PICMG releases InterEdge standard for modular process control
Summary
“Business needs evolve at an ever-increasing rate,” said Francisco Garcia, Americas Regional Instrument Lead at ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company and member of the InterEdge technical working group. As a result, providers can deploy and scale dedicated physical assets and focus on value-added software and services.” InterEdge defines a vendor-neutral, open standard for Edge Computing and I/O module hardware. This common platform can be deployed across automation, chemical refining, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, metals and mining, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and a wide range of other process industries. By replacing proprietary Edge devices, InterEdge eliminates vendor lock-in, simplifies integration and maintenance, and enables online upgrades, all of which contribute to significant cost savings. In contrast, the hot-swappable interoperability of InterEdge allows industrial organisations to quickly adapt to changing market demands and technological advancements.