WEIDMULLER USA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF u-OS: A REVOLUTIONARY OPERATING SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL IoT AND AUTOMATION

Weidmuller USA Introduces u-OS: Revolutionizing Industrial IoT and Automation

Weidmuller USA, a provider of Smart Industrial Connectivity products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has introduced a new open operating system – u-OS – that is uniquely engineered for Industrial IoT and Automation applications. The innovative u-OS system debuted at the 2023 PACK EXPO in Las Vegas and has launched nationwide.

A snapshot of u-OS features includes:

 

  • u-OS is made for maintenance – Easy cloud-based diagnostics and fleet management for your remotely deployed devices
  • u-OS offers seamless integration – Merge proprietary and third-party apps effortlessly using containerization
  • u-OS is future-proof – Built on open standards like Linux, OPC-UA, and Docker
  • u-OS is independent – Future-proof solution with no lock-ins for more choices
  • u-OS offers universal compatibility – Supports multiple fieldbus protocols
  • u-OS provides easy scalability – Expand and adapt with cloud-based device management
  • u-OS is migration-ready – Transition to new systems without the hassle

 

An added feature is that the CODESYS APP, a leading IEC61131-3 programming tool used in machine building and system integration, is fully integrated into the u-OS platform. This enables anyone, from newcomers to automation experts, to harness the power of CODESYS, which provides a robust and user-friendly environment tailored to the user’s needs.

 

“u-OS isn’t just the bridge to Industry 4.0, it’s the on-ramp,” said Ken Crawford, Senior Director of Automation at Weidmuller USA. “Plus, it’s independent and built on recognized open standards like Linux, Containers, and OPC-UA to ensure future resilience and ease of system migration by eliminating reliance on a single provider.”

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Crawford noted that u-OS is compatible with other Weidmuller products such as the u-remote and u-control lines as well as IoT Gateways and easyConnect. “We are continuously growing the u-OS ecosystem to make our solutions even more flexible and valuable to a wide variety of industry sectors in U.S. and global markets.”

 

Learn more about the multi-faceted u-OS system developed by Weidmuller.