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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.

Technology

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. PI Drives Technological Development Forward

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

    Continuous innovation for future-proof standards

  5. 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

  6. Seamless Connection to the Cloud

    At the PI Booth at the Hanover Fair a demonstrator featuring a small Raspberry Pi single-board computer implementing a simple tank level control task will be displayed.
    Weber  11.03.2025   Germany

    Fast provision of IO-Link data for IIoT

  7. NOA Cooperation Kicks Off

    NOA is increasing the productivity of process plants.
    Weber  06.03.2025   Germany

    In June last year, the cooperation between NAMUR, ZVEI and PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) was officially sealed. The work in the cooperation has now begun and is bearing its first fruits.

  8. Full Scope of Functions Available with MTP 2.0

    MTP live demo on the Hanover Trade Fair
    Weber  26.02.2025   Germany

    Work on the MTP specification 2.0 was completed in September of last year. The final versions of the documentation are currently being finalized.

  9. Perfect Precision and Flexibility

    New demo on the Hanover Fair
    Weber  14.02.2025   Germany

    New trade show model demonstrates the strengths of PROFINET in machine building.

  10. A Standardized Plug System for PROFINET over SPE

    PROFINET over SPE
    Weber  11.11.2024   Germany

    The new harmonized SPE connector system with its future-oriented design was implemented based on key application requirements and is now being submitted for international standardization.

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