Legacy integration
We don't replace systems that work — we connect them. Older machines and equipment get modern interfaces without operations standing still for even a single day.
Why replacing is the wrong approach
Throwing out working machines is expensive, risky and often simply unnecessary. A milling machine from 2005 can keep producing reliably for another 15 years — as long as its data is accessible. With the right integration, a “blind” legacy system becomes a fully fledged part of your digital manufacturing.
- No new purchase costs — your investment in existing equipment is protected
- No retraining effort — operators already know the machine
- Results in weeks instead of months
- Production keeps running throughout
How we go about it
Protocol analysis
We read whatever your machine speaks — MODBUS, Profibus, RS232, proprietary Siemens or Fanuc protocols. Then we choose the right adapter.
Adapter & gateway
A hardware adapter or software gateway converts the legacy protocol into OPC UA, MQTT or REST. No changes to the machine control itself.
Parallel test operation
The new interface first runs in parallel. Only once everything is stable do we switch over completely — in the next scheduled maintenance window.
Documentation & handover
Complete interface documentation so your team can maintain the integration in the long term. No vendor lock-in.
Supported protocols & systems
Reference projects
Frequently asked questions
How old can a machine be and still be integrated?
Even equipment without any digital interface can be integrated — via analogue sensors, current sensors or optical recognition. Age is not a deal-breaker.
Is production interrupted during the integration?
No. We work in parallel with ongoing operations. The actual switchover takes place during scheduled maintenance windows.
Which is cheaper: integration or buying new?
In most cases, integration is 3–10x cheaper than a new investment — and delivers results within weeks, not months.
What about the proprietary protocols of older controllers?
We know the protocols of older Siemens, ABB, Fanuc and Mitsubishi controllers. For exotic systems there is adapter hardware and there are reverse-engineering approaches.