Schildknecht AG
About us
For over 40 years we at Schildknecht AG have been developers, manufacturers and system providers for industrial wireless solutions. Our core competence is safe and stable radio transmissions, as required in crane technology, water management, stage technology, paper&pulp industry, hoists, lift and cable car systems, transport vehicles and many other areas. For this purpose, we develop radio data transmission systems for industrial use with our product line DATAEAGLE. Our highly reliable and patented radio links for PROFIBUS and PROFINET transmissions, including PROFIsafe and openSAFETY via UDP, have met with particularly high market acceptance.
We are also an IoT system provider in the field of remote maintenance, telemetry and M2M solutions as well as condition monitoring. Here we design – very often together with our customers – their individual business models in the context of IIoT and Industry 4.0. The technological basis for this is provided by our DATAEAGLE 7000 series of mobile IoT-gateways with their integrated and globally deployable SIM card at a low-cost standard rate together with the DATAEAGLE Portal device cloud.
Products & services
DATAEAGLE NG X‑treme
DATAEAGLE NG X‑treme – Wireless Performance for the Highest Industrial Demands With the DATAEAGLE NG X‑treme, Schildknecht AG introduces a new generation of industrial wireless technology. Designed for applications where speed, stability, and robustness are essential, the system delivers a powerful solution for modern automation environments – from high‑bay warehouses to advanced process manufacturing. Built for Dynamic Processes Thanks to ultra‑fast response times and a newly developed wireless architecture, DATAEAGLE NG enables reliable, low‑latency communication between controllers, sensors, and actuators. The system is designed for fast motion sequences, continuous data flows, and demanding machine concepts. Strong Wireless Connections – Even in Tough Conditions Patent‑protected data processing and a highly robust IP67 housing ensure stable connections even where traditional wiring or conventional wireless systems reach their limits. This makes DATAEAGLE NG ideal for mobile units, crane systems, and outdoor industrial applications. Flexible Integration – Ready to Use in Minutes The system supports PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CAN, and safety protocols, and can be integrated without modifying existing control programs. With its plug‑and‑play concept, complex configuration becomes unnecessary – a clear advantage for operators aiming to scale quickly and safely. Rethinking Safety Functions A key innovation of this new generation is the ability to transmit safety signals reliably via wireless communication without adjusting safety cycle times. This opens new possibilities in the design of safety‑critical machines and systems. Visitors can look forward to a solution that sets new standards in speed, reliability, and flexibility – perfectly aligned with the requirements of modern industrial environments.
DATAEAGLE 4000 - WIRELESS ETHERNET & SAFETY
WIRELESS ETHERNET/IP AND PROFINET Our DATAEAGLE 4000 product line – Wireless Ethernet – is the solution for setting up wireless, flexible and powerful industrial networks! The 4000 series is suitable for the transmission of Ethernet protocols (e.g. Modbus TCP) and is specially optimised for PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and openSAFTEY via UDP. WHY RADIO WITH DATAEAGLE? Industrial wireless solutions with stabilised radio transmission are characterised by reliability and long service life without maintenance. The patented data transmission technology in DATAEAGLE ensures secure communication and robustness against interference. The DATAEAGLE wireless data systems also offer maximum flexibility and simple plug & play installation.
DATAEAGLE 6000 - WIRELESS CAN
WIRELESS CAN BUS Our DATAEAGLE 6000 product line – Wireless CAN – is the solution for setting up industrial networks wirelessly, flexibly and efficiently! The DATAEAGLE 6000 series is suitable for the transmission of all 11 bit and 29 bit CAN bus protocols. WHY RADIO WITH DATAEAGLE? Industrial wireless solutions with stabilised radio transmission are characterised by reliability and long service life without maintenance. The patented data transmission technology in DATAEAGLE ensures secure communication and robustness against interference. The DATAEAGLE wireless data systems also offer maximum flexibility and simple plug & play installation.
IoT & Condition Monitoring - Smart Sensor
Challenges, especially those posed by complexity, should not endanger the IoT project and that is why we are already one step ahead to ensure success for you. Especially the industrial sector is characterized by very heterogeneous plants, systems and communication protocols and needs solutions for both vertical and horizontal networking. To enable rapid implementation, Schildknecht AG follows the IoT-ready-to-use approach: ready-to-use systems for IoT or IIoT projects, consisting of sensors, gateways and industrial interface and dashboard. We support you from the idea to the implementation and operation of a globally successful IoT solution. Explore how this looks like in a live demo at our booth or at the booth of IoT Use Case.
IoT Quick-Check
Get a quick and free assessment of your project or idea with our IoT quick check! You will receive an analysis and practical suggestions from our experts and profit from the many years of experience in IoT and digitalization projects. The concept with the most important questions that we use to evaluate a project can be applied by yourself in internal workshops too!
WEBINARS
We regularly hold live webinars on industrial technology topics. Benefit from our know-how and our many years of experience as industrial wireless experts! Our topics are: - Quick check for your industrial wireless project: Is wireless suitable for your application? - Safety via radio - the critical success factors for radio applications in industry - Wireless data transmission technologies for industry: How to find the right technology for your company
Wireless Project Guide incl. Quick Check
Secure your project success with expert know-how Our project guide provides you with a reliable assessment of your current industrial project and whether it can be implemented using wireless radio technology. The practical traffic light system of the four "Quick Checks" gives you valuable insights into the suitability of wireless technology for your project and which solution works best for your use case. The project check summarizes our practical experience from more than 40 years in industrial wireless data transmission and offers you an important basis for finding the right technology for your project - and to reliably lead your project to success! With 4 questions towards project success for radio solutions in the industry! Download the free of charge project guide with practical quick check for your industrial wireless .project
