HMS Industrial Networks, Inc.

Software

Time Synchronization in the Nanosecond Range with IXXAT Software

Adding to the existing and proven IXXAT IEEE 1588 solutions, HMS now presents protocol software for IEEE 802.1AS - the first commercially available software package for highly accurate time synchronization of AVB and TSN networks. IEEE 802.1 AS is an adapted version of the IEEE 1588 profile - specially designed for AVB and TSN systems (audio/video broadcasting and time sensitive networking). As...

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EtherNet/IP Linking Device supports Rockwell PLCs.
Communication Systems & Equipment

EtherNet/IP Linking Device supports Rockwell PLCs.

With Serial EtherNet/IP Linking Device, user can connect any serial device to Rockwell ControlLogixÂ-® or CompactLogixÂ-® PLC. Product makes is possible to include any automation device with serial RS-232/422/485 interface in EtherNet/IP-based network architecture. It supports variety of serial protocols including Modbus, DF1, produce/consume, ASCII, and custom protocols. Since device can...

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Software

Time Synchronization in the Nanosecond Range with IXXAT Software

Adding to the existing and proven IXXAT IEEE 1588 solutions, HMS now presents protocol software for IEEE 802.1AS - the first commercially available software package for highly accurate time synchronization of AVB and TSN networks. IEEE 802.1 AS is an adapted version of the IEEE 1588 profile - specially designed for AVB and TSN systems (audio/video broadcasting and time sensitive networking). As...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Protocol Converter connects automation devices to Profinet.

Designed for DIN rail mounting, Anybus Communicator allows devices without built-in Profinet interface to be connected to Profinet networks. Serial interface between Communicator and field device supports RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422 signal levels at baud rates of up to 57 kbit/s. Using RS-485 interfacing, up to 31 automation devices can be connected via one Communicator to Profinet. Device also...

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Company News

Ewon and NVISO Partner to Bring IIoT Cybersecurity to New Levels

With the cyber threat landscape constantly evolving, Ewon, a business unit within HMS Networks and the global leader in industrial remote connectivity, has partnered with NVISO, an expert in cybersecurity, to bring industrial cybersecurity to the next level. More than ever, it is critical to protect factories from malicious attacks. HMS Networks is currently developing the next generation Ewon...

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HMS Networks Becomes IEC 62443-4-1-Certified for Secure Product Development Lifecycle

As of October 2020, HMS Networks is certified according to the IEC62443-4-1:2018 standard. The certification process was performed by TÜV Rheinland to validate a secure product development lifecycle process within industrial automation and control systems. Security through a certified development process IEC62443-4-1 is part of the IEC 62443-4:2018(E) standard which specifies the process...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HMS Networks AB (publ) Acquires a Majority of Procentec B.V

HMS Industrial Networks AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Networks AB (publ), has acquired 70% of all shares in the Dutch company Procentec B.V. Headquartered in Rotterdam, Procentec is a world leader in solutions and services for diagnostics and monitoring of industrial networks. Halmstad, October 1st, 2020 Procentec’s offering ensures reliable network infrastructure for industrial networks...

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Exclusive Research on 5G for Industrial Communication Revealed in the Latest Whitepaper from HMS Networks

Research shows that half of the industry professionals are clearly positive about 5G in manufacturing and see it as a way to obtain universal connectivity. HMS Networks, a global leader in solutions for industrial communication and IIoT, surveyed 50 international industry professionals in spring 2019 to inquire about the positioning of wireless communication in their companies and to see how they...

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New White Paper from HMS Networks Explores the Benefits of 5G for Manufacturing and Industrial Automation

With the arrival of 5G technology, the manufacturing industry faces its biggest transformation yet. Safer, flexible and more efficient manufacturing systems will be possible thanks to the ultra-low-latency and reliability of wireless 5G connectivity. In the whitepaper, HMS explains the benefits of 5G in the factory and the impact on smart manufacturing. HMS Networks, a global leader in solutions...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HMS Networks AB (publ) Acquires Majority of German Company WEBfactory GmbH

Halmstad, March 13, 2019. HMS Industrial Networks AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Networks AB (publ), has acquired 74.9% of all shares in the German company WEBfactory GmbH located in Buchen, Germany, a leading provider of web-based software solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things, IIoT.  Founded in 1994 as a system integrator within SCADA, WEBfactory released its first own software...

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HMS Industrial Networks Launches Solution Partner Program

HMS’ Solution Partners get ready to help customers turn data into value in Industrial IoT-applications. HMS Industrial Networks today announces the launch of the HMS Solution Partner Program, a global program where HMS and its Solution Partners join forces to meet the growing need for smart IIoT-solutions among customers in all industrial fields. By integrating their IoT software to HMS proven...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HMS Industrial Networks AB Acquires German Company Beck IPC GmbH

HMS Industrial Networks has acquired all shares in the German company Beck IPC GmbH located in Wetzlar, Germany. Beck IPC is a leading provider of technology and solutions for embedded control and industrial M2M communication, including solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things, IIoT. The base technology IPC@CHIP® is the core of Beck IPC’s product offering for industrial OEMs. With...

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Company News

emtas GmbH and HMS Industrial Networks Announce a Strategic Partnership for CAN-Based Industrial Communication

emtas and HMS Industrial Networks today announce a strategic collaboration for distribution and development of protocol software for CANopen and SAE J1939, as well as for distribution of the IXXAT® CAN hardware products from HMS in combination with emtas software tools. The collaboration enables both companies to leverage their combined experience in this area, targeting to further improve the...

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