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Developed and promoted by PI
(PROFIBUS & PROFINET International).

PI - PROFIBUS & PROFINET International

...is the leading industry association for open standards in industrial communication and automation.

As an international community, PI promotes the development of market-leading technologies and supports its member companies around the globe.
 

Core Technologies:

  • PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, omlox, SRCI, MTP, NOA
     

Expert Network:

  • 80 working groups comprising over 1,000 experts are dedicated to the continuous development and adoption of PI technologies.
  • PI continuously expands its technology portfolio for the discrete manufacturing industries, process industries, and other sectors.
     

International Network:

  • 23 regional representative offices (RPAs)
  • 1,800 member companies
     

Service and Competence Centers:

  • 13 test centers, 30+ training centers, 60+ consulting centers
  • More than 10,000 specialists have already been certified for PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
     

Learn more about PI's organizational structure →

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.

Next Trainings

  1. HMS Networks: Certified PROFIBUS Installer + PROFIBUS Troubleshooting & Maintenance (SE, Halmstad)

    An internationally accredited course covering PROFIBUS network installation and technology and a practical workshop covering...
  2. HMS Networks: Certified PROFIBUS Engineer (SE, Halmstad)

    An internationally accredited in-depth course covering PROFIBUS network analysis, commissioning, and live fault-finding. Who...
  3. PROFIsafe Designer Workshop Basic

    The required quality of PROFIsafe products and systems highly depends on the quality of the know-how of the development...

Press & News

  1. PROFIBUS Recommendation for Cabling and Assembly Now Available

    Karlsruhe - 30 September 2005:PROFIBUS International (PI) is publishing a three-volume manual with installation recommendations for PROFIBUS. The trilogy…
  2. User organizations promote EDDL development

    Karlsruhe, July 04, 2005:The Fieldbus Foundation (FF), Hart Communication Foundation (HCF), OPC Foundation (OPC) and PROFIBUS International (PI) will…
  3. New FDT specification submitted for standardization

    Karlsruhe, July 04, 2005:PROFIBUS International (PI) has transferred the further development of the FDT technology to the FDT Joint Interest Group (FDT…

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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 264 - PI Technologies Support Industrial AI

Anyone who has been following the development of MTP over recent years will notice a significant shift in 2026.

For a long time, the focus was on questions such as: How does MTP work? Which functions need to be standardized? Anyone who has been following the development of MTP over recent years will notice a significant shift in 2026.

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!
 

Click here to visit the collection!