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The Connected Factory Podcast
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Proving UNS with Minimal Costs - Lessons from SIs

In this episode, host Jeremy is joined by Brian and Trent, both experienced system integrators, to discuss Unified Namespace (UNS), IT/OT integration, and the challenges of digital transformation in manufacturing. They also provide a sneak peek into their live demo at the ProveIt Conference, where they will showcase a hands-on approach to getting started with real-time industrial data connectivity with UMH.

- How system integrators play a crucial role in unifying industrial data
- UNS as a structured, scalable approach to real-time data visibility.
- MQTT vs. Kafka – When to use lightweight messaging vs. event-driven architectures
- Implementation Challenges – Overcoming cost, complexity, and vendor lock-in
Mach Controls LLC
4.0 Hero LLC
Co-founder and CTO - UMH

Swedish OEM supplier reduces costs with resource and energy monitoring

Company Snapshot

Europe’s leading provider of innovative heating and charging solutions for the automotive industry. With over 100 employees, the company operates from its headquarters in Sweden.

Challenges

  • Small project team with limited resources
  • No live feedback from the shop floor
  • Heterogeneous machine park

Outcome

5%

Saved energy costs

90%

Reduced downtime due to lack of resources

20%

Reduced unplanned maintenance

Sonnländer increased asset productivity with OEE monitoring

Company Snapshot

Sonnländer, a subsidiary of EDEKA, is a leading producer of fruit juices and fruit-based products in Europe. With over 400 employees and 4 production facilities, it processes over 400,000 tons of fruit annually.

Challenges

  • Heterogeneous machine park
  • No live feedback from the shop floor
  • Internal resources need to focus on use cases, not infrastructure

Outcome

10-15%

Increased OEE

10-20%

Increased asset availability

>40%

Shorter root-cause problem solving

European energy producer increases implementation speed with Unified Namespace architecture

Company Snapshot

A major European energy company with a focus on renewable energy and innovative energy solutions. Employing over 75,000 people, it operates in multiple countries.

Challenges

  • Unstable internet connections
  • Limited throughput rate of OT systems
  • High reliability demands

Outcome

80%

Reduced integration time per use-case

60%

Reduced Mean Time To Detect (MTTD)

90%

Reduced integration maintenance

European energy producer increases implementation speed with Unified Namespace architecture

Company Snapshot

A major European energy company with a focus on renewable energy and innovative energy solutions. Employing over 75,000 people, it operates in multiple countries.

Challenges

  • Heterogeneous machine park
  • No live feedback from the shop floor
  • Internal resources need to focus on use cases, not infrastructure

Outcome

80%

Reduced integration time per use-case

60%

Reduced Mean Time To Detect (MTTD)

90%

Reduced integration maintenance

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Building your In-house IIoT platform - Tactical Learnings

Kasper Karlsson Christiansen, Senior Platform Owner at VELUX, joins Alex to discuss his journey from electrician to building industrial IoT platform.

Data Contracts and Unified Namespace in Manufacturing

Jeremy sits down with David Schultz from Rhize Manufacturing Data Hub to discuss the role of data contracts and the Unified Namespace (UNS) in modern manufacturing.

Digitizing Pharma with Unified Namespace (UNS)

In this first episode of The Connected Factory podcast, Alex sits down with Jan Wokittel from Roche to explore the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in the pharmaceutical industry.