Jan. 29, 29 2026 — Softing Industrial Automation has released dataFEED OPC Suite Version 5.60. The new version expands the proven all-in-one solution for OPC communication and IIoT connectivity to include connectivity to FANUC CNC controllers. In addition, MQTT functionality has been extensively improved, including support for MQTT Version 5. With this release, Softing is addressing the growing demand for consistent, secure and standards-based data integration in industrial automation.
New connectivity for FANUC CNC: Use machine data without program changes
With the support of FANUC CNC, dataFEED OPC Suite 5.60 unlocks one of the world's most widely used CNC technologies. Users gain access to process and status data from modern FANUC controllers — including the 30i, 31i, 32i, 35i, 0i and Power Motion i series — without having to make changes to the existing control program. Communication takes place via the integrated FOCAS-2 interface with no additional FANUC license required. This enables secure use of machine data for analysis, monitoring and optimization via OPC UA, OPC Classic or MQTT.
MQTT Version 5: Advanced features for modern IIoT and cloud architectures
Another focus of dataFEED OPC Suite Version 5.60 is the expansion of MQTT functionality. The suite now supports MQTT Version 5. In addition, handling MQTT data sources and targets has been simplified: Plain text payloads, arrays and automatic data type conversion enable more flexible and efficient data processing. This applies to retrieving data from MQTT publishers and to connecting to MQTT brokers.
In addition, a new download function facilitates access to support and diagnostic data and assists users with commissioning, maintenance and error analysis. As usual, Version 5.60 of the dataFEED OPC Suite combines OPC UA and OPC Classic communication, store-and-forward mechanisms and MQTT and REST connectivity in an integrated software solution.
All-in-one platform for OPC UA, OPC Classic, MQTT and REST
dataFEED OPC Suite 5.60 is aimed at machine and plant manufacturers, production companies, system integrators and providers of IT and cloud solutions who want to securely integrate production and machine data from the OT level into IT and cloud systems. The new features are included in the existing dataFEED OPC Suite Extended license and are available immediately,
About Softing Industrial Automation GmbH
With more than 40 years of experience, Softing Industrial Automation specializes in integrating and optimizing digital data communication in industrial environments. Its products ensure reliable and secure data flow from the OT level to IT systems, edge and cloud applications. This enables customers to increase the efficiency, reliability and security of their industrial processes.
