Industrial IoT visualization: How Grafana powers industrial automation and IIoT

Grafana has become a crucial tool for industrial automation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), offering real-time data visualization and alerting capabilities across various sectors. It provides a centralized view of diverse data sets without the need to combine them in a backend store, making it particularly valuable in manufacturing environments where data originates from numerous systems and sensors. Grafana's integration into platforms like the United Manufacturing Hub's open-source IT/OT Integration Platform, and its use by companies such as Comact, Canon, and Siemens, highlights its adaptability and effectiveness in enhancing operational insights and reporting. Additionally, Grafana Cloud offers scalability for managing large data volumes, as demonstrated by its deployment at Dexory to monitor warehouse operations with autonomous robots. The ease of use and the extensive open-source community surrounding Grafana further contribute to its widespread adoption, enabling companies to create impactful visualizations with minimal barriers to entry.