activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 6
- Certified Training Courses Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOperates PI Training Centers (PITCs) to provide education services, including certified training courses, to users and vendors of PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies. These include courses for PROFIBUS Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Certified Installer, and Certified Network Engineer, as well as PROFINET Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Certified Installer, and Certified Network Engineer, with some courses offered online and in-person.
- Device Testing Services Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOperates Accredited PI Test Laboratories (PITLs) that offer device testing services based on globally standardized conformance and interoperability testing procedures for products with PROFIBUS or PROFINET interfaces.
- Device Testing and Certification Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOperates Accredited PI Test Laboratories (PITLs) that offer device testing services based on globally standardized conformance and interoperability testing procedures for products with PROFIBUS or PROFINET interfaces.
- Technical Support and Competence Centers Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOperates PI Competence Centers (PICCs) to provide technical support to vendors and users of PROFIBUS and PROFINET, including answering protocol communication questions.
- Technical Support and Competence Centers Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOperates PI Competence Centers (PICCs) to provide technical support, including answering protocol communication questions, to vendors and users of PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies.
- Technical Support through PI Competence Centers Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOperates PI Competence Centers (PICCs) that provide technical support to vendors and users of PROFIBUS and PROFINET, including answering protocol communication questions.
capacity building · 11
- Certified Training Courses Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOffers various certified training courses, including PROFIBUS Troubleshooting & Maintenance, PROFIBUS Certified Network Engineer & Installer, PROFINET Troubleshooting & Maintenance, PROFINET Certified Network Engineer, and PROFINET Certified Network Engineer & Installer (including Process Automation), through PI Training Centers (PITCs) and online platforms. These multi-day programs provide in-depth insight into the protocols and award Professional Development Hours.
- Certified Training Courses for PROFIBUS and PROFINET Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOperates PI Training Centers (PITCs) to provide education services, including multi-day certified training courses, for users and vendors of PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies. These courses cover network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and include specialized options like Certified Network Engineer and Certified Installer courses.
- Free One-Day PROFINET Training Classes Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingProvides over 16 free, one-day, in-person training classes annually across North America to educate end users, machine builders, system integrators, and automation device manufacturers on the technical aspects of PROFINET technology, including practical demonstrations.
- Free Online and In-Person Training Classes Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingProvides free online training courses on PROFIBUS and offers over 16 free one-day, in-person training classes annually across North America on PROFINET technology, educating end users, machine builders, system integrators, and automation device manufacturers on technical aspects, network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Free PROFINET Training Classes Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingProvides over 16 free one-day training classes for PROFINET across North America annually, educating end users, machine builders, system integrators, and automation device manufacturers on technical aspects of PROFINET use. These classes include technical details and practical demonstrations.
- Member Support and Joint Marketing Member Business Promotion ServicesProvides support to members through joint marketing projects, road shows, strategy meetings, and webinars.
- Member Support and Marketing Member Business Promotion ServicesProvides support to members through joint marketing projects, road shows, training classes, product certification, strategy meetings, and webinars.
- Online PROFIBUS Training Course Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOffers a free online training course covering network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA systems, providing students with a training manual, reference materials, slides, and technical guides.
- Online PROFIBUS Training Course Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingOffers a free online training course on PROFIBUS, covering technical details, network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance for PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA systems.
- Training Material Distribution Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingDistributes comprehensive training manuals, reference materials, slides, and technical guides covering network design, installation, commissioning, and security for PROFIBUS and PROFINET systems to class attendees.
- Training Material Distribution and Certification Conformance Testing and Technical TrainingDistributes training manuals and reference materials, including presentations, network design guides, installation guides, commissioning guides, and security guide manuals, to class attendees, and awards certificates for 5.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion of training.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Achieving Seamless Integration and Communication across Networks seamless_integration_and_communicationThe organization ensures seamless integration and communication by designing protocols that are compatible with standard office Ethernet, utilizing multiple communication channels to meet diverse IT and plant floor demands, and employing proxy concepts to integrate sub-networks with main communication protocols.
- Developing and Promoting Industrial Ethernet Protocols for Automation industrial_communication_protocol_developmentThe organization develops and promotes Industrial Ethernet protocols like PROFINET to standardize automation strategies, integrate diverse control components, and ensure consistent data exchange between controllers and devices, while also preserving investments in legacy systems and coexisting with standard office Ethernet.
- Developing and Promoting Open Industrial Communication Protocols industrial_communication_protocol_developmentThe organization develops and promotes open industrial communication protocols like PROFIBUS and PROFINET, which serve as standard interfaces for linking controllers with sensors and actuators, enabling consistent data exchange and supporting advanced automation strategies.
- Developing and Promoting Open Industrial Communication Protocols industrial_communication_protocol_developmentThe organization develops and promotes open industrial communication protocols and interfaces, such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and IO-Link, to enable consistent data exchange, integrate various control components, and ensure interoperability across diverse industrial automation environments.
- Enabling Flexible and Interoperable Locating Technologies omlox_interoperabilityThe organization enables interoperability and flexibility across various locating technologies (e.g., UWB, RFID, 5G) by utilizing open interfaces and a centralized hub, which allows for diverse applications like production control and goods tracking, even in challenging environments with obstacles.
- Enabling Flexible and Interoperable Locating Technologies flexible_and_interoperable_locating_technologiesThe organization facilitates interoperability and flexibility in indoor locating tasks by utilizing open interfaces and core zones that combine various locating technologies like UWB, RFID, 5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS, and by employing advanced techniques like Reconstructed Time of Flight for improved accuracy in challenging environments.
- Enabling Seamless Integration of Diverse Communication Networks seamless_integration_of_diverse_communication_networksThe organization ensures seamless integration of diverse communication networks by designing protocols that are compatible with standard office Ethernet, utilizing multi-channel communication for varied demands, and employing proxy concepts to integrate sub-networks with main protocols.
- Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Costs through Advanced Automation Features cost_reduction_and_operational_improvement_through_automationThe organization aims to reduce operational costs and improve plant efficiency throughout the lifecycle by simplifying design, eliminating complex wiring, speeding up commissioning, providing advanced diagnostics, and supporting energy management strategies within automation systems.
- Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction through Advanced Automation Features cost_reduction_and_operational_improvement_through_automationThe organization aims to reduce costs and improve plant operations throughout their lifecycle by simplifying design, eliminating hard wiring, speeding up commissioning, providing advanced diagnostics, enabling energy management, and facilitating easy device replacement within automation systems.
- Ensuring Interoperability and Quality through Standardization and Certification standardization_and_certification_for_interoperabilityThe organization guarantees the interoperability and reliable operation of devices from various manufacturers by developing and promoting industry standards, and by implementing rigorous quality assurance procedures including mandatory product certification and independent laboratory testing.
- Facilitating Flexible and Interoperable Locating Technologies flexible_and_interoperable_locating_technologiesThe organization enables interoperability and flexibility across various locating technologies (e.g., UWB, RFID, 5G) for indoor locating tasks in factories by utilizing core zones and hubs that combine open interfaces and advanced technologies like Reconstructed Time of Flight (RToF).
- Fostering Industry Adoption through Manufacturer Support technology_adoption_and_manufacturer_supportThe organization supports the widespread adoption of automation technologies by assisting manufacturers in the development and marketing of relevant products, thereby ensuring a robust ecosystem of compatible devices.
- Improving Operational Efficiency and Reducing Costs through Advanced Automation Features cost_reduction_and_operational_improvement_through_automationThe organization aims to reduce costs and enhance plant operations throughout their lifecycle by simplifying design, eliminating hard wiring, speeding up commissioning, providing advanced diagnostics, enabling energy management, and facilitating easy device replacement within automation systems.
- Promoting Technology Adoption through Targeted Training industry_targeted_technical_trainingThe organization facilitates the broad adoption of its technologies by providing targeted training programs to a diverse range of industry stakeholders, including end-users, manufacturers, and integrators, covering installation, diagnostics, and system design.
- Simplifying Industrial Communication and Data Management with IO-Link io_link_technologyThe organization simplifies industrial communication and data management by utilizing IO-Link as a digital, bi-directional interface for sensors and actuators, enabling centralized parameter assignment, granular diagnostics, and extending to wireless and safety-critical applications.
- Standardizing Digital Communication for Sensors and Actuators io_link_technologyThe organization standardizes digital communication for sensors and actuators through IO-Link, providing a serial, bi-directional point-to-point connection that supports signal transmission, energy supply, centralized data management, and safety extensions across various networks.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
PROFIBUS Online Training Course
A free online course that prepares students to apply PROFIBUS in their own projects, covering technical details, network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance for PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA.
PROFINET Certification Test
Mandatory conformance testing and certification for all PROFINET devices to guarantee interoperability and ensure product quality.
PROFINET Training Classes
Free one-day training classes across North America to educate and assist in all technical aspects of using PROFINET, including network design, installation, commissioning, and security.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Analog Devices Partner — Represented on the PI North America Board of Directors, contributing strategic guidance.
- Emerson Partner — Represented on the PI North America Board of Directors, contributing strategic guidance.
- Hilscher Partner — Represented on the PI North America Board of Directors, contributing strategic guidance.
- JCOM Automation Partner — Hosts PROFINET training events.
- PI North America Partner — Organizes PROFINET One-Day Training Classes.
- PROFI Interface Center Partner — Hosts PROFINET training events.
- PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) Network — PI North America operates as a regional member of the international PI organization.
- PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) Network — PROFIBUS is the fieldbus-based automation standard of PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI).
- PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V. Partner — PROFIBUS TRADE ORGANIZATION acquires licenses for technical specifications from PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V.
- Panoramix Services LLC Partner — Executive Director of PI North America is also President of Panoramix Services LLC, which provides administrative and technical services to trade associations.
- Siemens Partner — Represented on the PI North America Board of Directors, contributing strategic guidance.
- TÜV-SÜD Partner — Approved IO-Link Safety.