IO-Link and mioty: The Best of Both Worlds
The seamless integration of mioty into the IO-Link ecosystem extends the scope of IO-Link, thus offering added value for all industrial users who previously utilized the advantages of IO-Link.
Call for Experts: omlox Safety
During the last few years, a global standard for real-time location tracking has been established in omlox. As a result of demand to address use-cases related to functional safety, a new working group will be established to bring omlox into this realm. Experts wanted!
PI: Standards for Interoperability, Scaling and Innovation
PI has a broad technology portfolio that ranges from communication technologies and integration solutions, to information models and safety application solutions. And now, most recently, real-time location tracking with omlox and modularization technology with MTP join our ranks.
No Digitalization Without PROFINET
Digitalization is made possible by PROFINET's proven communication channels, tying together information and data from all aspects of industrial automation, from manufacturing, to process automation, to motion control.
From APL To SPE With PROFINET
The topic of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is gaining new momentum because of the successful launch of Ethernet-APL. PROFINET is well positioned to play a leading role in making SPE a success in the future.
Stepping Up Industrial Network Security: PROFINET Security Update
In the complex and interconnected world of industrial automation, the security of communication networks is not just a feature—it's a necessity. PROFINET has long recognized this need and marks a milestone in what can be likened to 'security feature completeness' with its upcoming release of the MU5 of the PROFINET specification.
Call for Experts: Ethernet-APL Conformance Joint WG
Members of participating Ethernet-APL Group organizations can volunteer to support the Conformance Joint Working Group. This is an opportunity to participate in the development of the physical layer with respect to testing. Please review the details and sign-up today.
Call for Experts: Independent Protocol Physical Layer (10BASE-T1L) Joint WG
PI, FieldComm Group, ODVA, and the OPC Foundation have agreed to collaborate to develop general purpose 10BASE-T1L applications and therefore intend to form a Joint Working Group for this purpose. With Ethernet-APL completed, there is a desire to use this SPE technology to support devices in non-ex areas as well.