Posted to News on 10th Jul 2026, 09:30
Belden expands edge computing portfolio with ProLinx Edge gateway
Belden has announced the release of its new ProSoft Technology ELX3 ProLinx Edge Gateway. This offering unites operational technology (OT) protocol conversion with lightweight, Docker-based edge application hosting on a single ruggedsed hardware platform.
This enables organisations to deploy data acquisition, digital connectivity (including digital twin/asset monitoring) and CPU-based edge analytics directly at the machine level. The gateway gathers and processes data at the network edge for localised decision-making.
As digitisation and industrial internet of things (IIoT) transformations push forward, organisations have new opportunities to extract, analyse and act on OT data to propel efficiencies, reduce scrap and waste and reach sustainability targets. The ProLinx Edge Gateway is designed for large, complex industrial networks with a growing number of connected devices.
Manufacturers and energy operators in industries such as oil & gas, power distribution and material handling can run compact AI inference models, digital twin connectivity agents and near-real-time analytics containers alongside proven EtherNet/IP-to-Modbus TCP/IP protocol gateway functions - all within a single device rated for harsh environments.
"The ELX3 is ideal for industrial companies looking to unite data from disparate IIoT devices and legacy OT equipment, bringing silos of automation into centralised systems for analysis and action," said Erik Syme, Director of Program Management, ProSoft Technology. "By supporting both ProSoft protocol gateway containers and custom containers, the ELX3 gives users the flexibility they need to address today's most demanding edge applications and scale as their operations evolve."
Engineered to withstand shock, vibration and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tolerances, with a temperature range of -40degC to +70degC, and rated for Class I, Division 2 environments, the ProLinx Edge Gateway is suitable for use in harsh environments.
An industrial-grade solution, the gateway addresses the complex requirements of varied industries, including automotive, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, machine building, process manufacturing, material handling, metals, mining, oil and gas and water and wastewater.
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