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 1,000 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 1,850 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.
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.
Updates & News
Security
NEW: PROFINET Design Guideline Security – now available
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 261 - 3 Takeaways from PI Meeting in Seoul: Security, Security, Security
Until now, security in industrial automation has almost been treated as an afterthought. Protect the perimeter, segment the network, hope for the best. For decades, protocols like PROFINET operated in relative isolation: defense-in-depth was the security model. That era is over.
Going forward, PROFINET represents something genuinely different: security baked into the protocol itself, not bolted on afterward.
New: PI Webinar Library Online
Explore our expanding library of webinar recordings, technical spotlights, and expert presentations on topics such as PROFINET, IO-Link, Ethernet-APL, security, and more.
It's perfect for revisiting past sessions, catching up on missed content, or learning at your own pace — anytime, anywhere, and free of charge.
Start exploring today and take your knowledge of industrial communication to the next level!