
Hi everyone,
I need to integrate with an industrial weighing scale, and the customer is asking us to recommend the most suitable device available on the market. In the past, I implemented a similar integration where the scale communicated over TCP/IP. Since D365FO cannot directly interface with such hardware, I developed a C# middleware application that acted as a bridge between the scale (TCP protocol) and the cloud environment. Before proposing a new solution, I would like to understand whether things have evolved in recent years.
Are most industrial scales still TCP-based (raw socket / serial over TCP)?
Are there vendors offering scales with native REST APIs or modern integration capabilities?
Has anyone implemented more innovative or cloud-ready architectures recently (e.g., IoT-based approaches, Azure IoT Hub, MQTT, etc.)?
Are there specific brands or models you would recommend for smooth integration with enterprise systems like D365FO?
I am particularly interested in solutions that minimize custom middleware or that align better with modern cloud-first architectures. Any insights, architectural suggestions, or vendor recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!