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.
Many new products to announce this month from: Phoenix Contact, WAGO, TWK, Turck, Softing, Banner Engineering, Fortress Safety, and Schmersal.
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.
A new 3-day online PROFINET Certified Network Engineer class is now being offered online for remote learners. During the online class, students will experience interactive sessions, real-world PROFINET configuration and simulation, packet analysis, and live Q&A.
There are three news items of note related to PI members: LAPP has become a PI-certified Competence Center, NXP has acquired port GmbH, and HMS Networks has acquired Molex's Industrial Communications Business.