Developed for the industry. Made for progress.
Industry 4.0 enthusiasts love i-flow
Simplicity by Design
Scalability
Unlimited Connectivity
Equipped with over 200 connectors to common IT and OT systems, i-flow minimizes effort and accelerates system integration. The i-flow SDK enables the integration of proprietary systems for maximum flexibility.
"Working with i-flow sets new standards: i-flow combines highly intuitive software that enables quick wins with the ability to scale easily."
Dominik Malek (Program Manager Smart Factory, Hirschvogel Group)
Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS)
i-flow provides the key components for scalable system integration in factories based on an open, event-based and scalable architecture – the Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS). The architecture has a modular design and consists of three modules: i-flow Hub, i-flow Broker and i-flow Edge.
How i-flow seamlessly scales with your requirements?
Maximum flexibility in deployment.
From a straightforward installation on edge hardware to the cloud. The i-flow modules offer you maximum flexibility in the deployment of the Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture.
Asset Level
- Data processing close to the machine for maximum performance and minimum latency.
- Offline or closed-loop scenarios, for example for production control.
Edge Level
Run the i-flow software modules on line servers, factory servers or VMs. This option is ideal if you have the following use case requirements:
- Decentralized data harmonization and processing close to the source, with good scalability.
- Integration into any system directly through the local network for maximum security.
Cloud Level
Install the i-flow modules in your distributed edge-to-cloud architecture. Combine the advantages of both worlds if you have the following requirements:
- Optimal balance between scaling, performance, latency and efficiency.
- Maximum security for segmented IT/OT networks.
i-flow Hub: Central Control. Decentral Operation.
The i-flow Hub is the central management interface (control plane) of your global architecture — providing full transparency and control across all locations.
Collaboration in Single Interface
Central and local teams work in a unified interface with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Decoupled Runtime Architecture
Data processing (data plane) runs fully independent of the i-flow Hub on i-flow Edge and Broker instances — on-premises or in the cloud.
i-flow Broker: Best-in-Class Combined
One size fits all? Not for OT and IT. Different requirements demand different strengths. i-flow brings together best-in-class open-source messaging technologies in a unified architecture.
MQTT for the Shop Floor
Lightweight yet reliable (QoS, retained) – ideal for sensor and machine integration on the shop floor.
NATS for Global Workloads
Cluster and supercluster architectures federate plants and regions into a global, highly scalable Unified Namespace.
i-flow Edge: Data Intelligence at the Source
Real-time analysis directly at the data source
Minimal latency and fast reactions without detours via central systems.
150+ Ready-to-Use Blueprints
Predefined modules for integration, data processing and automation accelerate implementation, standardization and scaling.
400 Mio. Data Operations per Day
Over 400 million data operations per day in production-critical environments demonstrate the scalability of the software and the deep trust that customers place in i-flow.
Whether PLC, sensor or ERP data, i-flow provides the basis for a modern IT/OT architecture in manufacturing companies.
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Over 400 million data operations per day in production-critical environments demonstrate the scalability of the software and the deep trust that customers place in i-flow.
