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In the field of industrial control systems, Module Marketplace is an online store, similar in concept to: the iTunes Store or Google Play for the SCADA software industry. Inductive Automation opened it on March 4th, 2013[1].

Overview

The Module Marketplace is designed for the users and develops of the Ignition integrated development platform. All modules are developed using the Ignition software development kit (SDK). Some modules are free while others are for sale. The marketplace contains both Inductive Automation and third-party Ignition modules.

Media Response

  • Automation, Manufacturing and Leadership columnist Gary Mintchell called the Module Marketplace, "a platform and business model worth watching" and described the company as "developing something disruptive that is going to revolutionize the industry[2]".
  • Dave Greenfield of Automation world explains the significance as "Consumer technology driving Automation" with a comparison to the iTunes store[3].
  • Craig Resnick described, "The ability to share modules with other Ignition users opens up application opportunities and removes proprietary boundaries"[4]".
  • Dale Peterson of Digital Bond picked up the story as "An Apple-type store for ICS applications?" [5]

Features and restrictions

Pricing model

Inductive Automation allows developers to set their own pricing models. 70% of the revenue goes to the developer and 30% goes to Inductive Automation[6].

Validation

All modules are required to be submitted to Inductive Automation for testing. They look for stability, compatibility, and memory leaks. Upon validation, the module is digitally signed by Inductive Automation and may be uploaded to the Module Marketplace for public distribution.

Runtime Restriction

All modules are required to include a free user re-settable 2 hour trial version[7].

References

  1. ^ "Inductive Automation to Launch First Community-Based Industrial Automation Software Module Store". Inductive Automation. Retrieved 10 Mar 2013.
  2. ^ Gary Mintchell (18 Feb 2013). "ARC Forum 2013: First Community-Based Industrial Automation Software Module Store". Gary Mintchell Feed Forward. Retrieved 10 Mar 2013.
  3. ^ Dave Greenfield (14 Feb 2013). "Consumer Technology Drives Automation". Automation World. Retrieved 10 Mar 2013.
  4. ^ Craig Resnick (15 Feb 2013). "http://www.arcweb.com/industry-news/2013-02-14/inductive-automation-to-launch-first-community-based-industrial-automation-software-module-store.aspx". ARC Advisory Group. Retrieved 10 Mar 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  5. ^ Dale Peterson (22 Feb 2013). "Digital Bond Friday News & Notes". Retrieved 10 Mar 2013.
  6. ^ Don Pearson (04 March 2013). "Module Marketplace Launch Webinar". Youtube.com (Podcast). Inductive Automation. Event occurs at 42:10. Retrieved 10 Mar 13. {{cite podcast}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Module Marketplace Launch Webinar". Youtube.com (Podcast). Inductive Automation. 04 March 2013. Event occurs at 43:10. Retrieved 10 Mar 13. {{cite podcast}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help); Unknown parameter |presenter= ignored (help)
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