OPC UA FX: Extending OPC UA down to the field
including TSN & 5G

Learn about OPC UA FX and the impact it has on the future of industrial communication. OPC UA FX helps OPC UA to scale from the field to the cloud by addressing field level communication use cases in an interoperable way with a large ecosystem of field device manufacturers. Listen to industry experts that share insights about the OPC UA FX value propositions.

When

• Wednesday April, 2nd, 2025 from 11:00h – 13:00h

Where

• Hannover Messe – Convention Center – Room Berlin

Agenda

• 1. Welcome
  Stefan Hoppe, President, OPC Foundation
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• 2. OPC UA FX – Extending OPC UA to the Field including 5G and APL
  Overview of the vision, status, roadmap, and certification program for OPC UA FX.
  Peter Lutz, Director FLC, OPC Foundation
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• 3. OPC UA FX Use Cases & Value Propositions
  Exploring how OPC UA and TSN improve interoperability, real-time communication, and industrial performance through real-world applications.
  Dr. Rainer Beudert, Schneider Electric
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• 4. TSN for Industrial Automation
  Introduction to Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and its role in enabling real-time communication in industrial automation.
  Nemanja Stamenic, B&R Automation
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• 5. Configuration and Connection Establishment with OPC UA FX
  Explaining how OPC UA FX enables Controller-to-Controller communication including a live connection manager demo.
  Matthias Damm, Unified Automation
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• 6. OPC UA FX over TSN Design Considerations
  Practical strategies for implementing OPC UA FX over TSN and overcoming technical challenges with advanced software and tools.
  Darek Kominek, Matrikon & Melvin Francis, BE.services
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• 7. Q&A
  Open floor for audience questions and expert responses