OPC Gateway
A new standard in industrial communication.
OPC Gateway enables efficient, bidirectional data exchange between industrial machines and modern web applications, MES, ERP systems and IoT tools — in line with Industry 4.0.
5 min
Deployment
Instead of 1–2 days per site
2-way
Communication
Monitor and control machines
60%
Lower IT cost
One app instead of many HMIs
What changes
From one-way queries to real-time collaboration.
Machine communication used to follow a request–response model. OPC Gateway introduces asynchronous communication that works like an automated information channel between machine and IT system.
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Real-time communication
Data reaches IT systems instantly — no polling delays, no repeated queries, no waiting for the next request cycle.
02
Active listening
The gateway subscribes to selected parameters, listens for changes and reacts automatically the moment a value moves.
03
Bidirectional control
Teams do not only observe. Operators can send commands and control machines directly from a web application.
04
Greater responsiveness
Production becomes responsive and independent of the limitations of traditional HMI panels on the shop floor.
Modern industry challenges
What production companies face today.
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Machine data is not available in real time
70% of industrial companies still work without live machine data, making process repeatability and fast reaction to errors much harder.
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Manual reporting slows every decision
Non-automated reporting can consume up to 40% more time, delaying reactions and reducing the effectiveness of technical teams.
03
IT infrastructure cannot keep up
Distributed systems, local installations and heavy procedures extend deployment time, block scalability and complicate integration.
04
Maintenance costs grow faster than capability
Relying only on traditional HMI panels means rising hardware, licence and support costs — without gaining full control over data.
OPC Gateway solutions
How it helps your plant.
One connectivity layer between machines and the systems your teams already use.
Faster data access
OPC Gateway works faster than traditional HMI interfaces. Data reaches your systems in real time, so irregularities are identified sooner.
Simpler IT infrastructure
Instead of installing software on multiple machines, a single edge controller deployment is enough — from 1–2 days down to 5 minutes.
Better quality control
Continuous monitoring of production parameters supports consistent quality and quick identification of deviations in stable processes.
Lower operating costs
One web application replaces multiple HMI panels, simplifying operation, streamlining infrastructure and cutting licence and hardware spend.
Complete data collection
Read data from machines and third-party sensors, even where no open API exists, for a complete overview of the production process.
Access without programming
A REST API lets teams read and transmit data without writing code. Knowing the required parameters is enough to get started.
Predictive maintenance
Real readings make component wear analysis, planned maintenance and systematic downtime elimination realistic rather than theoretical.
One connected solution
OPC Gateway combines all of it into a single, comprehensive way of communicating with industrial machines across your plant.
4D Methodology
From problem to growth direction
Discovery
Understanding the DNA of the problem before the first line of code is written. Discovery helps us explore the real business requirements, user needs, and technology context.
Key deliverable
Standardized Concept Document
Our activities
- Defining objectives
- Identifying the problem
- User research
- Competitive analysis
- Feasibility study
- Technical requirements
Our experience
- We act as a partner, not just a contractor
- Rapid identification of real business needs
- Experience in industrial and enterprise projects
- Early analysis of risks and constraints
Working with VM
What you gain as a partner.
We are not only a technology provider. Every deployment is a joint project where your operational experience and our engineering create the right solution.
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Full support from analysis to scaling
Comprehensive care at every stage — from initial analysis, through deployment, to development and scale-up.
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Solution tailored to real conditions
We do not impose ready-made schemes. Every deployment is designed around your production environment and team.
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Instant access to decision data
Live data that supports informed business and technical decisions without waiting for reports.
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Technical support at every stage
Our engineers stay available throughout the project — from technical consultations to user training.
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Ready for Industry 4.0 development
We build with the future in mind: ready for new integrations and further automation.
Application areas
Where OPC Gateway is used.
Factories with production lines
Wood, metal, plastics — integration of complete production lines.
Machines with sensors
Thickness, weight and pressure sensors with precise real-time measurement.
Distributed infrastructure
Plants across multiple locations and systems, managed from one place.
MES / ERP / IoT integration
Companies running advanced production management systems.
Predictive maintenance
Teams investing in proactive machine maintenance management.
Serial production
Operations requiring repeatability and constant quality control.
Pricing
Services, not licences.
We are in the process of open-sourcing OPC Gateway. The pricing below covers professional services for deployment and ongoing support — not software licensing.
One-time deployment
Implementation and configuration
Fixed-price service for typical deployment on existing Linux server infrastructure: gateway deployment, connection configuration, the final connector as a Node-RED flow or Python script, and end-to-end testing.
2,000 USD
fixed fee · 16–24 hours
Basic package
249 USD/month
First response within 3 business days
- Access to future product updates
- Security fixes
- Email support in business hours
- 3 business days SLA
Professional package
Most popular649 USD/month
First response within 1 business day
- Access to future product updates
- Security fixes
- Email support in business hours
- 1 business day SLA
- Priority support queue
Business package
2,599 USD/month
First response within 1 business day
- Everything in Professional
- 15 hours monthly for development
- Individual functionalities
- OPC Gateway product improvements
All packages include future product updates and security fixes. Support is provided by email during standard business hours, Monday to Friday, in US time zones (9:00–17:00 CST / 16:00–24:00 CET).
Case study
Steinemann Technology AG
Real data.
Real impact.
Industry forward.
Case study
Sanding process modernization.
Steinemann Technology AG — a real OPC Gateway deployment that cut data read delays from ~10 seconds to under 100 ms and replaced local panels with a browser-based operator interface.
<100 ms
Parameter read delay
Browser-based
Operator interface
Docker
Modular architecture
Bring us an operational problem.
Let's turn it into measurable performance. Our team is ready to help.