Tag Archives: Modbus
Open Factory Floor Architectures
At the recent Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) seminar, Andrew Dugenske, Director of the Factory [...]
Dec
OPC UA or a RESTful Interface?
Exactly 40 years ago, the Modicon Corporation birthed Modbus and the manufacturing world has never [...]
Nov
Modbus to the Rescue!
I get really irritated with many of these IoT companies. I mean, kick the garbage [...]
Oct
EtherCAT vs. EtherNet/IP
EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP are both Ethernet application layer protocols designed to move inputs and outputs [...]
Oct
The Top 10 Manufacturing Networks of 2019
Since the first days of Modbus, system designers have been creating new manufacturing networks. Sometimes [...]
Sep
REST – It’s Not Like All The Rest!
If you’re an expert on Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET IO or OPC UA, you’re going [...]
Aug
Let’s Talk Security
I have relatives, friends, and some RTA team members who’ve had their identities stolen. It’s [...]
Mar
Automate For ROI, Not Technology
I can’t help but snicker when I when I hear the “fear factor” applied to [...]
Mar
Modbus Over OPC UA (Part 3)
One of the problems with OPC UA (some would say it’s one the features) is [...]
Feb
MODBUS AS A DATA TRANSPORT OVER OPC UA
Over the years, I’ve stated that OPC UA flexibility is both a blessing and a [...]
Jan
