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With the selection of PI as the host of Module Type Package (MTP) technology by ZVEI and NAMUR, efforts are under way to build momentum and accelerate world-wide acceptance of MTP. Read about the latest activities and where MTP is headed.

The purpose of the Get Together for Robotics is to promote cross-organizational standardization in robotics. Read about the topics covered, and comments from the CEO panel discussion during this event held in Erlangen Germany with over 100 participants from 39 companies.

Worker shortages in the logistics and manufacturing industries have the potential to disrupt operations and hinder growth. Read about how the omlox location-tracking standard helps alleviate this problem by leveraging location data to streamline automated processes.

With security on the top of everyone's mind, PI has been proactive in taking the steps necessary to secure OT networks. Concrete progress has been made in PROFINET Security Class 1, with Security Classes 2 and 3 not far behind.

Thanks to the release of the VIK/NAMUR-specific GSD file – a new use-case has been added to the PROFIdrive profile. This enables device change during operation without adapting a device-specific configuration or changing setting parameters.

The Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI): PLCs need only implement a single library that now contains the function blocks for programming different robots. Robot suppliers need only implement a single interpreter for their controller. And for end-users, programming occurs natively in the PLC's engineering tool. It's a win-win-win.

Not yet one month old, the new forum on the PROFINET ecosystem website has already amassed 100+ topics from 130+ members. The resource is a place where PROFINET experts, users, and developers can collaborate in a community-driven format.