What Is a Unified Namespace (UNS)? One Source of Truth for Factory Data
A Unified Namespace is an architecture where enterprise data is published into one meaningful namespace. We explain how it removes point-to…
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OPC UA, MQTT, Sparkplug, Modbus and edge computing: moving shop-floor data reliably.
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UNS Topic Naming Guide: ISA-95 Hierarchy and MQTT Rules
A good Unified Namespace starts with good naming. The ISA-95-based topic structure, MQTT constraints, common mistakes and practical rules.
MQTT QoS, Retain and Last Will: Using Them Correctly in Industrial Systems
QoS levels, retained messages and Last Will are the three mechanisms that make MQTT dependable in industry. When should you use each, and w…
Modbus TCP and RTU Guide: Registers, Function Codes and Common Mistakes
We explain the Modbus data model, the RTU and TCP frames, the most-used function codes and the address/byte-order mistakes that cost the mo…
Edge Computing in Manufacturing: Real-Time Intelligence at the Factory Floor
Edge computing brings data processing closer to the factory floor, enabling real-time decision making.
Edge or Cloud? Industrial Data Architecture Decisions
Where should industrial data be processed: next to the field, or in the cloud? We examine the right architecture decision in terms of laten…
MQTT and Sparkplug: Modern Data Transport in Industrial IoT
MQTT forms the backbone of industrial IoT projects as a lightweight, efficient messaging protocol. We look at how Sparkplug standardizes it…
OPC UA and Industrial Communication: The Common Language of Digital Transformation
OPC UA is the industrial standard that brings devices from different vendors together under one secure communication framework. We examine …