The Profinet protocol is designed for the fast data exchange between Ethernet-based field devices and follows the provider-consumer model. [1] Field devices in a subordinate Profibus line can be …

PROFINET's real-time communication capabilities make it the leading Industrial Ethernet protocol for industrial automation. It ensures reliable data transmission, supports different network topologies, …

PROFINET delivers flexibility, efficiency and performance to industrial communication, enabling integrated processes from field level to cloud via OPC UA. PROFINET software and tools offer: …

PROFINET has become the leading Industrial Ethernet Standard in the market. This globally established and future-oriented technology is supported by many product vendors, thus ensuring long-term …

Aug 9, 2024 · PROFINET (Pro cess Fi eld Net work) is an open Industrial Ethernet communication protocol used to enable real-time communication between controllers and devices used in industrial …

Dec 2, 2025 · PROFINET (Process Field Network) has become the dominant industrial Ethernet protocol for factory and process automation in 2025, with over 60 million installed devices worldwide and 8+ …

PROFINET offers a massive breadth and depth of application scenarios for industrial automation. Examples of breadth include wired and wireless IO, factory automation, motion control with IRT for …

PROFINET is the industrial networking standard for automation. It connects devices, systems, and cells, enabling faster, safer, more cost-effective, and higher-quality manufacturing.

Feb 10, 2021 · This article answers a very general but common question: What is PROFINET? PROFINET is an open Industrial Ethernet solution based on international standards. It is a …

PROFINET is the communication standard for automation from PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI). Its modular range of functions makes PROFINET a flexible system for all applications and markets.