New OPC UA Specification for particle foam machines published

EUROMAP 87 describes the interface between particle foam machines (block foam and shape moulding machines) and vertically connected systems (e.g. manufacturing execution systems (MES), central control systems, SCADA) or horizontally connected machines/devices for data exchange. The target of EUROMAP 87 is to provide a unique interface for particle foam machines and MES/connected devices from different manufacturers to ensure compatibility.

The Release Candidate (RC) v1.0.0 of the specification was published on November 11, 2024 and is open for comments until 28 February 2025.

More info and file download here.