IO-Link is enjoying increasing popularity, with demand for the communications standard growing rapidly, especially in the food & beverage industry and other process control related industries. The fieldbus-independent technology for point-to-point communication is easy to use and cost-effective.
Industrial network planning is a complicated task and has to take many different aspects into account. Various TSN demonstrators, testbeds, and case studies are very valuable in this process, especially in the early stages of network planning and development.
In order for industrial networks to work efficiently despite high, sometimes irregular data traffic and to run reliably in terms of security, their structures must be adapted. The pitfalls and solutions for this are explained in a nutshell in this new video "Industrial networks in transition - utopia or necessity?"
Despite being unable to meet in person at this year's SPS fair, I am proud to share some exciting news here. Highlights include Module Type Package (MTP) being added to the PI technology portfolio, and the PROFINET Community Stack. There's also news about Security, TSN, and the Standard Robot Interface. Thanks for reading.
Module Type Package (MTP) reduces the time and effort required for the planning, configuration and commissioning of a factory. The modularization of a production plant makes it possible to use standardized plant parts. MTP was created by NAMUR and ZVEI. In PI, both organizations have found a solid partner for the further development, quality assurance and international distribution of MTP.
Attention all PROFINET device developers: Join us January 18, 2022 for a comprehensive workshop dedicated to the PROFINET product certification process at PI. The webinar will be held twice during the day in order to accommodate time zones worldwide. Register today.
There are many new products to announce this month including PROFINET, IO-Link, and omlox -enabled devices from these companies: Emerson, Turck, TWK, Indu-Sol, MBS Solutions, Pozyx, TR-Electronic, SICK, HARTING, and STÖBER.
Signing of the GSD file is an important part of implementing Security Class 1. With a signed GSD, it can be ensured that the GSD has not been changed, either unintentionally or intentionally. For PROFINET users, this is crucial support for the secure operation of their plant.
