A Comparative Study of OPC UA and MQTT in a Simulated Industrial Environment
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OPC UA, MQTT, Automation, Industry 4.0, Smart FactoryResumen
The emergence of new technologies has profoundly transformed man- ufacturing industries, driving significant changes in production processes. The integration of advanced elements such as process automation, resource optimiza- tion, and device interconnectivity is shaping the development of next-generation Smart Factories. In Ecuador, despite being classified as a mid-level industrial country, there are notable opportunities for adopting Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
This research analyzes the performance of the OPC UA and MQTT commu- nication protocols as part of the FCI project aimed at implementing connectivity systems in a dry product filling plant at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering of the University of Guayaquil. A controlled simulation environment is used to eval- uate both protocols based on key network performance indicators (KPIs). The study employs various monitoring and analysis tools to assess protocol behavior and proposes specific optimizations to strengthen plant-level communication in- frastructure and support the transition toward a Smart Factory model.
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Derechos de autor 2025 Ericka Stephania Oyague Bajaña, Rodolfo Antonio Parra López, Freddy Steve Pincay Bophorquez, Harry Alfredo Zurita Hurtado

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