In this demo at the Automate 2025 event, Weidmuller used one of its u-Control M4000 controllers with u-OS running on it. u-OS is an app-based ecosystem that distinguishes it from a typical automation controller setup with only the PLC runtime installed.

Learn more about u-OS and how it handles PLC runtime code as well as containerize apps on one device.

Chapters

• 0:07 — u-OS and containerization
• 1:59 — How containers fit with the Purdue Model
• 3:11 — How containers aid production operations