PI Academy
The PI Academy brings together all the important information and materials on PI technologies in one place.
PI Technologies at a Glance:
PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) is the world’s leading organization for the development, standardization, and promotion of industrial communication and automation technologies.
PI is responsible for the development of open, market-leading standards such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, omlox, MTP, NOA und SRCI, which are used across a wide range of industrial production applications. More than 950 experts work in 80 working groups to continuously advance and promote these technologies.
Together with 23 regional offices (RPAs) and a network of 13 Test, 32 Training, and 66 Competence Centers, PI supports over 1,800 member companies worldwide. Its services include information, webinars, workshops, consulting, training, software, and various online resources. More than 10,000 certified PI professionals offer in-depth expertise in PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
PI is continuously expanding its technology portfolio to support discrete manufacturing, the process industry, and other sectors.
Web Based Trainings
PI develops web-based training courses that offer an introduction to PROFIBUS, PROFINET and their profiles. Selected topics are illustrated with interactive content that brings the technologies to life in a practical way.
PI Slide Sets
Discover the key technologies of industrial communication: PROFIBUS for reliable fieldbus automation; PROFINET for powerful, real-time Ethernet communication; PROFIprocess for energy-efficient process automation; and PROFIdrive, which provides a standardised interface for drive technology. Our slide sets are ideal for a quick introduction and provide easy-to-understand, compact presentations on these topics.
PI Basic Technology Slide Sets
PI Technologies Simply Explained - Technology Videos
Complex automation made easy to understand! Our videos offer concise insights into PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, and more. They are clear, practical, and available at any time — discover them now!
MinutePROFINET: Adding PROFINET to Machines - PROFINET Development Explained
A PROFIBUS vs PROFINET Comparison - Key Differences and Similarities
PROFINET Introduction
PROFINET vs. Ethernet: Complementing or Competing Technologies? - Complete Comparison
MinutePROFINET: PROFINET in Motion Control Applications | Drives, Motors, Robots, and More
Helpful Troubleshooting Tips for PROFIBUS Projects (plus 5 common mistakes to avoid at all costs)
Knowledge Compact: Documents on PI Technologies
Our documents provide in-depth know-how on PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, and more, offering information, technical details, and practical insights. Download them now to stay informed!
System Descriptions
Guidelines
Our guidelines offer expertise on PI technologies. Thanks to their clear structures, practical examples, and proven solutions, our guides offer a reliable foundation for future-proof automation concepts.
PROFINET Forum
The PROFINET Forum provides a wide range of practical information and insights into the latest PROFINET trends. This includes technologies, concepts, and applications that form the basis for modern automation solutions.