As industrial systems advance toward intelligent, autonomous machine ecosystems, robust industrial network infrastructure solutions has become a critical enabler of performance, reliability, and real-time data exchange. However, engineers and system integrators face several key challenges when designing scalable, high-performance automation environments:

• Harsh Industrial Conditions: Maintaining stable network performance in environments with electromagnetic interference, vibration, and extreme temperature variations remains a key challenge.
• System Integration Complexity: Diverse industrial devices, protocols, and network architectures increase deployment time and limit seamless scalability.
• Operational Continuity Risks: Supply chain disruptions and component shortages can result in unplanned downtime and higher maintenance costs.

Why Moxa

With more than 35 years of industrial expertise, Moxa has established itself as a trusted partner in industrial automation and networking. The company delivers advanced industrial edge connectivity and robust industrial network infrastructure solutions designed for machine OEMs, enabling higher system reliability, faster integration across complex architectures, and long-term operational stability in demanding industrial environments.

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How Moxa Improves Machine Performance

• High-Reliability Design
  Moxa devices ensure long-term performance with high MTBF and proven EMC, vibration, and temperature resistance.
• Proven Reliability
  Trusted in oil & gas, mining, marine, power, and factory automation.

Machine Manufacturer Benefits

• Lower Support Costs
  Reduced technical support needs and warranty-related expenses.
• Stronger Market Credibility
  Enhances machine reliability ratings and strengthens brand reputation.

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How Moxa Improves Machine Performance

• Easy Configuration
  Simplifies setup with intuitive interfaces for faster deployment.
• Multi-Protocol Compatibility
  Enables seamless integration with PLCs, HMIs, and controllers through native industrial protocol support.

Machine Manufacturer Benefits

• Faster Deployment
  Speeds up commissioning and troubleshooting, reducing engineering time.
• Scalable Operations
  Enables standardized machine platforms and easier knowledge transfer across teams.

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How Moxa Improves Machine Performance

• Long-Term Availability
  Robust product portfolios built for integration across multiple machine generations.
• Reliable Supply
  Consistent product delivery and clear supply visibility, backed by strict PCN/EOL management.

Machine Manufacturer Benefits

• Reduced Redesign Risk
  Shields machine designs from component fluctuations, minimizing unexpected engineering revisions.
• Lifecycle Assurance
  Builds long-term customer trust with stable procurement planning and efficient spare parts support.

High-Reliability Industrial Connectivity

Industrial EMC design and wide-temperature hardware with high MTBF ensure maximum uptime and minimal downtime.

Streamlined Industrial System Integration

Multi-protocol support and automation-ready interfaces accelerate machine commissioning and simplify industrial engineering workflows.

Reliable Supply Continuity

Lifecycle-managed product availability ensures long-term supply stability and reduces costly redesign cycles in industrial connectivity infrastructure.

Align Connectivity Solutions to Requirements

Best Connectivity Solution for Your Machine Ecosystem

NAT & LAN Firewall Protection

Enhance industrial network security in advanced connectivity infrastructure by deploying LAN firewalls before switches or using NAT to protect internal IP addressing and prevent unauthorized device access in high-performance machine ecosystems.

Remote I/O Systems

Extend industrial control in advanced connectivity infrastructure by converting physical I/O signals into network-based data for real-time sensor monitoring and remote relay control across high-performance machine ecosystems.

Serial Device Servers

Enable seamless integration of legacy field devices in advanced connectivity infrastructure by converting RS-232/422/485 signals to Ethernet for reliable industrial communication without system replacement.

Protocol Gateways

Enable seamless cross-platform communication in advanced connectivity infrastructure by translating industrial protocols across PLCs, controllers, and fieldbus devices such as meters.

Secure Routers & Firewalls

Strengthen advanced connectivity infrastructure with secure routing and traffic filtering, enabling network segmentation and multi-layer protection for critical industrial applications.

Discover OEM Connectivity Solutions

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

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Switchgear / PDU

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Packaging Lines

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Press Brake Machines

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DNA Sequencers

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• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
• Switchgear / PDU
• Packaging Lines
• Press Brake Machines
• DNA Sequencers

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

In automated warehouses, AGVs rely on robust onboard networking to integrate navigation and control systems in real time, even in challenging environments. Reliable industrial connectivity infrastructure is essential to maintain stability and prevent costly operational disruptions.

System Requirements:

• Compact industrial hardware optimized for space-constrained AGV onboard cabinets.
• High vibration and shock resistance for stable connectivity during continuous motion.
• Reliable industrial network performance ensuring maximum uptime in automated warehouse operations.

Moxa’s Solution:

• Compact Deployment: The EDS-2005-EL Series features a space-saving design for tight AGV installations.
• High Reliability: Rugged metal housing with strong EMC immunity and high MTBF ensures stable performance in harsh industrial environments.

Switchgear / PDU

For power equipment manufacturers, ensuring stable energy delivery and minimizing data transmission latency are critical priorities. A resilient industrial connectivity infrastructure with real-time diagnostics and secure networking helps prevent downtime and strengthens the reliability of essential power systems.

System Requirements:

• Digitize breaker contacts in compact cabinets for remote monitoring, blind-spot detection, and prevention of unexpected trips.
• Ensure reliable field data aggregation with real-time link failure alerts.
• Enable RTU-to-TCP conversion with SNMPv3 support and strong cybersecurity for sensitive power data protection.

Moxa’s Solution:

• Compact Deployment: The ioLogik E1212 ultra-slim 27.8 mm design enables breaker digitization while optimizing cabinet space.
• Easy Connectivity: The EDS-2010-ML Series streamlines field data aggregation and supports relay alarms for instant link failure detection.
• Secure Power Data: Enables protocol conversion with SNMPv3 and TLS v1.2 encryption to safeguard critical power control data.

Packaging Lines

For high-OEE food packaging lines, maximizing uptime and minimizing time-to-market are essential. A standardized industrial connectivity infrastructure that unifies multi-vendor machines and streamlines communication across packaging systems ensures uninterrupted production and consistent output quality.

System Requirements:

• Reduce network latency and motor-induced EMI to improve OEE performance.
• Implement robust network security to protect critical OT assets.
• Consolidate serial, Modbus, and EtherNet/IP protocols to reduce engineering complexity.

Moxa’s Solution:

• EMI-Resilient Performance: The EDS-4008 and ioLogik Series ensure stable data exchange and precise synchronization in high-interference environments.
• Seamless Protocol Integration: The MGate 5135 enables Modbus-to-EtherNet/IP conversion, while the NPort 6450-G2 connects legacy serial equipment.
• Secure Industrial Networking: The EDR-8010 Series provides protected external access, securing OT/IT environments against cyber threats.

Press Brake Machines

Precise ram positioning and multi-axis synchronization are critical for consistent bending quality in industrial machinery. However, EMI and vibration from heavy equipment can impact communication stability. A robust industrial connectivity infrastructure is essential to maintain accurate, real-time control across high-performance machine ecosystems.

System Requirements:

• Reliable operation in compact spaces with strong EMI and hydraulic vibration.
• Microsecond-level synchronization across system components via a low-latency control network.
• Seamless integration of serial devices for efficient recipe control and plant-wide monitoring.

Moxa’s Solution:

• Rugged Edge Networking: Compact, high-EMC edge solutions enable reliable field signal monitoring and Ethernet expansion in harsh environments.
• High-Precision Synchronization: The EJS-08 Series and MGate 5216 combine EtherCAT and Modbus for synchronized, high-accuracy motion control.
• Reliable Serial Connectivity: The NPort IA5150I-G2 with 2 kV isolation connects serial CNC systems to Ethernet without additional coding.

DNA Sequencers

DNA sequencing requires intensive image processing and precise coordination of pumps, valves, and sensors, where even minor signal instability can lead to sample or library loss. A high-bandwidth, ultra-stable industrial connectivity infrastructure acts as the digital backbone, enabling synchronized control and reliable execution throughout sequencing workflows.

System Requirements:

• High-bandwidth connectivity for large data streams with accurate base-calling and secure transmission.
• High-density networking to integrate multiple serial devices into a unified Ethernet-based infrastructure.
• Modular I/O architectures supporting fast deployment across diverse sequencing platforms.

Moxa’s Solution:

• Secure Industrial Switching: The IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 certified EDS-G4012 Series ensures secure, high-performance data handling with strong EMC immunity for uninterrupted transmission.
• High-Density Integration: The NPort 5650-16 consolidates multiple serial devices into a single Ethernet link, reducing wiring complexity.
• Compact Modular Deployment: The ioThinx 4510 Series offers tool-free slide-in modules, optimizing cabinet space and minimizing installation errors.

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Highlight Products

EDS-2005-EL Series

Compact Switches

EDS-2010-ML Series

Industrial Switches

EDS-4008 Series

Managed Switches

EDS-G4012 Series

Secure Switches

SDS-(G)3000 Series

Smart Switches

ioLogik E1200 Series

Remote I/O

ioLogik R1200 Series

RS-485 I/O

ioThinx 4510 Series

Modular I/O

EDR-8010 Series

Secure Routers

EJS-08 Series

EtherCAT Junctions

NPort 6400-G2 Series

Device Servers

NPort IA5000-G2 Series

Serial Servers

NPort 5600 Series

Rackmount Servers

MGate 5135/5435 Series

Protocol Gateways

MGate 5216 Series

EtherCAT Gateways

MGate MB3270-G2 Series

Modbus Gateways

Reliable industrial connectivity forms the backbone of advanced connectivity infrastructure for high-performance machine ecosystems, enabling seamless communication, precise control, and continuous operation in demanding industrial environments. As automation systems grow more complex and data-driven, machine builders and system integrators require robust, scalable, and secure industrial networking solutions to sustain productivity and minimize downtime. Purpose-built connectivity technologies simplify system integration, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure long-term stability even under harsh conditions. To build resilient, future-ready machine architectures, advanced edge connectivity solutions help optimize industrial applications and maximize machine uptime.

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