PI - PROFIBUS & PROFINET International
...is the leading industry association for open standards in industrial communication and automation.
As an international community, PI promotes the development of market-leading technologies and supports its member companies around the globe.
Core Technologies:
- PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, omlox, SRCI, MTP, NOA
Expert Network:
- 80 working groups comprising over 1,000 experts are dedicated to the continuous development and adoption of PI technologies.
- PI continuously expands its technology portfolio for the discrete manufacturing industries, process industries, and other sectors.
International Network:
- 23 regional representative offices (RPAs)
- 1,800 member companies
Service and Competence Centers:
- 13 test centers, 30+ training centers, 60+ consulting centers
- More than 10,000 specialists have already been certified for PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
Learn more about PI's organizational structure →
All PI Technologies at a Glance
Networked Communication as Global Value Creation: PI's Strategic Approach
PI supports the innovation of communication technologies throughout the entire value chain, from initial idea to successful marketing.
The process begins with innovation management and targeted technology development. PI then provides support in developing and applying standards and norms, as well as developing and implementing test procedures and software.
Certification is a central component that serves as proof of quality and trust. PI also offers comprehensive training courses, targeted information, consulting services, and a wide range of technology services.
Finally, PI assists with marketing the developed solutions to ensure a successful market transition.
Updates & News
Security
NEW: PROFINET Design Guideline Security – now available
Take a look at our newly launched security section to find out how PI technologies are shaping the future of secure industrial communication.
Everything you need to build resilient, protected networks is now in one place, from standards to implementation guides.
Read more about PI Security right here!
PROFINEWS 264 - PI Technologies Support Industrial AI
Anyone who has been following the development of MTP over recent years will notice a significant shift in 2026.
For a long time, the focus was on questions such as: How does MTP work? Which functions need to be standardized? Anyone who has been following the development of MTP over recent years will notice a significant shift in 2026.
Read more right here!
New: PI Webinar Library Online
Explore our expanding library of webinar recordings, technical spotlights, and expert presentations on topics such as PROFINET, IO-Link, Ethernet-APL, security, and more.
It's perfect for revisiting past sessions, catching up on missed content, or learning at your own pace — anytime, anywhere, and free of charge.
Start exploring today and take your knowledge of industrial communication to the next level!