Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) announced the release of the ProSoft Technology ELX3 ProLinx Edge Gateway, a device that combines operational technology protocol conversion with Docker-based edge application hosting on a single hardware platform.

According to a company press release, the gateway supports EtherNet/IP-to-Modbus TCP/IP protocol conversion and allows users to deploy custom containers for applications such as machine learning, predictive maintenance, digital twin connectivity and near-real-time analytics.

The device is rated for temperatures ranging from -40°C to +70°C and is certified for Class I, Division 2 environments. Belden states the hardware is engineered to withstand shock, vibration and electromagnetic compatibility tolerances, targeting use in industries including oil and gas, power distribution, automotive, food and beverage, mining and water and wastewater.

"The ELX3 is ideal for industrial companies looking to unite data from disparate IIoT devices and legacy OT equipment, bringing silos of automation into centralized systems for analysis and action," said Erik Syme, Director of Program Management at 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."

Belden is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.