{"id":1989,"date":"2025-06-03T15:07:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T07:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/1628.webi.svipwebs.com\/?p=1989"},"modified":"2025-06-03T15:07:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T07:07:35","slug":"who-will-be-the-king-of-industrial-communication-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/hu\/who-will-be-the-king-of-industrial-communication-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Will Be the King of Industrial Communication Networks?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/hu\/who-will-be-the-king-of-industrial-communication-networks\/#Who_Will_Be_the_King_of_Industrial_Communication_Networks\" title=\"Who Will Be the King of Industrial Communication Networks?\">Who Will Be the King of Industrial Communication Networks?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/hu\/who-will-be-the-king-of-industrial-communication-networks\/#I_Introduction_HMS_Networks_2025_Annual_Report_and_Key_Insights\" title=\"I. Introduction: HMS Networks 2025 Annual Report and Key Insights\">I. Introduction: HMS Networks 2025 Annual Report and Key Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/hu\/who-will-be-the-king-of-industrial-communication-networks\/#II_Ethernet_From_Challenger_to_Unchallenged_Ruler\" title=\"II. Ethernet: From Challenger to Unchallenged Ruler\">II. Ethernet: From Challenger to Unchallenged Ruler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/hu\/who-will-be-the-king-of-industrial-communication-networks\/#III_Fieldbus_From_Throne_to_Margins\" title=\"III. Fieldbus: From Throne to Margins\">III. Fieldbus: From Throne to Margins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/hu\/who-will-be-the-king-of-industrial-communication-networks\/#IV_Wireless_and_5G_Supporting_Actors_or_Future_Game-Changers\" title=\"IV. Wireless and 5G: Supporting Actors or Future Game-Changers?\">IV. Wireless and 5G: Supporting Actors or Future Game-Changers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/hu\/who-will-be-the-king-of-industrial-communication-networks\/#V_Regional_Dynamics_Diverging_Leadership_in_Key_Markets\" title=\"V. Regional Dynamics: Diverging Leadership in Key Markets\">V. Regional Dynamics: Diverging Leadership in Key Markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/hu\/who-will-be-the-king-of-industrial-communication-networks\/#VI_The_Future_of_Leadership_Ecosystems_Over_Protocols\" title=\"VI. The Future of Leadership: Ecosystems Over Protocols\">VI. The Future of Leadership: Ecosystems Over Protocols<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Will_Be_the_King_of_Industrial_Communication_Networks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong><b>Who Will Be the King of Industrial Communication Networks?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1990 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/06\/HMS-\u7f51\u7edc-2025-\u5e74\u5ea6\u62a5\u544a-11-300x290.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/06\/HMS-\u7f51\u7edc-2025-\u5e74\u5ea6\u62a5\u544a-11-300x290.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/06\/HMS-\u7f51\u7edc-2025-\u5e74\u5ea6\u62a5\u544a-11-1024x989.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/06\/HMS-\u7f51\u7edc-2025-\u5e74\u5ea6\u62a5\u544a-11-768x742.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.rzautoassembly.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/06\/HMS-\u7f51\u7edc-2025-\u5e74\u5ea6\u62a5\u544a-11.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Introduction_HMS_Networks_2025_Annual_Report_and_Key_Insights\"><\/span><strong><b>I. Introduction: HMS Networks 2025 Annual Report and Key Insights<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After robust growth in 2023, the industrial network market experienced a moderate slowdown in 2024, with newly installed nodes declining by approximately 10\u201311%. This downturn is primarily driven by challenging economic conditions, persistent global uncertainties, and overcapacity in highly automated sectors such as automotive and manufacturing\u2014particularly in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the broader growth deceleration, research highlights that industrial Ethernet continues to solidify its dominance, while traditional fieldbus technologies are accelerating their decline. Over the past two years, shortages of electronic components sustained demand for serial-based fieldbus solutions as companies prioritized availability over innovation. However, with improved component supply and intensifying cost pressures, the market has shifted toward more scalable and cost-effective Ethernet-based communication technologies.<\/p>\n<p>HMS Networks\u2019 2025 report projects sustained growth for the industrial network market, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% over the next five years. While 2025 is expected to see growth below this average due to current market headwinds, a rebound is anticipated in subsequent years,\u00a0<strong><b>confirming<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0the increasing criticality of network connectivity in modern factories.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_Ethernet_From_Challenger_to_Unchallenged_Ruler\"><\/span><strong><b>II. Ethernet: From Challenger to Unchallenged Ruler<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 2025, the industrial network landscape is witnessing a definitive power shift. Ethernet-based solutions now account for 76% of new node installations, up from 71% in 2024, marking their transformation from niche communication tools to the backbone of industrial infrastructure. The leading protocols in the Ethernet domain are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>PROFINET<\/b><\/strong>: Expanded its lead to 27% market share (23% in 2024), solidifying its status as the dominant standard.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>EtherNet\/IP<\/b><\/strong>: Held steady in second place with 23% (21% in 2024), driven by its strong presence in North American manufacturing.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>EtherCAT<\/b><\/strong>: Sustained robust growth at 17% (16% in 2024), favored in high-performance automation applications.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Modbus TCP<\/b><\/strong>: Remained stable at 4%, serving as a reliable choice for simpler industrial setups.<\/li>\n<li>Other protocols like POWERLINK and CC-Link IE saw minor fluctuations but maintained stable market positions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_Fieldbus_From_Throne_to_Margins\"><\/span><strong><b>III. Fieldbus: From Throne to Margins<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In stark contrast to Ethernet\u2019s ascendancy, fieldbus technologies are in rapid decline. In 2025, they accounted for just 17% of new node installations, down from 22% in 2024. Key developments in the fieldbus domain include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>PROFIBUS<\/b><\/strong>: Remained the largest single protocol but saw its share drop to 5% (7% in 2024), reflecting broader industry migration to Ethernet.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>DeviceNet, CC-Link, Modbus RTU<\/b><\/strong>: Each experienced a 1-percentage-point decline, pressured by Ethernet\u2019s cost and scalability advantages.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>CAN\/CANopen<\/b><\/strong>: Held steady at 2%, primarily in specialized applications like industrial vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>Remaining fieldbus protocols combined accounted for 4%, highlighting the niche role of legacy technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IV_Wireless_and_5G_Supporting_Actors_or_Future_Game-Changers\"><\/span><strong><b>IV. Wireless and 5G: Supporting Actors or Future Game-Changers?<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wireless technologies maintain a stable 7% share of the market, serving as flexible complements to wired networks. Key use cases include mobile connectivity for automated guided vehicles (AGVs), retrofitting legacy systems in hard-to-wire environments, and temporary industrial setups.<\/p>\n<p>Adoption of 5G in industrial automation remains slow due to complex infrastructure requirements, high deployment costs, and challenges in achieving cost-effective real-time performance with cellular chips. Nevertheless, early deployments in Asia\u2014particularly in smart factories and logistics\u2014demonstrate its potential to revolutionize industrial communications, despite current hurdles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"V_Regional_Dynamics_Diverging_Leadership_in_Key_Markets\"><\/span><strong><b>V. Regional Dynamics: Diverging Leadership in Key Markets<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The battle for industrial network dominance varies significantly across regions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Europe<\/b><\/strong>: PROFINET and EtherCAT dominate, supported by strong demand for precision control and green manufacturing initiatives. Emerging technologies like APL (Advanced Physical Layer) and SPE (Single Pair Ethernet) are being adopted rapidly here.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>North America<\/b><\/strong>: EtherNet\/IP leads as the \u672c\u571f\u5316\u534f\u8bae (\u201clocal protocol\u201d), while IO-Link and SPE are gaining traction, signaling a shift toward smarter device connectivity.<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Asia<\/b><\/strong>: China has become a strategic battleground for PROFINET and EtherCAT, while Japan\u2019s CC-Link IE\u2014leveraging time-sensitive networking (TSN)\u2014has established strongholds in electronics manufacturing and high-precision industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Behind these regional trends lies a strategic ecosystem rivalry: Siemens champions PROFINET in Europe, Rockwell defends EtherNet\/IP in North America, and Mitsubishi protects CC-Link IE\u2019s Asian footprint. This competition has evolved beyond technical specifications to a battle for\u00a0<strong><b>standard-setting authority<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VI_The_Future_of_Leadership_Ecosystems_Over_Protocols\"><\/span><strong><b>VI. The Future of Leadership: Ecosystems Over Protocols<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HMS Networks\u2019 report emphasizes that over the next five years, Ethernet\u2019s dominance will deepen as OT (operational technology) and IT (information technology) converge. The next generation of industrial network leaders will be defined not by protocol superiority but by\u00a0<strong><b>ecosystem integration capabilities<\/b><\/strong>\u2014the ability to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bridge the data pipeline from sensors to cloud platforms;<\/li>\n<li>Seamlessly integrate legacy and modern devices;<\/li>\n<li>Enable flexible, data-driven manufacturing scenarios in smart factories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The decline of fieldbuses mirrors the \u201cextinction of dinosaurs\u201d in industrial history\u2014obsolete not due to competitive flaws but because they failed to adapt to a data-centric era. Industrial Ethernet\u2019s rise exemplifies the triumph of open, interoperable ecosystems over closed, proprietary systems. As every factory device becomes a network node and production data becomes a core asset, the technology that enables unhindered data flow will ultimately be crowned the true king of Industry 4.0.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who Will Be the King of Industrial Communication Networks? I. Introduction: HMS Networks 2025 Annual Report and Key Insights After robust growth in 2023, the industrial network market experienced a moderate slowdown in 2024, with newly installed nodes declining by approximately 10\u201311%. 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