they verify a toolpath, they have a very accurate representation of the cycle time. This enables the user to be confident that when it is issued to the physical machine, the part is right the first time with no collision risk. Using SINUMERIK ONE in conjunction with Create MyVirtual Machine or Run MyVirtual Machine, some of the key benefits include a significant saving on resources. For example, we can do our testing, verification and development in a virtual environment rather than in a real machine, so energy efficiencies and cost savings are there to be made. These help machine tool builders achieve their sustainability goals whilst compressing product development.” Concluding on the SINUMERIK ONE and its relationship with Siemens, PTG Holroyd Sales Director, Mr Mark Curran concludes: “The HG350-G doesn't only bring new levels of flexibility to our customers but with the Siemens Sinumerik ONE control system – it represents a new era for machine tool manufacturing.”

Markus Heintel from Siemens talks about integrating secure elements with OPC UA security, specifically how ISO / IEC TS 30168 "Internet of Things - Generic Trust Anchor API for IIoT Devices" can support this challenge.

Our guest this week is Microsoft's Erich Barnstedt (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erich-barnstedt-9a84685), Chief Architect Standards, Consortia & Industrial IoT, Azure Edge + Platform. Erich brings his perspective as we try to get to the bottom of why–despite overtures from some of the biggest vendors in the space–we still have not achieved true data interoperability in the manufacturing industry. We explore what really goes on behind the curtain at standards committees, and why it is so important for vendors to embrace an open technology ecosystem that puts interoperability at the forefront. Augmented Ops is a podcast for industrial leaders, shop floor operators, citizen developers, and anyone else that cares about what the future of frontline operations will look like across industries. This show is presented by Tulip (https://tulip.co/), the Frontline Operations Platform. You can find more from us at Tulip.co/podcast (https://tulip.co/podcast) or by following the show on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/75424477). Special Guest: Erich Barnstedt.

The EMO exhibition in Hannover has finally arrived. From the 18th to the 23rd of September, the world of manufacturing will descend upon the German state of Lower Saxony for what promises to be a very welcome return for the show after a four-year hiatus. As Europe's most prominent machine tool exhibition, the bi-annual event will open its doors under the motto ‘Innovate Manufacturing' and more than 1,750 exhibitors from 42 countries will be presenting their latest innovations, strategies and solutions that stretch the full spectrum of business, connectivity and sustainability topics in the production engineering arena.  Show organisers VDW embarked on a ‘world tour' throughout the summer to emphasise both the relevance and importance of the exhibition to the global manufacturing industry. When the touring party hit the UK in May, Dr Wilfried Schafer, the Executive Director of EMO organiser VDW (German Machine Tool Builders Association) was keen to emphasise the importance of the show on the world platform and how the technology could have a positive impact for UK manufacturers.  As the world's leading trade fair for production technology, the international event claims to think way outside the box in both social and technological terms. To this end, EMO Hannover is focusing especially on the megatrend of sustainability – a topic that is of particular importance globally. Alongside the optimisation of numerous organisational processes, the complete machining of components is one of the main technological solutions for making production more efficient and consequently more sustainable. Under the ‘Future of Sustainability in Production' banner and on the joint stand of the same name, EMO Hannover 2023 is dedicating itself to the topic of sustainability as a task that society as a whole needs to address. Climate, environmental targets and the scarcity of certain raw materials are now making a rethink necessary – and all will be discussed in the ‘Future of Sustainability in Production' trend topic at EMO. Based on the current production technology methods, the manufacture of steel, aluminium, plastics and cement alone would generate about 800 gigatons of CO2 in the 21st century, calculates Prof. Dr Holger Kohl, Deputy Director and Head of the Corporate Management business unit at the Fraunhofer-IPK (Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology), Berlin. This would mean that the two-degree target of the Paris climate agreement would already have been missed. That is why it is so important for such materials to be recycled in some kind of circular economy, emphasizes Kohl, who is also a member of the German Academic Association for Production Technology (WGP).  As a rule, machine tools are already designed to give many years of trouble-free profitable operation. However, in the case of lathes. milling or grinding machines, the following also applies: “The amount of time it takes for the precision and reliability levels to diminish depends on the basic design of the machine, how heavily it is used and how well it is maintained,” explains Paul Kössl, Global Head of Business and Marketing at the international United Grinding Group, headquartered in Switzerland, which will be showcasing various brands at EMO.  Of course, EMO isn't all about sustainability – but it is becoming increasingly prevalent. If you're making a trip to the show from the UK, you need it to be justifiable to your business - and this is why process optimisation and productivity will be on the lips of most exhibitors and visitors alike at the biannual tradeshow. Most precision tool specialists and manufacturers of grinding and machining centres are very familiar with process optimisation. So, at EMO industrial and scientific experts will be showing which manufacturing technologies are available for the complete production of even highly complex components via a complete programme of seminars.  In Hannover, visitors will be treated to practical presentations on a huge variety of technically optimised processing possibilities that are aimed at making production more sustainable and profitable. Around 30 member companies of the VDMA Precision Tools and VDMA Measuring and Testing Technology have registered to deliver presentations at EMO on the topics of machining, clamping technology, measuring and testing technology, OPC UA and digitisation. So, if you are heading over to Hannover this month, it may be worth taking in some of the technical presentations as well as seeing the almost endless range of innovative new technologies.

Podcast: Nexus: A Claroty Podcast (LS 28 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Team82 on NAS Research, OPC UA Exploit FrameworkPub date: 2023-08-20Team82's extensive research into network attached storage devices and the ubiquitous OPC UA industrial protocol came to a head recently in Las Vegas with a pair of presentations at Black Hat USA and DEF CON disclosing vulnerabilities in Synology and Western Digital NAS cloud connections and the unveiling of a unique OPC UA exploit framework. In this episode of the Nexus podcast, researcher Noam Moshe explains how both research initiatives came to be, the implications of each for users, and how the respective ecosystems have been made safer. Read our Synology researchRead our Western Digital researchRead about our OPC UA exploit frameworkDownload the frameworkThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Claroty, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Team82's extensive research into network attached storage devices and the ubiquitous OPC UA industrial protocol came to a head recently in Las Vegas with a pair of presentations at Black Hat USA and DEF CON disclosing vulnerabilities in Synology and Western Digital NAS cloud connections and the unveiling of a unique OPC UA exploit framework. In this episode of the Nexus podcast, researcher Noam Moshe explains how both research initiatives came to be, the implications of each for users, and how the respective ecosystems have been made safer. Read our Synology researchRead our Western Digital researchRead about our OPC UA exploit frameworkDownload the framework

Podcast: Error CodeEpisode: EP 21: Exploiting OPC-UA in OT EnvironmentsPub date: 2023-08-16In a talk at Black Hat USA 2023, Sharon Brizinov and Noam Moshe from Claroty Team82, disclosed a significant vulnerability in the Open Platform Communications Universal Architecture or OPC-UA, a univsersal protocol used to synchronize different OT devices. In this episode they also discuss a new open source OPC exploit framework designed to help OT vendors check their devices in development. Transcript.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Robert Vamosi, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

In a talk at Black Hat USA 2023, Sharon Brizinov and Noam Moshe from Claroty Team82, disclosed a significant vulnerability in the Open Platform Communications Universal Architecture or OPC-UA, a univsersal protocol used to synchronize different OT devices. In this episode they also discuss a new open source OPC exploit framework designed to help OT vendors check their devices in development. Transcript.

Paul Hunkar talks about the 62443 cybersecurity standard for operational technology in automation and control systems and how it applies to OPC UA.

Sven Goldstein from Beckhoff Automation and Sebastian Friedl from Interop4X FV explain the reasons behind, the functioning of and use cases for OPC UA File Transfer. If you have a proposal for topics or are interested in appearing on the OPC Foundation podcast, maybe you want to join one the VDMA or other OPC UA Companion Specification working groups, or maybe you want to become a member of the OPC Foundation or otherwise, please mail the OPC Foundation at office@opcfoundation.org.

Erich Barnstedt, Chief Architect, Standards, Consortia & Industrial IoT, Azure Edge & Platform at Microsoft, talks about building the Industrial Metaverse with OPC UA. If you have a proposal for topics or are interested in appearing on the OPC Foundation podcast, maybe you want to join one the VDMA or other OPC UA Companion Specification working groups, or maybe you want to become a member of the OPC Foundation or otherwise, please mail the OPC Foundation at office@opcfoundation.org.

Podcast: Aperture: A Claroty PodcastEpisode: Sharon Brizinov on Hacking and Securing PLCsPub date: 2022-04-20In this episode of the Aperture podcast, Claroty Team82 vulnerability research lead Sharon Brizinov covers a presentation he's giving at the S4x22 conference in Miami that explains a unique attack against Siemens SIMATIC 1200 and 1500 PLCs that enabled native code execution on the device. Also, Brizinov explains his participation in the Pwn2Own contest. S4 hosts the only ICS-focused version of Pwn2Own, and this year there are four categories of targets in scope: control servers, OPC UA servers, data gateways, and HMIs.“The goal in most cases is to achieve remote code execution, not only to find a vulnerability but achieve exploitation,” Brizinov said. “Usually we are able to find at least one vulnerability, but the real challenge is to exploit those vulnerabilities. Usually the difficulty around this is to bypass the different security mitigations that both the software, hardware, or operating system present.”The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Claroty, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

In this episode of the Aperture podcast, Claroty Team82 vulnerability research lead Sharon Brizinov covers a presentation he's giving at the S4x22 conference in Miami that explains a unique attack against Siemens SIMATIC 1200 and 1500 PLCs that enabled native code execution on the device. Also, Brizinov explains his participation in the Pwn2Own contest. S4 hosts the only ICS-focused version of Pwn2Own, and this year there are four categories of targets in scope: control servers, OPC UA servers, data gateways, and HMIs.“The goal in most cases is to achieve remote code execution, not only to find a vulnerability but achieve exploitation,” Brizinov said. “Usually we are able to find at least one vulnerability, but the real challenge is to exploit those vulnerabilities. Usually the difficulty around this is to bypass the different security mitigations that both the software, hardware, or operating system present.”

Gary recaps the recent ODVA annual general meeting. Keynoter Paul Maurath of P&G corporate engineering discussed laboratory testing of EtherNet/IP with APL. He asked for more configuration and device description help. ODVA tech group engineers have been very busy with OPC UA mapping, TSN, and CIP for discrete devices. It was great to meet again.

Podcast: Unsolicited Response Podcast (LS 30 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: OPC UA In Pwn2OwnPub date: 2022-02-01Dale's weekly article covers the importance of some serious security testing of four popular OPC UA stacks that will take place at Pwn2Own Miami at S4x22. The last Pwn2Own Miami awarded $280K for 0days in ICS targets.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dale Peterson: ICS Security Catalyst and S4 Conference Chair, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Digital Transformation ViewpointsEpisode: Larry O'Brien Talks OPC Cybersecurity with Randy Armstrong of the OPC FoundationPub date: 2022-01-18Welcome back to another cybersecurity-focused episode of the ARC Digital Transformation Podcast. In this episode, we speak to Randy Armstrong, director of IT operations at the OPC Foundation.  OPC has a very solid cybersecurity foundation and Randy has been at the center of this for some time, giving us an excellent summary of the many different layers of cybersecurity within OPC UA.  Security isn't something that was bolted on to OPC. From the beginning, security has been a primary concern. According to Randy, "We wanted to have a standard that incorporated security as a first-class concept. From the beginning, every aspect of the specification is analyzed in terms of its impact on security, and, and has to be able to follow the conventions and the requirements that we've laid out for the overall framework. So by doing this, we've developed a standard that has a very cohesive, holistic view of security that shows up at different levels in the implementations."Many of the concepts behind what's known today as "zero trust" already exist in OPC, such as advanced authentication schemes, including the use of PKI, application authentication, and more. According to Randy, "What we built into the OPC UA infrastructure is this concept of application authentication. So every application that's installed on a particular node has a unique identifier and has a certificate assigned to it. And it will be configured to only allow communication with a finite number of other applications. And it's up to the administrators to decide who's allowed to trust who, and you have very fine-grained control. So you can have a cell on a factory floor with 10 machines, and those 10 machines would all be I'll be configured to talk to each other but nobody else. And this is going to be independent of the user credentials, which may determine what access somebody has when they're accessing the machine. So it's really two layers of authentication."The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from ARC Advisory Group, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Welcome back to another cybersecurity-focused episode of the ARC Digital Transformation Podcast. In this episode, we speak to Randy Armstrong, director of IT operations at the OPC Foundation.  OPC has a very solid cybersecurity foundation and Randy has been at the center of this for some time, giving us an excellent summary of the many different layers of cybersecurity within OPC UA.  Security isn't something that was bolted on to OPC. From the beginning, security has been a primary concern. According to Randy, "We wanted to have a standard that incorporated security as a first-class concept. From the beginning, every aspect of the specification is analyzed in terms of its impact on security, and, and has to be able to follow the conventions and the requirements that we've laid out for the overall framework. So by doing this, we've developed a standard that has a very cohesive, holistic view of security that shows up at different levels in the implementations."Many of the concepts behind what's known today as "zero trust" already exist in OPC, such as advanced authentication schemes, including the use of PKI, application authentication, and more. According to Randy, "What we built into the OPC UA infrastructure is this concept of application authentication. So every application that's installed on a particular node has a unique identifier and has a certificate assigned to it. And it will be configured to only allow communication with a finite number of other applications. And it's up to the administrators to decide who's allowed to trust who, and you have very fine-grained control. So you can have a cell on a factory floor with 10 machines, and those 10 machines would all be I'll be configured to talk to each other but nobody else. And this is going to be independent of the user credentials, which may determine what access somebody has when they're accessing the machine. So it's really two layers of authentication."

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I sit down with Michael Bowne of PI North America to learn about what's new and happening with Profinet Profibus International, including updates on PI working with OPC UA, IOLink, and Omlox in episode 76 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, YouTube, RSS, or below: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0076.mp3 The Automation Podcast, Episode 76 Show Notes: Special thanks to Michael Bowne for taking the time to come on the show and give us an update on PI North America. You can now support our work and join our community at Automation.Locals.com! Thanks in advanced for your support! Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact Sincerely, Shawn TierneyAutomation Instructor and Blogger Have a question? Join my community of automation professionals and take part in the discussion! You'll also find my PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com. Sponsor and Advertise: Get your product or service in front of our 75K followers while also supporting independent automation journalism by sponsoring or advertising with us! Learn more in our Media Guide here, or contact us using this form. (219 views)

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