SmartConnect IIoT is an industrial IoT gateway for machine data. It connects shop-floor machines and controllers, collects their data, and forwards it to digital applications through OPC UA, MTConnect and MQTT.
What is an industrial IoT gateway?
An industrial IoT gateway is software (or a device running software) that sits between industrial equipment and higher-level systems. It connects to machines and controllers using their native protocols, collects and structures the data, and forwards it to applications using standard interfaces. In short, an IIoT gateway is the bridge between operational technology on the floor and information technology in your data centre or cloud.
Why factories need a machine connectivity layer
Machines speak many different protocols, and applications should not have to understand each one. A machine connectivity layer — an industrial data gateway — centralises that translation. Connect each machine once to the gateway, and every application reads the data the same way.
- Removes per-application, per-machine custom integration work.
- Provides a single, consistent machine data model.
- Isolates applications from machine-level protocol details.
- Runs at the edge for reliable, low-latency collection.
- Scales as machines, lines and applications are added.
How SmartConnect connects shop floor to applications
SmartConnect connects CNC machines, PLCs and industrial controllers, collects the configured data, and publishes it through industrial protocols to the applications that need it.
- CNC Machines
- PLCs
- Industrial Controllers
- MES
- SCADA
- Dashboards
- ERP
- Analytics
- Cloud
Gateway architecture
| Inputs | CNC machines, PLCs and industrial controllers |
|---|---|
| Gateway | SmartConnect IIoT — connectivity, data collection, processing |
| Outputs | OPC UA, MTConnect, MQTT |
| Consumers | MES, SCADA, dashboards, ERP, analytics, cloud |
| Deployment | Edge / on-premises, Windows |
From CNC to full IIoT
SmartConnect starts with strong CNC data collection and extends to PLC data collection and other industrial controllers — a single industrial machine connectivity layer for Industry 4.0.
Supported equipment: Mitsubishi, Fanuc — contact us to confirm support for your machines and controllers.
Deploy an industrial IoT gateway
Download the trial and connect your first machine to the SmartConnect gateway.