The challenge in the coatings industry is to lower the costs of applying coating, while delivering predictable and robust coatings. Inline viscosity sensors (viscometers) networked via PROFINET contribute to a more resource-efficient, eco-friendly coating process.

With a permanent network monitoring, Baur Versand can make the recipients of the approximately 50 million items it sends every year happy, thanks to a fault-free operation – no matter if during the slow summer months or at peak times such as during the Christmas season.

One of the world's largest producers of carbon fiber was experiencing intermittent PLC stops due to an increase in PROFIBUS network faults. The data from the networking monitoring and frame analyzers all checked out. What could the issue be?

Many device manufacturers appreciate the easy integration of PROFINET into field devices. With controllers however, at first glance, the task seems more complex because they require some initial engineering. Technology providers can help with controllers too, making it just as easy.

With a length of 382 meters and a width of 124 meters, the Allseas Pioneering Spirit is the largest work ship in the world. With the help of a PROFIsafe safety PLC and PROFIsafe safety encoders, a safety system monitors the position and speed of the lifting systems to ensure movement within preprogrammed parameters.

As an independent specialist for aluminum wires and rods, Drahtwerk Elisental is asserting itself in an intensely competitive global market. An important modernization milestone was achieved via automating existing machines with PROFINET and managed switches.