Unified Namespace
Assembly Line
OPC UA is the Peak of All That Is Wrong in Manufacturing
It couldn’t get much worse. On one hand, manufacturers are wasting substantial amounts of time and money attempting to implement OPC UA. On the other hand, it’s driving innovation because its shortcomings are almost comically obvious that more and more companies feel fooled by established market vendors and begin seeking alternative solutions. They are frustrated with the status-quo and want to advance into the 21st century.
Top three reasons -
- Practical Applications of OPC UA Can Be Highly Unreliable
- It is a Security Nightmare
- OPC UA Managed to Standardize Without Actually Standardizing Anything
OPC UA has become emblematic of the challenges within manufacturing, yet this also opens a door for opportunity. The shortcomings of established vendors, who appear trapped in methodologies of the 90s, have inadvertently paved the path for innovation. Among the frustrated users of OPC UA, movements like the Unified Namespace community are gaining momentum and advocating for change.
How to Implement a Unified Namespace with Losant
Losant accelerates the deployment of a UNS by providing critical components like an MQTT broker and edge data processing capabilities all in one platform. Beyond these essentials, it enriches the UNS experience with additional tools that add value, enhancing functionality and operational insight.
Losant simplifies the implementation of a UNS and amplifies its potential through a scalable MQTT broker, advanced edge computing capabilities, and comprehensive data management tools. Whether it’s through creating digital twins, leveraging Jupyter Notebooks for insightful analytics, or building dynamic dashboards for real-time data visualization, Losant stands out as an excellent platform for organizations aiming to harness the full power of their data.
Embracing the Unified Namespace Architecture with Litmus Edge
What exactly is a Unified Namespace (UNS)? The UNS offers a structured approach to organizing and connecting data across all layers of a business. It is particularly noteworthy because of its values-driven nature, which is a powerful influence behind its growing popularity.
Several companies, including Starbucks (food and beverages), Richemont (luxury goods) and Stada (life sciences) are already using the UNS architecture to improve their operations. So, if you’re here because you’re considering the UNS for your business too, you’re in good company. We wrote this article to help on your path.
Often mistaken for being a technology, the UNS embodies the principles of an Event-driven Architecture (EDA). In EDA, applications interact by exchanging events without being directly connected to each other. They rely on an intermediary called an event broker, which acts like a modern-day messenger.
The UNS stands out for 4 key reasons -
- It serves as the single source of truth (SST) for all data and information in your business.
- It structures and continually updates data across the entire business.
- It acts as the central hub where all data-connected smart components communicate.
- It lays the foundation for a digital future.