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The presenters explained that universal automation, driven by the IEC 61499 standard and UniversalAutomation.Org (UAO), is transforming industrial control by introducing true openness and flexibility. Unlike traditional PLC and DCS systems, which often lock users into a single vendor and make upgrades or integration difficult, open and vendor-neutral automation software enables seamless use of hardware and solutions from different suppliers. This approach supports ‘plug-and-produce’ components, which make upgrades faster, integration easier and operations more future-proof. Both brownfield and greenfield facilities can benefit, as UAO-compliant solutions accelerate IT/OT convergence and create a more agile automation environment.
The Durban branch would like to thank Schneider Electric for their kind sponsorship of the evening.
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Pusetso Sentle (left) and Suvern Moodley (right) being thanked by Mfanasibili Nkonyane (centre).
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