In the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, smart production is no longer a futuristic vision but a reality reshaping factories across the globe. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) lies at the heart of this transformation, connecting machines, systems, and people to unlock new levels of efficiency, visibility, and intelligence. At the forefront of this revolution stands HMS Networks, empowering industries with cutting-edge solutions under its renowned brands – Anybus, Ewon, Ixxat, Intesis, Red Lion, and N-Tron.
The Power of Smart Connectivity
Smart production thrives on data – and data thrives on connectivity. Anybus provides robust industrial communication solutions, enabling machines and equipment to seamlessly talk across different protocols like PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus. With Anybus embedded or gateway solutions, factories can integrate legacy and modern systems alike, making interoperability the cornerstone of smart manufacturing.
Remote Access & Monitoring
Real-time access to industrial assets is a game-changer in today’s connected environments. Ewon remote access and IIoT gateways provide secure, cloud-based connectivity for monitoring, control, and troubleshooting. Whether it’s predictive maintenance or remote diagnostics, Ewon allows manufacturers to reduce downtime, increase uptime, and respond faster to operational issues—wherever they are.
Machine & Motion Control
For applications requiring precise timing and control, Ixxat offers communication technology for embedded control systems and industrial safety. From CAN and EtherCAT to TSN and Functional Safety, Ixxat supports reliable communication in robotics, motion control, and safety-critical environments—bringing intelligence closer to machines.
Smarter Building Integration
While IIoT focuses on factory floors, smart production also includes optimized energy and environment control. Intesis provides intelligent building automation gateways, enabling communication between HVAC systems and industrial controllers. Seamless integration of Modbus, KNX, and BACnet allows industries to manage energy use, environmental conditions, and building efficiency in line with sustainability goals.
Industrial Visibility & Automation
Data is only valuable when it’s visible and actionable. Red Lion delivers operator interfaces, protocol converters, and edge-enabled HMIs that aggregate data from different systems, providing actionable insights right at the edge. Their secure industrial automation solutions enable operators to respond in real time, improving productivity and decision-making on the shop floor.
Industrial Networking Excellence
Industrial environments demand robust and reliable networking. N-Tron industrial Ethernet switches are engineered for harsh conditions—ensuring high performance, low latency, and minimal downtime. From managed switches to PoE solutions, N-Tron supports industrial communication backbones that keep smart factories always connected.
Towards a Smarter Tomorrow
Smart production is a journey—one that demands secure connectivity, scalable integration, and intelligent data use. HMS Networks, through its family of innovative brands, offers a complete ecosystem to enable manufacturers to transform traditional operations into intelligent, connected production systems. From the sensor to the cloud, from machine to human, HMS makes smart production not just possible—but practical.
