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HMS Networks

HMS Networks is a leading international provider of industrial communication and IIoT solutions, connecting industrial devices to fieldbus, Ethernet, and cloud systems through their Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, and Ixxat product brands.

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HMS Networks AB is an international company headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden, specializing in Industrial Information and Communication Technology (Industrial ICT). Listed on Nasdaq Nordic, HMS employs approximately 1,100 people with reported sales of 268 million Euro in 2024. The name HMS stands for "Hardware Meets Software," reflecting their core mission of connecting industrial hardware to IoT software.

Their flagship Anybus product line enables connectivity to all major industrial networks:

  • PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and EtherNet/IP
  • DeviceNet, CAN/CANopen, and CC-Link variants
  • Modbus (RTU and TCP), EtherCAT, and BACnet
  • POWERLINK, OPC UA, and MQTT
  • Wireless connectivity solutions including Wi-Fi

HMS Networks serves automation systems and Industrial IoT applications through their product brands: Anybus for device connectivity, Ewon for remote access, Intesis for building automation, and Ixxat for safety and embedded communication. Their products act as translators between robots, control systems, motors, sensors, and various industrial networks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What industrial protocols does HMS Networks Anybus support?
Anybus products support PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, CAN/CANopen, CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, CC-Link IE TSN, Modbus RTU and TCP, EtherCAT, BACnet, POWERLINK, OPC UA, and MQTT protocols.
What are the main HMS Networks product brands?
HMS Networks offers four main product brands: Anybus for device connectivity, Ewon for remote access solutions, Intesis for building automation gateways, and Ixxat for safety and embedded communication.
Does HMS Networks offer IIoT gateway solutions?
Yes, HMS Networks provides IoT gateways including the Anybus X-gateway IIoT series, which enable fast streaming of industrial network data into OPC UA and MQTT systems for cloud connectivity.
What industries use HMS Networks products?
HMS Networks products are used in factory automation, process automation, building automation, energy management, and any industrial application requiring device connectivity and communication protocol translation.