Cloud-Native Technologies on the Edge in Manufacturing
Read this article to know how modern "cloud-native" technologies such as Kubernetes, Grafana, and TimescaleDB can and must be combined with the traditional automation pyramid.
Jeremy Theocharis
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NAMUR Open Architecture versus Unified Namespace: Two sides of the same coin?
We strongly believe that NAMUR Open Architecture (NOA) and Unified Namespace (UNS) represent two sides of the same coin in industrial automation. Here's why!
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Improving the Performance on the UMH Historian (Grafana / TimescaleDB) in 0.14.1
Optimize your Grafana and TimescaleDB performance with UMH Historian in version 0.14.1. This article goes into our journey of query optimization, detailing the challenges and solutions that have significantly sped up dashboard loading times for our users.
Opinion: OPC UA is the Peak of All That Is Wrong in Manufacturing
Thank you for your attention! Now, let's discuss a topic that is close to our hearts. We want to talk about OPC Unified Architecture, or OPC UA for short. We are not in competition with OPC UA. Rather, we are (frustrated) users of OPC UA, and what follows is our personal opinion.
Installing the UMH on EC2 using Ubuntu
Discover a step-by-step guide to installing the United Manufacturing Hub (UMH) on Ubuntu, tailored for EC2 and Azure VMs. Perfect for users seeking alternatives to officially supported Flatcar and RHEL distributions.
The Unified Namespace as the strongest architectural proposal for Industry 4.0
Discover the Unified Namespace in IT/OT convergence with this four-lesson course. Gain essential insights to navigate the hype and make informed decisions about UNS in Industry 4.0.
Chapter 4: Examples and Final Words
This concludes the course on the topic of "Unified Namespace", and provides some potential next steps.
Chapter 3: The Foundations of the Unified Namespace in Information Technology
This chapter focuses on the fact that the concept of the Unified Namespace is an application of battle-tested IT-architecture that already enjoys widespread adoption in more advanced sectors (e.g., banking, startups, etc.).
Chapter 2: The Rise of the Unified Namespace
Learn more about the inventor of the word "Unified Namespace" and learn about its components and definitions.
Chapter 1: The Foundations of the Unified Namespace in Operational Technology
Dive into Chapter 1 of our course on the Unified Namespace. Understand the Automation Pyramid and its challenges.
Videos
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Unified Namespace’s Role in German Manufacturing: An Interview with Jacques Engländer
This interview delves into the shift towards Unified Namespace, exploring its impacts, future trends, and the digital transformation challenges within Germany's distinctive manufacturing sector.
Boring is Awesome: Exploring Manufacturing Databases with James Sewell
Join Jeremy Theocharis of United Manufacturing Hub in a riveting talk with Timescale's James Sewell. Discover key database trends, TimescaleDB's role in industrial data, and the value of proven tech in manufacturing.