PI Member Benefits

1 Be a PROFInetworker: Be part of PIs global

network and use it!
Represented on every continent, PI is the worlds most
influential interest group in the field of industrial
communication. For more than 20 years, PI has been the
neutral platform on which all the relevant automation
manufacturers meet and define common technologies with
an outstanding degree of team spirit.
PIs global network opens new markets in different
countries all over the world
Get new contacts through the association
Exclusive access to events and committees

2 Global technologies in good hands

PI manages the technical development for you
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PROFIBUS the worlds leading fieldbus.

PROFINET - the leading Industrial Ethernet standard.

Easy access to technical documentation

PI represents your interests globally

3 Product promotion and sales

Sell your products
PI Online Product Finder:
Publication of new products in PROFINEWS exclusive
for PI members
Show your products on events, like roadshows, trade
shows, or exhibitions*
Special advertising possibilities*

4 Global marketing and promotion

Global marketing activities*
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Promotion and press

5 Logos and marketing materials

Get the right to use PI's logos for PI, PROFIBUS,
PROFINET
Special logos
Marketing materials of various kinds are available from PI /
the RPA

6 Network implementation and maintenance

Faster and less expensive Implementation and
Maintenance of your Networks
Assistance in locating providers
Easy access to technical documentation
First-hand information
Special training possibilities,

7 Information and training

First-hand Information for members about technology,
events, marketing
PI provides Forums
Webinars
Access to training and discounts
Global PICC network provides expertise and support in
technical matters*

8 Faster, easier product development

Use of Patents in accordance with the IPR-Policy: Enjoy
the benefits of the agreements signed by PI.
Easy access to technical documentation:
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Access the newest PROFIBUS & PROFINET information,
receive regular updates

9 Savings in product development

Cheaper registration and certification of products
Certification support
Price reduction on PROFIBUS Ident-Numbers
(registration)
Full members may publish the GSD/GSDML-files for their
devices in the Online Product Finder for free

10 Free of charge certificates for tested

products
Certification of products is strongly recommended.
Certificates are issued free of charge for PROFIBUS,
PROFINET, PROFIsafe or PROFIdrive products of PI full
members, after the product has passed the certification
test at a PI Test Laboratory. Contact PI Test Laboratory for
details about the certification test and costs for the test.

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