Modern machines are becoming more intelligent, interconnected, and autonomous. Reliable connectivity is the essential backbone that drives this evolution. However, builders face several critical challenges when designing the next generation of machinery:

  • Harsh Environments: Difficult to maintain continuous operations in rough conditions with electrical noise, vibration, and temperature fluctuations.
  • Integration Complexity: Every application involves different devices, protocols, and configuration requirements, which slow deployment and limit scalability.
  • Operational Risk: Component and supply chain uncertainties lead to production downtime and inflated maintenance expenses.

As a trusted partner, Moxa empowers machine OEMs to overcome these challenges by focusing on the following three foundational principles:

Industrial machinery overview

Why Moxa

With 35+ years experiences, Moxa is a trusted partner in industrial automation. We provide specialized edge connectivity and network infrastructure solutions tailored to help machine OEMs achieve superior reliability, faster integration, and long-term stability.

Match Connectivity Tools With Your Needs

What type of connectivity does your machine need?

Connectivity tools overview diagram
NAT and LAN Firewalls

Deploy machine network protection such as LAN firewalls in front of switches to secure devices against unauthorized access, or NAT to shield internal IPs.

NAT and LAN Firewalls
Remote I/Os

Extend your reach to the field by converting physical I/O signals into actionable network data, allowing you to monitor sensors or trigger relays instantly across the network.

Remote I/Os
Serial Device Servers

Integrate serial devices like serial fieldbus peripherals and legacy machines by converting RS-232/422/485 data into Ethernet for seamless communication without changing your existing setup.

Serial Device Servers
Protocol gateways

Acts as a protocol translator to integrate PLCs, controllers, and fieldbus devices such as meters into your network for seamless cross-platform communication.

Protocol gateways
Secure Routers/Firewalls

Secure network zones with routing and traffic filtering to isolate critical applications, establishing a layered defense through granular network segmentation.

Secure Routers and Firewalls

Find Your OEM Solution

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

Switchgear / PDU

Packaging Lines

Press Brake Machines

DNA Sequencers

  • Switchgear / PDU
  • Packaging Lines
  • Press Brake Machines
  • DNA Sequencers

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

In automated warehouses, AGVs rely on stable onboard networking to integrate navigation and control systems as they freely roam in harsh operating environments. Robust connectivity is essential for preventing instabilities and costly disruptions.

System Requirements:
  • Space-efficient hardware that fits in space-constrained onboard AGV cabinets.
  • High vibration and shock resistance to provide stable connectivity while in constant motion.
  • Robust, reliable network connectivity for maximum uptime.
Moxa's Solution:
  • Compact Flexibility: The EDS-2005-EL Series small design fits easily into confined spaces, simplifying installation and future scalability.
  • Superior Reliability: The rugged metal build with high EMC and outstanding MTBF make the EDS-2005-EL Series ideal for harsh environments.

Switchgear / PDU

For power equipment builders, ensuring stable power supply and low latency data transmission is the top priority. Building a robust network with real-time digital diagnostics and secure connectivity is essential to prevent downtime and enhance the resilience of critical power systems.

System Requirements:
  • Digitize breaker contacts in tight cabinets to enable remote diagnostics, monitor blind spots, and prevent unexpected trips.
  • Reliable field data aggregation with real-time alerts for link failures.
  • RTU-to-TCP conversion with SNMPv3 support and cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data.
Moxa's Solution:
  • Space-efficient Design: The ioLogik E1212 features an ultra-slim 27.8 mm design to digitize breaker status while optimizing cabinet space.
  • Plug-and-play Connectivity: The EDS-2010-ML Series streamlines field data consolidation and supports relay alarms for instant link issue alerts.
  • Power Data Security: The MGate MB3270-G2 handles protocol conversion with SNMPv3 support and TLS v1.2 encryption to secure critical power control data.

Packaging Lines

For high-OEE food packaging lines, maximum uptime and accelerating time-to-market are top priorities. A standardized network that bridges machines from different vendors and streamlines communications across packaging sections is the foundation that enables continuous operations and reliable product delivery.

System Requirements:
  • Minimize network latency and motor-induced EMI to maximize OEE.
  • Robust network security to protect vulnerable OT network assets.
  • Unify multiple protocols such as serial, Modbus, and EtherNet/IP, to reduce engineering overhead.
Moxa's Solution:
  • Hardened Efficiency: The EDS-4008 and the ioLogik Series ensure reliable data flow and precise sensor synchronization, even in high-EMI environments.
  • Seamless Interoperability: The MGate 5135 converts Modbus to EtherNet/IP while the NPort 6450-G2 integrates legacy serial devices.
  • Integrated Security: The EDR-8010 Series provides secure access to external services for private OT/IT assets to protect against cyberthreats.

Press Brake Machines

Precise ram positioning and multi-axis synchronization are critical for consistent bending quality. However, heavy machinery electromagnetic interference and vibration during operation are challenging for communication reliability. A rugged networking backbone is the key to achieving the precise communication required for unwavering control accuracy.

System Requirements:
  • Stable operation in confined spaces with very strong hydraulic vibration and EMI.
  • Microsecond-level synchronization between various system component via a low-latency control backbone.
  • Integration of serial peripherals into the system to facilitate recipe management and factory-wide monitoring.
Moxa's Solution:
  • Rugged Edge Connectivity: Moxa offers a broad portfolio of compact, high-EMC edge solutions for field-layer signal monitoring and Ethernet expansion.
  • Maximum Accuracy: The EJS-08 Series and the MGate 5216 bridge EtherCAT and Modbus to synchronize data for precise hydraulic control.
  • Seamless Serial Integration: The NPort IA5150I-G2 with 2 kV EMI protection connects serial data to CNC control units without the need for coding.

DNA Sequencers

DNA sequencing requires massive image processing alongside precise coordination of pumps, valves, and sensors, where even minor signal instability can lead to catastrophic library loss. A high-bandwidth backbone and ultra-stable connectivity act as the vital digital nervous system that coordinates every sequencing effort to success.

System Requirements:
  • High-bandwidth communication for handling massive data streams, ensuring base-calling integrity and privacy.
  • High-density connectivity to integrate multiple serial peripherals into a unified Ethernet network.
  • Modular I/O configurations to enable swift implementation of different sequencer models.
Moxa's Solution:
  • Reliable & Secure Switching: The IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 certified EDS-G4012 Series delivers secure image data processing and high EMC for uninterrupted data flow.
  • High-density Serial Connectivity: The NPort 5650-16 consolidates multiple serial devices into a single link, providing simplified cable management.
  • Compact Design & Easy Installation: The ioThinx 4510 Series tool-free, slide-in modules reduce cabinet footprint and manual wiring errors.
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