Open Process Automation: Status Update from ARC Forum 2024

Written By Trevor Cusworth

Creating a complete open process automation architecture is a big, audacious goal that requires a broad base of users to buy into the business case. In the eight years since the vision was first presented at the 2016 ARC Industry Leadership Forum, a lot of money, personnel and resources have been invested into achieving the goal. At the most recent ARC Forum, held Feb. 4-8 in Orlando, Florida, attendees enjoyed many presentations and discussions focused on the state of development of the Open Process Automation system architecture.

Details, including links and resources follow, but here are the takeaways: 

  • A published standard exists: Version 2.1 - Functional Bid Specification

  • The Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF) has more than 100 members, 18% of which are end users

  • Ten user-members are making progress on their test beds 

  • The Open Process Automation System Design goal has been completed and includes field controllers.

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