Unifying Data to Unleash Your Factory's Potential

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Although that quote from McKinsey might seem evident to many, it is more critical now than ever.

Data integration and digital transformation are strategic assets and competitive necessities in today's industrial landscape. Unified Namespace (UNS) represents this transformation for manufacturers, offering a powerful and flexible data solution that breaks down traditional barriers to efficiency, agility, and innovation.

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Freeing Up Your Data from Monolithic Systems

For years, manufacturers have relied on all-in-one Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) systems that, while functional, often force businesses into inflexible structures and vendor lock-ins. UNS changes this, allowing you to build a centralized, real-time data layer where applications—from MES to ERP and SCADA—communicate seamlessly. By decoupling these applications from the data, UNS empowers companies to choose best-in-class tools and connect them through a flexible, vendor-neutral framework. This enhances productivity and allows businesses to innovate at scale without the limits of rigid, monolithic systems.

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Making Your Operational Data Work Smarter

A core advantage of UNS is its ability to add meaning to operational data. It creates clarity and context through two main structures: Asset Context and Process Context. Imagine a digital twin of your production floor, where every machine is represented in real time, providing an instant view of each asset's performance. Beyond this, UNS captures the workflows linking these assets, turning raw data into insights that drive proactive decision-making.

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An Integrated View of Real-Time and Historical Data

A misconception about UNS is that it only handles live data. UNS bridges real-time and historical data, creating a digital thread that enables instant adjustments based on current operations and informed decisions rooted in past performance. This integration is invaluable for performance tracking, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement—all critical to sustaining a competitive edge.

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Unlocking Future-Ready Possibilities with UNS

Industries that have adopted UNS are experiencing transformative results: streamlined operations, enhanced efficiency, and new insight into production processes. As digital technologies advance, UNS's potential to serve as the foundation for AI and machine learning applications grows.

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For industrial leaders looking to future-proof their operations, adopting a UNS approach isn't just about optimizing existing processes; it's about opening the door to scalable, data-driven innovations that will shape the future of manufacturing.

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About the Author

Marc Olivé Torralba - Industry 4.0 Strategy Director

Marc, an Industrial Engineer from UPC with diplomas in Industrial Control and Management from ESADE, began his career in industrial automation. He went on to build AG Solution's data integration and analytics team and now leads as Industry 4.0 Strategy Director, shaping cutting-edge digital strategies for the future of manufacturing.

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