HMS at IFAT Trade Fair in Munich, Germany

09 Sep 2024
HMS
HMS recently participated in the IFAT trade fair in Munich, the world's largest event for professionals in the Water Management sector, attracting 142,000 visitors from 170 countries. At the event, HMS showcased solutions focused on Industrial Connectivity, Advanced Maintenance, and Remote Monitoring, with an emphasis on Industrial Cybersecurity. The event concluded with positive feedback, high engagement, and promising new partnerships, reinforcing the company's strong position in the industry.

HMS Solutions for Industrial Communications

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
  • Remote Monitoring

We also emphasized the crucial role of Industrial Cybersecurity in every solution.

Networking and Partnerships

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.

Focus on Cybersecurity and Connectivity

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.

Positive Reception and Future Outlook

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.