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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
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
Optimal MQTT settings and parameters play an important role in an Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS). This guide describes MQTT retained messages, when their use makes sense and when they should
The Unified Namespace (UNS) is a central concept of growing importance in the field of industrial communication and data processing. But what exactly is the Unified Namespace (UNS) and what
In the field of industrial automation, two technologies stand out due to their widespread use and specific capabilities: OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) and Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT). Both
The digitalization of industrial production has been driven forward for years with ever-increasing investment. However, comprehensive factory-wide or even company-wide digitalization is still the exception. According to McKinsey, there is
In the Industrial IoT, the concept of the Unified Namespace (UNS) has established itself as a strategic step towards efficient data management. Successful implementation of the concept includes the design
In the modern factory, the combination of OPC UA and MQTT is playing an increasingly decisive role in the seamless integration of OT and IT systems. OPC UA is used
In the field of Industrial IoT, standards are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring interoperability between devices from different manufacturers. One such standard is Sparkplug B. This aims to
In a modern factory, data is not only crucial, but also the driving factor for efficiency, productivity and innovation. The introduction of an effective data infrastructure between OT and IT
In the dynamic world of the manufacturing industry, the Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS) is becoming increasingly important. However, the implementation of a unified namespace in the manufacturing industry is by
The Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS) is establishing itself as the leading data architecture in the manufacturing industry. Nevertheless, there are major challenges when introducing this architecture concept. Technical hurdles can
In the competitive landscape of the manufacturing industry (e.g., automotive), achieving efficient and scalable operations across multiple factory locations is critical. This case study examines the implementation of a real-time
The digital process industry of the future requires an interoperable, scalable and secure data architecture. One solution for this is the combination of a Unified Namespace (UNS) and the NAMUR
In the modern factory, the combination of Siemens S7 controllers and MQTT is playing an increasingly decisive role in the seamless integration of OT and IT systems. In the modern
In the manufacturing industry, minimizing machine downtimes and optimizing maintenance processes are decisive factors for a company’s success. This is because traditional maintenance approaches are often still reactive and isolated
In the rapidly developing industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) landscape, selecting the right message protocol ensures seamless data exchange. Two prominent protocols, NATS and Kafka, offer unique features tailored to
In the rapidly developing industrial Internet of Things (e.g. with the Unified Namespace), selecting the right message protocol is crucial. MQTT and NATS are two prominent options, each with different
In the dynamic nature of MQTT, the right client can significantly increase development efficiency. This article provides an overview of the criteria for selecting the right MQTT client and a
The seamless integration of OT and IT is becoming increasingly important in the modern factory. In this context, the integration of Beckhoff TwinCAT to MQTT networks is also an increasingly
In the modern factory, the combination of Modbus and MQTT plays an important role in the seamless integration of OT and IT systems. Modbus is known for its robustness and
Factories often have individual integration requirements – from specialized machines and production lines to tailor-made IT systems. The i-flow SDK (Any Connect) makes it possible to expand i-flow in a
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.
MQTT is an efficient messaging protocol that has gained considerable popularity in the context of Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 applications. One of the main advantages of MQTT is its
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
Siemens S7, or SIMATIC S7, is a widely used control platform. The S7 family includes a wide range of control systems, from compact PLC controllers to powerful industrial controllers. Once
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
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