What Edgecross does

Edgecross (엣지크로스, EdgeCross Inc.) is a Korean industrial AIoT company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, with a Japan subsidiary operating since 2016. The company builds a full-stack Device-Data-AI Agent platform for manufacturing equipment: proprietary MODLINK IoT hardware (L/R/T series, ML10, RELAYPOINT, V-OLA) collects machine data via RS-485/Modbus and LTE Cat.M1; the PROGIX/SCAUTR SaaS layer provides real-time monitoring, remote control, and management; and the MachineGPT AI agent — launched in August 2025 — uses retrieval-augmented generation over equipment manuals, AS/CS history, and live sensor data to deliver natural-language troubleshooting and root-cause interpretation. Self.AI adds predictive anomaly detection, and complementary modules cover PLC remote programming (MODLINK PLC Manager), firmware management (Jarvis), and HACCP compliance (HACCP Manager).

The company serves two primary customer segments: machinery and equipment manufacturers (OEMs such as chiller, compressor, packaging, and HVAC producers) that embed Edgecross into their equipment offerings to reduce after-sales service costs, and manufacturing end-users (factories and plants in automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and logistics) that deploy MODLINK plus PROGIX subscriptions to digitize equipment operations. Named customers include Hyundai Motor Group, CJ, SK, HP, Hyosung, Baskin Robbins, Hana Mart, Korea Expressway Corporation, and KAIST, among others. As of April 2026, Edgecross reported connecting more than 8,000 machines to its platform.

Edgecross generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales of proprietary IoT devices, recurring SaaS subscriptions for PROGIX/SCAUTR/MachineGPT, and professional services for deployment and integration. Distribution relies on direct enterprise sales in Korea and Japan supplemented by the Mitsubishi Electric Automation e-factory Alliance channel partnership (since October 2024). Pricing is custom-quoted per inquiry with bundled enterprise packages; a free one-month AX consulting program was launched in March 2026 to lower adoption friction. The company has raised approximately 17.5 billion KRW across multiple funding rounds, including a 15 billion KRW paid-in capital increase in May 2026.

Name

Edgecross

Legal name

주식회사 엣지크로스 (EdgeCross Inc.)

Website

https://edgecross.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edgecross is a Korean industrial AIoT company that builds a full-stack Device-Data-AI platform — MODLINK IoT hardware, PROGIX/SCAUTR SaaS, and the MachineGPT AI agent — serving manufacturing OEMs and factory operators with 8,000+ connected machines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT and AI Platform

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Edge Computing & Gateways (IMAIAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Edge AI Deployment, Orchestration & OTA Model Updates (HDAAAJAI), Edge Compute Infrastructure (Servers, HCI, GPU/AI at Edge) (HDABAOAC), Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators) (HDAAAJAC)

Keywords

• Industrial IoT platform
• Machine data solutions
• AI manufacturing chatbot
• Predictive maintenance software
• Smart factory automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware (IoT Devices): Sale of proprietary AIoT edge devices — MODLINK L/R/T Series, ML10, RELAYPOINT, V-OLA. Devices are sold as standalone products that form the data collection layer of the DX/AX system.
2. SaaS Subscriptions (PROGIX/SCAUTR/MachineGPT): Recurring subscription revenue from cloud-based software platforms (PROGIX for machine users, SCAUTR for equipment manufacturers, MachineGPT AI agent) that process and analyze data collected by MODLINK devices. Billing is on a monthly/annual subscription cadence.
3. Professional Services & Implementation: Deployment, configuration, integration, and on-site consulting services to connect MODLINK devices to customer machinery, set up cloud platforms, and train personnel on DX/AX solutions. Supports the hardware and software revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Edgecross provides a Device-Data-AI Agent platform for industrial equipment intelligence. The company sells proprietary IoT edge devices (MODLINK series, RELAYPOINT, V-OLA) that collect machine data, SaaS platforms (PROGIX for machine operators and SCAUTR for equipment manufacturers) for real-time monitoring and remote control, and MachineGPT—an industrial AI chatbot that uses RAG over equipment manuals, AS/CS history, sensor data and alarm logs to diagnose machine issues and recommend actions.

Product overview

Edgecross is a Device-Data-AI Agent platform for industrial equipment intelligence. The product architecture spans three layers: (1) IoT Hardware: MODLINK series devices (L, R, T variants) collect machine data via RS-485/Modbus; RELAYPOINT handles multi-site relay control; V-OLA monitors temperature/humidity. (2) Data Platform: PROGIX (equipment operator SaaS dashboard for real-time monitoring, remote control, and alarm management) and SCAUTR (equipment manufacturer multi-machine comparison interface). (3) AI Agent Layer: MachineGPT is the core conversational AI that interprets equipment manuals, AS/CS history, real-time data, and alarm logs to generate natural language explanations and diagnostic guidance. Self.AI adds predictive anomaly detection, and MODLINK Firmware Manager (Jarvis) enables remote device management. MODLINK PLC Manager allows remote PLC programming. HACCP Manager Solution extends the platform for food safety compliance. The company reported connecting over 8,000 machines across its customer base.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MODLINK: Customizable module-link based AIoT data collection and control devices for industrial equipment. Series includes MODLINK L, R, and T series, as well as ML10 compact model.
• MachineGPT
• PROGIX
• SCAUTR
• V-OLA
• SELF.AI
• RELAYPOINT
• MODLINK PLC Manager
• HACCP Manager
• MODLINK Firmware Manager (Jarvis)

Products and services

• MachineGPT Industrial AI chatbot and troubleshooting agent for machinery manufacturers and equipment operators. Uses RAG-based generative AI to interpret equipment manuals, AS/CS history, real-time sensor data, and alarm logs to produce natural language explanations of alarm causes, risk levels, and recommended actions from a single conversational query.
• SCAUTR/PROGIX (Machine Manager Solution) SaaS-based equipment monitoring and management platform. SCAUTR serves equipment manufacturers for multi-machine comparison; PROGIX serves equipment operators with real-time machine status, dashboard configuration, and alarms. Supports OPC UA and AAS industrial data standards.
• MODLINK L Series Compact RS-485/Modbus RTU-based industrial IoT data collection and control device with LTE Cat.M1 wireless communication. Features TinyML edge AI computation, automatic OTA firmware updates, and broad PLC compatibility. Includes MODLINK-L standard and ML10 compact variants.
• MODLINK R Series Industrial IoT device designed for remote equipment connection and integrated monitoring. Enables remote access and centralized management of geographically distributed industrial equipment.
• MODLINK T Series Customizable modular-link-based industrial IoT data collection and control device. Supports flexible sensor integration for machine data collection tailored to specific equipment types. Includes MT10 variant.
• RELAYPOINT Series Multi-location relay remote control device enabling remote switching and control of equipment across distributed sites via relay-based remote control.
• V-OLA Series Temperature and humidity monitoring IoT device line with easy installation. V-OLA H10 adds real-time indoor perceived (feels-like) temperature calculation based on Korea Meteorological Administration heat index standards, with app-based threshold alerts.
• Self.AI AI-driven predictive maintenance and equipment self-monitoring solution. Uses real-time data streaming pipelines and statistical/time-series AI models to detect anomalies, predict failures, and provide proactive alerts. Runs on cloud and edge (MODLINK devices with TinyML).
• HACCP Manager Solution Smart HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) compliance management solution for food and sanitation management. Integrates with temperature monitoring devices (V-OLA, refrigerators, metal detectors) to automate temperature logging, compliance alerts, and HACCP documentation.
• MODLINK PLC Manager Remote PLC programming solution enabling remote ladder program access and modification. Allows engineers to connect to and edit PLC ladder programs without on-site visits, supporting remote diagnostics and programming for PLC-controlled equipment.
• MODLINK Firmware Manager (Jarvis) Remote firmware management solution for MODLINK AIoT devices. Enables centralized firmware updates, configuration changes, and device management for MODLINK hardware deployed across multiple sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• A/S response time reduced from 1.5 hours to 0.5 hours per incident (67% reduction), saving ~1,200 engineering hours per year for a company with ~1,200 annual A/S calls
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitsubishi Electric Automation e-factory AlliancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2024Edgecross is an official partner of Mitsubishi Electric Automation's e-factory Alliance, enabling the company to reach manufacturing enterprises that use Mitsubishi PLCs and automation systems. The partnership provides access to a pre-qualified enterprise customer base through joint marketing and sales enablement within the alliance ecosystem. Edgecross's solutions integrate with Mitsubishi PLC environments as part of the e-factory ecosystem.
• Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (생산기술研究院)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Designated as a partner company of KITECH (Korea Institute of Industrial Technology), enabling collaboration on industrial technology development and commercialization.
• SKT-VITCON (SKT-VITCON 스마트팩토리 결합상품)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint product development with SK Telecom and VITCON to create smart factory combined services (스마트팩토리결합상품), integrating Edgecross's MODLINK IoT data collection with SKT connectivity and VITCON's industrial expertise.
• KAIST 공과대학 산업 및 시스템 공학과minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020MOU for manufacturing data management technology cooperation with KAIST's College of Engineering, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Aims to advance research collaboration on industrial data standards and AI applications in manufacturing.
• Woosong Information College (우송정보대학)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020MOU for talent development and educational cooperation with Woosong Information College, supporting workforce development in IoT and smart manufacturing fields.
• Vietnam Thang Long University (베트남 Thang Long 대학교)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019MOU signed for cooperation in IoT technology research and development, focusing on talent exchange and technology collaboration between Edgecross and the university.
• Columbia University VLSI Lab (Columbia University(VLSL Lab))minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MOU signed for academic research and technology development cooperation with Columbia University's VLSI Laboratory.
• SK Telecom (SK 텔레콤)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MOU with SK Telecom for smart factory business collaboration and IoT data connectivity.
• Kakao (dk techin) (카카오)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MOU with Kakao subsidiary dk techin for smart factory consulting services, combining Edgecross's IoT technology with Kakao's platform capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• C3.ai: Enterprise AI software provider with strong positioning in industrial applications including predictive maintenance, process optimization, and asset performance. Competes with Edgecross for industrial generative-AI and machine-data-driven use cases at large manufacturers.
• Rockwell Automation (Plex / Fiix): Rockwell Automation offers the Plex (MES) and Fiix (CMMS) systems, alongside FactoryTalk industrial AI and analytics. Comparable as an incumbent industrial software vendor with channel reach into the same Korean/Japanese discrete-manufacturing customers Edgecross serves.
• PTC (ThingWorx): Established industrial IoT and PLM platform with ThingWorx for connected operations, augmented reality (Vuforia), and predictive analytics. Competes with Edgecross at the factory IoT/AI integration layer but serves a much broader enterprise portfolio.
• Siemens (MindSphere / Senseye): Siemens offers MindSphere for industrial IoT and Senseye for predictive maintenance, embedded within its Digital Industries automation stack. Highly relevant comparable given Edgecross's Mitsubishi partnership and competing industrial AI roadmap.
• Hitachi Lumada: Hitachi's Lumada platform integrates OT/IT data with AI for manufacturing, energy, and industrial applications. Comparable as a broad-incumbent industrial IoT and AI suite operating in the same Japan/Korea manufacturing ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Augury: AI-driven machine health and process optimization platform for manufacturing, combining sensor hardware (vibration/temperature) with a SaaS analytics layer. Closely analogous to Edgecross's MODLINK-plus-cloud approach, focused on equipment uptime and A/S cost reduction.
• Uptake: Industrial AI platform that ingests machine and sensor data to deliver predictive maintenance and asset performance insights for manufacturing and heavy industry. Directly comparable to Edgecross's MachineGPT and Self.AI offerings in targeting factory-floor AI use cases.

Emerging players

• Falkonry: Specialized time-series anomaly detection and predictive analytics platform for industrial operations, often deployed alongside MES/SCADA systems. Comparable as a focused industrial AI vendor competing in the same predictive maintenance niche.
• Braincube: Industrial AI and data analytics platform focused on manufacturing optimization, combining IIoT data ingestion with no-code AI for process improvement. Comparable as a mid-stage industrial AI specialist targeting factory operators.
• Samotics: Predictive maintenance vendor combining electrical signature analysis with AI to detect asset failures in rotating equipment. Adjacent comparable focused on industrial AI use cases, though more narrowly scoped on motor/pump health.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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