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PI - STANDARDS FOR INTEROPERABILITY


PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) is the world's leading industry association for the development, standardization, and promotion of industrial communication and automation technologies.

With its core technologies PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, omlox, MTP, NOA and SRCI, PI is responsible for the development of its market-leading open standards for all areas of application in industrial production. More than 950 experts regularly work in PI's 80 working groups to further develop and disseminate its technologies.

Together with 23 other regional representative offices (RPAs), as well as the test, training, and competence centers, PI supports the more than 1,800 member companies worldwide as an international community with information, webinars and workshops, consulting and training, software, and many online services. More than 10,000 certified PI experts have in-depth knowledge of PROFIBUS and PROFINET and are available as competent consultants.

 

PI is continuously expanding its technology portfolio for the discrete manufacturing industry, the process industry and other sectors.

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All PI Technologies at a Glance


Networked Communication as Global Value Creation: PI's Strategic Approach

PI supports the innovation of communication technologies throughout the entire value chain, from initial idea to successful marketing.

The process begins with innovation management and targeted technology development. PI then provides support in developing and applying standards and norms, as well as developing and implementing test procedures and software.

Certification is a central component that serves as proof of quality and trust. PI also offers comprehensive training courses, targeted information, consulting services, and a wide range of technology services.

Finally, PI assists with marketing the developed solutions to ensure a successful market transition.

 

  1. Indu-Sol GmbH: Certified PROFIBUS Installer - Zertifikatslehrgang (2,5 Tage)

    "Certified PROFIBUS Installer" - Zertifikatslehrgang (2,5 Tage) (inkl. Prüfung zum Certified Installer) Mit der...
  2. Indu-Sol GmbH: Workshop "Industrial Ethernet"

    Praxisnaher Workshop "Industrial Ethernet" - Tagesseminar für umfassendes theoretisches Fachwissen rund um...
  3. HMS Networks: Certified PROFIBUS Installer (CPI) - East Kilbride - Scotland, UK

    An internationally accredited course covering PROFIBUS network installation and technology. Who should attend the course?...

PROFINET Sets Standards in Industrial Ethernet Security

Market leadership strengthened by consistent security strategy.

IO-Link goes Secure: First Security Guideline Now Available

IO-Link Community develops guidelines for secure applications.

omlox: The Open Standard for Seamless Location in the Industrial Sector

New whitepaper confirms omlox's role in the location positioning process.

Updates & News

Security

 

Take a look at our newly launched security section to find out how PI technologies are shaping the future of secure industrial communication.

Everything you need to build resilient, protected networks is now in one place, from standards to implementation guides.

Read more about PI Security right here!

PROFINEWS 250 - PI Konferenz Recap

 

Over 250 members of our community gathered in Frankfurt, Germany for the biennial PI Konferenz under the motto ‘Compatibility and Interoperability for the Digital Factory – with Security, Safety, Energy and Analytics’.

A highlight right at the start of the conference and also a popular topic of conversation in the evening were the four wide-ranging keynote speeches – delivered by practitioners with in-depth experience in the respective topics.

Read more right here!

PI Academy
 

Whether you are new to PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and related technologies or are an expert, the PI Academy offers the learning content you need.
 

Take advantage of our growing selection of web-based training courses, informative slide sets, videos, and more, which are available at any time and perfect for learning at your own pace.
 

Take a look now to deepen your knowledge and stay up to date!

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