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 262 - Vertical Communication with PROFINET: Future-Ready for Digital Transformation
The strategic focus of digital transformation lies in predictive maintenance, adaptive manufacturing, and integrated quality control. Productivity gains and cost savings result from the use of advanced digital solutions such as AI-based analytics and digital twins.
All these technologies have one thing in common: they run at the IT level and require access to vast amounts of data from the production process, generated by field devices at the OT level.
Read more right here!
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!