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GHM edia B usiness ARTICLE weidmuller The factory of the future will be able to control itself through intelligent networking and will have the flexibility to adapt to new requirements. Thanks to u-mation, this vision is a reality. The perfectly coordinated u-mation portfolio paves your way towards the IoT (Internet of Things) and beyond. The combination of modular automation hardware, innovative engineering tools and sophisticated digitalisation solutions allows for the intelligent connection of all process levels -from the sensor to the cloud. The Machine Learning models provide the future-proof foundations for more efficient production concepts. Four pillars Automation: Powerful and easy-to-use hardware is the basis of each automation solution. Our flexible controller u-control, modular I/O system u-remote and intuitive multi-touch panels u-view form the core of the u-mation hardware portfolio. These components offer you maximum flexibility to create individual solutions for your needs. Products include: u-control 2000, u-remote, and u-view Engineering Landscape: Our engineering tools breathe life into your applications. With web-based software you gain location-independent access to your machines, while IoT technology enables your communication to the cloud. Implement complex control tasks using software based on your familiar engineering environment. Whatever the task, Weidmüller offers the ideal software for your needs, with the flexibility to expand in line with your application requirements. 19 | january-february 2019 | Products include: u-create studio, u-create web, u-create IoT and u-create visu Digitalisation: We offer new ways of optimising production and service performance by using intelligent networking automation and digitalisation technologies from the sensor to the cloud. For example, our web-based software services enable you to access your machines from any location and device, helping you manage your goals at any time. Products include: u-control 2000, and u-create IoT Machine Learning: Knowing about possible issues before an error occurs is important to keep processes running smoothly. Our analytics modules learn from your machine and production data and can indicate when abnormal activity is observed by the system. With this information, you can plan your maintenance activities in a targeted manner and effectively minimise the need for any downtime. https://www.weidmuller.com Global MDA Journal Global MDA Journal