PROFINET Technology Workshop (International Edition!)

Join us for a knowledge-packed PROFINET technology workshop on Tuesday, September 28th. This workshop is targeted towards device manufacturers, vendors, and product managers who are looking to implement a PROFINET interface into their products. Registration is open and free of charge.

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Upcoming Training and Events – Aug 2021

Three upcoming workshops in Germany to announce this month: PROFIsafe Certified Designer + Refresher courses in early October; an IO-Link Interoperability Workshop in early November; and an IO-Link Safety Plugfest also in early November.

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Putting PROFINET on Harsh-Environment Controllers

Many device manufacturers appreciate the easy integration of PROFINET into field devices. With controllers however, at first glance, the task seems more complex because they require some initial engineering. Technology providers can help with controllers too, making it just as easy.

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100M+ PROFIBUS and PROFINET Nodes

Even during a year faced with coronavirus-related challenges, the 2020 node count for PROFINET, PROFIBUS, IO-Link, and PROFIsafe show promising results. Read this article to get the exact node count numbers.

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PI’s Technologies Succeed

PI Germany has just wrapped up its first virtual PI Konferenz. The four-day conference included 80 experts, 70 lectures, 8 workshops, and a podium discussion. Nearly 1200 people registered, and registration is ongoing, with all lectures recorded and made available to the public. Learn about the topics covered.

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New Products – April 2021

This article presents nine new products from the following companies: TWK, Carlo Gavazzi, Helmholz, Phoenix Contact, Balluff, Hilscher, Riftek, Softing, and Heidelberg Mobil.

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New Products – March 2021 [1]

New products include data acquisition from burster, encoders from Kübler, barcode readers from Leuze, PROFIsafe from MESCO, controllers from Mitsubishi, PROFINET interfaces from Riello UPS, PROFIBUS PA connectivity from Softing and servo drives from WITTENSTEIN.

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New PROFINET Testing & Certification Guide

The new guide is aimed toward device manufacturers and solution providers looking to implement PROFINET in devices, controllers, or machines. It explains how testing and certification work, how to prepare for testing, and how to get a product certified. Download it here…

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