4.1.3 Machinery and OPC UA

Classical mechanical engineering is undergoing change. Driven by digitalization, the classical disciplines of mechanical engineering, such as

technical mechanics

thermodynamics or

material technology

get extended by, for example

automation technology and

virtual product development.

In this context, the companies of this working group have identified OPC UA as a standardized interface for data exchange. As a result, they are working on features, use cases and information models that apply across the board to the entire mechanical engineering sector.