Caron Engineering will showcase MiConnect, its low-code CNC automation and integration platform, at IMTS 2026 in Chicago, demonstrating how manufacturers can rapidly connect, automate, and control complex production environments.
Designed specifically for CNC manufacturing, MiConnect eliminates the need for time-intensive custom programming by providing a flexible, visual application builder. From simple data transfers to full automation cell orchestration, MiConnect enables manufacturers to unify machines, devices, and systems into a coordinated, real-time workflow.
Build Automation Faster—Without Custom Code
MiConnect replaces traditional integration methods with a drag-and-drop programming environment that allows engineers to create automation logic based on machine states, sensor inputs, and operator actions.
Applications that once required months of development can now be built and deployed in days—while remaining easy to modify as production requirements evolve.
This flexibility is critical in modern manufacturing environments where processes, part mixes, and automation strategies are constantly changing.
Connect Disparate Systems into One Workflow
MiConnect integrates CNC machines, robots, gauging systems, sensors, RFID/barcode systems, and enterprise platforms through a growing library of prebuilt drivers and communication protocols, including SQL, REST API, and industrial device interfaces.
By enabling seamless communication across mixed OEM equipment, MiConnect eliminates data silos and allows manufacturers to:
- Extract real-time data from CNC controls and devices
- Trigger automated actions based on machine conditions
- Coordinate communication between machines, automation, and software systems
The result is a connected manufacturing environment where data flows freely and drives real-time decisions.
Orchestrate the Entire Manufacturing Process
MiConnect acts as the control layer across the shop floor—coordinating machines, automation systems, and operator interaction to ensure processes are executed correctly and consistently.
Typical applications include:
- Automated CNC program selection via barcode or RFID
- Tool and setup verification before machining
- Machine-to-automation communication for coordinated operation
- Fully automated, lights-out production cells
MiConnect ensures that each step of the process is validated before advancing, reducing risk and eliminating variability.
Guide Operators & Enforce Process Control
In addition to automation, MiConnect improves human interaction with the process through guided workflows and built-in validation.
Operators are led through step-by-step instructions with required confirmations, while role-based permissions and badge-based authorization ensure that only qualified personnel perform critical tasks.
This reduces operator decision-making, improves consistency, and reinforces process compliance across the operation.
Real-Time Data, Traceability & Continuous Improvement
Every action, event, and data exchange within MiConnect is recorded with a time stamp, creating a complete audit trail for quality control and process verification.
Manufacturers gain immediate visibility into production activity while building a historical dataset that supports continuous improvement and troubleshooting.
Built for Change in Modern Manufacturing
“MiConnect gives manufacturers the flexibility to build and adapt automation applications quickly—without being locked into rigid systems or custom code,” said Rob Caron.
At Booth #134742, visitors will see MiConnect orchestrating communication across a fully automated machining cell—demonstrating how connected systems, real-time data, and flexible automation can transform manufacturing performance.
For more information, visit Caron Engineering.
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