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SKF Enlight vs Fanuc MT-Link i

Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.

Bearing OEM Condition Monitoring
SKF Enlight
Wireless vibration sensors from the world's leading bearing manufacturer — backed by 100+ years of rotating equipment expertise
5.4 /10
Machine Intelligence Score
VS
CNC OEM Native Monitor
Fanuc MT-Link i
Fanuc's own out-of-the-box machine monitoring software — native FOCAS for Fanuc CNCs plus OPC UA and MTConnect for third-party machines
5.5 /10
Machine Intelligence Score
9
SKF Enlight wins
0
Ties
7
Fanuc MT-Link i wins
MIS Dimension Breakdown
SKF Enlight
Fanuc MT-Link i
Integration Depth
40
/ 100
80
Sensor & Data Coverage
63
/ 100
30
Predictive Intelligence
55
/ 100
55
Usability & Deployment
73
/ 100
57
Commercial Flexibility
58
/ 100
50
SKF Enlight
Score by Category
Fanuc MT-Link i
Sensor & Data Coverage
9
Vibration Monitoring
SKF Enlight
0
2
Power Monitoring
Fanuc MT-Link i
4
8
Machine Age Compatibility
SKF Enlight
7
Predictive Intelligence
8
Predictive Maintenance
SKF Enlight
3
3
OEE Tracking
Fanuc MT-Link i
8
Integration Depth
2
PLC Integration
Fanuc MT-Link i
10
5
Open API
Fanuc MT-Link i
7
5
Edge/Cloud Architecture
Fanuc MT-Link i
7
Commercial Flexibility
5
Price
SKF Enlight
3
5
Contract Terms
SKF Enlight
4
6
Ownership Model
Fanuc MT-Link i
7
6
Minimum Order
SKF Enlight
3
7
User Accounts
Fanuc MT-Link i
8
Usability & Deployment
7
User Interface
SKF Enlight
6
7
User Experience
SKF Enlight
6
8
Installation Speed
SKF Enlight
5
Feature Matrix
Feature SKF Enlight Fanuc MT-Link i
Monitoring
Vibration Monitoring
Wireless mesh network sensors
Yes — SKF Domain Expertise
Remote Diagnostic Center
Expert analysis on demand
Yes — On Demand
OEE Tracking
Production effectiveness
Not Available Yes
CNC Monitoring
Fanuc CNC Connectivity
Native FOCAS protocol
Yes — OEM Native (FOCAS)
Third-Party Machine Connectivity
OPC UA & MTConnect
Yes — OPC UA & MTConnect
Legacy CNC Support
Older Fanuc controls
Yes — via Ethernet I/O converter
Machine State & Alarms
Real-time CNC data
Yes
OEE Tracking
Production effectiveness
Not Available Yes
Scalability
Fleet size
1 to 2,000 machines
Commercial Terms
Pricing
License model
No public pricing — custom quote
Deployment
Architecture
On-premise
Hardware Ownership
Equipment model
Licensed software — no SaaS
User Accounts
Seat pricing
Site license
Expert Verdict

SKF Enlight

SKF Enlight is the right choice for organizations that value bearing manufacturer expertise embedded in condition monitoring diagnostics. The SKF name and Remote Diagnostic Center access provide a meaningful credibility advantage for rotating equipment programs.

💰 Pricing: Per sensor custom quote · Annual subscription · Hardware purchased separately

Fanuc MT-Link i

Fanuc MT-Link i is the right choice for Fanuc-centric shops that want OEM-native FOCAS data with no middleware layer, and also need to pull in third-party machines via OPC UA or MTConnect. The legacy CNC support and 1-to-2,000-machine scalability make it viable across a wide range of mixed-equipment fleets.

💰 Pricing: Direct from Fanuc America or authorized integrators · No public pricing · License-based per-machine · Custom quote required
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Bottom Line
SKF Enlight wins 9 of 16 categories — a clear edge in overall intelligence. Fanuc MT-Link i is the stronger choice if cnc oem native monitor is your primary requirement.