This week at the Smart Metals Podcast, we had a conversation about the state of Unified Namespace (UNS) adoption in the European metals industry. We were joined by Angelo Hulshout, a seasoned software architect, to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that UNS presents for metals manufacturers in Europe. We delved deeper into the cultural differences between Europe and the U.S. in adopting innovative technologies like UNS and the practical steps manufacturers can take to start their digital transformation. If your current challenge is navigating the complexities of UNS implementation in the metals industry, then listen to this episode when you have a moment. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:24 Understanding Unified Namespace Adoption in Europe04:35 Challenges and Real-World Examples08:58 Comparing European and US Approaches23:53 Challenges in Time Tracking for Metals Industry27:02 Unified Namespace Solutions for Metals Industry30:17 Real-World Examples and Scalability33:14 Getting Started with Unified NamespaceNotable Quotes: "The biggest challenge with Unified Namespace adoption in Europe is not the technology itself, but the cultural approach to innovation." – Denis Gontcharov"MQTT is becoming a game changer in real-time data exchange, especially when compared to traditional systems in manufacturing." – Angelo Hulshout"It's not completely tailored to you and then you can get it almost for free in software terms, but you just have to put more effort into it, defining how you want it." – Luke van Enkhuizen"Manufacturers need to start small with UNS adoption, focusing on low-risk areas like time tracking and inventory traceability to demonstrate value." – Angelo Hulshout"In the metals industry, especially, Unified Namespace can dramatically improve operational efficiency by providing real-time insights into production processes, reducing waste, and enhancing traceability." – Denis Gontcharov"I think the key takeaway is finding out where you can make the biggest bang for your buck, where these things would be able to launch quickly next to the business or building on top of the business without having to exchange systems." – Luke van EnkhuizenRelevant Links: 🔗 Follow the show: https://smartmetals.transistor.fm/🔗 About Angelo Hulshout: https://www.shinchoku.eu/ | LinkedIn🔗 About Denis Gontcharov: https://gontcharov.eu🔗 About Luke van Enkhuizen: https://vanenkhuizen.com/Sharing is caring!If you liked this episode, please consider sharing it with some friends or colleagues who might find it useful. Thank you! 😊 Would you like to help?Did this show help you with new ideas for your business? Then rate the show on iTunes or Spotify. This helps people like you find the show and us to be able to book more guests with industry specialists and top solution providers. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐