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Hilscher – Your Partner in Industrial Communication

Hilscher is the leading technology and solution provider in industrial communication. With products and solutions from Hilscher, machines worldwide communicate with each other automatically, quickly and securely, so that production and processes run smoothly. From hardware to the cloud, Hilscher makes Industry 4.0 possible. This opens up completely new possibilities in connectivity, giving customers access to a wider market.

Hilscher was founded in 1986 in Hattersheim am Main and has since developed into an internationally active company with more than 400 employees at 12 locations worldwide.

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From turn-key products to highly integrated solutions and complementary software, Hilscher is your partner for industrial communication. Get an overview of how we can help you take the networking of your machines to a whole new level!

Thanks to its multi-protocol capability, Hilscher products can be integrated into almost any industrial application—yours included!

Become part of the Hilscher team and help drive the network integration of machines around the globe. We're always looking for dedicated people who are interested in one of the most disruptive technologies of our time.

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We have the answers to your questions – your direct contact to our experts.

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For over 35 years the name Hilscher has stood for trendsetting automation solutions. We understand industrial communication like no other and stand behind our customers with innovative solutions and services for integrating their machines into their network.

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netX – Our Communication Controller Family

Our netX communication controllers are your gateway to industrial communication. netX technology is the foundation of our product portfolio—from PC cards and modules to industrial 4.0 applications.

The multi-protocol capability of our chips makes them unique on the market. Simply reloading the protocol stacks in the form of our firmware is all you need to cover all protocols. Hardware and software from a single source—no more worrying about development, risks, certification or reliability. Simply focus on your own core processes and applications. We ensure reliable and long-term availability of all components, even for systems with a long lifecycle.

Since the first netX generation, Hilscher has combined innovation and technology for flexible industrial networking.

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Hattersheim, 1 July 2026 – With the conclusion of the Factory-X project, Hilscher draws a positive conclusion. From the communication specialist’s perspective, the consortium significantly reduced a key obstacle to industrial digitalization over the past two and a half years: data spaces are becoming a practical approach for collaboration across companies on the shop floor.

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Hattersheim, 11 June 2026 – Teleconnect GmbH and Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH have entered into a strategic development partnership to realize customer projects based on Hilscher technology.

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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.

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Frankfurt, 3 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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Join us at the Industrial Open Networks Fair 2026 to explore the future of industrial networking, automation, and smart manufacturing.

When:
7 July 2026 10:00 am- 5:00 pm (Osaka city)
11 September 2026 12 September 2026 each day 10:00 am- 5:00 pm (Tokyo city)

Where:
Osaka and Tokyo, Japan
 

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

Where:
Hattersheim, Germany

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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:

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  • 23 September 2026 7:00 – 8:00 am CEST
  • 21 October 2026 6:00 – 7:00 pm CET
  • 18 November 2026 7:00 – 8:00 am CET
  • 23 September 2026 10:00 – 11:00 am CEST
  • 21 October 2026 10:00 – 11:00 am CET
  • 18 November 2026 10:00 – 11:00 am CET

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Are you looking for a company at the forefront of technology and innovation that will challenge and support you in the long term? Do you want a role where you can apply and further develop your technical expertise? Then join Hilscher and apply now!

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