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.
Overview of communication solutions from Hilscher
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!
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For 40 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.
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.
comX 90CN Enables Secure Embedded Industrial Communication in Space-Constraint Applications
Hattersheim, 5 October 2026 – Hilscher is expanding its embedded module portfolio for secure industrial communication with a new variant for space-constrained applications: the comX 90CN. The new variant has no pre-installed network connectors. Instead, device manufacturers place the physical network interfaces flexibly on their baseboard. The lower-profile design also reduces space requirements in compact devices.
Hilscher Launches New Global Support Platform
Hattersheim, 1 October 2026 – Hilscher has introduced a new global support platform to make collaboration with customers and partners more connected, transparent, and efficient. The new platform brings support requests, communication, and relevant information together in one central place.
Embedded module netRAPID 90 Nominated for Smart Production Innovation Award 2026
Hattersheim, 24 September 2026 – Hilscher’s netRAPID 90 embedded communication module has been nominated for the Smart Production Innovation Award (SPI Award) 2026. The nomination recognizes the compact solution for flexible integration of fieldbus, Industrial Ethernet, and IIoT communication into industrial devices. Vote now!
Hilscher Celebrates 40 Years of Industrial Communication
Hattersheim, 16 September 2026 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has celebrated its 40th anniversary on 12 September 2026. Founded by Hans-Jürgen Hilscher in 1986 and now led by the second generation under Sebastian Hilscher, the company has developed into a global provider of secure, multiprotocol communication solutions.
Hilscher and Emil Löffelhardt Enter Strategic Partnership to Optimize the German Market
Hattersheim, 15. Sept. 2026 – Higher availability, more flexible purchasing options, and fast logistics: As of now, Hilscher solutions such as cifX PC cards, gateways, and netMIRROR are available directly through Emil Löffelhardt GmbH & Co. KG’s extensive branch network and online store. Learn more about how this partnership makes procurement easier for developers, automation specialists, and maintenance teams.
Hilscher China Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Industries and Building Partnerships
Shanghai, 14 September 2026 – Hilscher Systemautomation (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., the local Hilscher organization in China, has celebrated its 20th anniversary on 4 September 2026, marking an important milestone Hilscher’s international journey. Since 2006, the Shanghai-based team has supported customers across China with local sales, technical expertise, and application support.
Hilscher Joins Next Level Mittelstand to Advance Digitalization in the SME Sector
Hattersheim, 07 September 2026 – Hilscher joined the Next Level Mittelstand GmbH initiative on 1 September 2026. The initiative brings companies together to advance digital transformation in the sector of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through practical approaches.
New cifX PC Cards for Cyber Secure PCI Express-based Industrial Communication – Now Expanded with PROFIBUS
Hattersheim, 31 August 2026 – Hilscher has expanded its new generation of Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)-compliant PCI Express cifX PC cards based on the netX 90 system-on-chip (SoC) with new variants featuring a PROFIBUS DP interface. This brings the established fieldbus protocol to Hilscher’s latest PC card platform, combining support for legacy industrial networks with today’s requirements for cybersecurity and long-term availability.
40 Years of Hilscher – Celebrate With Us
Hilscher Obtains ISO/IEC 27001 Certification and Strengthens Information Security
Hattersheim, 10 August 2026 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH is certified according to ISO/IEC 27001. The internationally recognized standard confirms a systematic information security management system and builds trust in the secure handling of sensitive information. At the same time, the certification strengthens the basis for regulatory requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the NIS2 Directive.
New Apprentices Start at Hilscher
Hattersheim am Main, 3 August 2026 – Six apprentices and two year-long interns are starting the new training year at Hilscher. They will gain their first practical experience in commercial, logistics, IT, and technical departments. Experienced trainers will support them throughout this process. In this way, Hilscher is investing specifically in the skilled professionals of tomorrow.
Hilscher's netRAPID 90IC Nominated for the AutomationsBest Award 2026
Hattersheim, 23 July 2026 – Hilscher's embedded communication module netRAPID 90IC has been nominated for the AutomationsBest Award 2026 presented by Wiley Industry News. The nomination recognizes the module's innovative approach to integrating secure, multi-protocol industrial communication into compact field devices.
Industrial Communication Will Become a Management Decision
Industrial communication now influences time to market, lifecycle costs, and the future of entire product portfolios. A platform approach, multiprotocol capability, and technologies such as Gigabit Ethernet, TSN, and IIoT are becoming strategic factors. This blog article explores what decision-makers need to consider and how netX 900 addresses these demands.
Industrial Communication in IPCs Is Becoming a Security Issue
PC-based automation systems now perform key tasks in machines and plants – from motion control and robotics to AI and edge applications. At the same time, requirements for industrial communication are increasing significantly. In addition to real-time capability and multiprotocol support, lifecycle management and regulatory requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) are moving into focus.
Industrial Communication Tomorrow: Same Old, Same Old?
Industrial communication is becoming a system factor. Higher bandwidth, real-time performance, and rising cybersecurity requirements are reshaping modern automation. In the first part of our blog series, Hilscher explores why communication now goes far beyond connectivity – and how the next technology platform is taking shape with netX 900.
Success story: Mobile Alerting for Legacy Machines
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.
Success Story: Connectivity, a lever for transformation
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.
Earth Day 2026: Responsibility Starts in Everyday Life
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.
Success Story: PROFINET Integration in Small-Scale Industrial Production
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.
Data-driven Process Optimization in Plastic Extrusion
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.
Manufacturing in America (MiA) 26
Join Hilscher and more than 1,000 manufacturing executives, engineers and enthusiasts at MiA 26. Learn about the newest tehcnologies, share best pracices and be a part of the future of manufacturing
Where:Detroit, United States of America
PROFINET One-Day Training Class – Charlotte, NC
Join this free PROFINET training and learn how to implement modern, Ethernet-based automation in your projects. Gain practical insights through live demonstrations and technical sessions – and receive comprehensive training materials to support your work.
Where:Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Visit Hilscher at TECH-DAY Meersburg and gain practical insights into real-world system development. Learn how complex requirements in regulated industries are transformed into validated, market-ready products. The event focuses on hands-on experience, technical challenges, and direct exchange with industry experts.
Unlock the Unlimited, the highlight of Hilscher's presence at SPS 2026. With its new generation of network controllers, Hilscher unites the entire spectrum of industrial communication, from Fieldbus to Industrial Ethernet, from chip to cloud, cybersecure and multiprotocol by design.
When:24 November 2026 - 26 November 2026
netX 90 Fundamentals - Workshops
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:12 November 2026, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm CET
Where:Hattersheim, Germany
Austrian Systemintegration (AUSI2026)
AUSI2026 brings together leading manufacturers, developers, researchers, users, and system integrators from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and South Tyrol. The event provides a platform for exchanging technologies and practical experience.
Look forward to hands-on workshops, in-depth case studies, and direct exchange on current technologies. View the program. (German language only)
Where:Valentinum, Austria
OT meets IT – two worlds united
Start your IIoT project with the help of our workshop series and learn how to implement your project efficiently and purposefully! Please note: The workshop on October 8 will be held in English.
Hilscher at IAS Shanghai 2026
Hilscher at the Industrial Automation Show (IAS) 2026. Explore the latest market trends and take a look at all kinds of innovative products, technologies and solutions for industrial development.
When:12 October 2026 – 16 October 2026
Where:Hall 5.1H, Booth D102Shanghai, China
Visit Hilscher at Cibus Tec 2026, the trade fair that has been leading the way in innovation, continuously evolving to drive technological progress in the food and beverage industry.
When:27 October 2026 – 30 October 2026
Where:Fiere di Parma, Italy
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) & netX 90 – Online Seminar
Learn how to efficiently meet the requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and implement key security features with netX 90.
20 October 2026 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CEST
17 November 2026 7:00 am – 8:00 am CET
15 December 2026 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CET
20 October 2026 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CEST
17 November 2026 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CET
15 December 2026 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CET
Head of Global Marketing (m/f/d)
At Hilscher, we believe communication creates value: our technologies connect devices, machines, and systems securely and reliably, worldwide and in real time. In marketing, we believe the same – impact happens when brand, technology, and people move together, globally. Thought through, planned, and steered globally. Executed locally. Orchestrated centrally. That's exactly what we're looking for you to do.
Product Owner – Hardware (m/f/d)
At Hilscher, we are shaping the future of industrial communication. Turn complex requirements into clear priorities, connect technology with customer value, and take ownership of innovative hardware products. Work with interdisciplinary teams to turn ideas into solutions that make a difference. Shape the future with us.
Head of Global Product Management (m/f/d)
In einer zunehmend vernetzten Welt gestalten wir die Zukunft der industriellen Kommunikation. Als familiengeführtes Unternehmen in zweiter Generation verbinden wir technologische Innovation mit langfristigem Denken und einem starken Miteinander. Technologie verstehen. Märkte im Blick haben. Die richtigen Entscheidungen treffen. Gestalte mit uns die Zukunft.
Commercial Growth Manager – Digital Channels & Partner Strategy (m/f/d)
To you, B2B e-commerce is more than just another ordering channel? You want to actively shape and develop digital sales channels and believe that successful partner management goes far beyond guidelines and contracts? Then we’re looking for you to join us on 1 January 2027, as our Commercial Growth Manager – Digital Channels & Partner Strategy (m/f/d)!
Warehouse logistics specialist (m/f/d)
As an innovative, family-owned company, we are shaping the future of industrial communication – with dedicated teams, cutting-edge solutions, and true team spirit. Join our Logistics Team – apply now!
Hardware Developer (m/f/d)
Our development team needs reinforcement. Join the innovative expansion of our diverse product portfolio from the first prototype to series production as a Hardware Developer. Circuit diagrams and layouts developed by you ensure smooth industrial communication around the world. This position is fixed-term for two years.
Production Employee (m/f/d)
Do you enjoy hands-on work with electronics and value quality and precision? Join an innovative, family-owned company with a global footprint and become part of our production team. Apply now!
Data Analyst / Power BI Specialist (m/f/d)
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.