Opc Server - Future

Future

The OPC Unified Architecture (UA) has been specified and is being tested and implemented through its Early Adopters program. It can be implemented with Java, Microsoft .NET, or C, eliminating the need to use a Microsoft Windows based platform of earlier OPC versions. UA combines the functionality of the existing OPC interfaces with new technologies such as XML and Web Services to deliver higher level MES and ERP support.

On September 16, 2010, The OPC Foundation and the MTConnect Institute announced a cooperation to ensure interoperability and consistency between the two standards.

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