April 7, 2009 – MatrikonOPC is pleased to announce a multi vendor demonstration of OPC UA connectivity at the MatrikonOPC User Group in Houston, Texas on April 16th, 2009. This demonstration will showcase OPC UA and recently released UA components. Part of the demonstration will show how legacy-based products fit right into OPC UA based technology through the OPC generic wrapper and/or services offered by MatrikonOPC. OPC vendors will be working together to demonstrate the interoperability of OPC UA. “MatrikonOPC is proud to be hosting the live demonstration of OPC UA.
We have been working with the OPC Foundation and its members to develop and endorse emerging standards like OPC UA. As the world’s Connectivity Expert, we pledge to continue delivering superior connectivity solutions as well as adhering to up-and-coming standards,” Sean Leonard, VP of MatrikonOPC, says.The MatrikonOPC User Group (OPCUG) will bring together industry leaders and users of all levels to explore common questions, hot topics and new developments. The OPCUG allows attendees to meet with the industry’s most forward-thinking professionals, take advantage of a wide array of technical presentations, case studies, expert panels and product showcases - all at no cost.
About MatrikonOPC
(a division of Matrikon Inc. [TSX:MTK])With a collection of more than 500 OPC products and over 100,000 installations worldwide, MatrikonOPC is the world's largest OPC developer. Matrikon is a charter member of the OPC Foundation, and has demonstrated a commitment to developing OPC as the industrial connectivity standard.A wide range of global companies rely on MatrikonOPC products for their connectivity in industries such as: discrete manufacturing, process control, building automation, alternative energy production, commercial and military applications. With clients and installs throughout North America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East, the reach of MatrikonOPC Connectivity is truly global.
