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December 6, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

How to save Energy on Automation

Energy is one of the biggest costs in automotive manufacturing. It’s also under various pressures, such as security of supply. Governments are becoming concerned about climate change and are calling on manufacturing industries to reduce their carbon footprint. In light of this PROFIBUS organisation and PROFINET International (PI) were asked to provide functions and mechanisms […]

November 15, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

PROFINET – Best in Safety – since 1999

The below video demonstrates more about how to integrate safety and reduce system complexity at the same time! The protection of humans, production equipment and the environment is a major topic for each type of industrial application. Different measures have to be applied in order to comply with the large variety of laws and regulations. […]

October 12, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

Updates available for certification tools and GSD Checker

The implementation of future-proof technology hinges on the integration of concepts – and the specifications based on them – into different devices from many manufacturers. This enables users to meet continually increasing requirements on efficiency and cost effectiveness, as well as to overcome new digitization challenges in systems and machines. For this, in turn, to […]

October 1, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

2nd Opportunity to Watch the PROFIenergy Webinar

This free webinar was recorded and now available to you to watch. Introducing the energy saving PROFIenergy application profile for PROFINET. PROFIenergy provides a uniform method for measuring energy usage and peak demand allowing peak demand to be reduced. Watch how reducing energy consumption during production pauses can save on utility bills and carbon emissions. […]

September 21, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

Over 100 million PROFIBUS and PROFINET devices in use

Despite challenges brought about by the pandemic, products featuring technology from PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) have been very well accepted by users. With the total number of PROFIBUS and PROFINET products so far installed at plants has exceeded 104 million, an impressive threshold has been crossed. On a yearly basis, PROFINET has beaten all […]

September 15, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

One to Watch: Webinar of PROFINET Network Design

PROFINET Network Design Webinar is up on ProfiTv Australia NZ. This webinar covers topics from the PROFINET Network Design Guideline. There is a short overview of PROFINET, followed by in-depth sections on network design rules and best practices. It includes content to help you pick devices and network components, plan a reliable and efficient topology, […]

September 7, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

An Introduction to IO Link

This webinar covers a structured introduction to IO-Link, including helpful content for end-users and device vendors alike. It includes details on the organisation, suitable applications, the protocol, its implementation, and much more. Agenda • IO-Link Consortium• Features & Functionality• Benefits• Latest News• Adding IO-Link to Your Product• Resources and Q&A Here’s the video for the […]

August 24, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

A new profile for robot systems

One of the core tasks of PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) is the cross-manufacturer standardization of data interfaces for enabling easy, interoperable communication in automation systems. In addition to the tried-and-tested PROFIsafe, PROFIdrive, PROFIenergy and PA profiles, PI is now getting started with a profile for robot systems – an expansion of its technology portfolio […]

May 18, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

Check-out ProfiTv Australia NZ YouTube Channel

If you didn’t know or haven’t visited ProfiTv Australia NZ YouTube Channel yet, we at PAANZ encourage you to do so. The Profibus Association of Australia & New Zealand (PAANZ) is responsible for the integrity of the Profibus and Profinet brands. PAA is the world’s leading fieldbus technology within the process and manufacturing sectors in […]

May 10, 2021

by Ella Averill-Russell in News

IODDviewer – The next step in the evolution of IODDfinder

IODDfinder, an essential tool established by the IO-Link Community for providing IODDs (device descriptions for IO-Link devices) has become highly recognized and much used in recent years. This recognition and use are not only reflected by the sheer number of device descriptions and amount of support for devices available in the database but by the […]