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Harmoni vs Fanuc MT-Link i: Machine Monitoring Comparison

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

RFID Shop Automation
Harmoni
RFID-powered machine data collection that connects operators, jobs, and machines automatically
55 /100
Machine Intelligence Score
VS
CNC OEM Native Monitor
Fanuc MT-Link i
Fanuc's own out-of-the-box machine monitoring software, with native FOCAS for Fanuc CNCs plus OPC UA and MTConnect for third-party machines
71 /100
Machine Intelligence Score
1
Harmoni wins
6
Ties
5
Fanuc MT-Link i wins
MIS Dimension Breakdown
Harmoni
Fanuc MT-Link i
Sensor & Data Coverage
0
/ 100
60
Predictive Maintenance
50
/ 100
100
OEE Tracking
100
/ 100
100
Commercial Flexibility
37
/ 100
67
Integration Depth
75
/ 100
75
Usability & Deployment
90
/ 100
20
Harmoni
Score by Category
Fanuc MT-Link i
Sensor & Data Coverage
0
Vibration Monitoring
Fanuc MT-Link i
7
0
Power Monitoring
Fanuc MT-Link i
5
Predictive Maintenance
5
Predictive Maintenance
Fanuc MT-Link i
10
OEE Tracking
10
OEE Tracking
Tie
10
Commercial Flexibility
0
Price
Tie
0
5
Contract Terms
Fanuc MT-Link i
10
6
Ownership Model
Fanuc MT-Link i
10
Integration Depth
5
Open API
Tie
5
10
PLC Integration
Tie
10
Usability & Deployment
7
Installation Speed
Harmoni
4
10
Self-Install Capability
Harmoni
0
10
Installation Cost
Harmoni
2
Feature Matrix
Feature Harmoni Fanuc MT-Link i
RFID & Automation
Long-Range RFID
Automatic operator/job ID
✓ Yes - Differentiator — —
Automatic Program Loading
DNC from RFID context
✓ Yes — —
Hardware Ownership
Terminal model
✓ Own - Purchasable ✓ Licensed software - no SaaS
Vibration Monitoring
Condition monitoring
— Not Available — —
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
— — ✓ 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
✓ Own - Purchasable ✓ Licensed software - no SaaS
User Accounts
Seat pricing
— — ✓ Site license
Expert Verdict

Harmoni

Harmoni is the most compelling platform for CNC job shops wanting to automate operator time tracking, program loading, and job data collection in a single hardware terminal. Not suitable where condition monitoring is a requirement.

💰 Pricing: Hardware purchased (sensors) · Software subscription: custom quote · CNC-focused pricing

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
Fanuc MT-Link i wins 5 of 12 categories, a clear edge in overall intelligence. Harmoni is the stronger choice if rfid shop automation is your primary requirement.