HMS Industrial Networks, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60607

EtherNet/IP Linking Device supports Rockwell PLCs.
With Serial EtherNet/IP Linking Device, user can connect any serial device to Rockwell ControlLogixÃ-® or CompactLogixÃ-® 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...
Read More »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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Plug-In Communications Module fosters industrial automation.
Anybus-CC 2-port communication module with integrated switch enables automation device with integrated Anybus-CC slot to connect to any PLC with EtherNet/IP support and eliminates need for external switches. In addition to supporting EtherNet/IP real-time communication with bus or ring topologies, module provides TCP/UDP-IP socket interface and DLR (Device Level Ring) network protocol support....
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »HMS to Offer The Netbiter Remote Management Solution Under The eWON-® Brand
As of October 3rd, HMS Industrial Networks will offer the Netbiter Remote Management solution under the newly acquired brand name eWON®. Alongside eWON Cosy and Flexy, Netbiter will be one of the three main product lines within the eWON Remote Solutions offering.Further to the rebranding, all the elements of Netbiter (gateways, Argos cloud service etc) get an updated eWON look but from a...
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