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Services · ThingWorx — IIoT
ThingWorx IIoT Services by PSPTechHub
PSPTechHub connects machines, PLCs and sensors to PTC ThingWorx and turns live shop-floor data into dashboards, alerts and predictive maintenance — from a pilot line to every plant.
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Quick answer
ThingWorx IIoT services connect factory machines, PLCs and sensors to the PTC ThingWorx platform so plants can see live equipment status, get alerts, track energy and predict maintenance. PSPTechHub designs the connectivity, builds the dashboards and supports the solution after go-live.
Definition
What Is ThingWorx IIoT?
ThingWorx IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) is the use of the PTC ThingWorx platform to collect data from industrial equipment, store it, and show it in real time. Machines and PLCs send data through Kepware, OPC UA or MQTT. ThingWorx models each asset, applies rules and alerts, and serves dashboards to operators, engineers and managers.
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Connect
PLCs, legacy controllers, sensors and test systems
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Monitor
Live machine status, KPIs and threshold alerts
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Predict
Trends and asset health that drive maintenance before failure
Architecture
How a ThingWorx IIoT Solution Works
1. Devices
PLCs, sensors, test rigs and legacy controllers on the shop floor
2. Connectivity
Kepware / KEPServerEX, OPC UA or MQTT gateways
3. ThingWorx
Asset models, rules, alerts and analytics
4. Data store
Time-series database for live and historical data
5. Apps
Web dashboards on desktop, tablet and mobile
Capabilities
What PSPTechHub Builds on ThingWorx IIoT
Eight building blocks, combined to match your machines, data and goals.
Most requested
Predictive maintenance & energy monitoring
Real-Time Machine Monitoring
Color-coded machine status with live speed, efficiency and part counts on every line.
Predictive Maintenance
Asset health, criticality scoreboards and trend alerts that flag issues before breakdowns.
Energy & Utilities Monitoring
Track electricity, gas, steam, water and solar KPIs with weather context and savings targets.
Role-Based IIoT Dashboards
Separate views for operations, engineering and management — OEE, emissions and test results.
Alerts & Automated Reports
Threshold-based alerts plus scheduled PDF and Excel reports for performance and compliance.
Time-Series Data Storage
Persist high-frequency machine data in InfluxDB or PostgreSQL for history and analysis.
ERP & MES Integration
Link IIoT data with SAP and MES so production, maintenance and planning share one picture.
Connectivity
Which Protocol Connects Your Machines to ThingWorx?
Most plants use more than one. PSPTechHub picks the right mix per machine.
| Option | Best for | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Kepware (KEPServerEX) | Mixed PLC brands and legacy controllers | 150+ industrial drivers read tags and publish them to ThingWorx |
| OPC UA | Modern PLCs and secure plant networks | Standard, encrypted machine-to-machine data exchange |
| MQTT | Lightweight, high-frequency or remote data | Publish/subscribe messaging through a broker to ThingWorx |
| REST / ERP APIs | SAP, MES and enterprise systems | Two-way integration of orders, assets and maintenance data |
Delivery approach
From Pilot Line to Every Plant
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Discovery
Map machines, PLCs, protocols, data points and the KPIs that matter.
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Pilot Line
Connect one line, build the first dashboards and train operators and supervisors.
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Validate
Confirm data accuracy, alert thresholds and user adoption on the pilot.
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Scale
Roll out a reusable architecture to more lines, plants and asset types.
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Support
AMS support, enhancements and ThingWorx platform upgrades over time.
Industries
Where ThingWorx IIoT Fits
Discrete manufacturing
Monitor CNC, assembly and test lines for downtime and throughput.
Pharma & life sciences
Track utilities, energy and equipment status with audit-ready data.
Automotive & assembly
Unify production, emissions and test data across lines and plants.
Energy & utilities
Monitor fuel, energy and asset health from remote sites in one view.
Less unplanned downtimeLive production visibilityFaster decisionsPredictive maintenanceLower energy useScalable digital foundation
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FAQs
ThingWorx IIoT — Questions Answered
What is ThingWorx IIoT?
ThingWorx IIoT is the use of PTC ThingWorx to connect industrial machines and sensors, collect their data in real time and turn it into dashboards, alerts and analytics.
How does ThingWorx connect to PLCs?
ThingWorx usually connects to PLCs through Kepware (KEPServerEX), OPC UA or MQTT. These gateways read machine tags and send them to ThingWorx as live properties.
Can ThingWorx connect to legacy machines?
Yes. Legacy controllers can be connected through Kepware drivers, protocol converters or edge gateways, so older equipment can be monitored alongside new machines.
What is predictive maintenance in ThingWorx?
Predictive maintenance uses live and historical machine data in ThingWorx to spot trends and deviations, so maintenance teams act before a failure causes downtime.
Can ThingWorx monitor energy and utilities?
Yes. ThingWorx dashboards can track electricity, gas, steam, water and solar KPIs, compare them to targets and add environmental context such as temperature and humidity.
How long does a ThingWorx IIoT pilot take?
It depends on the number of machines and protocols. PSPTechHub typically starts with one pilot line, then scales the proven architecture to more lines and plants.
Does PSPTechHub support ThingWorx IIoT after go-live?
Yes. PSPTechHub provides ThingWorx AMS support, enhancements, and platform upgrades and migrations after go-live.
Connect Your Machines to ThingWorx
Tell PSPTechHub about your plant, machines and goals — we will scope the right ThingWorx IIoT pilot.