Building on the company’s original SmartBox digital integration technology, Mazak has developed the SmartBox 2.0 for integration of edge computing to address the challenges of real-time data processing by combining the benefits of decentralized cloud architectures with the efficiency of local network systems. SmartBox 2.0 enables data processing directly on the machine and is equipped with an AES-compliant fully managed switch and an additional lean managed switch. The device supports up to 10 machines for MTConnect monitoring and includes standard Industrial I/O interfacing. Designed for universal compatibility, SmartBox 2.0 works with any machine, regardless of make or model, and mounts on the side of machines without the need for integration into the machine’s electrical cabinet.
