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🚀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that the 𝐈𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢-𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, developed by 4.0 Solutions with Instructor Walker Reynolds and produced by Zack Scriven, has surpassed 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 since its launch just 4 years ago! 🌟 🎓 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢-𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞? 🔹 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Yes, our comprehensive IIoT Mini-Course is completely FREE! 🔹 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞: Over 3,000 participants have completed the course, achieving a 30% completion rate and earning their IIoT Credential. 🔹 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Whether you're aiming for a promotion, launching a new project, or accelerating your MES journey from 2 years to just 2 months, our 8-week program is designed to help you crush your goals. 🔹 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Learn from industry leaders like Walker Reynolds and benefit from the exceptional support of our Education & Community Outreach Specialist, Vaughn Turner. 🔹 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Connect with over 10,000+ professionals dedicated to mastering the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). 🌟 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬! Whether you're a manufacturer, an end-user, or a customer, our mini-course equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the rapidly evolving IIoT landscape. 👉 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐰 https://lnkd.in/gnsFDqz4 📞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? If you have any questions or need assistance with enrollment, feel free to reach out to Vaughn Turner or contact us at contact@40solutions.com. Best regards, The 4.0 Solutions Team Digital Transformation Experts IIoT University

How Does MQTT Work, and Why Is It Essential for a Unified Namespace?   Most industrial networks still rely on outdated polling methods to move data. This means devices constantly request updates, even when there’s no new information. It wastes bandwidth, increases latency, and creates unnecessary network load. If you're serious about building a Unified Namespace, you need a different approach.   How MQTT Works MQTT is a lightweight, edge-driven, report-by-exception protocol. Instead of polling, devices publish data only when there’s a change. A central broker receives this data and distributes it to any system that has subscribed to that topic.   For example, if a sensor measuring temperature sees no change, it doesn’t send unnecessary messages. But the moment the temperature shifts, it reports by exception, ensuring real-time, efficient communication. This model eliminates wasted bandwidth, scales easily, and enables a Unified Namespace to function as a single source of truth.   Is MQTT the only protocol that works for a UNS? No. There are other protocols that meet the minimum technical requirements for a Unified Namespace. AMQP (Advanced Message Queuing Protocol) is another example—it supports publish-subscribe messaging, is lightweight, and is widely used in high-reliability applications.   Where does OPC-UA fit in? OPC-UA still has a role, but it belongs at the edge, where it connects legacy devices to an MQTT-based UNS. It was never designed to be the backbone of a real-time, scalable architecture. If you try to use OPC-UA as the core of your infrastructure, you’ll run into performance and scalability issues. We’ll cover architectures in more detail later.   If you want to understand why MQTT is essential for modern industrial architectures, start with education. The IIoT Mini-Course covers foundational technologies like MQTT and the Unified Namespace, helping you move beyond outdated architectures and into scalable, real-time data systems.   Join the free IIoT Mini-Course today—link in the comments.   #MQTT #IIoT #UnifiedNamespace #Industry40 #DigitalTransformation #EdgeComputing #SmartManufacturing #40Solutions #WalkerReynolds

The attached article is the Functional Specification for Tulip’s Frontline Operations Platform demonstration at ProveIt! 2025. Tulip is a Silver Sponsor of ProveIt! and will showcase the capabilities of its cloud-based, composable manufacturing app throughout the conference.   Tulip’s solution is specifically designed to help manufacturers of all sizes—ranging from small job shops to large-scale enterprises—achieve higher quality, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability by digitizing frontline operations. By leveraging no-code/low-code app building and edge connectivity, Tulip enables quick integration with existing manufacturing environments through protocols like MQTT, OPC-UA, and SQL, ensuring that connecting machines, guiding operators, and collecting real-time data is both streamlined and cost-effective.   Tulip addresses three core objectives for modern manufacturers: Empowered Frontline Operators * Guided workflows and checklists to eliminate errors and boost productivity. * Real-time visibility into operator tasks, production metrics, and machine status.   Reduced Transactional Waste * Seamless communication between workers, supervisors, and systems to reduce downtime and manual data entry. * Automated data capture for traceability and compliance.   Scalable Digital Transformation * App-based architecture that adapts to evolving production needs—whether you have one line or multiple global sites. * Expand from targeted pilot programs to enterprise deployments without re-engineering core systems.   At ProveIt! 2025, Tulip will offer a hands-on demo—showing how to connect production data from the virtual factory to a single, user-friendly interface for operators, water spiders (material handlers), and supervisors. Attendees will see firsthand how kitting workflows, machine terminals, and operational checklists can be rapidly configured and deployed using Tulip’s cloud platform—no advanced coding skills required.   We have no doubt that when Tulip demonstrates its Frontline Operations Platform for our virtual factory—many attendees will discover how easily they can digitize and streamline their manufacturing processes.   Read the spec, read up on Tulip, and we’ll see you at ProveIt! 2025 in February! (Link to tickets is in the article)   4.0 Solutions ProveIt! Conference   Title Sponsors: Dell Technologies Google Cloud   Gold Sponsors: HiveMQ Litmus HighByte MaintainX Siemens    Silver Sponsors: Inductive Automation Cirrus Link Solutions Canary Opto 22 BEET Ectobox, Inc. Software Toolbox, Inc. Intellic Integration Portainer.io Flow Software Inc. Concept Reply GmbH Snowflake Tulip Interfaces   Bronze Sponsors: MaestroHub BASE Automation MACH Controls LLC FlowFuse ctrlX AUTOMATION Skellig Automation Tatsoft Eukodyne, LLC ResEvo, Research Evolution SORBA.ai Listo Ltd. Roeslein & Associates Phoenix Contact Itanta Analytics AVEVA SUPCON MachineMetrics   #unifiednamespace #iiot #industry4 #Tulip  

How One Company Achieved a $25M ROI with Digital Transformation A Tier 1 automotive supplier faced a major challenge in their high-pressure fuel pump manufacturing area—production inefficiencies, excessive waste, and a lack of real-time visibility across five production lines. They knew they needed a digital transformation strategy, but like many companies, they didn’t know where to start. Here’s what they did: • Integrated 47 assets across their production lines. • Connected their entire operation, from sensors and PLCs to MES and business systems. • Built a Unified Namespace (UNS) to create a real-time, single source of truth. • Increased OEE from 42% to 80% in just six months. • More than doubled production from 35,000 to 74,000 units per month. • Cut waste by 83%, reducing scrap from 3,500 units per month to just 600. • Achieved a $25M ROI on a $250K investment—a 100x return. The best part? This wasn’t just a one-time project. They used the ROI from this initiative to fund their entire North American Digital Transformation strategy. 🚀 What’s the takeaway? Success like this doesn’t happen by accident—it happens with a clear digital strategy, the right technology architecture, and execution from the shop floor to the enterprise. That’s exactly what we teach in the 12-Week Digital Factory Mastermind Accelerator. If you’re struggling with where to start—or how to move from proof of concept to real ROI—this program gives you the roadmap to make it happen. ⏳ LAST CHANCE: Early Bird pricing ends 1/31 at midnight—get $1,000 off enrollment! 👉 Secure your spot today: Link in the comments below #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing #Industry40 #IIoT #SmartManufacturing #OEE #MESIntegration #Leadership #WalkerReynolds #40Solutions

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What Is IIoT, and Why Does It Matter? You’ve probably heard of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), but what does it actually mean? And why should you care? IIoT is about connecting your machines, systems, and people so they can share data in real time. This isn’t just another tech trend, it’s how companies eliminate silos, uncover inefficiencies, and make better decisions faster. Simply put, IIoT is the foundation of a smarter, more connected operation. Without IIoT, your machines can’t “talk” to each other, your systems stay disconnected, and your teams don’t get the real-time insights they need. With IIoT, everything changes. You can monitor performance, spot issues before they turn into problems, and drive meaningful improvements across your facility. The good news? IIoT doesn’t have to be overwhelming or complicated. You can start small—solve specific challenges like reducing downtime or improving efficiency—and then scale as your needs grow. IIoT is flexible, practical, and designed to deliver results. If you’re ready to learn how IIoT works and how to get started, check out our free IIoT Mini Course. It’s a quick, no-nonsense introduction to IIoT that breaks everything down into simple, actionable steps. #IIoT #DigitalTransformation #Industry40 #SmartManufacturing #40Solutions #WalkerReynolds

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The attached article is the Functional Specification for MACH Controls’ Managed UNS|Edge Deployment demonstration at ProveIt! 2025. MACH Controls is a Bronze Sponsor of ProveIt! and will showcase the capabilities of their Managed UNS|Edge solution at their booth throughout the conference. All of the details on their demonstration are contained in the attached article.   MACH Controls’ solution is specifically designed to help small to mid-sized manufacturers overcome resource constraints, limited technical expertise, and scalability challenges when implementing a Unified Namespace (UNS). By leveraging open-source tools like United Manufacturing Hub (UMH), Portainer, and various industrial protocols such as MQTT, OPC-UA, and IO-LINK, MACH Controls ensures that deploying and managing a UNS is both accessible and cost-effective.   MACH Controls addresses three core obstacles for small manufacturers: Resource Constraints Small teams with limited IT/engineering staff. High costs and complexity of traditional solutions.   Lack of Technical Expertise Difficulty integrating and managing industrial data from multiple sources. Need for an intuitive, scalable solution that doesn’t require extensive training.   Scalability Challenges Adapting the solution as manufacturing operations grow. Expanding from small deployments to enterprise-scale implementations.   At ProveIt! 2025, MACH Controls will offer a hands-on demo—right at their booth—showing how to connect up to five assets using a single edge device and one cloud-based UNS instance. Attendees will see firsthand how quickly data can be collected, transformed, and visualized using easy-to-configure dashboards in tools like Grafana and Node-RED. It’s all about making Industry 4.0 technology friendly, affordable, and powerful for smaller teams looking to modernize their operations—no massive IT department required. Read the spec, read up on MACH Controls, and we’ll see you at ProveIt! 2025 in February! (Link to tickets is in the article)   4.0 Solutions ProveIt! Conference   Title Sponsors: Dell Technologies Google Cloud   Gold Sponsors: HiveMQ Litmus HighByte MaintainX Siemens    Silver Sponsors: Inductive Automation Cirrus Link Solutions Canary Opto 22 BEET Ectobox, Inc. Software Toolbox, Inc. Intellic Integration Portainer.io Flow Software Inc. Concept Reply GmbH Snowflake Tulip Interfaces   Bronze Sponsors: MaestroHub BASE Automation MACH Controls LLC FlowFuse ctrlX AUTOMATION Skellig Automation Tatsoft Eukodyne, LLC ResEvo, Research Evolution SORBA.ai Listo Ltd. Roeslein & Associates Phoenix Contact Itanta Analytics AVEVA SUPCON MachineMetrics   #unifiednamespace #iiot #industry4 #MACHControls 

Functional Specification for ProveIt! Conference 2025 The attached article is the Functional Specification for Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX Automation demonstration at ProveIt! 2025. Bosch Rexroth is a Bronze Sponsor of ProveIt! and will showcase the capabilities of their ctrlX Automation platform at their booth throughout the conference. All of the details on their demonstration can be found in the attached article. Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX Automation is a scalable and modular solution designed to revolutionize industrial automation by seamlessly integrating hardware and software for optimized manufacturing processes. For those of you attending the conference, please research ctrlX Automation prior to the show so you have basic fluency on its capabilities. But… in a nutshell… ctrlX Automation tackles two major challenges for manufacturers: Brownfield Integration – Connecting Legacy Systems Bridging disconnected systems and legacy equipment to the Unified Namespace (UNS) via open-source tools and flexible app-based control. Enabling real-time data access and analytics to drive operational efficiency. Greenfield Implementation – Future-Ready Machine Integration Deploying UNS-ready machines without the need for additional hardware modifications. Supporting manufacturers with native MQTT connectivity and built-in cybersecurity standards. At ProveIt! 2025, Bosch Rexroth will demonstrate—right from their booth—how ctrlX Automation enables real-time data flow, centralized control, and predictive maintenance by leveraging open, flexible, and scalable technology. This hands-on demonstration will show how quickly and effectively ctrlX Automation can be deployed into a modern manufacturing environment, integrating with the same virtual factory that all 36 vendors are connecting to. If previous showcases are any indication, attendees can look forward to a must-see demonstration. Highlights of Bosch Rexroth’s Live Demonstration at the Booth Seamless Integration & Openness Demonstrating connectivity across the factory floor using ctrlX OS, REST APIs, and MQTT Sparkplug B, as well as leveraging open-source tools like Telegraf, Node-RED, and Grafana to manage real-time data flow. New Build vs. Brownfield Solutions System 1: Deploying ctrlX CORE as a machine controller with integrated apps for machine control, data acquisition, and visualization. System 2: Acting as a SCADA platform/gateway for data collection, analytics, and secure cloud connectivity. Predictive Maintenance & Operational Efficiency Utilizing real-time monitoring, edge processing, and historical data analysis to optimize performance and minimize downtime. We have zero doubt that when Bosch Rexroth demonstrates ctrlX Automation for our virtual factory—right on the show floor—minds will be blown just like ours were! Read the spec, read up on ctrlX Automation, and we’ll see you at ProveIt! 2025 in February! (Link to tickets are in the article)    

🌐 What’s the Unified Namespace (UNS), and Why Should You Care? If you’re trying to connect your machines, systems, and people but feel stuck in silos, you’re not alone. Most manufacturers struggle with getting all their data in one place—and that’s where the Unified Namespace (UNS) comes in. The UNS acts like a real-time hub for all your data. It’s the backbone of a connected facility, bringing everything—machines, systems, and people—together in one place so you can make faster, smarter decisions. But here’s the problem: How do you actually build it? In the 12-Week Digital Factory Mastermind Accelerator, we break it down step by step: 🔹 Learn the basics: What the UNS is and why it’s critical for your operation. 🔹 Get hands-on with MQTT: The communication protocol that makes real-time data sharing possible. 🔹 Integrate with a cloud broker: Learn how to securely connect your facility to the cloud and extend the UNS across your business. 🚀 Why the UNS matters: • It breaks down data silos, so your systems and people can finally work together. • It gives you a real-time view of your operations to make faster, better decisions. • It lays the groundwork for advanced tools like AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics. If you’ve been wondering how to move your facility from “stuck” to “connected” or how to bridge the gap between old systems and new technology, the UNS is your answer. 💡 Our Accelerator Program isn’t just about theory—you’ll work on real-world exercises so you can actually implement the UNS when you’re done. 👉 Click the Link to learn more: Let’s tackle digital transformation together starting with the foundation. #UnifiedNamespace #DigitalTransformation #Industry40 #MQTT #SmartManufacturing