# Introduction

benthos-umh is a specialized extension of Benthos (now known as Redpanda Connect) developed by the [United Manufacturing Hub (UMH)](https://www.umh.app). Tailored for the manufacturing industry, benthos-umh integrates additional manufacturing protocols such as OPC UA, Siemens S7, and Modbus.

## 📚 Documentation

**If you're viewing this on GitHub, please visit our full documentation at** [**docs.umh.app/benthos-umh**](https://docs.umh.app/benthos-umh)**.**


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