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The Hilscher Portfolio for Modern Industrial Communication

As a pioneer in industrial communication, Hilscher provides an extensive range of technologies and solutions designed to connect and network industrial environments seamlessly. Our portfolio includes diverse interface solutions that enable the integration of sensors, actuators, and controllers into industrial communication networks.

At the core of these solutions are our netX family communication controllers—multi-protocol-capable System-on-Chips (SoCs) that can be tailored to various automation applications. Their versatile chip peripherals support powerful, efficient, and adaptable system designs. Switching protocols is straightforward—simply reload Hilscher’s proprietary netX firmware.

To simplify integration further, we also offer embedded modules and PC cards in various form factors, making it easier to implement netX communication interfaces with minimal effort.

Embedded & Design-In

Overview of our netX communication controllers

Overview of our netX communication controllers. As a highly integrated solution, they allow you to flexibly integrate your machines and production systems into your network regardless of the network standard. We provide hardware, software, certification and support from a single source.

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NXLFW protocol stacks

Our NXLFW firmware is the heart of every netX SoC and netX SoC-based products. It ensures that you can handle all industrial communication protocols with just a single piece of hardware—and all that with only a single software update.

Our starter kits: get your development project started right

The NXHX evaluation boards for our netX chips are the most effective way to evaluate the integration of your applications into different communication networks. This allows you to start developing your application even before the hardware design has been determined, shortening your time to market.

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PC Cards for Industrial Ethernet & Fieldbus

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Gateways & Switches for Industrial Communication

Our gateways are used to transfer and convert data between industrial automation networks. They offer a simple and cost-effective solution for any type of data conversion, whether used with fieldbus, Ethernet or Real-Time Ethernet systems or a combination thereof.

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IO-Link Master for Industrial Ethernet

From retrofitting legacy systems to seamless integration of sensors in greenfield networks, IO-Link Wireless and netFIELD Device are the standard for your Industry 4.0 applications with state-of-the-art sensors.

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Network and Communication Diagnostics

Complexity and variability make optimizing your Real-Time Ethernet network a challenge, because faults need to be found and eliminated as quickly as possible. With Hilscher's netANALYZER and netMIRROR you can reliably monitor your data traffic.

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Centralized Edge Management

The centralized edge management netFIELD Cloud as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) enables device and software management for modern production facilities. This simplifies the reliable roll-out of software to large device fleets for users.

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Edge Gateways with Container Management

Our edge gateways are intelligent data routers between the automation level and the information technology level. They aggregate, process or transmit additional IoT information of your production process completely autonomously—locally or via the cloud.

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App containers

Start your own IoT world with our turn-key app containers. Based on Docker technology, you can easily roll them out centrally and create new business opportunities!

M.2

PCI Express

Low Profile PCI Express

Mini PCI Express halfsize

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!

Yokogawa Electric, a leading company in integrated plant production control systems, has implemented S2 redundancy for their PROFINET IO controller by adopting Hilscher's comX embedded module, thereby improving the operation rate of the plant.

What needs to be done if a robot is to be integrated into an existing automation environment, but they speak different languages? Then a gateway is used to ensure secure data transmission - in this application implemented by robotics specialist More Robots from Austria from POWERLINK to Ethernet/IP with Hilscher's netTAP gateway.

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An Indian technology company, specializing in the design, development and manufacture of tailor-made automation solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, connects optical inspections systems for medicinal vials using Hilscher's cifX 50E-RE PC card for PROFINET. Read more!

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Orange Precision Measurement implements PROFINET, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP as well as DeviceNet using Hilscher's netX 90 multiprotocol communication controller, enabling the American manufacturer of precision measurement tools to supply its products to various customers.

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Hilscher’s Flagship Store for the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4) Community brings the ease of app stores to the industrial world. Powered by Wibu-Systems' CodeMeter licensing, the store gives users access to a library of apps and solutions for their shop floor automation needs.

Thermal spray coating machine by Oerlikon.

Surface solution specialist Oerlikon Metco AG uses netFIELD to enable real-time data collection from industrial applications, such as thermal spray painting machines, from around the world.

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From motor controllers to the consolidation of entire control cabinet contents, dieEntwickler Elektronik (dEE) implements innovative netX 90 projects and opens up the entire internal periphery of the small multiprotocol controller. Read more about our integration partner here!

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With the embedded modules netIC52 and netRAPID 90 from Hilscher, SCHIEBEL connects its actuators to industrial communication networks and sets standards with a new control board.

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Industrial systems specialist Güdel uses netFIELD to implement advanced IIoT solutions, ranging from monitoring specific wear points to a more holistic Industry 4.0 approach.

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Emerson, a world leading provider of automation technology and software, has enabled integrated OPC UA in their AVENTICS™ valve systems, simplifying IIoT integration and analysis capabilities with netX 90.

Based on Hilscher’s netX 90 multiprotocol processor, Systemtechnik LEBER and E-T-A developed an ultra-compact and price-sensitive bus controller for monitoring electronic circuit breakers.

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netANALYZER delivers reliable support for the service specialist Leadec in troubleshooting industrial Ethernet networks.

MULTIVAC, the leading manufacturer of integrated packaging solutions, develops customer-oriented services with netFIELD, enabling higher machine availability

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netTAP 151 provides a flexible and scalable solution for an easy integration of independent processing systems into one industrial communication network.

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müller+krahmer GmbH realizes pneumatic test benches with the capability to change protocols on the fly with the help of Hilscher cifX PC cards.

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The engineering firm kumkeo GmbH is one of the first companies to rely on the netX 90, the world‘s smallest multi-protocol chip from Hilscher, for the development of innovative products.

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IPC specialist ADS-TEC Industrial IT uses the netJACK option module as a universal solution to equip its Industrial Box PCs and HMIs with master and slave functionalities on demand, flexibly and without tools.

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Drive manufacturer NORD DRIVESYSTEMS realizes more compact frame sizes and facilitates servicing with netX.

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netMIRROR facilitates quick and reliable troubleshooting in RealTime Ethernet networks at factory service specialist Leadec.

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cifX PC-Cards integrate Automated Weld Seam Inspection Systems to numerous Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus networks at German machine vision specialist VITRONIC.

What does Hilscher mean by “end-user products”?

Hilscher refers to end-user products as ready-to-use communication solutions that can be directly integrated into industrial applications without the need for additional development work. These include, for example, PC cards, gateways, and protocol analyzers.

Which kind of PC cards does Hilscher offer for industrial communication?

Hilscher offers a wide range of PC cards for various form factors and protocols, including:

M.2
PCI Express
Low Profile PCI Express
Mini PCI Express (half and full size)
PCI
CompactPCI

These cards support various industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols, enabling flexible integration into existing systems.

Which kind of gateways does Hilscher offer for industrial communication?

Hilscher offers gateways for a variety of protocol combinations, including:

Industrial Ethernet / Fieldbus / Serial
Remote Master
netSWITCH for Industrial Ethernet
SmartWire-DT Gateways

These gateways enable connection, communication and segmentation between different industrial networks and devices.

What are protocol analyzers?

Protocol analyzers are tools for monitoring and analyzing communication protocols in industrial networks.

Are Hilscher end-user products multi-protocol capable?

Yes, many Hilscher products support multiple protocols, allowing flexible integration into various industrial networks. This simplifies adaptation to different communication standards and reduces the need for dedicated hardware for each protocol.

How can I purchase Hilscher end-user products?

Hilscher products can be purchased directly through the official website or via authorized distribution partners. For specific product inquiries or consultation, you can use the contact form on the website or get in touch directly with the Hilscher team.

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