ElixirConf 2022 - Aldebaran Alonso - Let's talk to Industrial devices

Discover the secret to communicating with industrial devices using Elixir, Modbus, and OPC UA. From security to edge computing, join Aldebaran Alonso as he shares his experience and best practices for building a robust and scalable solution.

Key takeaways
  • The talk focuses on industrial devices and their communication protocols, specifically Modbus and OPC UA.
  • Modbus is an old protocol, but widely used, while OPC UA is a more modern and secure protocol.
  • The speaker recommends using Elixir to interact with industrial devices, as it provides a robust and scalable solution.
  • The talk also covers the importance of security in industrial communication, and how Elixir can help with this.
  • The speaker shares his experience with developing a product that uses Modbus and OPC UA, and the challenges he faced.
  • He also discusses the importance of documentation and community support for open-source projects.
  • The talk concludes with a demo of the speaker’s product, which uses Modbus and OPC UA to communicate with industrial devices.
  • The speaker also mentions the importance of edge computing and AI in industrial applications.
  • He also talks about the importance of over-the-air updates and remote monitoring for industrial devices.
  • The talk also covers the importance of security and how Elixir can help with this.
  • The speaker also shares his experience with developing a product that uses Modbus and OPC UA, and the challenges he faced.
  • He also discusses the importance of documentation and community support for open-source projects.
  • The talk concludes with a demo of the speaker’s product, which uses Modbus and OPC UA to communicate with industrial devices.