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Without OPC UA there is no Industry 4.0! Only with standardized communication can field devices, machines and the cloud become a team. (Source: Public Domain)
Basic knowledge

IoT basics: What is OPC UA?

Semantic interoperability is considered key for the implementation of Industry 4.0. Standardized and secure communication from the field device to the cloud is no longer a vision, but a reality that can be implemented with the help of OPC UA. In this article you will learn what this open communication standard is all about.

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The Scanner Control Box simplifies and accelerates the integration in a variety of machine concepts. (Source: Bettina Theisinger/ Blackbird Robotics)
Automation

Scanner controller simplifies integration of welding system in machine concepts

Remote laser welding expert Blackbird Robotersysteme expands its portfolio by an especially compact scanner controller. The Scanner Control Box (SCB) is the little sister of the Scan Control Unit (SCU-3). Both controller solutions permit the easy integration of a welding system in automatic production systems and robot cells. For this purpose, the new SCB needs less space and is quickly installed.

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