The powerful data acquisition layer enables flexible machine connectivity and seamless IIoT integration, serving as the standardized interface between your shop floor hardware and IT systems.
Stop struggling with disconnected systems. Bridge the gap between your machines, devices, and IT systems and get real-time insights, reducing standstills and resources, while enabling smarter decisions all in one centralized platform.
By standardizing data from diverse sources, such as machines, sensors, process devices, ERP, MES, CAQ, and many more, CONNECT provides real-time insights into your production processes. This is the backbone of the STIWA ecosystem, ensuring that data from machines and systems is collected, processed, and made accessible for other tools for CONTROL and OPTIMIZE.
Head of Production: Unified Data Source Across All Lines
“Our competitors were launching new product variants and implementing process improvements much faster than us. Our data was fragmented; older machines weren't sending anything to our MES. CONNECT seamlessly integrated to all PLCs. Suddenly, I had one consistent data source for all lines, regardless of age.”
Head of Digital Transformation: Standardized Integration & Reduced Effort
"Our integration landscape was a nightmare of scripts and middleware. CONNECT provided a standardized PLC-Standard for new machines and a low-code platform for old ones. This drastically reduced my team's effort in connecting old machines and getting data into the ERP."
Procurement Manager: Reduced Integration Costs & Faster Time-to-Value
“When evaluating software, hidden integration costs are a major concern. CONNECT's ability to seamlessly link our existing ERP, MES, and even older machines without extensive custom development was a huge selling point. It meant a clearer budget, fewer surprises from IT, and a much faster time-to-value for the entire project, allowing us to roll out the solution more efficiently.”
CEO: Global Rollout Acceleration & Operational Consistency
“Every time we launched a new production line, custom integration work became a major bottleneck, delaying our time-to-market and increasing costs. CONNECT imposes a standardized integration interface, ensures predictable deployment, and consistent data across all sites. This drastically reduces ramp-up time for global rollouts.”
Machines and PLCs:
PLC controllers (Siemens or Beckhoff), robots (ABB, KUKA, etc.), welding stations, screw-driving systems (Bosch, Desoutter, etc.), and other process devices such as KISTLER. Structured data acquisition from devices along the production line.
Protocols and Standards:
OPC-UA, REST API, Siemens ProfiNet, Beckhoff TwinCAT ADS, ProfiBus, MQTT, EUROMAP 63 & 77, .NET, and many more.
Software Systems:
MES and ERP systems (SAP, MPDV, Industrie Informatik), or quality management tools (CAQ, Q-DAS), and many more.
Data Sources:
Databases, cloud storage, interfaces, and file systems, etc.
Reduce PLC Complexity:
Simplify fragmented systems and reduce the load on your controller by shifting logic and decisions to standard software. Connect process devices directly to your IT systems to reduce complexity in your PLC.
Seamless M2M Communication:
Global connectivity between machines to share data effortlessly, reduce hardware costs, enable inter-process checks, ultimately breaking down data silos, and support smooth cross-location operations.
Flexible System Integration:
Integrate systems such as process devices, CSV files, or similar storage media for real-time data exchange, efficient workflow management, and optimized production processes.
Comprehensive Data Collection (MDA/PDA/QDA):
Machine, operating, and quality data collection for real-time monitoring and analysis. Ensure process reliability with consistent and accurate data capture while reducing manual effort through automated data logging.
Brown-field and green-field connections:
Seamless integration into both existing (brown-field) and new (green-field) production environments. Use flexible connectors to connect older machines without native IT interfaces and modern IoT technologies for highly networked new systems. Enable the gradual digitalization of your production without high investment costs or complex conversions.
We know what it’s like to face the challenges of disconnected IT and OT systems, including inefficiencies, rising costs, and quality issues that can impact profitability. But with seamless integration into your existing infrastructure, you can unify machines, systems, and processes on a single digital platform. Stay ahead of the competition with improved compliance, greater agility, and enhanced innovation.
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