April 7, 2026 — In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, flexibility and interoperability are no longer optional: they are essential. Manufacturers and system integrators demand solutions that can seamlessly adapt to diverse communication standards while minimizing development time and complexity.
That’s why the achievement by Orange Precision Measurement, in collaboration with Hilscher, represents a meaningful milestone for the industry. Orange Precision Measurement successfully deployed three industrial Ethernet protocols PROFINET, EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP, alongside the DeviceNet fieldbus protocol. Integrating this level of communication capability in such a short timeframe is a notable accomplishment, and it highlights what is possible when the right technology meets a highly capable engineering team.
At the core of this success is Hilscher’s netX 90, multiprotocol ASIC. Designed to support up to nine industrial communication protocols, the netX 90 provides a unified platform that enables device manufacturers to address global market requirements without redesigning hardware for each protocol. For Orange Precision Measurement, this meant the ability to rapidly integrate both legacy fieldbus and modern industrial Ethernet networks into a single, scalable solution.
Equally important was the role of Hilscher’s application programming interface, which allowed Orange Precision’s engineering team to accelerate development and streamline implementation. By reducing complexity at the software level, their team was able to focus on delivering value to customers rather than managing protocol-specific challenges.
Berwin Banares, CTO and co-founder of Orange Precision Measurement, underscored the importance of system architecture in achieving this milestone. For their team, selecting a multiprotocol platform was not just a technical decision — it was a strategic one. The ability to quickly integrate with customer systems across different industries gives them a strong competitive advantage and positions them to respond to future communication requirements with confidence.
From a hardware perspective, CEO and founder Karl Li emphasized the efficiency gains made possible through Hilscher’s platform. Integrating four protocols within a year is no small feat, and doing so with minimal development time and resources speaks to both the robustness of the netX 90 and the effectiveness of the collaboration.
What makes this achievement particularly impressive is not just the number of protocols implemented, but the speed and execution behind it. Many companies aim to expand protocol support over time, but Orange Precision’s engineering team elevated that effort to a new level. Their ability to move quickly without compromising quality is a testament to both their expertise and the strength of the technology they selected.
Orange Precision Measurement is already shipping products with these integrated communication capabilities, delivering reliable and flexible solutions to customers around the globe. Just as importantly, they are well-positioned for the future. As new protocols and requirements emerge, their platform gives them the agility to respond without starting from scratch.
This collaboration is a clear example of how the right partnership can drive innovation in industrial automation. Hilscher is proud to support companies like Orange Precision Measurement as they push the boundaries of what’s possible in industrial communication — enabling smarter, more connected systems across the industry.
