Softing Industrial at SPS 2026
Data Integration for Industrial IoT and AI
November 24–26, 2026 | Halle 5, Booth 258
At SPS 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
- integrate industrial communication into your own devices and software applications
Industrial Data Integration for Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturers depend on reliable access to production data from PLCs, CNC systems, and industrial devices. Softing solutions make this data available to IT systems and Industrial IoT platforms, either through a central integration layer or directly within custom applications.
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
The dataFEED OPC Suite makes PLC and CNC data available for:
- production monitoring and visualization
- MES and other IT applications
- cloud and Industrial IoT platforms
Central configuration and data exchange via OPC UA and MQTT simplify integration into existing environments.
SDEX Suite
The SDEX Suite brings together production data from:
- PLCs from different manufacturers
- CNC systems
- existing OPC UA servers
Data is made available via OPC UA and MQTT. Deployment on Windows, in Docker, or on hardware gateways lets you choose where integration fits into your architecture.
siAccess
The siAccess communication library gives your own applications direct access to:
- Siemens S7 PLC data
- SINUMERIK CNC data
Build monitoring, visualization, or analytics applications using a documented API and ready-to-use examples.
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
Used with the smartLink gateways, plantPerfect Monitor provides comprehensive visibility into PROFINET and PROFIBUS 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 brings Ethernet communication to process field devices, including devices used in hazardous areas. Softing solutions support both the deployment of Ethernet-APL networks in process plants and the development of Ethernet-APL field devices.
With Softing solutions, companies can:
- build Ethernet-APL network infrastructure for process plants
- integrate Ethernet-APL communication into their own field devices
- modernize field-level communication in process automation
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.
commModule APL
The commModule APL enables device manufacturers to integrate Ethernet-APL communication into:
- process sensors and actuators
- existing HART devices
- existing Modbus devices
With integrated PROFINET software and configurable command mapping, it reduces development effort and helps bring Ethernet-APL field devices to market faster.
Industrial Communication for Device and Software Developers
Reliable communication is essential for industrial devices and applications. Softing’s communication stacks and SDKs enable manufacturers and software developers to integrate Industrial Ethernet and OPC UA into their products.
With Softing solutions, developers can:
- implement Industrial Ethernet communication in controllers and field devices
- integrate OPC UA functionality into their applications
Solutions at our booth
Industrial Ethernet Communication Stacks
Integrate industrial communication into controllers and field devices with:
- PROFINET Controller stacks
- PROFINET Device stacks
- EtherNet/IP Adapter stacks
Portable software and FPGA-based solutions support different hardware platforms.
OPC UA SDKs
Integrate OPC UA into your applications with:
- client and server functionality
- information models and secure data exchange
- SDKs for C++ and .NET Standard
Documented APIs and examples simplify development.
Visit us also at the OPC Foundation Partner Booth in Hall 5, Booth 140 to learn more about our OPC UA offer.
Visit Softing Industrial at SPS 2026
Experience how industrial connectivity solutions, industrial data integration, and network transparency enable smarter manufacturing and more efficient operations.
November 24–26, 2026 | Hall 5, Booth 258
Meet our experts and discover how Softing technologies help integrate production data and improve industrial connectivity.