Author: Michael Maxey, VP of Business Development at ZEDEDA and Board Chair at LF Edge
The LF Edge Sandbox continues to evolve, providing developers and architects with a simplified way to explore and experiment with cutting-edge open source projects. By eliminating the complexities of setup and configuration, the Sandbox, powered by edge orchestration and management leader ZEDEDA, empowers users to quickly dive into the core functionalities of these projects. We are excited to announce the latest addition to the Sandbox: Fledge, a leading open-source industrial edge platform poised to revolutionize the way industries leverage their data.
Fledge provides a comprehensive framework for building robust data pipelines that not only collect and normalize data from diverse industrial assets, but also process, analyze, and even apply machine learning models directly at the edge. Organizations leveraging Fledge can unlock unprecedented insights into their operations, enabling real-time decision-making, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation. By seamlessly integrating with various industrial protocols and data sources, Fledge collects valuable data, which is then processed and transformed in real-time at the edge. This empowers users to develop and deploy edge-native applications that leverage machine learning for enhanced efficiency and responsiveness. Fledge also facilitates effortless cloud integration, enabling further analysis and storage of critical data.
With Fledge, organizations can experience improved operational efficiency, optimized maintenance schedules, enhanced safety measures, and significant cost reductions. Backed by a vibrant community of industrial experts and supported by industry leaders like AVEVA, Fledge is the mature and robust platform driving the next wave of industry. This sentiment is echoed by AVEVA Partner Technologist Daniel Lazaro who describes Fledge as, “an essential industrial open-source framework, connecting you with trusted information and actionable insights for smarter industrial operations.”
Fledge and the future of industrial edge
Integrating Fledge into the Sandbox not only makes it easier to use but also opens doors to exciting future developments. Fledge is a key component in the broader vision for interoperability and standardization in the industrial edge. Notably, there is a strong connection between Fledge and Project Margo, an industry-wide initiative to create blueprints for edge application development and management, hinting at the potential for the Sandbox to become a powerful platform for implementing Margo blueprints in the future. This synergy could drive innovation and accelerate the adoption of standardized edge solutions across industries.
The gateway to effortless edge exploration
Before the Sandbox, getting started with projects often involved a steep learning curve. Now, the Sandbox dramatically simplifies the process, enabling users to deploy complex solutions like Fledge with just a few clicks. As Michael Maxey, LF Edge Governing Board Chair and VP of Business Development at ZEDEDA, explains, “The value of the sandbox is that it takes previously complex setup and makes it super easy – click a button, bring a piece of hardware, and boom, users can have Fledge running in less than an hour.”
Users can now deploy a fully functional instance of Fledge on their own hardware, unlocking a world of possibilities for industrial data management. The addition of Fledge to the Sandbox is just the beginning. LF Edge is committed to continuously expanding the range of available projects, making the Sandbox an indispensable resource for anyone interested in exploring the power of LF Edge technologies.
Want to Explore Fledge?
If you’re intrigued by the potential of the Fledge project and eager to experience its capabilities firsthand, create an account on the LF Edge Sandbox where you can explore Fledge and other LF Edge open source projects.
