Schneider Electric, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has been honored with the 10,000,000th
Anybus Module award by HMS Networks. By integrating Anybus network connectivity interfaces into its line
of variable speed drives, Schneider Electric empowers its customers with a diverse range of drives that can
be fine-tuned for both performance and energy efficiency. This dual benefit not only enhances customer
operation performance but also contributes to a greener planet.
Jean-Louis GUILLOU, Vice President for Schneider Drives division has been working with HMS Networks for
many years and are looking forward to continued close collaboration.
Schneider Electric, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has been honored with the 10,000,000th
Anybus Module award by HMS Networks. The award ceremony took place at the Schneider Electric
headquarters in Paris. Present at the ceremony were Magnus Jansson, Product Marketing Director at HMS
Networks, Jean-Louis Guillou, VP Drives at Schneider Electric, and Peter Greenfort, Strategic Account
Manager at HMS Networks.
Achieving Sustainability: Schneider Electric’s Commitment
Sustainability lies at the heart of Schneider Electric’s mission. The company employs multifaceted strategies
to promote a sustainable world. One key approach involves assisting customers in reducing energy
consumption while maximizing the impact of the energy they use. As a trailblazer in the transition to a
cleaner and more equitable industry, Schneider Electric’s significant contributions to carbon emissions
reduction are publicly disclosed every quarter.
Variable Speed Drives and Carbon Emissions Reduction
Jean-Louis Guillou, VP Drives – Industrial Control & Drives, highlights the remarkable impact of Variable
Speed Drive. Currently, 42% of the total avoided carbon emissions in the Schneider Electric carbon emission
report can be attributed to Variable Speed Drives and the more efficient utilization of electrical motors—an
achievement that Jean-Louis describes as “absolutely fantastic.”
Enhancing Motor Performance with Smart Drives
Jean-Louis Guillou observes that the trends in drives align with broader industry shifts. Intelligence is
increasingly embedded in products, and with each new drive generation, processing power doubles—a
1/3 deliberate effort to improve monitoring and control to further improve overall efficiency. To achieve optimal
motor performance, continuous monitoring and adjustment are crucial. This necessitates smart automation
equipment that can be intelligently controlled. In certain industries, up to 50% of total energy consumption is
attributed to electrical motors. By employing smart drives to regulate these motors, energy consumption can
be reduced by up to 20%, as explained by Jean-Louis Guillou.
A 20-Year Partnership: Schneider Electric and HMS Networks
Schneider Electric and HMS Networks have maintained a strategic partnership for two decades. During this
time, HMS Networks has been instrumental in developing network connectivity solutions for Schneider
Electric’s popular variable speed drives, enabling seamless connectivity to industrial control networks. These
networks span various protocols, including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, and more.
The collaboration between Schneider and HMS Networks has been essential in achieving a solution for
supporting multiple industrial communication protocols.
HMS Networks: Pioneering Industrial Network Connectivity
HMS Networks, a leading provider of industrial network connectivity interfaces through its Anybus brand,
plays a crucial role in advancing digitalization within the industry. Their communication interfaces support a
wide range of industrial network protocols, enabling manufacturers of industrial equipment to seamlessly
connect to any type of network without the burden of in-house development and maintenance. By partnering
with HMS Networks, companies like Schneider Electric can offer their customers world-class and reliable
network connectivity.
Connectivity: A Vital Requirement for Efficiency and Sustainability
As the world moves toward greater efficiency and sustainability, digitalization is becoming ubiquitous.
Connectivity is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. In the future, everything will be interconnected. Schneider
Electric and HMS Networks share a vision of continued collaboration to drive this transformation forward.
Jean-Louis Guillou, Vice President for Schneider Drives division, sums it up: “Digitalization is happening all
around us. Connectivity isn’t just nice to have; it’s an essential requirement. Let’s continue working together
to shape a connected and sustainable future.”
The popular Altivar Variable Speed Drive from Schneider Electric features a communication interface that
has been developed in collaboration with HMS Networks. This interface enables Schneider customers to
connect the drive to an industrial network, allowing for efficient monitoring and control of the motors it
operates. The result is smoother operation and improved energy efficiency
HMS Networks AB (publ) is a market-leading provider of solutions in industrial information and
communication technology (Industrial ICT) and employs over 1200 people. HMS develops and manufactures
products under the Anybus®, Ixxat®, Ewon®, and Intesis® brands (Red Lion® Controls is also a part of the
HMS Group as of April 2024). Local sales and support are handled by branch offices all over the world, as
well as through a worldwide network of distributors and partners. HMS reported sales of SEK 3,025 million in
2023 and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm in the Large Cap segment and Telecommunications
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