Recently, HMS participated in the prestigious IFAT trade fair in Munich, Germany, which attracted about 142,000 visitors from 170 countries. Once again, IFAT affirmed its status as the world's largest gathering for professionals and companies in the Water Management sector.
At the event, HMS showcased solutions for Industrial Communications designed to address customer challenges. Our offerings are built on three fundamental pillars: Industrial Connectivity, Advanced Maintenance, and Remote Monitoring. We emphasized the crucial role of Industrial Cybersecurity in every solution.
Industrial Connectivity refers to the ability of industrial machinery and devices to connect and communicate with each other, as well as with external systems. DVGW's Water Supply 4.0 maturity model highlights connectivity as a fundamental level in the 6-level maturity model for companies in the water industry. Without connectivity, data can be inaccurate, delayed, difficult to obtain, or non-existent. HMS presented solutions for industrial connectivity, such as Anybus Industrial gateways, chips with embedded industrial ethernet and fieldbus protocols, as well as wireless equipment including NBIoT and Industrial 5G
With Ewon remote access, operators can monitor and control PLCs from anywhere, allowing them to quickly respond to issues or make necessary adjustments without being physically present at the plant. This saves time and resources, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and productivity. By reducing the need for on-site visits, remote access minimizes the risk of accidents and injuries for operators who may need to enter hazardous areas. Also, with Anybus Diagnostics it is possible to have an early detection of any potential issues or malfunction in the industrial network, allowing for timely maintenance and repairs
Finally, remote monitoring and analytics have become essential tools in industrial water treatment. Through the use of HMS technology, companies can now track and analyze their water treatment systems from a distance, providing numerous benefits for both efficiency, maintenance and cost-savings
At IFAT we had the pleasure of forging numerous valuable contacts, all of whom expressed significant interest in our innovative solutions. IFAT highlighted that many companies in the water sector are providing cloud-based asset management services to enhance operational efficiency and achieve energy savings for utilities. It was gratifying to see our Ewon product line already deployed by many of the companies present at IFAT, such as Skion Water, Veolia Hubgrade, Kuhn, and many others, sparking interest from numerous other firms.
Our focus on addressing the cybersecurity requirements of the new NIS2 Directive was particularly well-received by visitors. Additionally, we observed a growing interest from manufacturers of valve controllers, pump controllers, analyzers, and other devices who need to integrate protocols beyond Modbus to seamlessly connect with SCADA and PLCs. This underscored the appeal of our Anybus CompactCom.
Overall, HMS's booth garnered enthusiastic feedback, highlighting the quality and relevance of our presented technologies. The fair made a strong impression, marked by high visitor engagement and promising contacts that bode well for the company's future.
