Dynamic certificate management with the OPC UA GDS can be developing using the Device and Update Management system. The OPC UA information model enables new processes to be set up efficiently between a controller and any higher-level, business-oriented software layer.

There is a great need to reduce industrial CO2 emissions. But the path to net zero will also create new opportunities for industrial manufacturing companies to embrace new technologies to accelerate lower carbon manufacturing. Increased industrial activity will also double the number of deployed motors in use by 2040.

Industry 4.0 is changing the way manufacturers operate, but it is also transforming how SCADA systems work, and what businesses should expect from them. Long gone are the days when straightforward data capture is enough. To fulfil Industry 4.0 goals, SCADA systems must be much more advanced.

Digital and virtual twins are quickly becoming the staple within many industries thanks to the number of benefits they bring to each company. Manufacturing and logistics in particular can benefit from the technologies, thanks to vastly reduced lead times and help when it comes to planning efficiently.

The adoption of IEC-62443 is set to play a crucial role in enabling digital manufacturing and will have a significant impact on the realization of Industrial IoT, leading to improvements in quality, output, and reduced downtimes.

Industrial Edge and cloud computing technologies provide scalable, flexible computing resources for storing, analyzing, and visualizing the vast amounts of data industrial systems generate, and increasingly deal with cybersecurity threats. Industry experts provide their perspective on what lies ahead for industrial applications.

The transition is not happening overnight but industry leaders from Avnu Alliance continue to emphasize the possibilities with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) converged networking technology.

Software and IT innovation are the primary drivers for manufacturing investment. Solution architectures are expected to consolidate around specific standards, with architectural blueprints and best practices addressing end-user needs. Edge computing will also show accelerated deployment within manufacturing.

Benefits at multiple levels can be obtained by centralizing the collection of accurate data directly from production systems, its transmission, and subsequent processing. Digitalization helps to integrate enterprise-wide operations, optimize the manufacturing process, and facilitate the work of operators, maintenance staff, planners, programmers, quality assurance officers, and management.

IEC 62443-4-2 host devices are independently evaluated and provide a secure-by-design open platform for industrial automation systems. Installing IIoT software and applications on these host devices creates an IIoT edge computing gateway that meets the industry’s gold standard for cybersecurity.