Physical AI – that is, AI that actively perceives physical space and acts contextually – requires a unified understanding of positions, movements, and identities in space. A new harmonization task force unifies spatial data model for absolute positions and allows for a unified global positioning of assets in the physical and digital world.
The ecosystem of PROFINET devices for use in hazardous areas is growing rapidly. Automated tests for PROFINET over APL actuators have been added to the Test Bundle, and the first products have passed certification tests.
Record attendance led to a full house at the 2025 IO-Link Interop in Bad Soden, Germany. There was also a special focus on IO-Link Safety.
Security is now an essential part of every network, and PROFINET Security plays a central role in shaping how secure industrial networks are built and operated.
Similar to how PROFIsafe is certified by TÜV SÜD, now IO-Link Safety is certified by TÜV SÜD. Read more about this important milestone.
IO-Link is a worldwide standard for point-to-point communication between sensors, actuators, and controllers. With IO-Link Safety, the proven concept has been expanded to include certified safety-related communication on the same physical infrastructure and is certified by TÜV.
A recent analysis by the market research institute Omdia confirms once again that PROFINET is the leading technology in the field of industrial Ethernet protocols. In addition to its widespread adoption, PROFINET is particularly convincing due to its consistent focus on security.
The IO-Link Community has published a new Security Deployment Guideline. This is intended to help users evaluate and implement security measures for the use of IO-Link technology. Check it out...