PI Italia: New Board and Members
On February 18, 2021, Consorzio PROFIBUS e PROFINET Italia members' meeting was held digitally. During the meeting, the new Board of Directors, new members, and a recap of 2020 were all presented.
Upcoming Webinar: Guide to PROFINET Testing & Certification
Are you adding PROFINET to your device or machine? If yes, this webinar is just for you. It explains how testing and certification work, how to prepare for testing, and how to get a product certified. Also, we will provide suggestions and resources to complete the certification process with ease. Register here!
PI UK on IIoT Panel & News from PI Brazil
News from PI UK and PI Brazil. PI UK participated in a virtual event in January on industrial networks and IIoT communications. PI Brazil has reelected its boards of directors, created two new working groups, and started a national node survey.
Regional News – November 2020
Three Regional PI Associations (RPAs) announce news this month. PI China participated in the CIIF tradeshow in Shanghai in September; PI Brazil has hosted multiple webinars over the past few months; and PI Netherlands recently put on a successful PROFI education week.
Upcoming Webinar: How PROFINET Works, A Beginner’s Guide
Are you looking for an introductory course in PROFINET? This free webinar will guide you through the basics of how PROFINET works. Join us on Wednesday, December 16th!
Spanish White Paper: Capa Física Avanzada (APL)
AUTEX-OPEN, a PITC/PICC based in Argentina has produced a very detailed technical document on Ethernet-APL. The document is written in Spanish language and can be downloaded here.
New White Paper: PROFINET Isochronous Real Time (IRT)
This new resource explains the mechanisms of PROFINET IRT. It also describes implementation considerations. Download the full White Paper: "PROFINET IRT: The Solution For Synchronous Real-Time Applications" here.
Denmark: Messe Under COVID-19
Last month, PI Denmark exhibited at the Automatic Messe 2020 fair. The event followed strict social distancing rules while allowing face-to-face interaction between exhibitors and attendees. Learn how they accomplished it and their main impressions.