FLECS Service Mesh

Streamlining Inter-App Communication in Industrial Automation

The FLECS Service Mesh stands at the forefront of industrial automation solutions, specifically designed to bridge the gap in inter-app communication. Inspired by the seamless interaction between smartphone apps, the FLECS Service Mesh brings this level of effortless data exchange to the industrial landscape.

Addressing the Silo Challenge: Traditionally, industrial apps have worked in isolation, creating barriers to efficient communication and process integration. The FLECS Service Mesh breaks down these silos, enabling apps to communicate freely, enhancing overall system efficiency and process optimization.

Powered by Zenoh: At the heart of the Service Mesh is Zenoh, an innovative open-source project that offers advanced functionalities like Pub/Sub, Store, Query, and Compute, all with minimal overhead. Zenoh's flexibility and efficiency in data handling make it the perfect foundation for our Service Mesh, offering a robust backbone for app communication.

Easy Integration and Setup:

• Efficient Data Transfer: Utilizing a Pub/Sub mechanism, the Service Mesh ensures low latency and high throughput across various protocols, essential for industrial applications demanding speed and reliability.
• Seamless Environment Integration: The Service Mesh effortlessly integrates with the existing FLECS architecture, providing a unified communication layer.
• Flexible Communication Channels:
  • Direct Connection: For optimal performance, especially in high-speed scenarios, direct connection through C or C++ interfaces is available, ensuring rapid data transfer with minimal latency.
  • Pre-configured in Select Apps: Some vendor apps come with built-in direct connection capabilities, eliminating the need for complex setups.
  • Mosquitto MQTT Broker and FLECS MQTT Bridge: For environments with existing MQTT infrastructures, the FLECS MQTT Bridge facilitates easy connection to the 'flecs-mqtt' server via standard MQTT port 1883.

Optimized for Industrial Demands: The FLECS Service Mesh, while not claiming strict real-time capabilities, is optimized for deterministic performance, crucial in high-speed industrial settings. Regular performance evaluations ensure that latency, throughput, and bandwidth consistently meet the stringent demands of industrial applications.

With the FLECS Service Mesh, you are not just adopting a technology; you are embracing a future where industrial automation is more connected, efficient, and responsive to your operational needs.