If you are looking for an easy way to connect Siemens PLCs to business applications through the Siemens Industrial Edge, Softing edgePlug software products can be the solution for you.
These Linux-based Docker containers connect Siemens PLCs to business applications through the Siemens Industrial Edge, an open, ready-to-use edge computing platform consisting of edge devices, applications, and device management infrastructure.
The edgePlugs provide access to FANUC and Sinumerik 840D CNC data and deliver it seamlessly into the Siemens Industrial Edge. They can be configured via the integrated Siemens Industrial Information Hub (IIH) tool.
Purchase and licensing of the edgePlugs are fully integrated into the Siemens Industrial Edge Market Place. The licensing model is scalable and based on the number of control connections required.