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Open industrial automation architectures will simplify integration
In 2016, open architectures of industrial systems appeared, the key features of which are focused on the compatibility of models from different manufacturers, computing at the edge and tight integration with
Equipment vendors must use compatible designs
One of the biggest challenges facing the automation industry is the lack of interoperability between different application vendors. And this must change. The initiators of the transition to an open automation architecture recognize that without an open system that will ensure interoperability
The development of peripherals and sensors will advance
The rapid spread of the concept of the Internet of Things and the development of technologies, including low-cost manufacturing and communications, allows new intelligent modules operating at the network edge to improve the performance and efficiency of processes
Wireless industrial networks will become the standard
Developments in the Internet of Things can also be one of the driving factors in reducing the cost of wireless sensors, which will limit the number of installed
Smart sensors will be ubiquitous
Smart sensors and plug-and-play controls that use embedded intelligence and do not require external software are known to provide
Confluence of operational (OT) and information (IT) technologies
The trend towards integration of operational and information technologies continues to grow. The reason for this is the development of business systems that must meet the requirements of transaction processing and synchronization of production operations in real time. Innovative manufacturers already
Frequency converters in the water industry: present and future
Climate change, rising energy prices, tightening regulations, population growth and increased per capita resource use are all challenges facing the water supply today. Automated systems that improve work efficiency