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Sight Machine vs Fanuc MT-Link i: Machine Monitoring Comparison

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

Enterprise Manufacturing Analytics
Sight Machine
AI-powered factory analytics connecting machines, processes, and production for root cause intelligence
60 /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
Sight Machine wins
7
Ties
4
Fanuc MT-Link i wins

Reviewed by the MFG Tech Review editorial team

MIS Dimension Breakdown
Sight Machine
Fanuc MT-Link i
Sensor & Data Coverage
35
/ 100
60
Predictive Maintenance
100
/ 100
100
OEE Tracking
100
/ 100
100
Commercial Flexibility
27
/ 100
67
Integration Depth
75
/ 100
75
Usability & Deployment
20
/ 100
20
Sight Machine
Score by Category
Fanuc MT-Link i
Sensor & Data Coverage
7
Vibration Monitoring
Tie
7
0
Power Monitoring
Fanuc MT-Link i
5
Predictive Maintenance
10
Predictive Maintenance
Tie
10
OEE Tracking
10
OEE Tracking
Tie
10
Commercial Flexibility
0
Price
Tie
0
5
Contract Terms
Fanuc MT-Link i
10
3
Ownership Model
Fanuc MT-Link i
10
Integration Depth
10
Open API
Sight Machine
5
5
PLC Integration
Fanuc MT-Link i
10
Usability & Deployment
4
Installation Speed
Tie
4
0
Self-Install Capability
Tie
0
2
Installation Cost
Tie
2
Feature Matrix
Feature Sight Machine Fanuc MT-Link i
Analytics
Process Analytics
Multi-variable correlation
 ✓ Yes - Core — —
OEE Tracking
Production effectiveness
 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Open API
Integration
 ✓ 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
 ✓ Yes ✓ 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

Sight Machine

Sight Machine is the right choice for enterprise manufacturers wanting to move beyond OEE dashboards into deep process analytics, quality correlation, and AI-driven continuous improvement.

💰 Pricing: Custom enterprise quote · Annual subscription · Implementation costs additional

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 4 of 12 categories, a clear edge in overall intelligence. Sight Machine is the stronger choice if enterprise manufacturing analytics is your primary requirement.