Softing - machine connectors

Simplifying industrial deployments at scale

Softing and Portainer work together to automate site-specific software setup using containers. Instead of manual configuration at each remote location, edgeConnector is deployed over-the-air, saving time, reducing errors, and streamlining operations for Softing’s industrial customers.

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Key Challenges We Solve

Distributed Footprint, Fragmented Control
Large‑scale industrial projects span multiple sites and buildings, leaving computers and device controls scattered—and hard to manage as one cohesive system.

Site‑Specific Configurations at Scale
Every line, cell, and machine needs its own tailored settings. Applying those configurations manually across hundreds (or thousands) of nodes quickly becomes unmanageable.

Time‑Consuming, Error‑Prone Setup
Manual provisioning wastes valuable engineering hours and invites inconsistencies that can cripple production.

Reliability Risks
Without a standardized, automated process, updates and fixes roll out inconsistently, increasing downtime and maintenance headaches.

Secure Scalability Roadblocks

Expanding operations while maintaining airtight security is complex; each new edge device multiplies the attack surface unless deployment is automated and centrally controlled.

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Softing's edge Connectors + Portainer

01

Far simpler deployment and configuration

By using modern container technology, the deployment and configuration of software on edge devices is greatly simplified.

02

Securely manage apps + devices

With the help of the intuitive user interface of Portainer, users can now quickly and securely manage applications and devices.

03

Faster, more scalable + reliable

This solution not only reduces time spent, but also improves the scalability and reliability of operational infrastructure.

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Scale with Softing and Portainer

With its intuitive user interface, fortified by established best practices and cloud-native design patterns, Portainer alleviates the operational complexities of managing containers everywhere.