On Thursday March 30, 2023, PI North America hosted its first IO-Link User Workshop in the United States. The event was held in Auburn Hills, MI and was a huge success, attended by over 120 people.
Throughout the day, attendees were encouraged to participate in the micro-fair that accompanied the event. Automation device makers on-hand to exhibit their products included:
- Analog Devices
- Banner
- Baumer
- Beckhoff
- CoreTigo
- Festo
- Leuze
- Murr
- Parker
- Phoenix Contact
- Schmalz
- Siemens
- Temposonics
- Turck
From the very beginning, there were many questions from the audience. The following topics were covered:
- Industry 4.0 + USB of Automation
- Integration + Diagnostics
- Interface + Protocol
- Device + Master Replacement
- Applications
- Profiles
- Wireless + Safety
Registration is now open for the next IO-Link User Workshop in North America, scheduled for Thursday June 13, 2023 in Greenville, SC. Details and registration here.