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Read more about the article SPS IPC Drives 2018 Recap and Outlook

SPS IPC Drives 2018 Recap and Outlook

SPS fair just closed its doors and the year is coming to an end. It was an exciting one for PI. We made lots of progress in our working groups and in technology adoption. I invite you to read further in this issue of PROFINEWS to learn more. –– Karsten Schneider, PI Chairman

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  • Post published:December 4, 2018
  • Post category:PI NEWS
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Read more about the article A New Reality: PROFINET@TSN

A New Reality: [email protected]

[email protected] has already become a reality. The first chip vendors have implemented TSN in PROFINET. A live demo at SPS IPC Drives 2018 displayed solutions from three different manufacturers: Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, and Hilscher.

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  • Post published:December 4, 2018
  • Post category:MEMBER NEWS/PI NEWS
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Read more about the article PROFINET “Angel Fund” Bearing Fruit in China

PROFINET “Angel Fund” Bearing Fruit in China

The "PROFINET Angel Fund" project is aimed at spurring development of automation products based on PROFINET technology. More than two dozen manufacturers were selected; so far, 18 are in the R&D and testing phase, while 9 have completed certification.

Continue ReadingPROFINET “Angel Fund” Bearing Fruit in China
  • Post published:December 4, 2018
  • Post category:China/REGIONAL NEWS
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Read more about the article Safety over OPC UA Based on PROFIsafe

Safety over OPC UA Based on PROFIsafe

The PROFIsafe for OPC UA collaboration began at SPS IPC Drives 2017. In less than a year, the joint working group has managed to draft a review version of the specification “Safety over OPC UA Based on PROFIsafe” for controller-to-controller communication.

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  • Post published:December 4, 2018
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Read more about the article IO-Link + PROFINET + OPC UA = 1, 2, 3 Punch

IO-Link + PROFINET + OPC UA = 1, 2, 3 Punch

In close cooperation, and within the framework of a joint working group, experts from PI and the OPC Foundation have specified a solution for presenting PROFINET data in the OPC UA object model. Additionally, work on an "OPC UA for IO-Link" companion specification has begun.

Continue ReadingIO-Link + PROFINET + OPC UA = 1, 2, 3 Punch
  • Post published:December 4, 2018
  • Post category:PI NEWS
  • Reading time:5 mins read
Read more about the article New Products: December 2018

New Products: December 2018

Closing out the year with more new PROFINET and IO-Link products! This month’s new product announcements are from CoreTigo, Phoenix Contact, Procentec, and Turck.

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  • Post published:December 4, 2018
  • Post category:PRODUCT NEWS
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Growth in Automation Seen in Denmark

PI Denmark exhibited at the AUTOMATIK 2018 fair and has held 3 IO-Link workshops in recent months. The events are growing in popularity, as driven by the country's constant adoption of the latest state-of-the-art automation technologies.

Continue ReadingGrowth in Automation Seen in Denmark
  • Post published:December 4, 2018
  • Post category:Denmark/REGIONAL NEWS
  • Reading time:2 mins read

Ready to be a PROFIsafe Expert?

PROFIsafe has evolved to become the leading and most comprehensive safety communication technology in the world. Next year a PROFIsafe certified designer course will be available. If you are thinking of becoming a PROFIsafe expert, this is your chance...

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  • Post published:December 4, 2018
  • Post category:PI NEWS
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