Even after a little more than a year at PNO/PI, I am continually impressed by how our standards for the interoperability of industrial communication solutions lead to scaling and thus diversity and at...
Reliable data preparation and provisioning – The expectations of digitalization are enormous. Many people forget that the necessary data must be available in such a way that it can be used by a contro...
With the successful launch of Ethernet-APL, the topic of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is gaining new momentum. PROFINET is excellently positioned to also play a leading role in SPE. It was no small piec...
Double-sheet detection is a critical application required to prevent metal sheets from flying across the factory floor, causing costly damages and possibly even human injury. In press shop opera...
In the complex and interconnected world of industrial automation, the security of communication networks is not just a feature—it’s a necessity. PROFINET has long recognized this need and marks a mile...
Background The specification and certification of Ethernet-APL, based on the IEEE standards 10BASE-T1L, has now been completed for devices to support the intrinsic safety requirement of the process in...
Minimising Project Delivery Delays COST OF DELAYS The cost of a control system implementation in large-scale projects across various sectors can range from 5% to 15% of the total project cost. While t...
Empowering Water Engineering Operations Through Seamless Integration and Remote Diagnostics In the dynamic field of water engineering, where efficiency and reliability are paramount, the integration o...
The PROFINET Ecosystem Platform pioneers industry digitisation by facilitating knowledge exchange, cooperation, and innovation, pushing the boundaries of industrial networking. PI (PROFIBUS & PROF...
The specification and certification of PROFINET over APL, based on the IEEE standard 10BASE-T1L, has now been completed for devices. Supplements for certification of the APL-Switches are currently in...
Flexible production plants, interoperability, and efficiency do not need to be contradictory. With the Module Type Package (MTP) technology, all these goals can be achieved at the same time. Sounds li...
