Knowledge

The Knowledge section explains why the United Manufacturing Hub does things the way it does and why it is important.

This section provides you with an introduction into IT, OT and IIoT. Each chapter starts with a high-level introduction with the option to deep-dive into specific topics.

We recommend reading this knowledge section from chapter 1 to 3 (sequentially) as it establishes a shared view on IT and OT, which can then be leveraged in the IIoT section.

If you are interested in getting more information about what the United Manufacturing Hub is, visit the documentation. For installation guides in production setups as well as user guides and troubleshooting information, please peruse the Guides section.


1. Information Technology (IT)

IT connects millions of devices and manages their data flows

2. Operational Technology (OT)

OT connects own set of various technologies to create highly reliable and stable machines

3. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

The Industrial IoT is the interface between IT and OT

4. United Manufacturing Hub

This section explains the reasons why the United Manufacturing Hub is build like it is

5. Other

Other articles from several knowledge topics.

6. IIoT Glossary

Overwhelmed with so many buzzwords and acronyms in the manufacturing tech world? Please have a look in the following IIoT glossary.

Last modified February 17, 2023: update (#208) (ea731fc)