omlox helps companies effectively streamline their processes, and the two new guidelines discussed in this article help make getting started easier.

Robotics enthusiasts (users, PLC manufacturers, organizations, startups, and universities) gathered at the ‘Get Together for Robotics 2025’ conference to discuss the latest developments in the industry with around 170 participants. Take a look at what they had to say.

SPS 2025 has shown once again that the world of automation is moving faster than ever –and we are right in the middle of it. But one thing is clear, PI provides the foundation that turns innovation into reality: data.

The PI organization is actively shaping the future of industrial communication with PROFINET V2.5. This release brings with it scalable, cost-effective solutions that open up new possibilities for IT/OT convergence, cyber security, and networking.

The Joint Working Group “Independent Protocol Physical Layer Group (10BASE-T1L)” has completed key extensions for the consistent standardization of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and enhancements to Ethernet-APL. This new SPE specification (10BASE-T1L, PoDL) enables higher powered devices and economical deployment in discrete, non-hazardous factory environments such as automotive and packaging.

The new PROFINET Security Design Guideline describes the steps required to plan a production plant in terms of OT security. It is aimed at network planners, commissioning engineers, and operators of production plants.

PROFINET Security Working Groups have spent considerable time and energy keeping pace with ongoing regulations – not only in the EU, but worldwide. The result is a scalable security solution tailored to every application.

Providing the essential 'lingua franca' for robotics, SRCI isn't just improving workflows; it's actively expanding the robotics market, making this transformative technology accessible to new users and applications.