Munich, February 02, 2025 – i-flow and MachineTalk announce their strategic cooperation to automate machine connectivity in the Unified Namespace (UNS). The aim is to replace the previously manual and time-consuming integration of machines with an intelligent, automated solution. This increases the efficiency, flexibility and scalability of the UNS architecture.
The combination of machinetalk and i-flow technologies creates a fully automated solution:
- Automated creation of interface descriptions: machinetalk analyzes the control code and existing documentation to automatically generate structured interfaces in the i-flow UNS.
- Automatic integration into the UNS: i-flow takes over the interface specification, reads OT data via OPC UA (or other protocols), transforms it into the specified format and makes it available in the UNS via MQTT.
- Scalable, bidirectional data communication: The i-flow Broker distributes the data to connected IT/OT systems.
Advantages for companies: Fully automated machine integration with machinetalk and i-flow significantly reduces the time and costs involved in connecting new machines. The automation of manual processes minimizes errors. The solution also offers great flexibility, as data structures and machines can be adapted or expanded quickly and easily. This increases the scalability of the system, which enables sustainable implementation and puts digitalization on a future-proof footing.
“Our partnership with i-flow is an important milestone on the way to automated and manufacturer-independent machine integration. Together, we are developing a scalable solution that considerably reduces manual effort, minimizes errors and significantly increases the flexibility and future-proofing of Industry 4.0 applications. We are delighted to have i-flow as a strong partner at our side to support industrial companies in their digital transformation.” Peter Strohm (Sales Manager at MachineTalk).
MachineTalk is an innovative platform solution designed to make industrial production smarter, more efficient and more sustainable. By integrating artificial intelligence and automatic device communication, MachineTalk enables the networking of machines, controllers and systems in real time. The platform thus creates an integrated digitalization basis for industrial companies – from predictive maintenance to the automation of complex processes. With its user-friendly interface, scalable architecture and focus on open interfaces, MachineTalk helps companies to future-proof their production and actively shape the path to Industry 4.0.
