Walking through the halls of Hannover Messe 2026, it was impossible to miss the message: AI is everywhere. Algorithms live on data. And that data comes from the field. This is exactly where our core competencies lie: communication, data preparation, and standardization.

PI technologies have once again proven highly successful and continue to record steady growth. Check out the recently compiled 2025 node counts for the various PI technologies.

New products to announce this month include: pumps with PROFINET from Masterflex/Avantor; RJ45 plugs for PROFINET from Telegärtner; diagnostic agents and switches for PROFINET from Indu-Sol, microdrives with PROFINET from Yaskawa; and revamped sensors with IO-Link from Parker Hannifin.

Join us June 9-11 in Lemgo, Germany, for a deep dive into omlox technology with a plugest, where you can test your assets under real-world conditions, and with a conference, where you can see how omlox assets from different manufacturers work together.

The third PROFINET Security Plugfest was held in Amberg, Germany in March; and the fourth North American PROFINET Plugfest was held in Minneapolis, MN, USA in April. Vendors test the limits of their products in a controlled setting prior to certification.

Consorzio PI Italia confirms once again its presence at SPS Parma, May 26-28, 2026, in Hall 5, Booth F026. Having recently surpassed 100 member companies, participation in SPS will be an opportunity to celebrate this achievement.

The Industrial Security Harmonization Group (ISHG) is a collaborative initiative of leading industrial communication organizations, and the group has released a joint industry perspective highlighting a critical truth in industrial cybersecurity. Have a look at what these truths are and the joint security white paper.

The integration of Rheonics’ inline SRV (viscosity) sensors with IO-Link digital communication replaces infrequent snapshots with a constant stream of process data, enabling sub-second control loops to maximize paint finish quality required by high-volume automotive OEM manufacturing.