SIXNET is a privately-held Total Quality (ISO9001) manufacturer of industrial automation, data-acquisition, control and connectivity products designed for the harsh conditions found on plant floors and other extreme environments.  SIXNET was established in 1976. For three decades, SIXNET has remained continuously profitable and well financed.

Innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology have long been SIXNET's hallmark.  SIXNET's distinctive product line reflects its bold vision of truly open automation systems.

Throughout its 30+ year history, SIXNET has championed the cause of open connectivity and scalability for industrial automation products.  This open systems approach contrasted with the prevailing proprietary product strategies used by other manufacturers to "lock-in" customers. 
 
Steve Schoenberg, SIXNET President and co-founder, comments on the benefits of open systems to customers:

"We believe that long-term success is best achieved through truly open systems. Interconnectivity stops being magic when equipment communicates through Ethernet, Modbus and other open standards. An open choice of products eliminates the risks of obsolescence because you can simply select another product. Open-source software puts an end to the piracy of high software costs and perpetual upgrade fees. Our 40% sales growth over the past year is a resounding vote of affirmation by our customers on the value of truly open systems".   

Today, the automation industry is realizing the advantages of open systems and SIXNET's long-standing leadership in the innovation and promotion of open systems has yielded tremendous growth for SIXNET and its partners.

SIXNET's products are used in applications across a variety of diverse industries, and are available through an international network of independent distributors and system integrators.  SIXNET also has a comprehensive program for OEMs to private label existing or custom products.

SIXNET's open automation systems product line currently features industrial modems, Ethernet switches, controllers, remote terminal units, modular I/O, and media/protocol converters.