New Products – August 2016
New products this month include a PROFINET to CANopen gateway from Helmholz, a modular I/O system and PROFIBUS termination resistor from Phoenix Contact, and enhanced software capability from Pepperl+Fuchs.
PROFINEWS App Update
Download the PROFINEWS App for your iOS or Android device today! With a fresh new interface and intuitive design, the PROFINEWS App is your one-stop-shop for all the latest PROFIBUS and PROFINET News. By using the App you'll get advance notice of articles otherwise found in the newsletter and other great benefits.
Industrie 4.0 and IIoT for Process Automation
The chemical industry is well acquainted with networks. Many locations operate in close raw material and energy networks. This is now to be extended to the data level – or at least the measured value level. For it is apparent that analog measured value transmission in chemical plants is often no longer adequate for future tasks. For this reason, the process industry is now openly discussing the topic of IIoT, Industrie 4.0, and using Ethernet technologies.
Regional News – July 2016
Unlike many other organizations in industrial automation, PI is large enough that it can support a decentralized structure (as opposed to a centralized one). This means each Regional PI Association can deliver support and events that are suited to their local market. More importantly, it means there's a lot happening around the globe, all the time. Newsworthy topics highlighted in this article are from: China, India, Italy, Korea, and Norway.
Member News – July 2016
There is news this month from Hilscher, who announces a partnership to integrate IT and OT networks. Also, Phoenix Contact has opened a brand new training facility in Germany to further collaboration with universities there.
New Products – July 2016
New products this month include signal conditioners from Acromag, valves from AUMA, segment couplers from Pepperl+Fuchs, Ethernet switches from Phoenix Contact, rotary encoders from POSITAL, and rail-application controllers from Siemens.
2015 PI Node Count: Extraordinary Growth
The annual determination of the installed base of PI technologies show a significant growth in market acceptance. The numbers for PROFINET and PROFIsafe are particularly strong. IO-Link is also exhibiting a strongly accelerated growth.
New Documents and Videos – May 2016
If you do nothing else, read this! Can't make it to one of the hundreds of PROFIBUS or PROFINET training events going on around the world? Need a point of reference at the tip of your fingers? Many new documents are available, some with important updates.
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