Empowering Industrial Systems: The Convergence of OPC-UA and Industrial IoT
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 252
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Interests: Internet of Things (IoT); edge computing, smart home; embedded and wearable systems; internet of agents (IoA); cyber-physical and IIoT systems; real-time systems
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Dear Colleagues,
In the era of Industry 4.0, the convergence of secure robust communication protocols and cutting-edge technologies is revolutionizing industrial automation, giving rise to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). At the heart of this transformation lies OPC-UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) for the convergence between OT and IT. This standardized protocol seamlessly integrates with the IIoT platforms, enabling the development of agile and secure interconnected industrial systems that promote sustainable manufacturing practices.
We are seeking original and high-quality research papers exploring how OPC UA acts as the communication backbone for smart factories, enabling real-time data exchange and advanced manufacturing. Additionally, we encourage submissions that explore the untapped potential of OPC UA features, pushing the boundaries of its application in securing and optimizing industrial automation and control processes.
This Special Issue aims to attract the latest research and findings in the design, development and validation of secure and sustainable industrial systems for industry 4.0, analyzing innovative approaches based on OPC UA to build the next-generation industrial systems.
Topics of interest include, but are not restricted to:
- Theoretical foundations and practical applications of OPC UA in real-world industrial scenarios.
- Novel architectures and methodologies for leveraging OPC UA in Industry 4.0.
- Expanding industrial connectivity and OT/IT convergence through OPC UA.
- Standardized information models and profiles based on OPC-UA.
- Security mechanisms and best practices for secure communications using OPC UA.
- Innovative uses of OPC UA for industrial automation, control, and process optimization.
- Real-time monitoring with OPC UA in large industrial networks.
- OPC UA for interoperability in industrial automation.
- OPC UA in cloud-based industrial automation.
- Performance evaluation and modeling of OPC UA in industrial networks.
- OPC UA in Industrial Internet of Things ecosystems.
- Resource-constrained devices with OPC-UA.
- Smart manufacturing and industrial cyber–physical systems (ICPS) using OPC UA.
- Prognosis, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and fault diagnosis using OPC UA.
- Remote access, cybersecurity, and privacy with OPC UA.
- The integration of Artificial Intelligence with OPC UA.
Prof. Dr. Juan Antonio Holgado-Terriza
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- OPC UA
- industrial systems
- industrial Internet of Things
- interoperability
- information model, Industry 4.0
- Internet of Things
- smart manufacturing
- OT/IT convergence
- industrial automation
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