In modern manufacturing plants, every second of machine operation matters. Even short, seemingly insignificant interruptions – so-called micro-downtimes – can generate substantial losses on a production line. Research (Aberdeen Research) shows that unplanned downtime can cost manufacturing companies from hundreds to even thousands of dollars per minute. This is one of the reasons why more and more enterprises implement MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). They support maintenance, enable real-time machine performance analysis, and help minimize the negative impact of micro-downtimes.

The integration of the Sparkplug B protocol in MES systems enhances energy efficiency and reliability in production.

Comparison of Sparkplug B and OPC UA Communication Protocols in the Context of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Learn about their architectures, data formats, security, and applications. Discover which protocol better meets the requirements of your industrial automation project.

Comparison of MQTT and Sparkplug B Communication Protocols in the Context of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Learn about their advantages, differences, quality of service (QoS), and message retention. Discover which protocol better meets the requirements of your IoT project.