phase of implementation until the certification

PROFINET - The Leading Industrial Ethernet Protocol

With its real-time communication capabilities PROFINET is the leading Industrial Ethernet protocol for communication between devices in industrial automation systems. It ensures reliable data transmission, supports various network topologies, and provides device configuration and diagnostics.

PROFINET enhances productivity, efficiency, and flexibility in industrial processes. Be part of our community.

69.3

nodes in total

23.5

growth

10.6

new nodes

as of 2023

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PROFINET Explained

Explore PROFINET, the leading Industrial Ethernet standard. Understand how it works, the underlying technology, its benefits and differentiators, its applications, support, the test & certification process for highest degree of interoperability, and stay updated on future events and training opportunities.

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Roadmap

Get an overview with the PROFINET roadmap and discover valuable innovations that are set to revolutionize industrial communication.

PI Technologies Hold Their Ground in the Current Economic Situation

PI Press

The annual survey of newly installed nodes conducted by PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) shows moderate growth for its technologies compared to previous years.

PI Nodes 204

PI Drives Technological Development Forward

PI Press

The primary task of PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) is to develop and maintain specifications for industrial communication and automation technology, to perform testing and certification, and to create guidelines.

PI Innovations

Perfect Precision and Flexibility

PI Press

PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) will be presenting a new machine building demonstration at the joint PI stand in Hall 9/D68 at the 2025 Hanover Trade Show. The innovative trade show model combines an advanced conveyor platform with a high-precision robot application—a recurring challenge which always requires further development for compliance with increasing demands.

Hanover Trade Show

Highlights & Differentiators

Vertical Communication

PROFINET enables field level-based IO communication as well as TCP/IP communication over the same cable and in a consistent way.

All Industries

PROFINET is the leading industrial automation protocol for all manufacturing industries. It fulfills the communication technology requirements of discrete manufacturing industry processes including drive applications as well as the ones of the process industry processes including intrinsic safety applications.

Communication Technology & Information Models

PROFINET covers the communication technology level as well as information models, including detailed and meaningful diagnostics.

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