Softing Industrial Enhances Edge Connectivity With OPC UA Information Modeling
Softing Industrial has upgraded its edge products and Secure Integration Server with OPC UA Information Modeling, strengthening industrial data interoperability, secure connectivity, and real-time integration for modern IIoT and smart manufacturing applications.
The latest enhancement allows Softing Industrial’s platforms to structure and exchange complex industrial data more efficiently across connected systems, machines, and cloud-based applications. By integrating OPC UA Information Modeling, the company aims to simplify communication between industrial devices while improving scalability and cybersecurity for Industry 4.0 environments.
OPC UA Information Modeling provides a standardized framework that organizes industrial data using objects, nodes, and references. This structure enables machines, sensors, controllers, and software systems to exchange information consistently in real time, reducing compatibility issues across multi-vendor automation infrastructures.
With the upgrade, Softing Industrial’s edge products and Secure Integration Server can now deliver improved interoperability between operational technology and higher-level enterprise systems. Manufacturers deploying mixed automation environments benefit from easier system integration, faster device onboarding, and more standardized data handling across production operations.
The company also emphasized the security advantages of OPC UA-based communication. Enhanced authentication and secure information exchange help protect industrial systems against unauthorized access while supporting compliance with modern industrial cybersecurity requirements.
Another major benefit is improved efficiency in machine data management and IIoT connectivity. The unified data framework simplifies configuration, diagnostics, and communication between industrial assets, cloud platforms, and analytics systems. This can support predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and advanced manufacturing optimization strategies.
Softing Industrial confirmed that the new functionality is available across its edge computing portfolio, including gateway products such as the uaGate 840D, enabling broader deployment flexibility for digital manufacturing environments.
As manufacturers continue accelerating investments in connected factories and industrial digitalization, standardized communication architectures such as OPC UA are becoming increasingly important for scalable automation infrastructure. Softing Industrial’s latest update reflects the growing industry demand for secure, interoperable, and data-driven industrial networking solutions.
The company plans to showcase the upgraded technology during SPS 2024, where automation professionals will be able to explore the new IIoT integration capabilities firsthand.
Written by: Austin Futrell
Austin Futrell is an industrial automation writer specializing in industrial networking, edge computing, OPC UA technologies, and Industry 4.0 infrastructure across global manufacturing sectors.