The networking of existing production plants is often a challenge. In terms of data, machines speak different lan­guages. The SIMATIC IPC127E industrial gateway is an open platform for directly collecting, processing and transmitting data in the actual production environment. It is perfectly suited for use between the cloud or the company’s own IT services and the production area. The ultra-compact design, with minimal space required, allows for easy integration into the control cabinet or directly at the machine.