Unlocking Industrial Automation with Open-Source Software
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Open-source platforms are reshaping industrial automation—offering powerful, flexible, and community-driven alternatives to traditional proprietary systems. Whether you're modernizing a factory floor, launching an IIoT pilot, or building your own SCADA stack, these tools can kickstart your journey without locking you in.
📦 PLC & Control Systems
🔧 OpenPLC
- What: IEC 61131-3 compliant soft-PLC for all platforms (Windows, Linux, Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
- Features: Ladder Logic, FBD, ST, IL, SFC support; Web UI; Docker-ready.
- License: GPLv3 (runtime LGPL).
- Website: autonomylogic.com/docs/openplc-overview
💡 Beremiz
- What: IEC 61131 IDE + runtime with HMI and scripting tools.
- Features: Modbus support, custom Python blocks, remote monitoring.
- License: GPL (IDE), LGPL (runtime).
- Website: beremiz.org
🧠 ProviewR
- What: Complete process-control suite running on Linux.
- Features: Historian, HMI, logic control, PLC soft-runtime.
- License: GPLv2.
- Website: proviewr.se
🖥️ SCADA & HMI Platforms
🌐 Rapid SCADA
- What: Full-featured SCADA framework with modular plugins.
- Features: Web UI, alarm system, historian, role-based access.
- License: MIT.
- Website: rapidscada.org
🧩 PvBrowser
- What: SCADA/HMI builder with graphical runtime.
- Features: Drag & drop editor, cross-platform support, Modbus TCP/UDP.
- License: GPLv3.
- Website: pvbrowser.de
🖼️ Lintouch
- What: Lightweight embedded HMI system.
- Features: Small footprint (~32 MB), Modbus support, GUI editor.
- License: GPLv2.
- Website: Wikipedia page
⚡ EnergoSCADA
- What: Energy-focused SCADA system, with open-source forks.
- Features: MySQL logging, alarm scripting, access control.
- License: Mixed; some forks open-source.
- Website: Wikipedia page
🤖 Robotics & Middleware
🛠️ ROS-Industrial
- What: ROS for industrial manipulators and factory automation.
- Features: Drivers, planning, calibration, device integration.
- License: Apache 2.0.
- Website: rosindustrial.org
🔗 OPC UA & IIoT Connectivity
📡 open62541
- What: Highly compliant open-source OPC UA stack in C.
- Features: Server & client support, TSN-ready, real-time capable.
- License: MPL 2.0.
- Website: github.com/open62541/open62541
🔧 Flow-Based Programming
🧠 Node-RED
- What: Low-code IIoT editor with browser-based UI.
- Features: Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA nodes; dashboard builder.
- License: Apache 2.0.
- Website: flows.nodered.org
🚀 Next Steps
- Prototype: Start with test environments or Docker containers.
- Customize: Extend functionality using community plugins or custom logic.
- Deploy: Secure, scale, and integrate with your existing stack.
Open source is more than cost-effective—it's flexible, fast, and full of potential.
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