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In an increasingly connected factory, the efficient integration of data sources is the key to optimizing production processes. The Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS) offers a scalable solution for harmonizing data
The standardization of the data format is of central importance for communication between IT and OT systems based on the Unified Namespace (UNS). Data formats determine how information is structured
In today’s manufacturing industry, the seamless integration of IT and OT systems is a critical success factor. In this context, the Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture is playing an increasingly
A clearly structured MQTT topic namespace is crucial for efficient communication within an Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS). The combination of hierarchical organization and precise definition of topics creates the basis
The implementation of a Unified Namespace architecture requires a well thought-out design. A central aspect is the selection of components for system integration, microservices and the message broker. However, not
In the age of Industry 4.0, IT/OT convergence is at the heart of digital transformation. However, the focus is usually solely on the technology level. However, the organizational changes that
Stable and reliable communication is crucial for secure data transmission in an industrial Unified Namspace (UNS). But what happens if a device unexpectedly loses the connection? This is where the
SCADA systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) have been a central component of industrial automation for decades. They collect data from PLC/PLC controllers, visualize processes and enable their operation on
IT/OT integration plays a central role in the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). Two approaches are common for smart factories and connected operations: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and No/Low Code
In the context of the Unified Namespace (UNS), up-to-date status information is essential. MQTT Retained Messages provide a simple way to store the last known value of a topic on
Siemens S7, also known as SIMATIC S7, is one of the most widely used control platforms in industrial automation. Whether compact PLCs for simple machines or powerful controllers for complex
The Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture (OPC UA) has established itself as the central communication standard in the industry. The standard has become indispensable, particularly in machine integration and connection.
is both.MQTT is an efficient messaging protocol widely used in Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 for real-time applications. MQTT’sadvantage, it’s lightweight, ensures efficient data transmission, even in environments with limited
The Azure IoT Hub is a cloud-based service from Microsoft that has been specially developed for the Internet of Things (IoT). It provides a central platform for managing IoT devices
Microsoft SQL Server is a leading relational database management system (RDBMS). It is used in a variety of enterprise applications across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing. In the
The world of Industrial IoT (IIoT) is significantly influenced by advancing digitalization and the increasing connectivity of OT and IT. In this context, the REST interface, also known as the
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is a powerful, scalable and secure cloud storage service from Amazon Web Services (AWS). This makes this service one of the most important components of
Microsoft Teams, or MS Teams for short, enjoys great popularity worldwide as a collaboration platform and chat application. With increasing use by companies, educational institutions and organizations, the application has
Apache Kafka is a powerful event streaming platform that is used in particular in highly scalable architectures. The main architecture of Kafka was designed with throughput, scalability and durability of
InfluxDB plays a crucial role in the efficient storage and retrieval of continuously recorded time-series data. With increasing connectivity in production and the associated rise in time series data, InfluxDB
SAP offers a comprehensive ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solution and is widely used in manufacturing companies. Whether a simple SAP integration to production can succeed depends heavily on the
Data transmission and exchange play an increasingly important role in modern production facilities. In practice, in addition to the transfer of real-time data, the exchange of files is also necessary
CSV files are often indispensable in factories due to their simplicity, platform independence and diverse use-cases. Find out why and in which scenarios CSV files can also be advantageous for
In addition to connectivity, storing the recorded data is crucial for continuous improvement and data-based analyses. In this context, in addition to a unified namespace (UNS) for connection, the introduction
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