Hilscher – Your Partner in Industrial Communication

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.

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.

Hattersheim, 26 August 2026 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Founded by Hans-Jürgen Hilscher in 1986 and now led by Sebastian Hilscher, the company has become a leading global provider of multiprotocol-capable and secure communication solutions.
Join us on 12 September 2026 for our Open House, we are looking forward to celebrate this special occasion with you! 

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.

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.

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.

Hattersheim, 17 July 2026 – Hilscher’s embedded communication module comX 90 has been named “Most Competitive Innovative Product of the Year” by the Chinese Association of Automation (CAA). Presented annually to solutions that advance industrial communication and digital manufacturing, this accolade underscores the module’s technological excellence.

Hattersheim, 8 July 2026 – As part of a strategic realignment of its Industrial IoT partnerships, Hilscher will conclude its collaboration with the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance. After many years of successful cooperation as a founding member and active contributor, the company is sharpening its strategic focus while expressing its sincere appreciation for the constructive partnership.

Hattersheim, 1 July 2026 – With the conclusion of the Factory-X project, Hilscher draws a positive conclusion. From the communication specialist’s perspective, the consortium significantly reduced a key obstacle to industrial digitalization over the past two and a half years: data spaces are becoming a practical approach for collaboration across companies on the shop floor.

Hattersheim, 11 June 2026 – Teleconnect GmbH and Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH have entered into a strategic development partnership to realize customer projects based on Hilscher technology.

Hattersheim, 5 June 2026 – On World Environment Day on 5 June, Hilscher is highlighting a concrete sustainability step from within its own company: the gradual transition of its product cartons to more sustainable packaging variants. The process has been underway for quite some time and is now largely complete.

Frankfurt, 3 June 2026 – Hilscher employees joined the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge in Frankfurt alongside thousands of participants from across the region. The event combined sport, team spirit, and personal exchange, creating valuable connections and strengthening collaboration beyond everyday business. Additionally, the event also promotes several charitable initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Electro-Matic utilizes netTAP 50 to easily upgrade DeviceNet-based Allen Bradley drives to Siemens SINAMICS drives. Read more on how a US-based beverage manufacturer profits from this here!

Jermi Käsewerk GmbH is one of the first companies in the cheese production industry to digitize entire production lines with the help of Tomorrow Things and Hilscher—revolutionizing operations and workflows, aiming to minimize downtimes and to boost efficiency.

The Korean robot and AGV specialist Hanwha Robotics controls AGV drives in CANopen networks for semiconductor production with Hilscher's netHOST controller gateway. Read more in our Success Story!

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.

When:
14 October 2026

Where:
Linz, Austria

Hilscher will present how data space use cases can be implemented in industrial automation at the VDMA’s “Manufacturing-X Automation Dialogue.” The focus will be on the “Information Update and Change Service” and how shopfloor device management supports standardized information exchange and the management of industrial devices.

When:
15 September 2026, 10:00–16:00 CEST

Where:
Frankfurt am Main (VDMA e. V.), Deutschland

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:
17 September 2026, 12 November 2026 each day 9:00 am- 5:00 pm CEST-CET

Where:
Hattersheim, Germany

Learn how to efficiently meet the requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and implement key security features with netX 90.

When:

Where:
Online

Discover the netX 90, one of the world’s smallest multi-protocol communication processors for industrial devices. In this seminar, gain insights into its architecture, supported protocols, security features, and the Hilscher software approach – including key advantages for modern industrial applications.

When:

Where:
Online

Hilscher and Festo present "AAS in Operations," showing how the Asset Administration Shell turns digital twins into active field devices. The event will be conducted in German.

When:
24 September 2026 9:30 am — 4:30 pm CEST

Where:
Frankfurt am Main (VDMA e.V.), Germany

Ask us your questions at TECH.CON, the trade show for production and process automation, robotics, and digitalization in the Four-Country Region (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein).

When:
23 September 2026 9:00 am–5:00 pm (CEST)
24 September 2026 9:00 am 4:00 pm (CEST)

Where:
Dornbirn, Austria

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 D102
Shanghai, China

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.

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.

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)!

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!

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.

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!

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.