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Architecture
The architecture of CNC Insight
A secure, scalable, data-driven foundation for modern CNC operations — from the MTConnect edge gateway on your shop floor to a secure multi-tenant cloud platform.
SEMS: The Core Intelligence
The Smart Enterprise Manufacturing Scheduler (SEMS) is the engine that turns live machine telemetry into dynamic, conflict-aware production schedules.
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Data Ingestion & Processing
CNC Insight connects directly to your machine controllers using industry-standard protocols like MTConnect and OPC UA. For legacy equipment, our IoT Connector provides a seamless bridge. The Edge Gateway, installed on-premise, collects and pre-processes data in real-time, ensuring continuous operation even during network disruptions.
- Real-time data points: machine status, axis positions, spindle load, feed rates, alarm codes, and part counters
- Optional sensor data: vibration, temperature, and power consumption for deeper analysis
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SEMS Scheduling & AI Advisor
Telemetry, job priorities, and deadlines feed the Smart Enterprise Manufacturing Scheduler. A dedicated LLM advisor reads current machine state and suggests optimal schedule sequences with rationale, telemetry basis, and confidence scores. Automatic conflict detection keeps jobs off machines in maintenance windows.
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Actionable Insights & Automation
The platform delivers insights through the unified dashboard. Schedule adjustments show an impact preview before you commit, and you can export schedules, telemetry, and optimizer scores to CSV or PDF for audits. Machine performance directly informs business-level decisions, keeping deliverables on time and downtime low.
Hardware & Connectivity
Edge Gateway
An industrial-grade computer that serves as the on-site brain of the system.
- Connects directly to CNC machines
- Performs local data processing and buffering
- Ensures continuity during internet outages
Network Infrastructure
Your facility's network is the backbone of data transmission.
- Wired Ethernet to each CNC machine
- Outbound HTTPS (port 443) for secure transfer
- Isolated manufacturing network recommended
Machine connectivity — new or legacy
| Machine Type | Primary Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Modern CNC with MTConnect/OPC UA | Direct Ethernet | Plug-and-play data collection. |
| Modern CNC without native protocol | Protocol Adapter | Adapters enable full data access. |
| Legacy CNC with Digital I/O | IoT Connector Module | Captures essential status and cycle data. |
Platform & Security
Secure Multi-Tenant Cloud
Security is architected into the platform, with strict company-level isolation on every table.
- Row-Level Security scoped by company_id
- Supabase Auth with JWT validation and MFA options
- Encrypted at rest and in transit
- Privilege-escalation trigger and audit logging
AI, Billing & Integrations
A composable platform that connects your models, payments, and business systems.
- Bring-your-own AI keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek)
- Centralized AI Gateway with cost tracking
- Stripe billing, subscriptions, and metered usage
- Extensible via REST APIs and IIoT standards
Your data, your control
We operate on a principle of complete data transparency. You own your data — our role is to provide the tools to turn it into a competitive advantage. Speak with our technical team to see how CNC Insight can be tailored to your operation.