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. I...
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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 t...
May 10, 2021
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 recogn...
May 3, 2021
PI technologies structure large amounts of data in production plants
The volumes of data currently being generated and processed in industrial production systems are increasing tremendously. At the same time, the range of technologies of PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET Int...
April 28, 2021
Industry 4.0 Highlight: Information models
Machine-readable information models simplify universal data access Classical communication technologies are mainly used to control the basic functions of machines and plants. In recent years, however,...
January 13, 2021
Omlox is the world’s first open locating standard
Omlox paves the way to Industry 4.0 and supply chain transparency by unify all locating technologies in one open, interoperable standard. While supporting location technologies like GNSS, 5G/LTE, WIFI...
December 1, 2020
Maintenance Update: PROFINET Specification V2.4 is Complete.
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Digitization and Industry 4.0 are presenting new challenges in automation. Since the very beginning, PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) have been taking on new challenges and working consisten...
December 1, 2020
“IO-Link vs SPE” …
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In common factory automation applications, IO-Link easily meets most requirements. Smart Factory developments driven by Industry 4.0 are creating new challenges, though. The portfolio of IO-Link devic...
December 1, 2020
Security Measures Continue to Evolve to Guarantee Security for PROFINET’s IT System
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Already very early – in parallel with the first PROFINET specifications – PI published an extensive security concept, which was further refined and adapted in multiple steps. It is not sufficient simp...
December 1, 2020
Omlox: The World’s First Positioning Standard for Industry Products
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August 28, 2018
Digital-driven solutions boost plant control and management
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Unexpected plant shutdowns often result in serious productivity loss, expensive downtime and high costs of repair and replacement. Low staff engagement can have a similar effect – lessening your...
August 28, 2018
Training a key step in the race to stay relevant
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The push to future-proof factory and process automation businesses will continue at pace in 2017 driven by the digital revolution; the options remain to invest, train and keep up, or fall behind into...