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20 July 2026
The real trade-offs between edge and cloud data collection for machine monitoring: latency, bandwidth, offline resilience, cost, and security, with a practical decision framework
17 July 2026
How to design a shop floor network for machine monitoring: IT/OT segmentation, topology, IP addressing, security, and bandwidth planning for CNC and PLC connectivity
16 July 2026
How to access data from Mitsubishi MELSEC PLCs and MELDAS/M700-M800 CNC controllers: MC protocol, SLMP, device addressing, and what's different between PLC and CNC data access
15 July 2026
How Modbus TCP works for machine monitoring: registers, function codes, where it shows up on the shop floor, register mapping, and security considerations
14 July 2026
How to collect data from CNC machines and other equipment that don't support MTConnect, OPC UA, or any open protocol: PLC access, signal-based monitoring, and retrofit sensors
13 July 2026
SINUMERIK connectivity options compared: native OPC UA, S7 communication, Sinumerik Integrate, and edge-based alternatives, with guidance on what data each option gives you
10 July 2026
What FANUC FOCAS is, how it works, what data it can collect, and what it costs to use it: a practical overview for manufacturers connecting FANUC-controlled machines
09 July 2026
How OPC UA works for CNC data collection: servers, clients, information models, the CNC Companion Specification, security, and a practical setup path for manufacturers
08 July 2026
MTConnect vs OPC UA compared: architecture, data model, security, and typical use cases. A practical framework for choosing the right connectivity standard for your shop floor
07 July 2026
What MTConnect is, how it works, and why it matters for manufacturers: agents, adapters, data items, and how the standard compares to proprietary protocols like FOCAS and OPC UA
