Open for the Future | u-OS

The flexible operating system for Industrial IoT and Automation

Where Industrial IoT Meets Automation

Welcome to u-OS, the cutting-edge platform that embodies the future of Industrial IoT and Automation. This open operating system from Weidmuller is the key to unlocking a new era of smarter manufacturing, automation and integration. Suitable for edge computing solutions, it offers you more independence, simplification and a pathway to a fully integrated future.

It’s not just the bridge to Industry 4.0 – u-OS is the on-ramp.

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Your benefits at a glance

Apps - 3rd party Software

Apps - 3rd party Software

The rise of Industrial IoT expands the realm of software solutions for industrial applications. Weidmuller seeks collaborators with suitable software solutions, then provide customers access to these solutions as apps within u-OS.

Custom Software

Custom Software

Are you in search of the perfect platform to run your custom software? u-OS is your optimal choice. With easy integration of your proprietary and third-party software, u-OS guarantees the flexibility to meet your needs.

Containerization

Containerization

Unlock a new dimension of flexibility and efficiency with u-OS's advanced containerization features. Embrace the power of container technology to package your custom applications and their dependencies into a single, unified package. This allows for quick, reliable and secure deployment across multiple PLCs within your fleet.

u-OS is Open

u-OS is Open

u-OS offers open interfaces at all levels, ensuring hassle-free integration of your unique applications, communication drivers, runtime environments and cloud connections. Your innovation — effortlessly integrated.

u-OS is Flexible

u-OS is Flexible

Adaptable and customizable, u-OS meets the demands of both OT and IT applications for an OS. With features like the App Manager, u-OS enables effortless usage of pre-integrated APPs, including CODESYS®.

u-OS is Independent

u-OS is Independent

u-OS positions itself as an independent and future-proof solution by embracing established open standards like Linux, containers and OPC UA. Dependence on a single provider is now a thing of the past.

Industrial IoT

Industrial IoT

Transform your controller into an edge device with u-OS. Seamlessly connect your machines to the IT world and unlock the value of your data. Both on-premise and cloud solutions are achievable, offering endless possibilities.

Industrial Automation

Industrial Automation

Do you have specific requirements for your automation system? Do you want to utilize CODESYS® or expand your capabilities with your own software? u-OS offers boundless engineering possibilities to meet your unique needs.

Fleet Management

Fleet Management

Unlock the full potential of your programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with Weidmuller's u-OS, now featuring built-in fleet management capabilities. No longer manage each PLC individually; u-OS enables you to oversee, update and optimize multiple devices seamlessly from a centralized interface.

New Innovation from Weidmuller:

u-OS Featured at Pack Expo 2023

Weidmuller is expanding its role in industry’s digital transformation with the release of u-OS, an open operating system designed to handle tasks such as device maintenance and application integration.

Independence and Flexibility for your Machines and Facilities

Automation & software integration

With u-OS, you have access to web-based system composition, integrating open-source technologies and de facto standards. This ensures user independence in software choice, opening doors to automation and third-party software.

Controls & edge hardware

u-OS enables efficient data pre-processing and precise control directly to the machine. It can be customized to your individual needs, making it truly flexible and independent. Featuring independent automation software like CODESYS, u-OS gives you freedom of choice.

Industrial IoT solutions

Whether with Weidmuller's configurable Industrial IoT Software Suite or community software like Node-Red, u-OS offers a quick entry into the Industrial IoT network. Apps can be easily installed, and the container runtime allows for quick and easy deployment of custom software.

An App-Powered Ecosystem

Hardware

For cutting-edge IoT applications, automation technology must evolve to be both robust and flexible. Weidmuller's u-mation suite provides a harmonized hardware portfolio engineered for the sustainable modernization of your machinery and systems.

At the heart of our hardware offerings is u-control 2000 (UC20), a compact and advanced control system that serves as the foundational platform for our engineering solutions, including u-create web (UC20-WL2000) and our new upcoming M-Series controllers (UC20-M2000/3000/4000). This controller is designed with modularity in mind, leveraging the capabilities of our remote I/O system, u-remote. This allows for seamless, need-based expansion by incorporating additional components from the u-mation family.

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