NEWS OF NOVEMBER 7, 2026
One platform to collect, secure and distribute PLC and CNC data: SDEX Suite connects the shop floor to IT and cloud applications through OPC UA and MQTT, without touching the controllers’ programs.
SDEX Suite: Secure OPC UA & MQTT Data Aggregation for PLC and CNC Controllers. Introduced by Softing Industrial at Hannover Messe 2026 and now available worldwide, SDEX Suite is an industrial data aggregation platform that securely collects data from PLC and CNC controllers and distributes it to IT systems. It brings together field-proven Softing technologies (uaGate, edgeGate, edgeConnector, edgeAggregator and the Secure Integration Server) in a single product with unified versioning and licensing.
One Access Point Instead of Many Data Sources
Instead of connecting every application to every controller, IT systems connect only to SDEX Suite. The platform aggregates data from multiple OPC UA servers and controllers into a single unified namespace, then manages, filters and distributes it centrally.
- Centralized aggregation of PLC and CNC data into one unified namespace
- Simplified application access through a single aggregation server
- Fine-grained data selection with OPC UA service-based filtering down to item level
- Less configuration and maintenance: no individual setup for each OPC UA source and client
Faster Integration, No PLC Program Changes
SDEX Suite accesses existing controller data externally. Running PLC and CNC programs stay untouched, which keeps engineering effort low and shortens the time-to-market of IIoT and analytics projects.
- Plug-and-play connectivity to PLC and CNC controllers from leading manufacturers
- Preconfigured OPC UA and MQTT communication paths
- Comprehensive read and write access to SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200 and S7-1500, including optimized data blocks
- Namespace configuration by direct import of STEP 7 or TIA Portal projects, or by live variable browsing
- Support for S7 structures and expandable arrays for consistent, scalable data models
Industrial Cybersecurity by Design
Because IT systems never access the controllers directly, SDEX Suite acts as a secure barrier between OT and IT networks.
- Secure IT/OT separation through a middleware architecture
- End-to-end protection with TLS/SSL encryption, authentication and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Whitelisting, blacklisting and DoS prevention, aligned with IEC 62443
- Reduced risk of unauthorized access, cyber threats and production downtime
Unified, Vendor-Independent Data
- Vendor-independent data access across heterogeneous PLC and CNC environments
- Consistent data structures through standardized OPC UA information models (PADIM, Weihenstephan)
- Easy integration into SCADA, MES, ERP and cloud systems via Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures
- Better data availability and consistency for reliable reporting, optimization and advanced analytics
Deploy It Where It Fits
SDEX Suite runs the same way on Windows, in Docker containers, or on an optional industrial hardware gateway, and scales from a single machine to global, multi-site architectures. The hardware gateway adds physical separation of the OT and IT interfaces, robust industrial-grade operation close to the machines or inside the control cabinet, and a preconfigured runtime that reduces commissioning effort.
Supported Communication
- Northbound: OPC UA Server, MQTT V3.1, V3.1.1 and V5
- Southbound: OPC UA Client, Modbus TCP, SIMATIC S7, SINUMERIK and FANUC CNC controllers
Find out more on the SDEX Suite product page, or contact ATEVA Technologies at info@atevatech.com / +33 4 86 15 44 84 for a quote or a demonstration.