Modern production environments require reliable and end-to-end access to data from a wide variety of sources. Softing Industrial Automation GmbH, based in Haar near Munich, will demonstrate at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 how data from PLCs, CNC systems, and industrial networks can be made centrally available and utilized for data-driven applications such as predictive maintenance, process optimization, and Industry 4.0 concepts.

Seamless data integration as the foundation for digital production

With software solutions such as the dataFEED OPC Suite and the SDEX Suite, Softing enables scalable integration of OT and IT systems. Production data can be centrally captured, standardized, and flexibly integrated into enterprise applications as well as cloud and IIoT platforms. Companies benefit from more transparent production processes, reliable access to machine and control data, and a scalable foundation for digital applications.

Transparency and Monitoring for Industrial Networks

In addition to data integration, Softing presents solutions for monitoring industrial networks. These provide transparency regarding devices, communication structures, and network statuses, enabling early detection and resolution of faults. With gateways from the smartLink family and the plantPerfect Monitor, users gain comprehensive insight into their communication infrastructure, from the field device level to network performance.

Ethernet-APL for modern process automation

Another focus of the trade show presentation is Ethernet-APL as a key technology for the process industry. The technology enables end-to-end Ethernet communication down to the field level, even in hazardous areas. With the aplSwitch Field, Softing demonstrates how process plants can be modernized while simultaneously establishing reliable, high-performance communication between field devices, edge systems, and cloud applications.

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