Expert Interview: Flexible operating system for Industrial IoT and edge applications

Weidmueller’s u-OS is a flexible, open operating system that allows end-users to run and manage containerized, third-party applications alongside their PLC and other assets. See video.

By David Miller October 20, 2023

In an exclusive interview with Control Engineering, Kenneth Crawford, director of automation at Weidmueller, sat down to discuss the benefits of the company’s u-OS offering. Topics discussed include:

  • Software containerization

  • Avoiding vendor lock-in and enabling interoperability

  • Cloud-based device management

  • System migration