Hattersheim, 8 May 2026 – AutomationML is driving cross-vendor data exchange in engineering. At this year’s annual meeting of the association, held at Hilscher in Hattersheim, industry representatives discussed how to reduce interfaces, accelerate commissioning, and leverage consistent data models for more efficient automation. 

Hattersheim, 29 April 2026 – Hilscher has joined the Margo Initiative and is set to leverage its expertise to advance the interoperability of industrial edge applications. The goal of the Margo membership of Hilscher is to reduce the integration effort required for digitalization projects while simultaneously accelerating the rollout of applications.

Hattersheim, 15 April 2026 – Joint initiative combines industrial OT connectivity and edge device management (netFIELD) with a European, certified cloud infrastructure (STACKIT Cloud by Schwarz Digits) – enabling secure updates, data sovereignty and new digital industrial services “made in Europe”.

Hattersheim, 14 April 2026 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has secured one of the top spots in Computer&Automation magazine’s annual Product of the Year ranking for the third time.

Hattersheim, 18 March 2026 –  HIMA Group and Hilscher have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop and market building blocks for functionally safe communication. The cooperation targets device manufacturers that need safety and industrial networking in one design.

Hattersheim, 9 March 2026 – With the cifX PCIE90-RE and the cifX LPCIE90-RE, Hilscher is expanding its portfolio with two new netX 90-based PC cards in PCI Express format. The cards support secure, multiprotocol industrial communication, are CRA-ready, and are suitable for both compact and high-performance PC-based automation solutions.

Hattersheim, 24 February 2026 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has expanded support for its netX 90 multiprotocol communication processor, now also including the CiA 402 drive profile. With this step, the industrial communication specialist strengthens its portfolio for drive and motion applications in EtherCAT networks.

Hattersheim, 14 January 2026 – Together with iDOO, Hilscher digitizes device management and data acquisition in plastic extrusion machines of iBA. Based on the edge management platform netFIELD, edge gateways collect production data directly at the machine. This creates a consistent basis for transparency, traceability, and data-driven process optimization.

Hattersheim, 17 December 2025 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has signed a new partnership agreement with the engineering firm Ingenieurbüro Richard Walter. 

Hattersheim, 16 December 2025 – The Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has announced the handover of responsibility as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) from Marcel Seeber to Christian J. Tepper. The transition was prepared well in advance, allowing the handover to be completed as planned on Dec. 1, 2025.

Hattersheim, 10 December 2025 – Hilscher has presented its 2025 industrial communication portfolio at SPS and demonstrated how cybersecure, multiprotocol-capable communication will shape the next generation of automation systems.

Shanghai, 19 November 2025 – Hilscher Systemautomation (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Hilscher’s subsidiary in China, has won the “Intelligent Solution Award” in the category “Mechanical Industry Pioneer” at the 2025 MM Modern Manufacturing – New Automation Forum and Mechanical Industry Pioneer Awards Ceremony. 

Hattersheim, 17 November 2025 – With the new comX 90, Hilscher introduces a future-proof communication interface featuring multiprotocol support, integrated security functions and IIoT capability – compact, powerful and easy to integrate. Read more in our news!

Tokyo, 12 November 2025 – Hilscher Japan has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Since its founding in 2005, the Japanese office of Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has played a key role in bringing flexible, secure and reliable industrial communication solutions to one of the most advanced automation markets in the world.

Hattersheim, 10. Nov. 2025 – Hilscher has released a new version of netFIELD Cloud, the device management platform of Hilscher’s Industrial IoT offering. The new version, called netFIELD Cloud 4.0, features a redesigned user interface with a new home screen and fleet dashboards, improvements to the platform's usability as well as added features such as a one-click remote access.

Hattersheim, 27. Aug. 2025 – Hilscher has released a new pre-certification offering for EtherCAT devices. This service helps customers to accelerate the market launch of EtherCAT SubDevices (EtherCAT Slaves) by handing the mandatory in-house test over to Hilscher.

Hattersheim, 28. Jul. 2025 – The innovative container-based application, the netFIELD App Modbus to MQTT Adapter, enables seamless integration of Modbus RTU and TCP data into IIoT platforms via MQTT, providing a highly efficient solution for data acquisition. It simplifies the connection of existing systems and serves as an ideal foundation for modern, data-driven industrial applications. Read more in our news!

Hattersheim, 22. May 2025 – The Chinese Association of Automation (CAA) has honored the Real-Time Ethernet Gateway netTAP 151-RE-RE with the User Trusted Product Award. In addition, the Hilscher team in Shanghai received the CAA’s 2025 Innovation and Growth Company of the Year award. Both honors were accepted by Managing Director Hongqing Yang in April.

Hattersheim, 16. Apr. 2025 – Hilscher introduces the new evaluation board netSHIELD 90-RE, the successor to the proven netSHIELD 52-RE. With its Arduino Uno host interface, it supports both Nucleo-64 and Nucleo-144 boards from STMicroelectronics, enabling easy integration of microcontroller-based applications into a wide range of industrial networks.

Hattersheim, 07. Apr. 2025 – RS and Hilscher have formed a strategic partnership for increased customer satisfaction and higher product availability. Hilscher products such as cifX PC cards, netTAP gateways or IIoT solutions like sensorEDGE are now available at the web shop of RS. Get more information here.

Pneumax performs a generational leap in its products and switches from one standard to another with an integrated netX 90 solution. The Italian automation specialist leverages netX 90 for flexible industrial communication in EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and CC-Link IE Field networks.

On 22nd of April, the international Earth Day, sustainability takes center stage. What matters, however, is what happens on all the other days. Because sustainability is not a campaign. It is an ongoing responsibility.

Brückmann Elektronik and Burger Engineering used Hilscher’s netRAPID 90 embedded module to equip ultrasonic welding systems with PROFINET. In just nine months, they implemented a solution and successfully brought it to market.

The IIoT startup iDOO uses Hilscher's netFIELD edge management platform to digitally network machines of extrusion specialist iBA. This makes production data available in real time, allowing processes to be analyzed and optimized in a traceable manner. The result is greater transparency, reduced effort, and stable system operation. Read more in our success story.

Electro-Matic utilizes netTAP 50 to easily upgrade DeviceNet-based Allen Bradley drives to Siemens SINAMICS drives. Read more on how a US-based beverage manufacturer profits from this here!

Jermi Käsewerk GmbH is one of the first companies in the cheese production industry to digitize entire production lines with the help of Tomorrow Things and Hilscher—revolutionizing operations and workflows, aiming to minimize downtimes and to boost efficiency.

The Korean robot and AGV specialist Hanwha Robotics controls AGV drives in CANopen networks for semiconductor production with Hilscher's netHOST controller gateway. Read more in our Success Story!

Converting network technologies with gateways brings numerous benefits for industrial users. Hilscher is now offering individual consultations on how to solve protocol translation challenges with minimum effort. Book your appointment now and learn more about device network integration, segment coupling and how to connect multiple field devices with Ethernet-based control systems. 

Meet the Hilscher experts at Europe’s leading exhibition series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization – now in Austria for the first time!
At all about automation, end users and decision-makers meet with manufacturers of automation components and systems, suppliers of robotics solutions, integrators, software providers, service providers and distributors.

When:
20 May 2026 –21 May 2026

Where:
Wels, Austria

SPS Italia is the leading trade fair for industrial automation and digital innovation in Italy. Visit us in our new location (Hall 5, Booth L053) to discover innovative connectivity solutions and discuss with our specialists how to address the evolving requirements of modern industrial networks and digital transformation.

When:
26 May 2026 –28 May 2026

Where:
Parma, Italy

Join this free PROFINET training and learn how to implement modern, Ethernet-based automation in your projects. Gain practical insights through live demonstrations and technical sessions – and receive comprehensive training materials to support your work.

When:
2 June 2026

Where:
Rochester, New York

Visit us at the South China International Industry Fair (SCIIF) and learn everything there is to know about industrial communication from the market leader!

When
10 June 2026 – 12 June 2026

Where
Shenzhen, China
 

Get a hands-on introduction to the netX 90 Industrial Network Controller. This one-day workshop combines essential theory with practical exercises, covering use cases, system integration, application development, tools, and cybersecurity aspects.

When:
18 June 2026, 17 September 2026 and 12 November 2026.

Where:
Hattersheim, Germany

Discover the netX 90, one of the world’s smallest multi-protocol communication processors for industrial devices. In this seminar, gain insights into its architecture, supported protocols, security features, and the Hilscher software approach – including key advantages for modern industrial applications.

When:
23 June 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CEST – English

Where:
Online

Automate2026 is the largest automation and robotics event in the Americas. Join us to see our solutions in action. Talk to our experts about how we can help solve your biggest automation challenges, both now and in the future. Register for free today!

When:
22 June 2026 – 25 June 2026 

Where:
Chicago, USA

Learn how the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) impacts your products. Join our 60-minute online seminar to explore key CRA requirements, netX 90 security features, and get a live update on IEC 62443 and ISO 27001 — plus a Q&A with our experts.

When:
English-language sessions: 23 June 2026 (6:00–7:00 PM), 1 July 2026 (7:00–8:00 AM) (CEST)
German-language sessions: 29 May and 30 June 2026, each day 10:00 – 11:00 AM (CET-CEST)

Where:
Online

Join the Xentara Connection Day 2026 and experience the future of software-defined automation. Look forward to inspiring talks, live tech demos, and valuable networking with industry experts – including a presentation by Marek Meyer, Hilscher

When:
1 July 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CEST

Where:
Munich, Germany 

Do you want to combine marketing expertise with real sales impact? Join Hilscher Korea as a Marketing & Inside Sales Manager and play a key role in connecting market insights, marketing activities, and sales execution in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Apply now!

Do you recognize patterns where others only see numbers and want to create real added value with your analyses? Then become part of our Finance team and contribute your analytical strengths. As a Controller (m/f/d) with a focus on Production Controlling & Reporting, you will actively shape and further develop our controlling and reporting landscape.

As a market leader in industrial communications, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Our continuous growth drives us forward, and we are looking for motivated professionals to support our journey. Join our purchasing team and help shape the future with us!

Do you enjoy planning, optimizing processes, and keeping production running smoothly? Join our team as a Production Planning and Control Specialist and help drive efficiency in a dynamic, high-tech environment. Apply now!

Drive financial transparency and strategic decision-making in a global industrial tech company. As Head of Finance (m/f/d) at Hilscher, you lead controlling, reporting, and financial operations while shaping processes, developing your team, and partnering with management, supported by hybrid work, attractive benefits, and a collaborative environment.

Ensure accuracy, transparency, and strong financial processes in a global industrial tech company. As a Financial Accountant (m/f/d) at Hilscher, you take ownership of AP/AR, financial closings, and process improvements—while benefiting from hybrid work, attractive benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Industrial communication is everywhere – Hilscher technology keeps production systems moving worldwide and enables countless machines to communicate with each other. As a Technical Writer (m/f/d), you create content that presents complex technical topics in a clear and understandable way. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in an international team, you’ve come to the right place.

Do you enjoy hands-on work with electronics and value quality and precision? Join an innovative, family-owned company with a global footprint and become part of our production team. Apply now!