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SKF Enlight vs Fanuc MT-Link i: Machine Monitoring Comparison

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

Bearing OEM Condition Monitoring
SKF Enlight
Wireless vibration sensors from one of the world's largest bearing manufacturers, backed by 100+ years of rotating equipment expertise
40 /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
2
SKF Enlight wins
4
Ties
6
Fanuc MT-Link i wins
MIS Dimension Breakdown
SKF Enlight
Fanuc MT-Link i
Sensor & Data Coverage
50
/ 100
60
Predictive Maintenance
50
/ 100
100
OEE Tracking
0
/ 100
100
Commercial Flexibility
37
/ 100
67
Integration Depth
25
/ 100
75
Usability & Deployment
73
/ 100
20
SKF Enlight
Score by Category
Fanuc MT-Link i
Sensor & Data Coverage
10
Vibration Monitoring
SKF Enlight
7
0
Power Monitoring
Fanuc MT-Link i
5
Predictive Maintenance
5
Predictive Maintenance
Fanuc MT-Link i
10
OEE Tracking
0
OEE Tracking
Fanuc MT-Link i
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
0
PLC Integration
Fanuc MT-Link i
10
Usability & Deployment
10
Installation Speed
SKF Enlight
4
10
Self-Install Capability
SKF Enlight
0
2
Installation Cost
Tie
2
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
Fanuc MT-Link i wins 6 of 12 categories, a clear edge in overall intelligence. SKF Enlight is the stronger choice if bearing oem condition monitoring is your primary requirement.