TOP 10 – INDUSTRIAL IOT PLATFORMS

VELOTIC CEO: BRIAN SHEPHERD HEADQUARTERS: MASSACHUSETTS, US LAUNCHED: 2011

ThingWorx has almost unmatched versatility, natively integrating Kepware and Vuforia to bridge the gap between machines and the people operating them. ThingWorx’ s Kepware integration allows the platform to talk to more than 150 different proprietary machine protocols. Rather than a pre-built dashboard, it provides the building blocks to create custom ones. Its Mashup Builder is a drag and drop interface that creates custom control panels, data visualisations and mobile apps without writing code from scratch. By monitoring vibration and temperature, the platform can predict when a motor will fail before it breaks, reducing unplanned downtime. Its connected work cells provide frontline workers with interactive, digital work instructions that change in real-time. ThingWorx is not an instant solution, requiring dedicated IT resources and network architecture, but its IIoT solutions are comprehensive and flexible. It is also the underlying engine for Rockwell’ s FactoryTalk InnovationSuite. Created by PTC, TPG has announced it will acquire ThingWorx and Kepware in 2026 under Velotic.

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48 May 2026