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(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 Engineer (Chicago, USA)

    An internationally accredited in-depth course covering PROFIBUS network analysis, commissioning, and live fault-finding. Who...
  2. IO-Link Forum in Walldorf-Wiesloch

    Anlagenoptimierung und Modernisierung: einfach, effizient und zukunftssicher! Die industrielle Produktion steht vor einem...
  3. PROFIsafe Designer Workshop- Advanced

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

Press & News

  1. “MTP goes Industry” at Merck Shows the Way to Industrial Application

    How can the transition from MTP pilot projects to industrial application be achieved? “MTP goes Industry @ Merck,” held on September 29 in Darmstadt…
  2. Interoperability Put to the Test: International IO-Link Community Meets in Bad Soden

    Real-world testing reveals how well standards work when devices from different manufacturers are expected to interact seamlessly. That was precisely the…
  3. omlox: Physical AI Meets the Real World

    No AI application without location data—omlox is already providing the necessary infrastructure today.

Latest documents


Updates & News

Security


NEW: White Paper Contribution of PROFINET to EU CRA Compliance
 

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!