Training – Focus on PROFIsafe

PROFIsafe is growing rapidly and PI is providing multiple classes to educate users, machine builders, and device makers in the benefits of this technology. Educational opportunities range from webinars to certification classes. Two PROFIsafe-specific classes are scheduled in Germany with the certification class offered only in English.

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PROFIsafe is First National Safety Standard in China

Following successful standardization of PROFIBUS and PROFINET in China, PROFIsafe – the first and only communication-based safety standard in China – has now been elevated to the status of a Chinese national standard. This is further evidence that the world leading PI technologies are highly regarded in China – not just because of their high quality but also based on their large installed base and reliable organization.

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Wireless Safety along the Ride Flight Path with PROFIsafe

Flying machines built according to plans devised by Leonardo da Vinci centuries ago are one of the latest attractions in Germany’s largest amusement park, Europa-Park, in Rust outside of Freiburg. Industrial automation technology with wireless and fail-safe Industrial Wireless Local Area Network (IWLAN) and PROFINET communication provides the required safety for the rail-guided “sightseeing flight.” Da Vinci would be impressed!

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Easy PROFIsafe integration for Fortress Interlocks

UK-based Fortress Interlocks manufactures premium safety interlock systems for industrial applications. These interlocks are used to help prevent a machine from harming its operator or damaging itself. The interlocks stop the machine whenever certain states occur such as the opening of a door or the push of a button.

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1 New MTP + 4 New PROFINET Products – March 2024

New products to announce this month include: MTP support included for COPA DATA’s software platform; PROFINET-enabled IO-link masters from Molex; PROFIsafe safety controllers from Phoenix Contact; and PROFINET-enabled drives from SEW-Eurodrive.

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Three PROFINET Application Profiles Gaining Momentum – Part 3

With the growing focus on digitalization, sustainability, and worker safety, PROFINET is seeing a resurgence in the use of Application Profiles. In this three-part series, we will look at the three Application Profiles fueling this resurgence. Part 3 here focuses on PROFIdrive.

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Recap: Top 5 Articles of 2023

Our top-5 list of articles from 2023 include those covering: Advanced Physical Layer (APL), Module Type Package (MTP), the Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI), the 2023 annual node count, and new products.

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Three PROFINET Application Profiles Gaining Momentum – Part 2

With the growing focus on digitalization, sustainability, and worker safety, PROFINET is seeing a resurgence in the use of Application Profiles. In this three-part series, we will look at the three Application Profiles fueling this resurgence. Part 2 here focuses on PROFIenergy.

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