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  1. The IO-Link experts were on hand at the Interop Workshop for direct technical exchange.
    Weber  28.09.2026   Germany
    Interoperability Put to the Test: International IO-Link Community Meets in Bad Soden

    Real-world testing reveals how well standards work when devices from different manufacturers are expected to interact seamlessly. That was precisely the focus of the IO-Link Interop Workshop 2026, which took place on September 22 and 23 in Bad Soden (Germany).

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  2. Even the best AI application is of little use if the robot or an AMR doesn’t know where it is. With its location data, omlox provides the necessary infrastructure.
    Weber  23.09.2026   Germany
    omlox: Physical AI Meets the Real World

    No AI application without location data—omlox is already providing the necessary infrastructure today.

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  3. With PROFIsafe, PI offers end-to-end safety communication for factory and process automation.
    Weber  17.09.2026   Germany
    PI Enhances Functionally Safe Automation in Machines and Process Plants

    PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) continues to consistently develop PROFIsafe as the leading technology for functionally safe communication.

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  4. Physical AI is making its way into factory floors. The new omlox positioning standard plays a central role here. It provides a common spatial reference across technologies and manufacturers.
    Weber  22.07.2026   Germany
    New Location Standard omlox Lays The Foundation For Future-Proof Spatial Intelligence For Manufacturing, Warehousing, And Supply Chains

    Regardless of whether companies use autonomous mobile robots, digital twins, warehouse management systems, or AI-powered optimization software—every application relies on reliable, standardized spatial information. Location data is thus rapidly evolving from an operational tool into critical infrastructure for industrial AI.

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  5. Market shares of industrial Ethernet protocols, according to an Omdia study.
    Weber  15.07.2026   Germany
    Omdia study confirms once again: PROFINET is the world's number one

    A recent market analysis by the renowned market research firm Omdia once again confirms PROFINET’s leading position in the field of industrial Ethernet protocols. Market leadership strengthened through a consistent innovation strategy.

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  6. International PI representatives from around the world gathered in Seoul for the 37th PI Meeting to discuss technological innovations, organizational developments, and the future of global collaboration.
    Weber  15.06.2026   Germany
    37th International PI Meeting in Seoul: Setting the Course for the Future of the Global PI Organization

    From May 19 to 21, 2026, representatives of PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) gathered in Seoul, South Korea, for the 37th International PI Meeting. The focus was on the further development of the international organization, current technological innovations, and the future direction of global collaboration.

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  7. With standardized interfaces such as JSON, OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, and MQTT, IO-Link lays the foundation for seamless data flows—from the field level all the way to IIoT and cloud applications.
    Weber  09.06.2026   Germany
    IO-Link Releases New, Machine-Readable Specification for JSON Mapping

    The IO-Link Community announces the release of a new specification, “JSON Integration for IO-Link,” for JSON mapping.

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  8. The new security white paper outlines a practical, risk-based approach.
    Weber  07.05.2026   Germany
    New Security Whitepaper

    PI is joining forces with international Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) to promote the secure use of industrial communication protocols and is presenting a new joint technical position paper on the secure use of industrial communication protocols.

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  9. A powerful team – the Executive Board and Advisory Board of the PROFIBUS User Organization From left to right – bottom row: Frank Moritz (Sick), Harald Müller (Endress+Hauser), Xaver Schmidt (Siemens), Prof. Dr. Felix Hackelöer (TH Köln/Gummersbach); second row: Peter Kamp (Sick); Andreas Pfaff (Mitsubishi Electric), Marco Henkel (Wago), Frank Schewe (Phoenix Contact), Dr. Thomas Bürger (Weidmüller); top row: Andreas Hennecke (Pepperl+Fuchs), Klaus Erni (Emerson), Raphael Dunker (SEW-Eurodrive), Kurt Hippler (Harting), Edwin van Hoeven (Yokogawa)
    Weber  17.04.2026   Germany
    PNO Members' Assembly: Technology Updates and New Elections

    On the first day of the Hannover Messe (April 20, 2026), the annual general meeting of the PROFIBUS User Organization e.V. (PNO) took place.

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  10. PROFINET devices are growing steadily in the market.
    Weber  17.04.2026   Germany
    Strong Foundation, Clear Direction: PI Continues Growth in Automation

    PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) anticipates a noticeable upturn in the global automation market in 2025.

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