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.

u-OS: Software for Controllers & Edge Computing

Discover the operating system of tomorrow

  • u-OS: Operating system / Platform
  • Easy integration
  • Web-based workspace
  • Independence and flexibility for your machines and facilities

u-OS Data Hub — Easy configuration of data exchange Product innovation

u-OS Data Hub graphic
With the u-OS open operating system + Data Hub, users can rely on seamless data exchange between applications and interact with system I/O modules, without the need for complex programming.

  • Fully integrated in u-OS
  • Mediates between apps and services
  • Central access to variable, I/O and configuration data
  • Open for user-specific development

Standardized interfaces open up new possibilities: The intuitive user interface helps users assign data and services to applications.

u-OS: 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.

Innovative Solution from Weidmuller

How Open Control Systems Are Revolutionizing Industrial Automation

How Open Control Systems Are Revolutionizing Industrial Automation

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How Open Control Systems Are Revolutionizing Industrial Automation | Automate Live

What happens when the world of industrial automation breaks free from vendor lock-in? In this exclusive Automate Live interview, Chris Luecke (Manufacturing Happy Hour) sits down with Ken Crawford, Sr. Director of Automation at Weidmuller Inc, to explore the game-changing shift toward open control systems and open operating systems.

Edge System Solutions: u-OS + u-mation

I/O systems | u-remote

Automation with the flexible and innovative I/O system u-remote


  • Modular & space-saving
  • More than 10 fieldbus protocols
  • Over 80 I/O-modules
  • Integrated web server and diagnostic functions

PAC Controllers | u-control M3000 & M4000

Expanding PLC Capabilities with Advanced Control & Edge Computing

  • All-in-one solution for your PLC, local data processing, and visualization needs
  • Handle complex industrial automation tasks with multi-core processing, expanded memory, and ultra-fast data handling
  • Modular design allows for easy integration of IT and OT components

Control systems | u-control 2000 PLC

Automation with the compact u-control and innovative engineering


  • One of the most compact and advanced control systems on the market
  • Maximum flexibility for your individual application
  • Powerful, compact, and fully compatible with Weidmuller’s I/O system, u-remote
  • Dual-core technology allows real-time applications to be separated from non-time-critical applications

Downloads

Download the u-OS Overview (PDF)—Weidmuller’s open, Linux-based industrial edge operating system (OS) for IIoT and automation. New in u-OS 2.2.0, Data Hub unites apps, controllers, and sensors via three open interfaces (REST, NATS, real-time) to enable seamless variable mapping—without middleware licenses. Connect engineering tools such as CODESYS® and Node-RED, and scale across PLC controllers and edge gateways. The flyer also covers the App Manager, containerization (Docker), OPC UA, and security (role-based access, authentication).