Hirschmann / Belden

Hirschmann is a well-known company specializing in industrial networking solutions and components. As specialist for automation and networking technology, Hirschmann™ develops innovative solutions, which are geared towards its customers’ requirements in terms of performance, efficiency and investment reliability.

Hirschmann™ has adopted a major role in the establishment of Ethernet technology as the standard in the pro duction area. Today, the Powerlink protocol from the Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group already provides an open method for the realisation of hard realtime applications using Ethernet, for example for machinery controllers by integrating the CANopen® Protocols. Hirschmann™ is a founding member of the EPSG.

It is currently the only brand on the market to offer a complete product range for homogeneous data communication in the industrial sector using Ethernet and Fieldbus systems. This includes Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches as well as industrial security and WLAN systems that provide a uniform, company-wide communications infrastructure without interface problems and media discontinuities. These products are used in many different applications such as factory automation, process control, transportation and mechanical engineering.

Hirschmann™ not only offers a complete range of products for company-wide data networks, but also a broad support package direct from the product manufacturer. Customers are supported, both during the conception of tailor-made communications solutions, and during the planning, design, commissioning and maintenance of the networks. Seminars and workshops, in which trends and developments are evaluated, and technical subjects put into practice, complete the range of services.

1. Industrial Networking Solutions: Hirschmann is renowned for its industrial networking solutions, which are designed to provide reliable and secure connectivity in industrial and harsh environments. They offer a wide range of networking products, including industrial switches, routers, firewall appliances, wireless LAN solutions, and network management software.

2. Robust and Rugged Design: Hirschmann's products are known for their robust and rugged design, capable of withstanding extreme conditions often found in industries such as manufacturing, transportation, energy, and more. Their networking solutions are ideal for use in applications where standard commercial-grade networking equipment would not suffice.

3. Cybersecurity: The company places a strong emphasis on cybersecurity in its networking solutions. They offer industrial security solutions designed to protect critical infrastructure and industrial systems from cyber threats.

4. Automation and IoT Connectivity: Hirschmann's products are used to enable automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity in industrial settings. They help facilitate data exchange and communication between various devices and systems.