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netFIELD – A Solution Portfolio for Simplifying IIoT Deployment

Hilscher introduces an innovative solutions portfolio to address the complex challenges of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). netFIELD is a highly versatile, value-driven solution comprised of Edge Devices, containerized applications, and cloud-based services. The portfolio offers many possible use cases for OEMs, component manufacturers and end-user manufacturers. Read the whitepaper for more information. The netFIELD solution enables vendors to focus on their own domain knowledge, while implementing a ready-made IIoT communication infrastructure. Benefits range from remote support of customer equipment to offering "Manufacturing as a Service" leasing options alongside direct sales. READ MORE

netX 90 Communication Chip Certified for EtherNet/IP and PROFINET

Hilscher’s award-winning netX 90 network-controller has passed rigorous certification testing for conformance with EtherNet/IP and PROFINET specifications. netX 90 is the smallest multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC) on the market and supports all Real-Time Ethernet, Fieldbus and IoT protocols, such as OPC UA and MQTT, for future-proof designs. Two of the leading global industrial communications organizations, ODVA and PI, performed conformance testing on the netX 90 chip, as mounted on the chip-carrier module, the netRAPID 90. The module passed conformance tests for the Real-time Ethernet protocols: EtherNet/IP (ODVA) and PROFINET (PI). READ MORE

 
Add Real-time Networks to the Smallest PC-based Devices

Hilscher has launched something big—and in the world’s smallest PC Card package. The new M.2 format PCI Express card adds real-time communications to PC-based systems. In just a few minutes, you can connect PC-based devices, such IPCs, HMIs and robotics, to Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus networks. At the heart of the M.2 2230 card is Hilscher’s award-winning netX 90 multiprotocol communication chip. M.2 card users can choose among loadable firmware for PROFINET IO-Device, EtherNet/IP Adapter, EtherCAT Slave and OpenModbus/TCP. Available in Q4 2020 is firmware for CC-Link IE Field Basic and Ethernet POWERLINK Slave.  READ MORE

Hilscher Appoints Business Development VP

Hilscher is pleased to announce Niels Trapp as its first Vice President, Business Development. His main responsibilities are strategic development and business growth across the entire Hilscher product portfolio, but with special focus on Hilscher’s netX family of multi-protocol communications chips. Trapp brings a wealth of semiconductor experience to the position, having most recently spent ten years with Renesas Electronics as co-head of the Business Unit Automation. Prior to that he worked for Ericsson, NEC, IAM and Sican. Says Trapp, “I am keen to find good sustainable growth opportunities for the netX chip family.” One specific goal is to build closer relationships with motion control vendors as solutions evolve based on hardware and software advancements. “I’ve been a big admirer of Hilscher’s entrepreneurial capability,” says Trapp. "When the opportunity came up to join Hilscher, it was an offer I could not refuse." For more information, please email Hilscher. READ MORE

Gateway Connects Flow Controllers from EtherCAT to EtherNet/IP

Panacea Technologies Inc., an automation solutions company working in the batch control industries, has found a simple way to connect networked thermal Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs) from one Real-Time Ethernet network to another. Using Hilscher’s netTAP 151 protocol adapter, the company connected EtherCAT-enabled MFCs to the EtherNet/IP network standard they had adopted. The netTAP 151 gateway adapter transmits IO data bi-directionally between the two Real-Time Ethernet networks. It navigates the master/slave relationship with EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP to provide complete operational transparency and the ability to add or replace devices at will.   READ MORE

New Tutorial Videos for netX 90: The Field Device Network Chip for IIoT

Hilscher’s multiprotocol netX 90 ASIC connects field devices to Industrial Ethernets (such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and more) Fieldbuses, TSN, OPC UA, MQTT and IoT protocols. It’s two ARM cores provide logical separation of the application functions from the communication functions, which protects field devices from cyber-intrusion. Hilscher has a new library of Tutorial Videos for netX 90, including topics such as: Introduction, Ecosystem, Use Cases, Evaluation Board, Dual Port Memory, Flash Layout, and netX Studio Template Creation. Check out the netX 90 Video Tutorial YouTube Playlist to learn more. READ MORE

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