Hilscher Austria GmbH
About us
Hilscher Austria will present solutions for secure and flexible industrial communication at all about automation 2026. Experience live how data integration for Industry 4.0 can be implemented in practice with Hilscher’s netX communication controllers and edge management solutions – for intelligent, connected, and secure production.
Hilscher’s communication solutions are used worldwide in a wide variety of industries. Whether fieldbus and real-time Ethernet systems as master or slave applications, modern cloud infrastructure, or complementary services and support during your development phase – we have the right solution for you.
Products & services
netFIELD Unity Pro - Edge gateway for IT OT connectivity with Industrial Ethernet
Open and manageable platform for enhancing industrial automation with IoT netFIELD Edge devices act as intelligent data routers between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) components in automated systems. They autonomously collect, process, and transmit data within the context of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in production and control processes. Software containers are used to flexibly equip them with desired application-specific functions. Each device is based on a security-enhanced Linux operating system and offers a web-based configuration interface. In addition, the devices feature two independently operating container engines: one can be managed locally, while the other is controlled via the central netFIELD Cloud platform. This platform enables continuous 24/7 lifecycle management of distributed devices and containers, reducing the complexity of administrative tasks to just a few mouse clicks. These versatile devices are suitable for any IoT-driven industrial applications. Whether you run data mining code directly on the devices or shift data processing to the cloud, the systems provide the necessary ecosystem for any use case. They enable the analysis of asset behavior patterns, process optimization, and anomaly detection. With minimal effort and a short implementation time, challenges such as building digital twins, implementing predictive maintenance solutions, and developing condition monitoring systems can be easily addressed. - Powerful edge computing platform for demanding applications - Pre-loaded operating system with Web GUI and two container engines - Compatible with netFIELD App containers for IT OT data conversions - Designed to meet the latest cybersecurity requirements - Centralized device and container management possible - Supports applications based on Industrial Ethernet NFX86-D8-N128-022 supports the following protocols: - Ethernet
netFIELD Unity - Edge gateway for IT OT connectivity
Open and manageable platform for enhancing industrial automation with IoT netFIELD Edge devices act as intelligent data routers between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) components in automated systems. They autonomously collect, process, and transmit data within the context of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in production and control processes. Software containers are used to flexibly equip them with desired application-specific functions. Each device is based on a security-enhanced Linux operating system and offers a web-based configuration interface. In addition, the devices feature two independently operating container engines: one can be managed locally, while the other is controlled via the central netFIELD Cloud platform. This platform enables continuous 24/7 lifecycle management of distributed devices and containers, reducing the complexity of administrative tasks to just a few mouse clicks. These versatile devices are suitable for any IoT-driven industrial applications. Whether you run data mining code directly on the devices or shift data processing to the cloud, the systems provide the necessary ecosystem for any use case. They enable the analysis of asset behavior patterns, process optimization, and anomaly detection. With minimal effort and a short implementation time, challenges such as building digital twins, implementing predictive maintenance solutions, and developing condition monitoring systems can be easily addressed. - Powerful edge computing platform for demanding applications - Pre-loaded operating system with Web GUI and two container engines - Compatible with netFIELD App containers for IT OT data conversions - Designed to meet the latest cybersecurity requirements - Centralized device and container management possible NFX86-D8-N128-021 supports the following protocols: - Ethernet
COMX 90CA-RE - Communication module SPI - Real-Time Ethernet Slave
The comX 90 communication module has been designed for integration into field devices to provide network connectivity, for example, to drives or robots. All communication tasks are executed autonomously within the module – independently of the processor of the target device. Process data is exchanged via an SPI interface. The embedded module combines integrated hardware and software components to meet the requirements of IEC 62443, thereby significantly enhancing cybersecurity at the field level. comX supports all leading Real-Time Ethernet protocols in slave mode and meets all network-specific requirement within a single module. To support a line topology, the module has two Ethernet ports. To switch protocols quickly and reliably, simply load the corresponding firmware. - The integrated Hilscher netX SoC ensures a 10-year delivery guarantee. - One hardware design for all Industrial Ethernet and IIoT networks - CRA-compliant replacement for COMX 51CA-RE with SPI host interface, no redesign required - Fast time-to-market with a complete slave interface and "onboard" network connector - IIoT-ready for additional use cases such as condition monitoring or predictive maintenance - Energy-efficient design with 65% lower power loss - Harmonized hardware, firmware, and tools for cyber-secure industrial communication
NRP H90 - netX 90 Chip Carrier
Ultracompact slave interface for secure field and cloud connectivity netRAPID 90 is the rapid and secure alternative to a slave interface developed by the customer. The netX90 Chip Carrier is soldered to the host system in the SMD production process like a standard QFP part. In addition to the proven and flexible multiprotocol processor for all common communication and IIoT protocols, netRAPID 90 also has a Cortex M4 application processor and is available in different memory sizes . Thus, netRAPD 90 is the ideal communication platform for customer-specific solutions with an integrated application – in one single design. netRAPID 90 is available as a ready-to-use communication module with a fixed scope of functions and a preloaded protocol firmware and as a flexible programming platform to combine communication with application and customer-specific pin assignment. Due to the automated Hilscher production process, netRAPID 90 can also be delivered preloaded as a service – ready-to-use with customer and application-specific content. Owing to an integrated Crypto-Core, netRAPID 90 is well-prepared for future security functions, e.g. TLS for CIP security or secure boot as a protection against malware attacks. Thus, netRAPID 90 already is the ideal basis for secure field and cloud connectivity. - Ultracompact slave interface in halfsize netRAPID format - One hardware for all Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols - Host connection via fast SPI - Programming platform for efficient communication - Energy-efficient design for the extended temperature range - "Secure by design" by integrated crypto core
netX 90 - Smallest multiprotocol SoC
With the rise of Industrial IoT, the topic Security became a key technology for cyber-physical systems. For that purpose, Hilscher developed the next generation of network controllers based on the success of the netX 51/52. The netX 90 is the first building block of this new family. It convinces with its high integration density, optimized performance, improved power loss and is perfectly suitable for industrial applications with smaller form factors. The increasing complexity of System-on-Chips (SoC) and the enormous costs for software development and maintenance, associated with multiprotocol-capable real-time industrial communication, turned into market requests that promote solution-oriented concepts. The perfectly harmonized interplay of hardware and software reduces the development time with the netX 90 and enables a faster “time to market”. The netX SoC design combines two separate system paradigms in one tiny package, one CPU-kernel for real-time industrial communications and one for industrial applications. The inter-CPU data exchange between both systems, based on a consistent and uniform API, enables application developers to use protocol stacks for communication tasks as loadable firmware (LFW), fully tested and precertified by Hilscher. - Smallest multiprotocol SoC with an additional Cortex M4 application processor - Integrated security functions for secure field and cloud connectivity - Supports all Industrial Ethernet, fieldbus, and IIoT standards - Energy-efficient SoC with the lowest power loss
PC card M.2 3042 Key B+M - PROFIBUS DP
Universal PROFIBUS DP PC card (Master or Slave) Uniform user interface for all protocols and card formats Easy integration due to a large variety of drivers Data access via dual-port memory or direct memory access Includes a detached network interface (15 cm or 30 cm) For the extended temperature range up to 65 °C without heat sink
Evaluation board
NSHIELD 90-RE, the successor of NSHIELD 52-RE, is a netX 90 SoC based evaluation board of the netX family. Since its host interface connectors are compatible with Arduino Uno, plugging NSHIELD 90-RE into STM32 Nucleo-64 and Nucleo-144 development boards is easy. NSHIELD 90-RE enables the user to connect a microcontroller-based application to many relevant Real-Time Ethernet industrial networks with first-class real-time capabilities, such as PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, etc. The netX 90 is implemented as a "companion chip" to the STM32. The netX 90 SoC architecture has been designed to meet the highest requirements on flexibility, determinism, and performance regarding multi-protocol capability and low latency for short cycle times. The heterogeneous multi-core architecture has an ARM processor core that is coupled with a flexible communication subsystem (xC) and supports many industrial applications. The protocol stack runs independently on the netX 90 SoC and requires only little memory and almost no CPU resources of the host microcontroller. NSHIELD 90-RE supports the following protocols: - CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave - Sercos Slave - PROFINET IO-Device - EtherNet/IP Adapter - EtherCAT Slave - DeviceNet Slave - CANopen Slave - One piece of hardware for all industrial Real-Time Ethernet systems - netX 90 protocol-stack firmware available as free download for evaluation - Supports STM-NUCLEO-64 and STM-NUCLEO-144 - Quick Start Guide for easy set-up of hardware and software
Evaluation board
Since 2-port industrial Ethernet devices are flexible and redundant and 1-port devices are suitable for simple, inexpensive and space-saving use, Hilscher also offers LFW (loadable firmware) solutions for the netX 90 as a single-endpoint communication device. The NXHX 90-SPE evaluation board allows users to evaluate the single-endpoint function as a rapid prototyping platform for all important physical layers. The NXHX 90-SPE evaluation board can be used directly with Hilscher's netX Studio CDT. netX Studio CDT is a free Eclipse-based IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that contains everything required to configure, develop, and debug embedded applications. The software examples for different protocols, e.g. PROFINET IO device and EtherNet/IP adapter, contain the communication firmware as loadable firmware (LFW), which only needs to be configured and loaded by the user. - NXEB 90-SPE supports the following protocols: - PROFINET IO-Device - PROFIBUS DP Slave - EtherNet/IP Adapter - EtherCAT Slave - DeviceNet Slave - CANopen Slave - An evaluation board for Single Pair Ethernet - Software examples: Single Endpoint Communication - Hilscher SPE Media Switch available as a counterpart for testing
netFIELD Compact X8M - Edge Gatewa
ARM-processor-compatible embedded computer that suits industrial needs Preloaded 64-bit operating system, web front-end and container engines Open for any containers based on ARM32/64 architecture Reliable platform due to secure booting Central device/container management possible via cloud portal
SPE Media Switch
Conversion from 100 Mbit RTE to 10 Mbit SPE (10BASE-T1L) with cable length up to 1000 m Consistent, IP-based communication without network barriers Integration into PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or Open Modbus/TCP networks Rate limiter avoiding uncontrolled data loss Transparent or configured operating mode Ready-to-use, easy-to-implement, and cost-saving
Gateway Serial (ASCII) or Modbus RTU to Etherne
Integrates a Modbus RTU device into an Ethernet network, and vice versa Transfers ASCII telegrams from/to an Ethernet Master or Slave Space-saving, compact design Loadable firmware for the flexible use of further conversions With diagnosis and configuration interface via Ethernet
Gateway Real-Time Ethernet to Real-Time Ethernet
Flexible use due to loadable firmware (PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Sercos, OpenModbus/TCP, or POWERLINK) Universal device for conversions (Master/Slave or Slave/Slave) Integration and coupling of networks and network segments Secure separation of the networks by data buffer Device exchange in seconds by loading via memory card With diagnosis and configuration interface via USB
Gateway Real-Time Ethernet to PROFIBUS DP
Integrates a subordinate PROFIBUS network trunk into a Real-Time Ethernet system and vice versa Master for up to 125 PROFIBUS Slaves, 200 EtherCAT Slaves, 128 PROFINET IO-Devices, 64 EtherNet/IP Adapters, 511 Sercos-Slaves Shortest I/O data conversion period of less than 10 ms Device exchange in seconds by loading via memory card Loadable firmware for the flexible use of further conversions With diagnosis and configuration interface via USB
PROFINET / PROFIBUS Proxy connector
Quick and easy transformaton from a PROFIBUS DP Slave to a PROFINET IO-Device Direct mounting to the PROFIBUS interface Full support of PROFIBUS alarms, diagnosis, and DPV1 Automatic generation of the PROFINET GSDML file Certified device renders PROFINET certification by the customer unnecessary NL 51N-DPL supports the following protocols: PROFIBUS DP Master PROFINET IO-Device
PC card PCI Express - Real-Time Ethernet
CIFX 50E-RE supports the following protocols: Sercos Master PROFINET IO-Controller EtherNet/IP Scanner EtherCAT Master CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave VARAN Client Sercos Slave PROFINET IO-Device POWERLINK Controlled Node Open Modbus/TCP Server Open Modbus/TCP Client EtherNet/IP Adapter EtherCAT Slave
PC-Karte PCI - Real-Time-Ethernet
CIFX 50-RE supports the following protocols: Sercos Master PROFINET IO-Controller EtherNet/IP Scanner EtherCAT Master VARAN Client Sercos Slave PROFINET IO-Device POWERLINK Controlled Node Open Modbus/TCP Server Open Modbus/TCP Client EtherNet/IP Adapter EtherCAT Slave
News
Success Story: Data-driven process optimization in plastics extrusion
Data-driven process optimization plays a central role in modern plastics extrusion. Together with the IIoT experts from iDOO, Hilscher has gained transparent access to the production data of the plastics extrusion specialist.
Faster Time to Market for Drive Solutions with netX 90 and CiA 402
Hattersheim, 24. Feb 2026 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has expanded support for its netX 90 multiprotocol communication processor, now also including the CiA 402 drive profile.