Prosys OPC UA Forge 1.4.0 Released

We’re excited to announce the release of Prosys OPC UA Forge 1.4.0, a major update shaped by user feedback from real-world production environments. This version introduces new features such as state-of-the-art Web of Things (WoT) connectivity and a highly anticipated HTTP client, further strengthening Forge’s position in modern industrial systems.

Based on direct input from Forge users, the update also brings numerous enhancements across existing modules—many of which were top-requested by the Forge users.

Key Highlights of Version 1.4.0:

• HTTP Module: The new HTTP Client enables systems to retrieve data through a widely adopted HTTP interface, significantly enhancing Forge’s data integration capabilities. It allows access to information provided by rest servers in JSON format (XML support coming soon). The HTTP module also introduces custom HTTP APIs, allowing you to adapt Forge APIs to match your needs.
• Improved Data Logger: The Data Logger is one of the most widely adopted features in Forge, and it has now been enhanced based on valuable user feedback. Key improvements include support for wide table logging, a trigger option to control when logging occurs, and an intuitive user interface for the existing Event Logger. These updates have allowed Forge to fully meet the evolving requirements outlined by our users.
• WoT (Web of Things): WoT is a state-of-the-art specification designed for the automatic onboarding of non-OPC UA devices. With this release, Forge now supports Modbus device onboarding via WoT, making it closer to meet the modern requirements of device onboarding.
• Grafana Plugin for Forge Now Available: We’ve received requests for data monitoring in Forge. Instead of building a separate monitoring tool, we developed a Forge plugin for Grafana—making it easy to connect Grafana directly to your Forge instance. With this plugin, you can quickly start creating dashboards and visualizing data from Forge, whether it comes from external sources or the Forge History module. For setup and usage details, check out the full Grafana article here.