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Hattersheim, 5 June 2026 – On World Environment Day on 5 June, Hilscher is highlighting a concrete sustainability step from within its own company: the gradual transition of its product cartons to more sustainable packaging variants. The process has been underway for quite some time and is now largely complete. The remaining packaging in a smaller product segment within the PC card portfolio is currently also being transitioned.

Frankfurt, 03 June 2026 – Hilscher employees joined the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge in Frankfurt alongside thousands of participants from across the region. The event combined sport, team spirit, and personal exchange, creating valuable connections and strengthening collaboration beyond everyday business. Additionally, the event also promotes several charitable initiatives.

Vimodrone, 28 May 2026 – Hilscher Italia celebrates 25 years of industrial communication in Italy. At SPS Italia 2026, the company presented solutions for Industrial Ethernet, IIoT, edge connectivity, and cybersecurity – including the new netFIELD Design-In service for scalable and secure industrial IT/OT integration.

Hattersheim, 19 May 2026 – New release expands Hilscher’s netFIELD remote management to Linux-based PLCs and IPCs while enabling sovereign deployment models for CRA-compliant machine fleets.

Hattersheim, 18 May 2026 – Hilscher introduces the netRAPID 90IC, a plug-in embedded module for secure industrial communication. It combines multiprotocol capability, integrated security, and IIoT connectivity on a single platform – reducing integration effort, lowering risk, and preparing devices for future requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act.

Hattersheim, 13 May 2026 – Médiane Système and Hilscher are combining their expertise in a strategic partnership to provide innovative solutions for industrial communication in France. With its netX technology, Hilscher will support the networking of machines and devices via standards such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP.

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.

Hattersheim, 10. Mar. 2025 – Hilscher has partnered with the German digitization expert Tomorrow Things to create a test offering for digital twins in industrial production. The try & buy bundle combines hardware and software of the two companies enables cloud connection for machines and systems risk-free at the touch of a button – without large project planning or external system integrators. Learn more! 

Hattersheim, 25. Feb. 2025– Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation has added a new evaluation board to its single-pair Ethernet (SPE) technology portfolio. The NXEB-90-SPE board is based on Hilscher's multiprotocol-capable device controller netX 90 and offers users and developers numerous options for developing and evaluating industrial applications with SPE.

Hattersheim, 06. Feb. 2025 –The SPE Media Switch by Hilscher has won the Innovative Product award at the 19th MM Modern Manufacturing - New Automation Forum. The jury particularly emphasized that the new SPE device is a “fast and efficient method” for providing additional sensor data from the field, e.g. to a PLC, on the basis of SPE technology.

Hattersheim, 15. Jan. 2025 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has released a new app for connecting PROFINET networks to IIoT applications, the netFIELD App PROFINET Device. The app enables users to equip almost any PROFINET network with a device (e.g. an edge gateway) that acts as a PROFINET IO device participant and can simultaneously forward data to an MQTT broker.

Hattersheim, 12. Dec. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH (Hilscher) has released three new protocol stacks for the netX 90 based embedded module netRAPID 90: Open Modbus/TCP, IoT Solution Firmware for Open Modbus/TCP (with OPC UA and MQTT as well as POWERLINK Controlled Node. This extends the possible range of applications for customers when developing their own secure and flexible industrial communication solution with netX.

Linz, 25. Nov. 2024 – LCM has become member of Hilscher's integration partner network. The Austrian company has extensive experience in utilizing the netX technology for automation projects ranging from fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet to Industrial IoT applications. Customers now benefit from tailor-made automating solutions for PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus/TCP and more with market-leading technology from Hilscher. Read more in our news!

Nuremberg, 21. Nov. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH expects security mechanisms in production plants and factories worldwide to become massively more important over the next five years. This was announced by the company at the press conference at this year's Smart Production Solutions (SPS) trade fair in Nuremberg. Read more about this topic in our news!

Hattersheim, 13. Nov. 2024 – Get all the latest news from the Hilscher press conference at SPS 2024 and learn more about our new netX 900 gigabit communication controllers, the current status of cyber security in the automation industry as well as the new SPE Media Switch for Single Pair Ethernet applications and our new partnerships. A convenient press kit to download is also available for you.

Nuremberg, 13. Nov. 2024 – New and powerful gigabit technologies that enable faster data transmission than conventional 100Mbit industrial Ethernet will not come onto the market without cyber security mechanisms. This was predicted by Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH at the Smart Production Solutions (SPS) 2024 automation trade fair in Nuremberg.

Nuremberg, 13. Nov. 2024 – As the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continues to accelerate, non-digitalized systems are at a considerable disadvantage in terms of efficiency and competitiveness compared to digitalized systems. This was predicted by Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH at the Smart Production Solutions (SPS) 2024 automation trade fair on Wednesday.

Nuremberg, 12. Nov. 2024 – Hilscher and Xentara from embedded ocean GmbH are joining forces to offer users of industrial IoT solutions new combined products, the companies announced. The two companies made the announcement at Smart Production Solutions (SPS) 2024. The solutions resulting from the collaboration between the two companies offer machine control, real-time fieldbus integration and industrial communication - all from a single source. Read more in our news!

Hattersheim, 04. Nov. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has released a new SPE Media Switch for connecting Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) to industrial Ethernet networks. The SPE Media Switch is based on Hilscher's multiprotocol-capable netX-90 communication controller and can connect SPE applications to PROFINET, Open Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP networks without barriers.

Hattersheim, 23. Oct. 2024 – SEMITRON and Hilscher have announced a strategic partnership to strenghten support and sales for netX customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The partnership mainly focusses on integrated solutions based on Hilscher's netX 90 communication controller and the netX 90 based netRAPID 90 emvedded module.

Hattersheim, 22. Aug. 2024 – The Economy Minister of the German federal state of Hesse has visited Hilscher to get first-hand insights from the German automation industry. With the visit, Mansoori aims to identify the specific needs of companies in different areas that can be addressed at the state policy level. Read more in our news!

Hattersheim, 21. Aug. 2024 – Hilscher has released a new cifX PC card in the very small M.2 format with B+M key. The multiprotocol capable PC card is based on netX 90 communication controller by Hilscher and is able to cover all common industrial protocols. Read more in our news!

Hattersheim, 31. Jul. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation has released the latest version of the cifX/netX device driver (NXDRV-LINUX) for the PC card portfolio (cifX) as open source on Github.

Hattersheim, 04. Jul. 2024 – The science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar has congratulated Hilscher CEO Sebastian Hilscher and CTO Thomas Rauch on receiving the TOP 100 award. The inudstrial communciation specialist was particularly outstanding in the category "Innovation-promoting top management". Read more!

Hattersheim, 06. Jun. 2024 –  Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH proudly celebrates the participation in the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge 2024, demonstrating the company’s commitment to health, sports competition, and the empowerment of team spirit.

Hattersheim, 11. Apr. 2024 – Eine Studie der International Data Corporation (IDC) hat herausgefunden, dass sich viele IIoT-Projekte noch in den Anfängen befinden. Lesen Sie mehr und laden Sie sich den IDC Executive Brief herunter

Hattersheim, 04. Apr. 2024 – Following a successful year 2023 with a new record in the company’s global turnover, Hilscher reinforces its management team in order to continue on its growth course. The market leader for industrial communication solutions is pleased to announce Dr. Fabian Debus, Marcel Seeber and Klaus Halder as new members of the Hilscher management.

Hattersheim, 21. Feb. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has expanded its sales region in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Together with its subsidiary Hilscher Austria GmbH, the company is tapping into a dynamic growth market. The expansion will give device manufacturers, machine builders and plant operators better access to industrial communication solutions from the market leader.

Hattersheim, 12. Feb. 2024 – Hilscher ranks among the 100 most innovative companies in Germany for the second time. Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar will award the TOP 100 prize on 28. Jun. 2024. Read more in our news!

Hattersheim, 06. Feb. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has released sensorEDGE FIELD and sensorEDGE, two new Edge IO-Link master devices. These IP67-rated devices combine computing power, a centralized edge management platform and standardized sensor connectivity. Read more in our news!

Hattersheim, 29. Jan. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has released a new multiprotocol-capable cifX PC card in the extremely small format Mini PCIe halfsize. With only 26.8 mm width and 30 mm length, the cifX HPCIE90 PC card for industrial communication fits in nearly every application from IPCs and HMIs over vision systems to robotics.

Hattersheim, 30. Nov. 2023 – SYS TEC electronic AG, provider of high-quality electronics services "Made in Germany", and Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH, market leader for industrial communication solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership. This gives users of netX technology access to a competent partner for the implementation of multiprotocol-capable communication solutions.

Hattersheim, 09.Nov. 2023 – Industrial communication. Connected and protected. Visit Hilscher at the Smart Production Solutions 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany and find out more about data security with netX and all the other latest industrial communication trends.

Hattersheim, 10. Aug. 2023 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH now also offers a protocol stack for Open Modbus/TCP for its ultra-compact chip carrier netRAPID 90. The specialist for industrial communication technologies is thus making its already flexible multiprotocol embedded module even more versatile.

Hattersheim, 17. Jul. 2023 – Hilscher's netX 90 is nominated for the Best of Industry award of the Vogel Communications Group. The smallest multiprotocol-capable network controller is the communication solution for compact drives. It offers flexible industrial communication and simultaneous connection to the PROFIDrive AC1 and AC4 drive profiles as well as CiA402 - all in one SoC!

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Hattersheim, 26. Jun. 2023 – Sotronik GmbH is an official qualified embedded software integration partner of Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH. Thus, users of the netX technology in Switzerland will be able to rely on an official partner to solve the automation challenges they’re facing.

Hattersheim, 22. Jun. 2023 – The Edge Gateway netFIELD Compact X8M of the Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH is now listed in the official Azure certified device catalog. Microsoft thus certifies the successful connectivity between the runtime Azure IoT Edge and the cloud connector Azure IoT Hub.

Hattersheim, 31. May 2023 – Hilscher is constantly working on optimizing and expanding its managed industrial IoT product portfolio under the brand of netFIELD. The release of netFIELD OS 2.4, Hilscher's runtime environment for edge devices, is another building block for this.

Hattersheim, 16. May 2023 – Hilscher's smallest network controller netX 90 and the corresponding netRAPID 90 chip carrier are CC-Link IE Field Basic certified. This supports customers especially when entering asian automation markets with Hilscher's multiprotocol technology netX.

Hattersheim, 08. May 2023 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH is a member of the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance (SPESA). The common goal is to establish Single Pair Ethernet as an international standard for all areas where Ethernet connections are replaced or newly established.

Hattersheim, 27. Apr. 2023 – STL Systemtechnik LEBER GmbH, a provider of development services in the field of embedded and mechatronics systems, and Hilscher are looking to further deepen their cooperation established in 2017. This results in a even better coordination between STL's and Hilscher's engineers as well as a faster pace of development projects for customers.

Hattersheim, 12. Apr. 2023 – The cifX M223090AE PC card in M.2 format offers certified CANopen communication for PC-based automation. This helps manufacturers to prove CANopen compliance of their products to the customers. Read more in the CANopen newsletter of the CiA.

Hattersheim, 30. Mar. 2023 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH is expanding its IoT portfolio with the containerized application netFIELD App PROFINET Tap. The application acts as a software gateway, taps process data from a PROFINET network independently of the PLC and converts it into the MQTT protocol.

Hattersheim, 30. Mar. 2023 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH is expanding its IoT portfolio with the containerized application netFIELD App EtherCAT Tap. The application acts as a software gateway, taps process data from a EtherCAT network independently of the PLC and converts it into the MQTT protocol.

Hattersheim, 23. Mar. 2023 – Embedded Office and Hilscher have entered into a strategic partnership. This means that companies that rely on the established netX technology have a competent integration partner with specific application expertise at their disposal.

Hattersheim, 15. Mar. 2023 – With the netRAPID 90, Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH expands its chip carrier portfolio for industrial communication of highly integrated field devices. The netX-90-based module acts as a device interface and supports all common fieldbus, Industrial Ethernet and IIoT protocols in one design.

Hattersheim, 07. Feb. 2023 – Promwad, an expert in hardware design and embedded software development, and Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH are entering into a joint partnership. Promwad's increased focus on industrial automation with its Industrial Automation & Robotics engineering unit is a perfect fit for Hilscher as the netX multiprotocol SoC from the Hattersheim-based company can be used in numerous projects

Hattersheim, 31. Jan. 2023 – The infoteam Software Group, headquartered in Bubenreuth, Germany, is the new integration partner of Hilscher. Both companies had already announced the cooperation at the Smart Production Solutions trade fair in Nuremberg at the end of 2022.

Hattersheim, 08. Nov. 2022 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH, specialist for industrial communication solutions, launches its new brand strategy at SPS 2022 in Nuremberg and presents itself in a completely new corporate design.

Hattersheim, 04. Nov. 2022 – Siemens, one of the world's leading technology groups, and Hilscher, a specialist in industrial communication solutions, have joined forces. Equipped with Hilscher's cifX PC cards, the German technology group now offers its customers the ability to connect their SIMATIC IPCs to all industrial communication networks.

Hattersheim, 13. Oct. 2022 – dieEntwickler Elektronik GmbH (dEE), an industrial hardware and software development service provider from Bad Zell in Austria with expertise in industrial communication and programming of microcontrollers, is now Hilscher's official embedded integration partner. The two companies already have a history of cooperation on numerous development projects based on Hilscher's netX chip technology.

Hattersheim, 14. Sept. 2022 – Helmholz Benelux, one of the leading Dutch experts in PROFIBUS and PROFINET networks, and Hilscher, a specialist in industrial communication solutions, have joined forces in a strategic partnership. The new strategic partnership will benefit customers in the automation segment in the Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) by streamlining their automation projects.

Hattersheim, 17. Aug. 2022 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH is strengthening its technical expertise on the management team by welcoming Thomas Rauch as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Many production environments still rely on legacy machines without modern monitoring or remote access capabilities. In this success story, Hilscher and Derdack demonstrate how netFIELD and SIGNL4 enable edge-based event detection and mobile alerting to improve response times and increase operational reliability.

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. 

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.

The efficiency of industrial automation systems stands and falls with their uninterrupted operation. If devices are switched on or off in the network during operation, this can lead to considerable problems. EtherCAT Hot Connect and Hilscher's netX technology solve this challenge. Learn more in our blog!

Communication via industrial networks needs to be reliable and always available. netX and Hilscher therefore enbale PROFINET S2 System Redundancy for a variety of applications to make that possible. Learn more in our blog!

Hilscher offers compliance, compatibility and reliability for EtherCAT-based automation devices used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment with its new highly capable communications module comX 51 CA-RE\R. Read more in our blog!

PROFINET IRT not only requires short cycle times, but also deterministic behavior. Industrial networks must therefore meet certain requirements. Find out more about PROFINET IRT with netX from Hilscher here!

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!

The networking of IT and OT - from field level to the cloud - offers both major advantages and risks for the security of automated production systems. But what about national and international legislation and standards that are intended to structurally increase security in the future? In this article, you can find out what companies need to look out for and where they can get additional input from experts such as the industrial communication specialist Hilscher.

The increasing convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) is imposing growing demands on IT security in the manufacturing landscape. Ronald Heinze, Editor-in-Chief of VDE Verlag, interviewed Thomas Rauch, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Hilscher, to discuss the challenges and solutions for a secure industrial communication infrastructure in the digital age.

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.

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.

Editor-in-Chief Ronald Heinze (Digital Factory Journal) and our Head of Product Management Indistrial IoT Uwe Schnepf (Hilscher) discuss, how machine and plant data can be made accessible in industrial applications. Read more in our blog!

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!

 “We make machine data accessible. The user provides the process knowledge.” This is how Dr. Marek Meyer, Product Manager of Industrial IoT at Hilscher, envisions the ideal assignment of roles for a successful IoT infrastructure that delivers immediate tangible results. Read more in our blog article.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Many IIoT prototypes fail when it comes to operational implementation. A review by Hilscher and our expert Dr. Andreas Graf Gatterburg on the challenges of operational scaling of IIoT projects. Read more in our blog!

How are digitization projects in the field of Industrial IoT successfully implemented? With the netFIELD operating system and the netFIELD.io cloud platform, individual sensor-to-cloud solutions can be developed. Learn more in our blog!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Part 3 of our blog series about SPE: Factory automation networks are already largely based on Ethernet standards today. However, the adoption of Ethernet in the process automation field is still in progress. How does SPE affect these two industrial areas?

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Part 2 of our blog series about SPE: While the idea to enable IP based networks down to the sensor level is obviously beneficial, the question is, how SPE is able to deploy in the focused devices and installations.

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Part 1 of our blog series about SPE: Single-pair Ethernet, as a new initiative to enable IP based networks to each sensor, adds value through thinner cabling, small footprint plugs and connectors and less space requirements. For that reason, it is suitable to replace numerous existing fieldbuses in the sensor and peripheral area by integrating sensors directly to IT- and Cloudsystems.

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Part 4 of our blog series about Single-Pair-Ethernet: A lot of work is still ahead of the industry to get open questions resolved in terms of system adoptions, standard integration and leveraging benefits in relevant use cases. How do the future prospects of SPE look like?

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The current chip crisis presents the semiconductor industry with one of its biggest challenges of recent decades.

The semiconductor industry relies on state-of-the-art technology when planning new production facilities. Thanks to the comX 51CA-RE\R machine builders are now finally able to fully concentrate on the development of their applications when designing their tools for the semiconductor industry.

The comX communication module was developed to equip automation devices with a network interface. Here, all communication tasks are executed autarchically on the module - independent of the target platform processor.

The use of an embedded module has always been a sensible alternative to the traditional and complex Design-In process of a chip. For more than 25 years, Hilscher has been a leader in factory automation with embedded modules for industrial communication and that with a consistent concept.

The future prospects for the semiconductor industry are quite positive, with a projected growth of around 9% in 2022. However, the industry is repeatedly faced with supply bottlenecks due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, amongst other factors. By developing a new comX communication module, especially suited for the semiconductor industry, Hilscher is supporting to cope with the current situation.

Join our upcoming EU Data Act Webinar and learn how machine builders can efficiently implement EU Data Act, CRA, and NIS-2 requirements while creating the foundation for secure digital services and machine fleet digitalization.

When:
23 June 2026 3:00 – 4:00 pm CEST
Language: German

Where:
Online

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, 12 November 2026 each day 9:00 am- 5:00 pm CEST-CET

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
Language: 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 2026 and 30 June 2026, each day 10:00 – 11:00 am 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.

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!

Build the future of Business Intelligence at Hilscher as a Data Analyst / Power BI Specialist (m/f/d).
In this role, you will develop modern BI and reporting solutions, transform complex data into meaningful insights, and contribute to the digital transformation of an international industrial company.

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.

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.

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!