Category Archives: RTA’s Blog
OPC UA – Love at First Sight
In 2011, I discovered OPC UA. It was love at first sight. I was totally [...]
Jul
Yes, Your Data Must Be Conditioned
When I was a little boy, I wished for a magic wand. Oh, the things [...]
Jul
The Importance of Smart Manufacturing
I don’t have a problem with system architects, consultants, integrators and others who are making [...]
Jun
Let’s Celebrate The Heroes Behind Remote Access Technology
So many things happened during the pandemic. Home delivery of food, increased streaming into our [...]
Jun
What the Heck Is a Unified Namespace?
My job is to keep up with all the tools, technologies and strategies for implementing [...]
May
Snake Oil Salesmen from the 1800s are Back and Now They’re Selling IoT Systems to Manufacturers
I am a pretty calm guy. Sometimes too calm. I remember one time when I [...]
May
Troubleshooting Typical Industrial Protocol Connectivity Issues
Efficient and reliable connectivity is crucial for maximum productivity and workflow. However, industrial protocol connectivity [...]
Aug
Keep Your Systems Up and Running
Allen-Bradley’s decision to make their 1761-NET-ENI and 1761-NET-AIC obsolete has put a lot of network [...]
Jul
What Is Device Enablement?
Every factory floor is lined with various devices, from sensors and actuators to motor drives [...]
Jul
