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This section is mainly for the media, and includes press releases from PI and the PI Community in general.  For local press releases please go to the individual pages of each PROFIBUS & PROFINET organization.
 

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  1. PROFINET Sets Standards in Industrial Ethernet Security

    Market shares of industrial Ethernet protocols according to an Omdia study.
    Weber  05.08.2025   Germany

    Market leadership strengthened by consistent security strategy.

  2. IO-Link goes Secure: First Security Guideline Now Available

    Security is of crucial importance in industrial communication. The IO-Link Community is committed to future-proof and practical solutions.
    Weber  31.07.2025   Germany

    IO-Link Community develops guidelines for secure applications.

  3. omlox: The Open Standard for Seamless Location in the Industrial Sector

    As an open standard, omlox paves the way for a manufacturer-independent and scalable RTLS ecosystem - for greater transparency, efficiency and future-proofing in industry and logistics.
    Weber  30.06.2025   Germany

    New whitepaper confirms omlox's role in the location positioning process.

  4. Faster SRCI implementation

    Thanks to the standardized SRCI data interface (Standard Robot Command Interface), users need considerably less detailed knowledge about the robot manufacturer, handling and the scope of functions. A new version of the specification with a larger, improved scope of functions is now available for download on the PI website.
    Weber  23.06.2025   Germany

    Software development kit for the SRCI robot interface now available. Thanks to the standardized SRCI data interface (Standard Robot Command Interface), users need considerably less detailed knowledge about the robot manufacturer, handling and the scope of functions. A new version of the specification with a larger, improved scope of functions is now available for download on the PI website.

  5. Election of the Steering Committee at the IO-Link Members Assembly 2025

    The Steering Committee was newly elected at the Members Assembly.
    Weber  03.06.2025   Germany

    Presentation of the future vision and strategic direction of IO-Link.

  6. New Comprehensive Guidelines Published on the omlox Localization Standard

    New guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of the omlox localization standard and clear instructions on the integration, implementation and use of the standard.
    Weber  29.04.2025   Germany

    PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) and the Fraunhofer Institute in Lemgo, Germany have published two comprehensive, practice-oriented guidelines on the open and interoperable omlox localization standard.

  7. Cooperation Agreement Signed Between mioty alliance and the IO-Link Community

    The cooperation agreement between the mioty alliance and the IO-Link community offers users a whole host of advantages.
    Weber  16.04.2025   Germany

    The mioty alliance and the IO-Link Community (PI) have announced the signing of a major cooperation agreement at the Hanover Trade Fair.

  8. PI Technologies Hold Their Ground in the Current Economic Situation

    PROFINET devices are growing continuously on the market.
    Weber  28.03.2025   Germany

    The annual survey of newly installed nodes conducted by PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) shows moderate growth for its technologies compared to previous years. Even in times of economic and structural change, PI technologies are experiencing solid growth.

  9. PI Drives Technological Development Forward

    PI drives technological progress through specification and certification.
    Weber  27.03.2025   Germany

    Continuous innovation for future-proof standards

  10. omlox (PI) and FiRa Join Forces for Seamless UWB Interoperability

    The omlox team of PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) and the FiRa® Consortium (FiRa) are announcing the creation of a joint working group.
    Weber  20.03.2025   Germany

    The omlox team from PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) and the FiRa Consortium are working together to optimize the use of UWB in hybrid spaces

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