With the description of abstract types for components, systems and controllers, the Companion Specification OPC 40700 defines the basis of the OPC UA information models in the surface technology areas.
OPC UA for Machinery – Part 1: Basic Building Blocks
VDMA Measuring and Testing Technology will be exhibiting together with member companies at Automatica 2025 in Munich. The renowned trade fair will present the latest developments and innovations in automation technology from June 24 to 27, 2025
OPC UA for Woodworking Machines – Part 1: Vertical Interface
OPC UA for Surface Technology - General Types
The Sector Group VDMA Productronics and VDMA Machine Information Interoperability announce the publication of the OPC UA Companion Specification for Wire Harness Manufacturing OPC 40570.
OPC UA for Surface Technology – Shot Blasting Machinery
OPC UA for Machinery – Part 4: Energy Management
New release candidate OPC 40505 published. The Joint Working Group "OPC UA for Wireless Machine Tool Peripherals" has developed the OPC UA Companion Specification 40505 and submitted it to the OPC Foundation as a release candidate.
OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – Peripheral devices – Part 6: Granulate Drying Devices
OPC UA for Robotics – Part 1 : Vertical Integration
OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – peripheral devices – Part 4: Dosing Systems
At automatica 2025, see how machines communicate in a common language with OPC UA. Visit us in Hall B5 to experience the latest live demonstrations and practical examples of interoperability!
OPC UA for HPDC Devices - High Pressure Die Casting Devices – Part 1: Machine Identification, Machine Status, Alarms and Warnings
OPC UA for Wireless Machine Tool Peripheralsiption
Together for Unified, Global Standards – An Insight into the Structure and Working Methods of the New Working Group for Interface Standardization in Battery Cell Manufacturing.
OPC UA for wire harness manufacturing
OPC UA for Geometric Measurement Systems
Data Spaces enable secure data exchange and unlock untapped potential. Hannover Messe 2025 offers the ideal platform to present the current state of the industry.
OPC UA for Energy Consumption Management
DescriptionDemonstrator at the VDMA stand – Interoperability between planning systems and machines.
OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – Particle Foam Machines
OPC UA for plasma surface treatment
OPC UA for the Powertrain stands for a manufacturer-independent information model of the electric drive system. The OPC UA Companion Specification 40400-1 on asset management will be available from November 1, 2024.
OPC UA for Cutting Tools – Part 1: Manufacturing
In 2024, the VDMA and the ZVEI are once again organizing a forum for the SPS, the "Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI" with many interesting presentations and panel discussions.
OPC UA for Machine Tools – Part 1: Machine Monitoring and Job Management
OPC UA for Powertrain – Part 1: Asset Management
OPC UA for Joining Systems – Part 1: Base
OPC UA interfaces for Plastics and Rubber machinery – Winder
OPC UA for flat glass processing
OPC UA interfaces for plastics and rubber machinery – Peripheral devices – Part 5: Moulds
The cooperation of numerous manufacturers of shot blasting machines has resulted in a new OPC UA standard, which is about to be published. A further step towards interoperable production.
The advantages of OPC UA should also be available for electrolysers in the future. A working group with members from VDMA and the OPC Foundation is now working on this.
International working group for the development of OPC UA Companion Specifications in drive technology.
The cooperation of numerous manufacturers of plasma surface treatment machines has resulted in a new OPC UA standard, which is about to be published. A further step towards interoperable production.
The PA-DIM Working Group has released Version 1.1 of the standard, expanding to include support for analyzer device types and data modeling extensions. This enhancement improves interoperability for process applications in automation.
AI is revolutionizing mechanical engineering. Its use in control systems for monitoring and optimization needs specific data formats. OPC UA ensures seamless data exchange, easing AI integration and expanding its role in automation.
The umati initiative shows a demonstrator for federated data spaces together with Siemens, WZL Aachen, Telekom and VDMA. This integrates existing applications and emphasises standardised data in order to establish global data ecosystems.
OPC UA for Machine Vision – Part 2: Asset Management and Condition Monitoring
This year, the Companion Specification groups are organising a series of digital events in the summer starting mid-May to present their interfaces and their content and to exchange ideas with interested parties.
OPC UA for Tightening Systems – Part 1: General
SMARTENANCE aims to harmonize data spaces across different sectors, modernize IoT platforms, demonstrate the performance of multilateral digital value chains and support data space participation.
OPC UA for Mining – External Standards – Part 1: IREDES
The OPC UA Companion Specification 40530 has been finalised by the Joint Working Group and the final document is now available for download on the VDMA and OPC Foundation homepages.
OPC UA for Metal Forming – Part 1: General
OPC UA for laser systems
On this page you will find all publications about OPC UA and interoperability for download.
Mahr GmbH presents two digital calipers on loan to umati. The handy demonstrators will make the benefits of the OPC UA interface standard tangible at events worldwide in the future.