TAKEBISHI CORPORATION

Takebishi Corporation is a Japanese developer of software for industrial applications. For nearly 30 years, Takebishi has been developing solutions to meet the needs of their customers in the field of data collection and analysis. Takebishi Original software products are known for their reliability and high connectivity with a wide range of industrial control devices.

Takebishi's DeviceGateway: Unified Industrial Communication

Takebishi's DeviceGateway stands out as a powerful industrial communication solution, capable of interfacing with over 320 device series from more than 80 manufacturers. This extensive compatibility makes it possible to achieve unified data monitoring and analysis across complex manufacturing environments, even when dealing with machinery from diverse suppliers.

Secure and Centralized Data Management

The system leverages secure MQTT communication protocols to ensure reliable data transfer from production equipment to cloud platforms. Beyond simple data transmission, DeviceGateway functions as a comprehensive edge solution that centralizes device management while incorporating essential event handling and buffering capabilities. By aggregating machine data from across the manufacturing floor, it effectively serves as a Unified Name Space (UNS), bringing organization and structure to disparate data sources.

The true power of this solution emerges through its integration with thin-edge.io and Cumulocity. This combination delivers enterprise-grade functionality while remaining remarkably simple to deploy and maintain. Unlike traditional industrial solutions that require extensive custom programming, this system can be configured entirely through a web browser interface and managed centrally via Cumulocity, all at a fraction of the typical implementation cost.

Flexible Deployment Approaches

Organizations can choose between two primary deployment strategies based on their specific requirements and infrastructure preferences.

The first approach involves running DeviceGateway alongside thin-edge on a Linux device. In this configuration, DeviceGateway handles direct communication with shopfloor machinery using any of its supported protocols, while thin-edge—Cumulocity's robust yet lightweight framework—acts as an intelligent interface layer. The system uses MQTT broker bridging to forward processed data to Cumulocity, with the added benefit that data point configurations can be managed remotely from the cloud. Additional device management capabilities are enabled through HTTPS interactions with Cumulocity's REST API.

Alternatively, organizations can opt for a Cumulocity Thick-Edge deployment, where the edge infrastructure is installed on-premises, typically on an Industrial PC rather than relying on cloud hosting. This approach maintains the same powerful combination of DeviceGateway and thin-edge but operates independently of cloud connections when needed. For organizations seeking maximum flexibility, hybrid configurations can be implemented to balance on-premises control with cloud-based capabilities.