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06/08/2026

Join PAANZ at the IICA Sydney Technology Expo

Supporting the industrial automation community through education, standards and collaboration.

The PROFIBUS & PROFINET Australia & New Zealand (PAANZ) will once again be exhibiting at the IICA Sydney Technology Expo, and we'd love to see you there.

Whether you're involved in plant operations, system integration, maintenance, engineering or project delivery, our team will be available throughout the day to discuss the latest developments in industrial communications and networking.

Visit the PAANZ stand to learn more about:
✅ PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies
Explore proven communication technologies used across manufacturing, mining, water, food and beverage, energy and process industries.

✅ Industrial network design and diagnostics
Discuss best practices for designing, maintaining and troubleshooting reliable industrial communication networks.

✅ Training and certification
Learn about PAANZ's certified training courses designed to help engineers, technicians and automation professionals build practical skills and confidence.

✅ Industrial Ethernet and digital transformation
Discover how open standards continue to support modern industrial automation, connectivity and digital transformation strategies.

✅ Member technologies and expertise
Meet representatives from PAANZ member companies and explore a range of products, technologies and practical solutions supporting industrial automation.

Whether you're upgrading existing infrastructure, planning a new project or simply looking to expand your knowledge, we'd be delighted to answer your questions and help connect you with the right technical resources.

Event Details:
📅 Wednesday, 19 August 2026
🕛 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (AEST)
📍 Doltone House Bossley Park, 121–133 Prairie Vale Road, Bossley Park, Sydney, NSW, 2176
🎟️ Free to attend (registration required)

🔗 Register here:
https://iica.org.au/Web/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=IICASYD26

We look forward to welcoming you to the PAANZ stand.

The PROFIBUS and PROFINET Association of Australia and New Zealand (PAANZ) supports the local industrial automation community through technical education, certified training, industry collaboration and the promotion of open communication standards across Australia and New Zealand.

06/08/2026

Experience Next-Generation Industrial Automation Live with Ti2 at IICA Sydney

Join Ti2 Group at the IICA NSW Sydney Technology Expo and experience open automation, intelligent control and real-time industrial applications in action.

Rather than talking about modern automation, we're demonstrating it.

Visit our stand to explore live, working systems showcasing open architectures, multi-vendor interoperability and next-generation control technologies designed for today's industrial environments.

🔹 FESTO Voice-Controlled Automation
Experience the future of operator interaction.

See how voice control, AI and edge technologies can work together to create more intuitive and connected industrial automation systems.

Live demonstration includes:
▪️ Voice-controlled FESTO cylinder operation
▪️ AI-powered speech recognition using Large Language Models (LLMs)
▪️ Live visualisation with CODESYS Automation Server and MQTT
▪️ High-speed motion control via EtherCAT-connected FESTO PLCs

Why visit?
Discover how intelligent human-machine interaction can enhance productivity while maintaining the performance, reliability and security demanded by industrial applications.

🔹 CODESYS EtherCAT Servo Control
Open architecture. Real interoperability.

See how open standards enable multiple automation platforms to operate together within a single control architecture.

Live demonstration includes:
▪️ Berghof Panel Pi operating as the central OPC UA hub
▪️ Multi-vendor integration across Berghof Pi-PLC, WAGO and Wecon
▪️ Precision twin-servo synchronisation using EtherCAT

Why visit?
Learn how open architectures reduce vendor lock-in, simplify future expansion and provide the flexibility to modernise industrial automation systems with confidence.

Whether you're planning a control system upgrade, implementing an edge computing strategy or integrating multi-vendor automation platforms, our team will be on hand to discuss your application and demonstrate these technologies live.

We look forward to seeing you at IICA Sydney.

📅 Wednesday, 19 August 2026
🕛 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (AEST)
📍 Doltone House Bossley Park
121–133 Prairie Vale Road
Bossley Park NSW 2176

🎟️ Register for free:
https://iica.org.au/Web/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=IICASYD26

30/07/2026

Practical Support for Implementing PROFINET Security

Helping device developers accelerate secure PROFINET implementations.

As industrial automation systems become increasingly connected, implementing robust cybersecurity is no longer optional. Aligning new devices with the latest PROFINET Specification V2.5 requires secure certificate management, reliable alarm handling and proven interoperability across multi-vendor industrial networks.

Developing and validating these capabilities from the ground up can be time-consuming and resource intensive. Engineering teams need practical tools that simplify testing, accelerate development and support compliance with evolving security requirements.

The latest Service eXchange Protocol (SXP) Demo Version 1.1 has been developed to do exactly that.

Key enhancements include:
✅ Secure device onboarding
Practical sample code demonstrating the deployment of digital certificates for secure device onboarding.

✅ Simplified interoperability testing
Preloaded PROFINET Security Plugfest credentials for Device Access and IO-Controller/IO-Device examples, enabling faster interoperability testing without requiring a full onboarding process.

✅ Enhanced diagnostics and modern networking
Support for IO-Device alarm handling within SXP communication, together with dual IPv4 and IPv6 support for today's industrial network architectures.

Whether you're developing new PROFINET devices or preparing existing products for the latest security requirements, the updated SXP Demo provides a practical foundation for secure implementation and testing.

📁 Download the SXP Demo Source Code
Available to PI members who have signed the licence agreement for the PROFINET Community Stack.
https://gitlab.profibus.com/profinet/profinet-sxp-demo

📰 Read the full technical update
https://profinews.com/2026/07/practical-support-for-implementing-profinet-security/

While PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) continues to develop the standards and technical resources that support secure industrial communications, PAANZ is here to support the local automation community with certified training, industry events and technical resources across Australia and New Zealand.

To learn more about local training opportunities, certification courses and upcoming events, visit www.profibus.org.au or contact us at [email protected].

24/07/2026

Your PI Knowledge Hub: On-Demand Learning for Industrial Automation Professionals.

Missed a webinar? Want to revisit a technical presentation? Or simply looking to expand your knowledge of industrial communications?

The PI Webinar & Event Recordings Library is now available, giving you free, on-demand access to a growing collection of expert presentations from across the PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) community.

Whether you're exploring PROFINET, IO-Link, Ethernet-APL, industrial security or the latest automation technologies, you'll find practical insights from industry experts—all in one place.

Why you'll want to bookmark it:
✅ Learn at your own pace – Watch whenever it suits you.
✅ Global expertise – Access presentations from leading automation specialists.
✅ Multilingual content – Available in English, German, Chinese and more.
✅ Free access – No registration fees. Just valuable technical knowledge.

With new webinars and event recordings added regularly, it's a resource worth returning to.

📺 Explore the PI Webinar & Event Recordings Library:
https://www.profibus.com/webinars-event-recordings

While the PI Webinar & Event Recordings Library provides a wealth of global technical knowledge, PAANZ is here to support the local automation community with certified training, industry events and technical resources across Australia and New Zealand.

To learn more about local training opportunities, certification courses and upcoming events, visit www.profibus.org.au or contact us at [email protected].

16/07/2026

Building reliable industrial networks takes more than just plugging things in.

If you or your engineering team want a clearer, more systematic approach to managing PROFIBUS networks, the upcoming 2-day Certified PROFIBUS Installer with Troubleshooting and Maintenance course is designed to help. It balances network theory with practical, hands-on fault diagnosis using industry diagnostic tools.

📅 Upcoming September Schedule:
▪ Sydney: 1 – 2 September
▪ Melbourne: 3 – 4 September

💡 What's Covered:
✅Understanding PROFIBUS components and proper cabling techniques.
✅Practical fault diagnosis and hands-on troubleshooting.
✅Official certification as a Certified PROFIBUS Installer is awarded upon completion.

💰 Course Fees:
▪PAANZ Members: $1,850 ex GST
▪Non-Members: $2,500 ex GST

Learn more about the upcoming courses here: profibus.org.au/upcoming-trainings-events/

Register by emailing Ella Averill-Russell at [email protected].

10/07/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL: Master PROFIBUS This July!

Automation and engineering professionals in Brisbane and Perth, this is your final opportunity to secure your seats for the upcoming Certified PROFIBUS Installer with Troubleshooting and Maintenance (CPBI) course!

Whether you want to specialise your skills or minimise costly network downtime, this intensive 2-day certified training delivers the critical, hands-on experience you need to confidently diagnose faults and maintain network health.

📅 July 2026 Training Dates:
📍 BRISBANE
Dates: Monday, 20 July – Tuesday, 21 July 2026
📍PERTH
Dates: Thursday, 23 July – Friday, 24 July 2026

🛠️ What You’ll Master in 2 Days:
▪Cabling & Components: Understand optimal infrastructure design to prevent signal degradation.
▪Fault Diagnosis: Learn to pinpoint hidden network faults swiftly and accurately.
▪Hands-on Troubleshooting: Practical, real-world testing and validation using physical industrial tools.
▪Registrations are closing rapidly, and seats are strictly limited to ensure high-quality, practical training. Don't miss out on the last available spots for July!

To register, email Ella Averill-Russell directly at: 📧 [email protected]
🔗 Learn more about the course structure here: https://profibus.org.au/upcoming-trainings-events/

03/07/2026

To meet the requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s automation systems, the PROFINET Specification V2.5 has officially launched.

For over 20 years, PROFINET has been an exceptionally successful market leader. Now, PI is taking this proven technology to the next level. This new specification brings a significant improvement that creates a more modern, flexible, and secure networking environment, while still ensuring that older systems can work without any issues.

What makes PROFINET V2.5 a game-changer?
▪Enhanced Security Inside: Security Class 1 is now an integral, mandatory part of the specification, establishing a "Secure Cell" as the foundation for communication.
▪The New SXP Protocol: The unified Service Exchange Protocol (SXP) handles both internal (Layer 2) and external (Layer 3) communication, replacing older protocols like CL-RPC and SNMP. It simplifies firewall configuration and enables secure, flexible data exchange from the factory floor to IT applications.
▪IT/OT Convergence: Parallel TCP/IP traffic and practical real-time communication allow massive amounts of data to be collected and analysed using AI-based methods to optimise processes.
▪Increased Transparency: Features like manufacturer-signed GSDX files, SYSLOG support from various manufacturers, and electronic device "birth certificates" (IDevID) help build complete trust and protect against tampering worldwide.

How does this impact you?
▪End Customers: Enjoy expanded functions, scalable security, and standardised event monitoring without losing the familiar PROFINET look and feel.
▪Technology Providers & Device Manufacturers: Gain access to new markets and software licensing models through advanced certificate handling, secure storage requirements, and simplified cyclic/acyclic communication control.
▪Service Providers & Tool Developers: Can implement the specification promptly to configure and support these state-of-the-art device functions.

PROFINET V2.5 paves the way for future cybersecurity, scalability, and efficiency, removing the differences between Conformance Classes to make managing systems easier than ever.

Explore the full piece to see exactly how these new features impact your specific role in the automation ecosystem.

Read the full release here: https://profinews.com/2026/06/profinet-specification-v2-5-making-a-proven-technology-even-better/

25/06/2026

PROFINET over Single Pair Ethernet: The Global Foundation for Industry 4.0

A Milestone in Industrial Networking
Industrial automation is at a turning point. Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is a game-changer, delivering full Ethernet communication over just two wires. By establishing a unified global standard, SPE allows machine builders to develop future-proof, internationally interoperable systems without proprietary silos or fragmented certifications. It is the foundation of a globally synchronised movement.

The Architecture of Compatibility: Key Standards
A global, interconnected ecosystem ensures seamless plug-and-play compatibility across these key standards:

▪IEC TS 63444 (Data Frame Foundation): Enables different protocols (including PROFINET) to communicate via a common SPE physical layer.
▪IEC 63171-7 ED2 (Connector Standard): Specifies M12 hybrid connectors for combined data and power, alongside M8/M12 metric and IP20 systems for universal hardware compatibility.
▪IEC 61158-2-100 (Physical Layer): Defines the uniform transmission layer for PROFINET over SPE and Ethernet-APL (10BASE-T1L and 100BASE-T1L). It supports 10/100 Mbit/s, power over data lines, and distances up to 1 km, even in hazardous environments.

Evolution, Not Revolution
PROFINET over SPE bridges infrastructure standards with real-time applications. Machine builders can deploy proven PROFINET applications directly onto new SPE hardware without altering the application layer. Existing engineering environments, diagnostic tools, and safety concepts remain exactly the same. This delivers a seamless evolution rather than a painful machine redesign.

Global Impact and Future Outlook
Backed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this framework guarantees long-term investment security worldwide. Moving forward, standards bodies are already working on higher data rates, longer distances, and TSN integration for sharper real-time deterministic requirements. PROFINET over SPE stands as the industry's unified ecosystem, securing economic success for the next decade of factory automation.

Join the Evolution
Is your facility ready to transition to a unified, future-proof Ethernet architecture?

Read the full deep dive here: https://profinews.com/2026/06/profinet-over-single-pair-ethernet-the-global-foundation-for-industry-4-0/

19/06/2026

Final PROFIBUS Training Courses for Brisbane & Perth in 2026

Many industrial sites still rely on PROFIBUS as a critical part of their operations. Yet when network issues occur, troubleshooting often falls to maintenance teams who may never have received formal PROFIBUS training.

A single communication fault can result in extended downtime, lost production, and hours spent trying to identify the root cause.

Our PI-accredited Certified PROFIBUS Installer with Troubleshooting & Maintenance (CPBI) course is designed to provide practical, hands-on skills that participants can apply immediately on site.

Participants will learn how to:
✔ Diagnose common PROFIBUS network faults
✔ Apply best-practice installation technique
✔ Improve network reliability and performance
✔ Reduce troubleshooting time and costly downtime
✔ Gain internationally recognised PROFIBUS certification

Final Brisbane & Perth courses for 2026
📍 Brisbane – 11–12 July & 13–14 July
📍 Perth – 20–21 July & 22–23 July
⏰ 9:00am – 5:00pm daily

Whether you're responsible for maintenance, reliability, automation, electrical systems, or plant operations, PROFIBUS knowledge remains an essential skill across many industrial environments.

Will your team be ready when the next network fault occurs?
🔗 Learn more: https://profibus.org.au/upcoming-trainings-events/
📧 Register: [email protected]

04/06/2026

Minimise Downtime with Certified Expertise: PAANZ July Training Schedule

Unplanned industrial downtime often traces back to simple, preventable network faults. To keep your operations running seamlessly, ensuring your organisation possesses the precise practical skills to design, fault-find, and maintain your infrastructure is critical.

This July, the PROFIBUS & PROFINET Australia & New Zealand (PAANZ) is delivering globally recognised, PI-accredited training sessions across Brisbane and Perth. These hands-on, 2-day courses are designed to equip technicians and engineering teams with the vital diagnostic expertise required to identify faults before they cause costly system disruptions.

Secure a place for your team at our upcoming sessions:
Certified PROFIBUS Installer with Troubleshooting & Maintenance (CPBI)
⏰ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily

📍 Brisbane Courses
11 July – 12 July (Sat–Sun)
13 July – 14 July (Mon–Tue)

📍 Perth Courses
20 July – 21 July (Mon–Tue)
22 July – 23 July (Wed–Thu)

What participants will gain:
🔹 Deep understanding of PROFIBUS components and cabling architecture.
🔹 Practical, hands-on experience using advanced troubleshooting tools.
🔹 Internationally recognised PI certification upon successful completion to validate your skills.

Don't wait for a critical network failure to test your system's readiness. Review the full course details and secure your registrations today.

Learn more here: https://profibus.org.au/upcoming-trainings-events/

To register, email Ella Averill-Russell at [email protected]

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