Research shows that half of the industry professionals are clearly positive about 5G in manufacturing and see it as a way to obtain universal connectivity.

More and more industrial equipment is being connected to industrial networks. In 2019, the number of new connected nodes is expected to grow by 10%. Industrial Ethernet and Wireless continue to grow fast, but 2019 also marks the first year of fieldbus decline. These are the main findings in the annual study of the industrial network market by HMS Networks. Industrial Ethernet now accounts for 59% of new installed nodes (52% last year), while fieldbuses are on 35% (42). EtherNet/IP is still the most widely installed network at 15%, but PROFINET is closing in at 14%. Wireless technologies continue to develop strongly and are steady at 6% of the market (6).

HMS Networks now announces Talk2M^® Easy Setup, a new configuration wizard within the free-of-charge VPN Client eCatcher. Talk2M Easy Setup only requires a USB drive or an SD card to get an Ewon^® Cosy online with the Talk2M secure remote access cloud.

HMS Networks now announces a new version of the M2Web service which enables users of Ewon^® Flexy products to instantly monitor KPI’s, Key Performance Indicators, from remotely located machines. Using a standard PC, tablet or smartphone, Machine Builders and End Users get full insight into their installations thanks to a new intuitive graphical interface, a mobile-friendly responsive view, and a map view of all connected machines.

Halmstad, March 13, 2019. HMS Industrial Networks AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Networks AB (publ), has acquired 74.9% of all shares in the German company WEBfactory GmbH located in Buchen, Germany, a leading provider of web-based software solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things, IIoT.

HMS’ Solution Partners get ready to help customers turn data into value in Industrial IoT-applications.

HMS Industrial Networks announces the release of its advanced IIoT Gateway and Remote Access router, eWON Flexy205.

HMS Industrial Networks announces the release of the book “Secure Remote Access for Industrial Machines for Dummies,” eWON^® Special Edition.

HMS Industrial Networks today announced that their remote connectivity solution, eWON Talk2M is now ISECOM STAR security certified.

Industrial Ethernet and Wireless growth is accelerated by the increasing need for industrial devices to get connected and the Industrial Internet of Things. This is the main finding of HMS Industrial Networks’ annual study of the industrial network market. Industrial Ethernet now accounts for 46% of the market (38 last year). Wireless technologies are also coming on strong, now at 6% (4) market share. Combined, industrial Ethernet and Wireless now account for 52% of the market, while fieldbuses are at 48%.