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John S. Rinaldi

As CEO of Real Time Automation, John Rinaldi specializes in the strategic implementation of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA. He is a prolific contributor to the automation community, having authored more than 500 technical articles and six books that serve as foundational resources for controls engineers. His expertise lies in translating sophisticated networking standards into scalable, high-uptime solutions for modern industrial environments. 

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    The Eight Types of Data Context

    Without context, manufacturing data is worthless. Here's what to consider to turn digital junkyards into gold nugget insights.
    By: John S. Rinaldi
    11 February, 2026 | 4 minutes
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