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Hilscher North America, Inc.

Hilscher solutions solve your industrial communication challenges, from designing automation protocols into devices and machines with our chips and embedded products, to gateways that interconnect different plant-floor networks for improved data flow.
2525 Cabot Drive Suite 200
Lisle, Illinois 60532
USA
1-630-505-5301
1-630-505-7532
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Global specialist in network connectivity and IoT solutions for industrial automation applications

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Scalable. Flexible. Connect Anywhere. Industrial Communications from Device to Cloud.

Hilscher is a global specialist in network connectivity solutions for device makers, OEMs, system integrators, and end-user manufacturers. Founded in 1986 and with locations worldwide, Hilscher’s communications products span single-chip ASICS, embedded modules, PC cards, gateways, proxies, protocol converters, and IIoT solutions.

At the heart of every product is Hilscher’s own netX network controller ASIC. netX is a game-changer because it allows “best-in-class” network choice for any application. The netX-based solutions support industrial communications protocols, including Fieldbuses (DeviceNet, Modbus, CC-Link, PROFIBUS, and more); Real-Time Ethernets (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, CC-Link IE, POWERLINK, Sercos and TSN) and IIoT protocols (OPC UA and MQTT), with universal Master and/or Slave connections.

For device makers and OEMs, netX chips and embedded solutions allow any industrial communications protocols to be designed into your products with built-in security, using one chip family and a common set of software tools. This helps “future-proof” your designs while minimizing costs and development time.

The network pain for end-users and system integrators is how to interconnect all the different automation networks found across their manufacturing facilities. Hilscher’s netX-based products for these challenges include gateways, proxies, PC cards, and supporting software stacks that make it easy to connect one network to another for improved dataflow.

Hilscher’s netFIELD portfolio is a platform for simplifying IIoT deployment. It includes sensorEDGE devices and gateways; netFIELD Edge Gateways; netFIELD Cloud, with a Software-as-a-Service Platform and Portal; and netFIELD Applications to configure and connect to automation protocols and commercial clouds.

Hilscher also offers extensive engineering services to develop custom solutions tailored to your exact specifications. Contact Hilscher for more information on how we can support your application.

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Products

Hilscher has introduced the new embedded module comX 90.
June 12, 2026
Two new Edge IO-Link masters from Hilscher help modernize machines and plants by connecting directly to Ethernet-based IT infrastructures without the need to interface with existing...
Dec. 5, 2024
Hilscher’s new Edge IO-Link masters—sensorEdge and sensorEdge Field—can connect directly to Ethernet-based IT infrastructures without the need to interface with...
Nov. 11, 2024
The EtherCAT Tap software application for Hilscher’s netX-based hardware provides IloT integration for new and legacy machinery. The NetField App EtherCAT Tap enables manufacturer...
Feb. 14, 2024
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netSCADA Modbus allows you to monitor and control your automation system using any browser-enabled mobile phone, tablet or computer.
March 20, 2015
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netHOST RTE is a DIN-rail master allowing industrial PCs and embedded systems to control Real-Time Ethernet networks such as PROFINET, EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP from any standard...
March 20, 2015
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Hilscher’s comX 51 network interface adapter for PROFINET is one of the first devices to be certified for conformance to PROFINET IO Version 2.31 and Netload Class 3 specifications...
March 20, 2015
The cifX card supports two independent channels of fieldbus in one PCI slot.
Sept. 8, 2014
NetJack family of network interface modules allow users to quickly and easily add or change fieldbus and industrial Ethernet protocols in automation devices.
Aug. 2, 2012
netBrick, a gateway solution for harsh industrial environments, converts real-time Ethernet protocols (including ProfiNet and EtherNet/IP) into other fieldbus and serial protocols...
Feb. 17, 2012

Videos

Hilscher's Armin Beck showcases the company's netHOST remote real-time Ethernet and fieldbus master that can be used over standard LAN networks. He also explains Hilscher's netSCADA...
Dec. 5, 2014
Hilscher Showcases Embedded and Gateway Communication Devices | Based on the netX controller family of chips, Hilscher’s industrial communication devices include gateways, protocol...
May 28, 2013

Blogs

A look at how IoT technologies are addressing automation system demands, including the need for real-time communications; cybersecurity compliance; and use of Time-Sensitive Networking...
Aug. 16, 2019
Announced at Hannover Messe 2019, the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance is a group designed for technology suppliers and end users of all sizes to collaborate around an open framework...
May 2, 2019
No longer targeted solely for education and experimentation, the Raspberry Pi platform is increasingly being promoted for direct industrial use.
March 26, 2019
The OPC Foundation, CC-Link Partner Association and ODVA have all made announcements about major moves planned for 2019, indicating serious movement toward greater device and ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Once considered a technology out of reach for many industrial companies, predictive maintenance is coming to the mainstream thanks to next-generation chips that allow for easy...
Nov. 2, 2018
Industrial Internet of Things, collaborative robots, digital twins and more aren’t just new ways of trying to get you to loosen your purse strings. They bring with them the promise...
June 16, 2018
With all the technology advances occurring today, there’s no shortage of advice out there when it comes to the capabilities your automation networks will need. As a network technology...
May 9, 2018
‘Secure by design’ needs to become the core approach for all industrial companies to avoid cyber chaos in the not too distant future.
Nov. 22, 2017
As automation technologies advance with cloud and edge computing, system and device location on the network can, in some cases, become optional. Critical to this development will...
Nov. 2, 2017
With the Raspberry Pi generating new levels of experimentation in plants and enterprises worldwide, we could be on the verge of a new innovative cycle in industry.
Aug. 22, 2017

News

Inductive Automation’s Ignition Onboard program, wherein the company’s Ignition software is embedded in partner hardware, expands to include 10 companies.
Feb. 14, 2018
With Inductive Automation’s forthcoming release of embedded Ignition and Ignition Edge, which will initially be offered on Opto 22 and Hilscher devices, users can collect data...
Sept. 21, 2017
Connecting devices using the CC-Link IE and Profinet protocols will get easier with the upcoming release of Hilscher’s new NT 151 coupler.
Aug. 29, 2017
Hilscher’s release of the netIOT SAP Connector enables direct connectivity to the SAP Asset Intelligence Network, providing insight from as-planned to as-equipped.
June 5, 2017
Hilscher North America, Cirrus Link Solutions and Inductive Automation form an agreement to link industrial automation networking, MQTT middleware, and SCADA technologies to simplify...
Jan. 19, 2017
Hilscher releases netTAP 151, a multi-protocol gateway that connects two real-time Ethernet networks for fast data exchange and secure network separation.
Oct. 13, 2016
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Hilscher has formed a milestone partnership with SAP that allows for the seamless integration of information technology (IT) with operational technology (OT).
June 9, 2016
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PI North America Board Voted Unanimously to Approve Mr. Marshall’s Nomination
May 29, 2015
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For the fourth year in a row, Automation World’s subscribers and online community have voted Hilscher North America to the “First Team” of suppliers in its “Leadership in Automation...
March 20, 2015
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Hilscher has revamped its web site to include a comprehensive search function.
March 20, 2015

Articles

Advantech, Bedrock Automation, Cognex, Hilscher, Opto 22, and Stratus Technologies—among others—demonstrate how their products work with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform...
Sept. 23, 2021
The new automation model focuses on services that reduce a manufacturer’s financial risks by shifting the responsibility of asset acquisition on to the OEM or technology supplier...
Sept. 11, 2020
Startup company CoreTigo brings wireless products to end users and technology suppliers and delivers IO-Link Wireless capabilities to legacy systems and new devices.
Feb. 5, 2020
Coverage of Hilscher’s industrialized Raspberry Pi platform is one of Automation World’s top 5 articles of the year.
Dec. 26, 2019
How Hilscher’s embedded chip solutions and edge devices are changing the game in terms of how data is collected, managed, and shared with other devices for improved operations...
Nov. 1, 2019
At Hannover Messe 2019, Profibus & Profinet International highlighted its ongoing work with the OPC Foundation around TSN, OPC UA’s use of ProfiSafe, and a new white paper designed...
April 11, 2019
A look at some of the advances being made in networking infrastructure, communication standards, wiring and more to provide for easier interoperability.
May 9, 2018
Fewer than 10 percent of companies have combined their IT and OT departments, according to a recent Automation World survey. But with integrated tools and common protocols coming...
Oct. 10, 2017

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