In this issue: how the combination of technologies under the PI umbrella solves unique use-cases; upcoming IO-Link and omlox workshops; lots of new IO-Link products; and more... ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Stepping Up Industrial Network Security: PROFINET Security Update
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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.
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Call for Experts: Ethernet-APL Conformance Joint WG
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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.
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Call for Experts: Independent Protocol Physical Layer (10BASE-T1L) Joint WG
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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.
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Call for Experts: Integration of SPE in PROFINET WG
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An extension of the aforementioned 10BASE-T1L physical layer Joint Working Group, this WG will entail extensions of the PROFINET standards and guidelines for application with SPE. Join today.
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New Products – April 2024
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Ten new PROFINET, PROFIBUS, IO-Link and omlox products to announce this month, including those from: Servotronix, Teltonika Networks, Infrafon, Siemens, Kollmorgen, Belden, Bürkert, Pinetek Networks, and STMicroelectronics.
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IO-Link Digital Days 2024
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Experience the future of digital industrial communication at the IO-Link Digital Days: May 6 – Jun 3, 2024. The IO-Link Digital Days offer a global platform for leading companies, users, and integrators. Experience innovative presentations in English language, presented on an interactive platform.
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Upcoming PROFINET and IO-Link Events in the USA
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Attend a PROFINET One-Day Training Class or IO-Link Workshop in one of these great cities: Dayton, OH | Milwaukee, WI | Raleigh, NC. See you there.
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IO-Link Members Assembly – June 5
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On June 5, 2024 this year‘s IO-Link Members Assembly will take place in Bad Soden, Germany. All IO-Link Community members are cordially invited to attend the meeting to learn about the latest developments in IO-Link technology, and to influence its direction yourself.
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