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Transform Industrial Automation with Open Process Automation (OPA)

Open Process Automation (OPA) is revolutionizing how manufacturers manage control systems. Unlike traditional Distributed Control Systems (DCS), an OPA-based architecture is software-defined, vendor-neutral, and built for integration—enabling you to take full control of your digital transformation journey.

The open, standards-based industrial control system that Open Process Automation provides, allows you to design and scale operations using best-of-breed components from multiple vendors. With OPA, you're no longer tied to proprietary systems or locked into a single vendor's ecosystem.

Inside this whitepaper, you’ll discover:

  • How OPA enables interoperability across legacy and modern systems
  • The cybersecurity advantages of a decoupled architecture
  • How OPA supports real-time data integration and analytics at scale
  • The emerging shift toward modular, plug-and-play industrial control


Flexible. Interoperable. Future-Ready.

Why OPA Is a Game-Changer for Modern Plants:

  • Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Reduce expensive vendor-specific upgrades
  • Faster Innovation Cycles: Integrate new technologies without rip-and-replace
  • Enhanced System Resilience: Improve security posture through open architecture
  • Operational Agility: Adapt to market changes faster with flexible system updates
     

About the Author

Mark Hammer, OPA Product Manager, is a recognized expert in industrial automation and digital transformation. With decades of experience in the field, Mark brings a practical, business-first approach to deploying open system architectures in real-world environments.

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