Modular type package is a standard being introduced for Plug and Produce. MTP compliant systems have an OPC UA gateway that allows all data and bi-directional communication to take place, it will also be delivered with an MTP file that is an XML descriptor for the equipment containing things such as HMI elements, Services (Operations), and key system data.
The intent with MTP is to be able to integrate with a piece of equipment instantly just by installing the MTP file supplied. In an MTP world there is no need for integrators to understand equipment and build bespoke integration scripts and screens. With MTP the supplier will define in the MTP file everything specific to that equipment and as soon as that is ingested into a Process Orchastration Layer communication can start instantly and start working on the control recipe.
Currently the MTP standard is a work in progress so will continue to expand over the next few years but the first critical papers are released and many suppliers and prioritising MTP deployment.