Openness is the future, and Margo is another example of B&R's commitment to open standards and technologies, including OPC UA and OPC UA FX. As a widely adopted standard, OPC UA provides a framework for interoperability between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) networks, supporting various communication patterns for industry requirements. OPC UA FX extends this to field-level communication, enabling seamless data exchange and device interoperability in automation systems.
Margo will be able to leverage the OPC UA and OPC UA FX standards to ensure compatibility and facilitate the adoption of edge computing applications in industrial environments. By aligning with these established standards, the initiative can contribute to the broader ecosystem, providing a more robust and flexible architecture for industrial automation. As open ecosystems grow and complement each other, industries will be better able to address the challenges of data availability, analysis, and management – magnifying improvements in performance and efficiency.