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Module type package added to Profinet database
Profibus & Profinet International (PI) are added module type packages (MTPs) to their industrial networking portfolio.
Profinet community stack launched to support TSN
PI has launched a Profinet community stack project to support the spread of time-sensitive networking (TSN).
Digitalization with TSN, functional safety, edge computing, APL Ethernet, 5G
Industrial digitalization can involve many hardware, software and networking technologies, including these five.
Three types of Profibus device types explained
Profibus devices come in three different classes and each has a specific role they play on the plant floor.
Regional interest agreement signed for technology group
PI North America has signed a contract with the IO-Link Community to become a Regional IO-Link Interest Group (RIOLIG) for North America.
Omlox benefits for manufacturers
Omlox is an open and interoperable standard for a real-time location system (RTLS) in manufacturing industries.
How industrial automation can benefit from 5G
5G is appealing to industrial automation where distance concerns can be overcome easily with many cells and the performance can surpass that of traditional Wi-Fi.
Industrial networking testing and certification guide released
A comprehensive guide for PROFINET product testing and certification for device manufacturers has been released by PI North America.