Softing Industrial at Hannover Messe 2026
Industrial Connectivity & Data Integration – From Shopfloor to Cloud
April 20–24, 2026 | Hall 15 – Booth D32
At Hannover Messe 2026, Softing Industrial Automation will present solutions that enable seamless industrial connectivity and data integration from the shopfloor to modern IT and Industrial IoT platforms.
Discover how to connect machines, PLCs, CNC systems, field devices, and industrial networks to create a reliable foundation for data-driven manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 applications.
At our booth you will learn how to:
- integrate production data across OT and IT environments
- enable Industrial IoT connectivity
- monitor industrial networks and communication flows
- modernize process automation with Ethernet-APL
Industrial Data Integration for Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturers depend on reliable access to production data from PLCs, CNC systems, and industrial devices. Softing software solutions enable centralized industrial data integration, allowing companies to connect automation systems with enterprise IT systems and Industrial IoT platforms.
By integrating operational technology with IT environments, companies gain:
- greater transparency across production processes
- reliable access to machine and control data
- a scalable foundation for Industrial IoT applications
Solutions at our booth
dataFEED OPC Suite
- Reliable OT-IT integration for industrial environments
- Access data from PLC and CNC systems
- OPC-based communication for IT systems and cloud platforms
- Perpetual licensing for long-term investment protection
SDEX Suite
- Scalable platform for industrial connectivity and data integration
- Deploy on Windows, Docker environments, or hardware gateways
- Flexible licensing models for modern OT-IT architectures
Industrial Network and Field Device Monitoring
Stable communication is essential for reliable production. Softing solutions enable comprehensive monitoring of industrial networks and provide full visibility into devices, communication flows, and network conditions.
With Softing solutions, companies can:
- monitor industrial networks and field devices
- detect communication disturbances early
- improve system availability and plant reliability
Solutions at our booth
smartLink gateways for PROFINET and PROFIBUS
The smartLink HW-PN and smartLink HW-DP gateways enable controller-independent access to field devices in PROFINET and PROFIBUS networks.
This enables:
- asset management and configuration
- device diagnostics and monitoring
- secure access to field device data without affecting plant operations
plantPerfect Monitor
Combined with smartLink HW-DP, plantPerfect Monitor provides comprehensive visibility into industrial communication networks.
Features include:
- live device inventories
- diagnostic messages and status information
- detailed network performance statistics
The secure web interface enables efficient industrial network monitoring and faster troubleshooting.
Future-Proof Industrial Connectivity with Ethernet-APL
Ethernet-APL enables high-speed Ethernet communication directly in process automation environments, including hazardous areas.
Softing’s Ethernet-APL infrastructure solutions help process plants modernize their automation architecture while maintaining reliable field-level communication.
Solutions at our booth
aplSwitch Field
The aplSwitch Field enables seamless communication between:
- field devices
- edge computing systems
- Industrial IoT platforms
- cloud applications
This creates the foundation for predictive maintenance, process optimization, and data-driven operations in process industries.
Visit Softing Industrial at Hannover Messe 2026
Experience how industrial connectivity solutions, industrial data integration, and network transparency enable smarter manufacturing and more efficient operations.
April 20–24, 2026 | Hall 15 – Booth D32
Meet our experts and discover how Softing technologies help integrate production data and improve industrial connectivity.
