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PI - STANDARDS FOR INTEROPERABILITY

PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) is the world's leading industry association, the active community for the development, standardization and dissemination of industrial communication and automation technologies, a core topic of digitalization.

 

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.

More on this at:  Organization & Community

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SRCI Vendor Map

Detailed information about SRCI vendors:

  • Function Set of Specific Manufacturer
  • Manufacturer supporting a Specific Function
  • Comparison between Manufacturers

                     

The most frequently question about SRCI:

Where can I see what manufacturers support SRCI? 

             
Finally, we have the answer:

 

The SRCI Vendor Map

Meet the Experts @embedded world 2025

We cordially invite you to our Meet-the-experts at embedded world 2025 in Nuremberg!

Take the opportunity and talk directly to our experts.

  

Register now!

  

  • Date: 12. März 2024
  • Time: 10:00 Uhr - 16:00 Uhr
  • Place: Room "Basel" at embedded world
  • Costs: It's free!

                      

More information

SRCI Webinar 2025

The first ever SRCI Webinar will take place in 2025!

  • Date: 13th February 2025
  • Time: 2 pm CET
  • Language: English  
  • Trainers: Guenes Bilgen and Markus Leopold, SRCI Working Group Leaders.
  • Costs: Its free!         

   

Take a look at the a brand new SRCI LinkedIn channel, too!

                         

SRCI Webinar 2025

Next Trainings

  1. HMS Networks: Certified PROFIBUS Installer (CPI) - Stockport, UK

    An internationally accredited course covering PROFIBUS network installation and technology. Who should attend the course?...
  2. Certified PROFINET Network Installer

    Certified PROFINET Installer HMS Präsenzschulung Technologie Deutsch 3. Juni 2025, 9 - 16 Uhr 76131 Karlsruhe, Deutschland...
  3. HMS Networks: PROFIBUS Troubleshooting & Maintenance (PB TMC) - Stockport, UK

    A practical workshop covering PROFIBUS troubleshooting and maintenance. Who should attend the course? The PROFIBUS...

Press & News

NOA Cooperation Kicks Off

In June last year, the cooperation between NAMUR, ZVEI and PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) was officially sealed. The work in the cooperation…

Full Scope of Functions Available with MTP 2.0

Work on the MTP specification 2.0 was completed in September of last year. The final versions of the documentation are currently being finalized.

Perfect Precision and Flexibility

New trade show model demonstrates the strengths of PROFINET in machine building.
PI - Industry Standards
PI - Industry Standards
PI - Industry Standards
PI - Industry Standards
PI - Industry Standards
PI - Industry Standards
PI - Industry Standards