Building an MQTT-to-Kafka Bridge with Kafka Connect: Production Tutorial
Step-by-step production tutorial for bridging MQTT to Kafka with the Lenses MQTT Source connector — schema mapping, QoS handling, Sparkplug B decoding, and HA topology.
OPC UA Pub/Sub: MQTT vs UADP Architecture Comparison
OPC UA Pub/Sub architecture compared — UDP UADP for deterministic LAN delivery vs MQTT for cloud-friendly fan-out. Mappings, message security, and when each wins.
ISA-100.11a vs WirelessHART: Wireless Industrial Networks Compared
ISA-100.11a vs WirelessHART head-to-head — TSCH MAC, 802.15.4 PHY, security architecture, gateway models, and how to choose for process automation networks.
Thread vs Matter: IoT Connectivity Protocols Compared (2026)
Thread vs Matter — network layer vs application layer. Mesh routing, OpenThread border router, Matter clusters, IPv6, and the 2026 smart-home interop story explained.
IO-Link Wireless: Industrial Sensor Network Architecture
IO-Link Wireless reference architecture — 2.4 GHz time-slotted protocol, 5 ms cycle time, master–device topology, coexistence with Wi-Fi/BT, and IODD device descriptions.
HART Protocol Deep Dive: Field Device Integration with 4-20mA Loops
HART protocol architecture — how digital data rides on 4-20 mA analog loops, HART-IP gateways, WirelessHART mesh, and the role of HART 7 in modern Industry 4.0 stacks.
PROFINET IRT and TSN: Real-Time Industrial Ethernet Guide
PROFINET IRT and TSN: Real-Time Industrial Ethernet Guide - updated October 2026 with verified facts, diagrams and FAQ.
Real-Time Asset Tracking with MQTT 5.0 and InfluxDB 3.0 Tutorial
Build real-time asset tracking with MQTT 5.0 and InfluxDB 3.0: topic design, ingestion, geofencing queries and dashboards, step by step with code.
Predictive Maintenance with IoT and Machine Learning: Complete Architecture Guide
Complete predictive maintenance architecture — vibration/current signatures, feature engineering, RUL models, Condition Monitoring reference design, and ROI.
IoT in Electric Vehicles 2026: Battery Telematics, OTA, and V2G Architecture
How IoT powers modern EVs — battery telematics, OTA updates, V2G architecture, charging networks, and 2026 benchmarks across Tesla, BYD, Rivian.