UAO Goes Live: The Future of Automation

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, FlexBridge presents autodiscovery for real‑time systems using UAO technology . A “ dynamic connector ” publishes and discovers services via mDNS/Avahi and exchanges data over MQTT , enabling drones to locate ground sensors, connect, and transfer data. We discuss provider/consumer patterns, bidirectional updates, Linux/Avahi/MQTT requirements, and tests on FlexBrid...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, our Chief Architect unveils Runtime Execution Engine V24.1 . New capabilities include Modbus explicit read/write , updated third‑party libraries and an OPC UA stack upgrade , improved WebSocket and MQTT connection management , and enhancements for PROFINET acyclic and alarm exchange . Fixes address Ethernet/IP explicit messaging, MQTT stability and throughput, Mod...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, J&W shares a real process‑control implementation for DeNora using UAO technology. From P&ID and cause‑and‑effect matrices to modular function blocks and HMI symbols , the team implements PID loops , hysteresis control , and multi‑step sequences for electrochlorination and water electrolysis. The solution runs on M580 and SoftDPAC with OPC UA to external hi...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, GR3N and Barbara show how UAO technology and edge orchestration enable secure, large‑scale deployments . We explore microwave‑assisted depolymerization as a sustainability use case, then quantify the challenge of operating many apps per device across many plants, and how Barbara OS and the Barbara Panel provide remote deployment , CI/CD, high availability, and VPN...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, Luleå University of Technology demonstrates how AI agents collaborate with UAO technology using a skill‑based approach . The session covers natural‑language interaction with machines , OPC UA execution of skills , human‑in‑the‑loop safeguards , and a configurable agent platform that lets engineers build their own agents for digital twins and real equipment. Live d...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, Professor Valeriy Vyatkin and the FlexBridge team from Luleå University of Technology introduce an IEC 61499 AI Service Platform and a Function Block Assistant that turns natural‑language requirements into executable state machines. The conversation shows how engineers define inputs and outputs , iterate on behavior, simulate via a soft PLC , and auto‑generate fun...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, Penguin Solutions explains how fault‑tolerant and high‑availability compute platforms help run UAO technology at scale on the edge . The discussion covers ZTC Edge for rugged environments and ZTC Endurance for dense workloads, the difference between high availability and fault tolerance, and per‑VM protection choices. You will hear how virtualization with Penguin...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, we broadcast from SPS 2024 in Nuremberg to showcase UAO technology in action. The team demonstrates plug‑and‑produce vision with Cognex cameras, real‑time data from an Endress+Hauser flowmeter to HMI, and a distributed multi‑vendor setup spanning Schneider Electric devices, Phoenix Contact, Modbus I/O, and an ASRock Industrial IPC—all engineered in EcoStruxure Aut...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, Barbara shares how edge orchestration and UAO technology enable Acciona to centrally manage more than 150 water plants with real‑time data, cybersecurity by design, and hardware independence. The discussion demonstrates deploying the UniversalAutomation.org runtime on industrial PCs, connecting securely via a built‑in VPN, and orchestrating applications such as pr...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live , Professor Alois Zoïtl explores practical tools and concepts that make IEC 61499 engineering scalable and maintainable. The discussion covers interpreted execution for rapid, platform‑independent testing, code quality assessment using cognitive complexity, safe refactoring operations, and visualization techniques for very large function block networks. It also hig...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live , Chief Architect Officer Sarath Malkasima introduces the UniversalAutomation.org runtime V24.0 and details what is coming next. New capabilities include partner license management , secure reliable transport (SRT) for runtime‑to‑runtime messaging, and network segregation on SoftDPAC for northbound and I/O communications. Stability, cybersecurity, MQTT fixes, and e...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live , Professor Valery Vyatkin presents CloViC , a cloud‑based environment for virtual commissioning of IEC 61499 systems. CloViC instantiates containerized PLC images in the cloud, connects them to a web‑based IDE , HMI, and dynamic process simulation, and enables collaborative commissioning by distributed teams. The approach mirrors real PLC constraints better than l...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live , we speak with André Fritsch from R. STAHL , one of the founding members of UniversalAutomation.org , about how open automation and IEC 61499 are driving innovation in hazardous area solutions. Discover why R. STAHL adopted the UAO runtime for its flagship Remote I/O system , enabling hardware independence , interoperability , and simplified engineering for Zone 1...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live , join a panel of experts from Shell , GR3N , R. Stahl , and Schneider Electric as they explore the transformative benefits of UniversalAutomation.org and IEC 61499 beyond reducing total cost of ownership. Discover how open automation enables hardware independence , portability , and interoperability , while driving innovation, resilience, and sustainability. Learn...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, discover how TriSystems Engineering leverages IEC 61499 and UniversalAutomation.org to modernize offshore oil and gas platforms in Southeast Asia. Learn how open automation enables hardware independence, portability, and interoperability, helping overcome obsolescence challenges and extend system lifespan. This real-world use case demonstrates how plug-and-produce...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, discover how Platinum Electrical Engineering uses IEC 61499 and UniversalAutomation.org to deliver a modular, scalable automation system for carbon capture in Morocco. This innovative project integrates open automation, edge computing, and cloud analytics to enable autonomous algae growth that locks carbon for over 1,000 years. Learn how portability, interoperabil...

In this episode of UAO Goes Live, we explore how UniversalAutomation.org and the IEC 61499 standard are enabling groundbreaking innovation in industrial automation. Our guest, Renato Pacheco, founder of Brazilian startup Aimirim, shares real-world projects that demonstrate how open automation technology is transforming industries through portability, interoperability, and flexibility. Discover how...

In this first episode of UAO Goes Live , we explore how UniversalAutomation.org is transforming industrial automation by decoupling software from hardware through the IEC 61499 standard . Discover why this approach is considered a game-changer for the industry, enabling portability, interoperability, and innovation . Greg Boucaud, Chief Marketing Officer at UniversalAutomation.org , explains how t...