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• We have something for Mitsubishi FA product users November 10, 2025
  We’ve been working on a new tool and wanted to share it with you. What We Built?It’s called the Bufferstack.IO MCProtocol OPC UA Server. Basically, it helps connect Mitsubishi PLCs to any software that speaks OPC UA. Why We Made It?A few months back, we wrote about how hard it is to find good libraries […]
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• Why AI/LLM Integration Remains Unfeasible in India’s Industrial Automation Sector – 2025 Reality Check August 25, 2025
  As we step deeper into 2025, the buzz around integrating advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers into India’s industrial automation sector is louder than ever. MCP servers, for those unfamiliar, act as a bridge enabling LLMs and AI agents to securely interact with real-world tools, […]
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• The Scarcity of Open-Source Libraries for Mitsubishi PLC MC Protocol, SLMP, and CC-Link June 11, 2025
  Ever wondered why open-source is booming in Information Technology (IT) but remains a rare sight in the industrial Operational Technology (OT) landscape? Our latest analysis, drawing from the “The Scarcity of Open-Source Libraries” report, unpacks this significant divide, especially concerning proprietary Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) protocols from industry giants like Mitsubishi Electric. While a staggering […]
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• Bufferstack.IO OPC UA MTConnect Adapter Development Notes April 4, 2025
  As software engineers, we often dive into solving problems headfirst, eager to write code and see results. But a recent experience reminded me of the importance of following a proper engineering approach—especially when dealing with complex standards like MTConnect. Here’s a blog post about how we resolved a tricky issue, the time we wasted by […]
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• Introducing Bufferstack.IO Universal OPCUA Server Shareware November 29, 2024
  We are excited to announce the release of our latest shareware application: the Bufferstack.IO Universal OPCUA Server. This versatile tool is designed for developers, engineers, and learners to explore OPC UA server functionality, integrate with Modbus devices, and evaluate secure industrial communication standards. This shareware version is intended for evaluation purposes only. What is the […]
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• Enhancing Security on Bufferstack.IO Super Container OS with TOTP July 22, 2024
  How to add totp security feature to Bufferstack.IO Super Container OS and this information can also be used for other #Debian derived distros.
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• Super Container OS Release Notes 14-06-2024 June 14, 2024
  The Bufferstack.IO team is thrilled to announce the latest iteration of Super Container OS, bringing a wave of advancements for streamlined container orchestration and infrastructure deployment. This release empowers developers and IT professionals with a robust platform to manage their containerized applications with greater ease and efficiency. Enhanced Core: Streamlined Infrastructure as Code: Vagrant is […]
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• IIoT Gateway Release Notes 11-06-2024 June 11, 2024
  June begins with the release of next generation updated version of Bufferstack.IO IIoT Gateway, which like its previous releases is a Linux based Live+Install iso IIoT Gateway now focuses on designing, testing and deploying Smart Factory applications using latest version of Bufferstack.IO IIoT Middleware (based in Node-RED 3-1-9) and includes many custom developed nodes by […]
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• Introducing Web browser based Andon System May 25, 2024
  I am pleased to Introduce Web Andon System based on Bufferstack.IO industrial Systems Framework – it is designed to meet the demands of modern manufacturing environments, our Web Andon Display provides real-time monitoring and visualization of critical parameters essential for maintaining operational efficiency and productivity. With customizable features, including company name and logo display, shift […]
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• InfluxDB database status monitoring using influxdb-mqtt-monitor April 30, 2024
  This application monitors changes in a dataset stored in InfluxDB and publishes notifications via MQTT when new data is available. Additionally, it provides a REST API endpoint to retrieve the latest data and its change status. Features Potential Use Cases Conclusion This application provides a versatile solution for real-time data monitoring and notifications, suitable for […]
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