Nov. 11, 2025 – Designed for seamless integration with the Mitsubishi Electric M6 Series NC control, this MTConnect-compliant, IMA Citizen M6 Adapter captures live machine data, empowering manufacturers to make smarter, faster decisions without replacing existing equipment.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (Mitsubishi Electric Automation) has announced the launch of its Integrated Machine Analytics (IMA) Citizen M6 Adapter, a powerful new software solution designed to bring real-time visibility and data-driven insights to legacy Citizen CNC machines.
The IMA Citizen M6 Adapter enables manufacturers to remotely monitor critical machine data by capturing Numerical Control (NC) information directly from the M6 control system. This MTConnect-compliant adapter is compatible with select Citizen Swiss-type lathes manufactured between 2001 and 2007, including the C16-VI, L20-VIII, M16, and M32 models.
“This adapter bridges the gap between legacy equipment and modern smart manufacturing,” said David Simak, Product Manager (Service) at Mitsubishi Electric Automation. “It empowers users with real-time analytics and remote monitoring capabilities, helping them make faster, more informed decisions on the shop floor.”
Once installed on the NC hard drive, the IMA Citizen M6 Adapter transmits live machine data to an MTConnect Agent, which translates it into a standardized format. This data is then displayed numerically and graphically via a client application, giving users actionable insights into machine performance.
The IMA Citizen M6 Adapter is available now.
About Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is a U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. It offers a broad product portfolio including programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots, low-voltage power distribution products, and industrial sewing machines for the industrial and commercial sectors.
About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
With more than 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. Mitsubishi Electric enriches society with technology in the spirit of its “Changes for the Better.” The company recorded a revenue of 5,003.6 billion yen (U.S.$ 37,3 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
