Module Type Package (MTP): The open standard for plug-and-produce
Learn how MTP enables modular, flexible production by standardizing machine integration, reducing engineering effort, and accelerating time‑to‑market across industries.
The open standard Module Type Package (MTP) is transforming machine engineering and production line integration by enabling true plug‑and‑produce concepts. Machines and process modules can be described uniformly – independent of manufacturer, functionality, or complexity – and dynamically orchestrated within a SCADA system or higher‑level process control level.
This whitepaper explains how engineering costs, integration time, and system complexity are significantly reduced while production flexibility increases. Standardized machine descriptions and interfaces allow tested modules to be integrated with just a few clicks, replacing traditional, time‑consuming programming with efficient orchestration. As a result, companies can respond faster to changing market demands, smaller batch sizes, and increasing product variants.
Practical use cases, show how machine builders, integrators, and plant operators can implement MTP both in new (greenfield) and existing (brownfield) environments. Topics include modular machine engineering, line integration, standardized visualization, and the use of open technologies such as OPC UA and PROFINET.
MTP lays the foundation for modular, scalable, and future‑proof production systems – unlocking new business models, minimizing risk, and accelerating digital transformation in manufacturing.