The Anybus Wireless Bolt has received the award "Best Network Technology 2016" from the readers of the automation portal Automation Inside. After the release of the product earlier this year, HMS has seen a great interest from the market and this award is yet another proof that HMS's wireless technology is breaking new ground.

What is Anybus Wireless Bolt?

The Anybus Wireless Bolt is a wireless access point designed to be mounted on a machine or cabinet to give it wireless access via WLAN, Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy. 

This access makes it possible to do configuration via a regular tablet or smartphone or connect to a cloud service, realizing Industrial IoT. 

The innovative IP67-classed form factor combined with the fact that it is an all-in-one solution which can be used for both Bluetooth and WLAN, makes the product unique on the market.

Votes from automation professionals

"We are very happy and proud to receive this recognition for the Anybus Wireless Bolt — a product that is truly leading the way within industrial wireless" comments Martin Falkman, Product Manager for the Anybus Wireless Bolt.

"It is especially rewarding to receive this award as it is based on votes from the readers of Automation Inside — automation professionals who deal with connectivity issues every day. We take this accolade as proof that we are on the right track and will continue to develop wireless solutions to meet the demands of the modern factory."

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