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Hilscher offers netX technology for device manufacturers, including development services and customized module manufacturing. In this field, Hilscher is not only recognized as a system partner of major manufacturers. The company's customer base also includes a variety of engineering firms, solution providers and system integrators. In addition, Hilscher is represented in all fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet organizations.

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EtherCAT cable redundancy

11.10.2021

By definition, Ethernet technology does not allow any physical loop structures and, due to the broadcast characteristics of Ethernet, no redundant communication paths are possible. However, the reliability and the use of redundant architectures are fundamental requirements of many automation systems. Industrial Ethernet protocols such as EtherCAT deliver redundancy methods to realize more robust and fail-safe networks.

Hilscher presents the first Industrial Master & Slave PC-Card in M.2 Format

28.07.2021

The latest card of Hilscher’s cifX portfolio is the world's first master and slave solution in an M.2 format. This card opens up the possibility for users to equip their automation devices with an industrial communication interface via an M.2 socket. As a multi-protocol card, the new M.2 PC-card offers a wide variety of Real-Time Ethernet and fieldbus communication protocols with a uniform application interface.