Webinar: Unified Namespace: Building a Scalable Data Hub for Manufacturing

Cut through the hype around Unified Namespace (UNS) and learn how to design a practical, scalable data architecture for modern manufacturing.

In this webinar, we’ll break down what UNS really is, why it’s gaining traction, and how it compares to traditional point-to-point integration approaches. You’ll see how UNS enables real-time data access, simplifies system integration, and supports edge-driven architectures.

We’ll move beyond theory to show how UNS can be implemented from small-scale deployments to enterprise-wide data strategies so you can evaluate how it fits into your own environment.

What the webinar will cover

• UNS: Definition and Constraints: A clear, definition of UNS what it is and what it isn’t and how it shifts architecture from a “spider web” of connections to a structured data hub.

• The Traditional Approach at Scale: Why point-to-point (“spider web”) integrations fail as systems grow, and the limitations of poll-response communication across larger networks.

• A Hub for Manufacturing Data: How a UNS leverages an MQTT broker to create a single source of live data, including key concepts like publish/subscribe and report-by-exception (RBE).

• The Edge-Driven Approach: Connecting machines at the edge, using edge compute for data processing, selecting the right protocols, and enabling DataOps as a foundation for scalable middleware.

• Architecture: From Basic to Enterprise: The essential building blocks of a UNS and how architectures evolve from simple deployments to enterprise-scale solutions.

• Live Q&A: Get answers to your specific challenges: Bring your questions and discuss real-world scenarios with experts.

Presenter:

Nick Fenlon, Systems Architect, Digital Manufacturing, NNIT