Enterprise software
CNC and FANUC integration: what data to collect (and how to use it) with a custom software
In the metalworking industry, the ability to collect and interpret data directly from machines has become a real competitive advantage for companies. With the right solutions, even SMEs can turn their CNC equipment into a source of structured, actionable information.
BriaSOFT, a software company founded in 2007 in Lecco (Italy), operates in this very space, developing customized solutions for SMEs in the metalworking sector, with an approach that goes beyond the constraints of standard software to meet the real needs of manufacturers.
How does CNC-FANUC interconnection work?
BriaSOFT’s approach is based on a direct connection between machines and the company’s management software, integrated through FANUC communication protocols. This enables programs to be sent directly to the machine and allows automatic real-time data collection, ensuring a continuous flow of information and constant monitoring of production, performance, and alarms.
What data can be collected with FANUC-integrated software?
The real value of this type of system lies in the quality and variety of the information it makes available. Custom FANUC-integrated software developed by BriaSOFT can collect five main types of data:
- Machine status – whether the machine is running, being set up, stopped, or in an alarm condition.
- Actual cycle times – the ability to compare planned and actual cycle times to identify inefficiencies and deviations from standards.
- Production quantities – good parts, waste, and work order progress monitored in real time.
- Alarms and anomalies – immediate notifications of machine downtimes and production issues, reducing response times.
- Production performance – analysis of machine efficiency over time to identify improvement opportunities or plan maintenance activities.
Tailored software for Industry 4.0 and 5.0
The challenge is not collecting data, but turning it into useful information that supports faster and more informed decision-making. This is where software customization makes the difference: every company has different processes, work management logic, and organizational structures, and standard software rarely delivers the true value of data within a specific operating context.
The solutions developed by BriaSOFT can also be applied to existing systems. Thanks to remote management and updates, they don’t require recurring on-site interventions, giving users the flexibility to access the system from different devices. This approach aligns with the principles of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, where connectivity and process intelligence become practical tools for competitiveness—even for small and medium enterprises.
To learn more about BriaSOFT solutions, please visit the company’s online stand on Expometals.net.
