As modern manufacturing becomes increasingly data-driven, the need for efficient data acquisition systems is more critical than ever. In my previous article, Building a Data Acquisition System for Manufacturing, we discussed the challenges of data acquisition in manufacturing and how ReductStore can help solve them. Here we will learn how to use ReductStore at the edge of the shop floor and stream data to the cloud.
As data-driven applications evolve, the need for efficient storage solutions continues to grow. ReductStore and MinIO are two powerful solutions designed to handle massive amounts of unstructured data, but they serve different purposes.
While ReductStore is optimized for time-series object storage with a focus on unstructured data such as sensor logs, images, and machine-generated data for robotics and IIoT, MinIO is a high-performance object storage system built for scalable, cloud-native applications with a focus on S3 compatibility and enterprise-wide storage needs.
In this article, we'll explore the differences between ReductStore and MinIO, examine where each excels, and discuss how they can be used together to build a more comprehensive data storage solution.
Large manufacturing plants generate vast amounts of data from machines and sensors. This data is valuable for monitoring machine health, predicting failures, and optimizing production. It also serves as a foundation for building industrial AI models for predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimization.
A Data Acquisition (DAQ) system collects this data, processes it, and stores it for further analysis. It typically consists of edge devices that gather real-time data, central servers or cloud storage for retention, and software that enables analytics and AI-driven insights.
An example of a 3 tier DAQ system based on ReductStore.
Traditional automation solutions like SCADA and historians are complex, expensive, and not optimized for modern cloud-based AI applications. They often limit access to data, making it difficult for engineers and data scientists to develop machine learning models and gain actionable insights.
In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of building a modern DAQ system for manufacturing and how ReductStore can simplify the process and support ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) workflows for advanced analytics and AI applications.