HMS Industrial Networks has shipped its three millionth Anybus module to Bosch
Rexroth. Bosch Rexroth uses Anybus modules mainly to connect welding and
tightening controllers to the various control systems used in automation
technology.
Anybus embedded products are interchangeable communication modules for different
fieldbus and industrial Ethernet networks. The modules offer multi-network
connectivity for the major network standards.
Compact and energy efficient
Bosch Rexroth uses the Anybus CompactCom communication modules which consume
little power and is very compact (5.2 cm x 5.2 cm). The communication modules
provide very reliable multi-network connectivity for the major standards on the
market today. The standardized hardware and software interfaces allow the
modules to be easily interchangeable with each other. In other words, you can
connect to any network by simply replacing the module.
Long collaboration between Bosch Rexroth and HMS
Bosch Rexroth and HMS have been working together successfully for more than 10
years. "We have chosen Anybus for two reasons: Firstly, it is very compact and
easy to integrate and secondly, because of the technology inside the module",
says Harald Lukosz, Director Engineering Tightening and Welding Systems at Bosch
Rexroth.
"The Anybus communication modules have support for all the major fieldbus and
industrial Ethernet networks that Bosch Rexroth requires in their welding and
tightening controllers and enables them to connect to the various control
systems used in automation technology", says Staffan Dahlström, CEO of HMS
Networks AB.
The history of Anybus
The first Anybus module was developed in 1994. As the number of fieldbuses
increased rapidly in those days, the Anybus concept allowing users to access
almost any industrial network, was a ground-breaking innovation. Today, three
million Anybus modules are deployed in the field. The multi-network capability
offered by the Anybus concept is still the key benefit to the user.
"The first million Anybus modules took us more than 10 years to deliver," says
Staffan Dahlström. "However, the second million only took five years and the
third million only two more years. With that said, we should probably not have
to wait long for the fifth millionth Anybus module," he concludes.
For more information please contact:
CFO HMS Networks AB Gunnar Högberg, telephone: +46-35 17 29 95 guh@hms.se
CEO HMS Networks AB Staffan Dahlström, telephone: +46-35 17 29 01 std@hms.se
This information is such that HMS Networks AB (publ) is required to disclose in
accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act and/or the Swedish
Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication at 17.45
CET on October 1, 2014.
HMS Networks AB (publ) is a world-leading supplier of communication technology
for industrial automation. Sales amounted to SEK 501 million in 2013. Over 90%
of these sales were to customers located outside Sweden. All development and the
major portion of manufacturing are carried out at the head office in Halmstad
and in Weingarten. Sales offices are located in Japan, China, Germany, Denmark,
India, UK, USA, Italy and France. HMS has 370 employees and produces network
interface cards and products to interconnect different networks under the
trademark Anybus® and IXXAT® and products for Remote Management under the
trademark Netbiter®. HMS is listed on NASDAQ-OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in
the category Small Cap, Information Technology.
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