The Modbus TCP/IP protocol was introduced by Modicon (now Schneider Electric) in 1999. Developed as an extension of the Modbus serial protocol to enable communication over TCP/IP networks, its purpose was to leverage the widespread adoption of Ethernet in industrial environments. The robustness, simplicity, and wide compatibility have made Modbus TCP/IP the go-to choice for countless industrial applications in the current scenario.
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