Softing Industrial Shines at Hannover Messe 2026 with Innovative IoT Solutions

[Erkan Teskancan]

## Softing Industrial Shines at Hannover Messe 2026 with Innovative IoT Solutions

Softing Industrial will showcase its innovative IoT gateways and software tools, which enable seamless data exchange between production layers and IT environments, at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, from April 20-24, 2026.

### Industrial Data Integration and a Unified Ecosystem

While many providers in the industry offer fragmented connectivity tools, Softing Industrial Automation is developing a completely unified and vendor-independent ecosystem, creating the bridge that connects complex production equipment to high-level cloud analytics. The end-to-end integration solutions it will exhibit at Hannover Messe 2026 (Hall 15, Stand D32) eliminate incompatibility issues experienced with systems from different manufacturers, transforming raw machine data directly into IT insights.

### Data Collection and Normalization

In modern factories, seamless communication is not just about physical connection; it also requires standardizing data from various PLCs, CNC systems, and industrial networks. Softing collects and normalizes data at a central point with its dataFEED OPC and SDEX Suites software packages. This ensures that data is not only transferred but also made immediately ready for predictive maintenance and process optimization by creating a scalable infrastructure for Industry 4.0.

### Network Transparency and Proactive Diagnostics

Not just data transfer, but the ability to monitor the health of the communication infrastructure is one of Softing's distinguishing features. smartLink gateways and plantPerfect Monitor software provide detailed visibility into network conditions. This proactive monitoring ensures the early detection of communication bottlenecks, allowing the digital production line to operate continuously and efficiently from the field to the entire network backbone.

### Innovation in Process Automation with Ethernet-APL

For industrial facilities operating in harsh or hazardous environments, Softing is leading the way with Ethernet-APL (Advanced Physical Layer) technology. This technology brings high-speed Ethernet communication to field devices that traditional networks cannot reach, supporting the modernization of process plants. With aplSwitch Field offering high-performance communication, Softing provides advanced solutions for both field and cloud applications.

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Softing Industrial is drawing attention at Hannover Messe 2026 with its innovative solutions in data integration and communication infrastructure for modern production and automation processes.