Manufacturers today face a big challenge: data is everywhere but rarely connected. From PLCs and sensors on the factory floor to MES and ERP systems in the enterprise, critical information often lives in silos. Without a way to unify it, AI projects stall before they start.
That’s why we’re excited to share that Litmus Edge is now part of Databricks’ Industrial AI Reference Architecture for Manufacturing. Together, we’re helping manufacturers turn fragmented data into real-time intelligence that drives agility, efficiency, and scale.
The Challenge: Fragmented Industrial Data
Disconnected data streams slow down AI adoption and add complexity to already overburdened operations. Manufacturers need a way to bring OT and IT together seamlessly so they can unlock AI-driven use cases like predictive maintenance, quality optimization, and process efficiency.
The Solution: Litmus Edge + Databricks
Litmus Edge provides the missing link by collecting, normalizing, and contextualizingOT data before it flows into Databricks for advanced analytics and AI. Here’s how it works:
Real-time streaming: Litmus Edge streams high-fidelity data via Kafka directly into Databricks for instant insights.
Batch integration: Historical datasets can be uploaded to Databricks Unity Catalog for deeper analysis and AI/ML training.
Structured for AI: Once in Databricks, data flows through the Bronze → Silver → Gold medallion architecture to become analytics-ready.
Closed-loop intelligence: Models trained in Databricks can be deployed back to Litmus Edge for real-time inference and automation on the shop floor.
Why Litmus Edge Matters in the Architecture
As the leading Industrial Edge Data Platform, Litmus Edge is purpose-built to bridge OT and IT. Within the Databricks reference architecture, Litmus Edge delivers:
Universal connectivity to 250+ industrial protocols — PLCs, CNCs, SCADA, MES, historians, and more.
Data normalization and enrichment so raw factory data is analytics-ready from the start.
Edge dashboards for OEE, KPIs, and anomaly detection.
AI/ML orchestration to push models back to the edge for real-time decision-making.
Enterprise-grade scale and security to manage thousands of assets across global deployments.
Why This Partnership Matters for Manufacturers
By combining Litmus Edge and Databricks, manufacturers gain:
Faster time to value: A pre-integrated architecture that accelerates AI initiatives.
Unified data pipelines: A seamless bridge from factory-floor OT to enterprise IT.
Scalable AI at the edge: Industrial-grade governance and performance for real-world deployments.
Ready to Unlock Industrial AI?
Explore Databricks’ Industrial AI Reference Architecture here. Connect with us at Litmus to see how we can help bring your AI vision to life.