Why the qdGate is the ideal IoT gateway for mid-sized companies

IoT in industrial use with the qdGate STM32MP13x

Data is becoming ever more important in industrial processes, whether for efficiency, for documentation or for predictive maintenance. Many mid-sized companies ask themselves the same question: how can machines and plant be connected securely, cost-effectively and without complex IT projects?

That is where the qdGate STM32MP13x from querdenker engineering comes in. The IoT gateway links the physical world of machines with digital applications such as cloud or ERP systems. We developed it specifically for industrial settings in mid-sized companies, where stability, security and straightforward integration are what count.

An IoT gateway that adapts to new requirements

The qdGate is a modular IoT system that grows with its users' requirements. The robust base platform is proven in industry, and free pins and modular interfaces let you extend it with additional sensors or communication modules. The gateway therefore fits into existing plant structures and provides the technical basis for data analysis, remote monitoring or predictive maintenance.

A broad range of functions, built for practical use

Robust hardware, flexible software and security expertise together make the qdGate a genuine alternative to the complex cloud set-ups of international tech groups.

Fields of use and benefits for mid-sized companies

We designed the qdGate STM32MP13x for mid-sized companies that want to put digital solutions in place without a large development effort.

Typical fields of use are:

• machinery and plant engineering
• electronics and measurement technology
• medical and rehabilitation technology
• energy and utilities
• retrofit solutions for existing plant

For condition and energy monitoring, remote maintenance or ERP integration, the gateway captures and processes the data without interfering with sensitive production processes.

qdGate and qdCloud together

The gateway shows what it can do in combination with the qdCloud. Hardly any other gateway on the market has its own integrated cloud connection. We built the qdCloud specifically for industrial requirements, and it comes with device management, data access, rights management and automated updates.

The close integration of the two systems means:

• short implementation times
• predictable costs
• GDPR-compliant data storage in Europe
• low maintenance effort

Compared with conventional cloud services, the barrier to entry is considerably lower, particularly for mid-sized companies that do not run their own IT or DevOps department.

Technical parameters of the qdGate

• processor: STM32MP13x (Cortex-A7, 650 MHz – 1 GHz)
• memory: 512 MB DDR3, 4 GB eMMC flash (options up to 16 GB)
• interfaces: 2x Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, RS-485, USB-A / USB-C, M.2 LTE
• I/Os: 2x digital I/O, 1x analogue in (0–11 V / 0–24 mA)
• supply: 24 V DC (±10 %), typically 5 W
• housing: 110 × 115 × 30 mm, 180 g, IP20, DIN-rail mounting

How it stands out: IoT for mid-sized companies

Many IoT platforms from international providers require deep cloud know-how and extensive configuration, and they bring high ongoing licence costs. The qdGate aims instead at straightforward integration and flexible, GDPR-compliant data transfer without heavy cloud complexity.

The combination of qdGate and qdCloud, with industrial-grade hardware, a preconfigured cloud connection and predictable costs, offers a simple, secure way into connected production, with device management from anywhere included.

In summary

With the qdGate STM32MP13x, querdenker engineering offers a practical solution for mid-sized industrial companies. Together with the qdCloud it forms an IoT infrastructure that is easy to introduce and to operate over the long term.

👉 Find out more: the qdGate product page