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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.