Interbus looks to PI for its Ethernet future

The InterBus Club has announced the integration of its fieldbus technology with PI (Profibus and Profinet International). In a statement issued at the Hannover trade fair, InterBus said that it will now rely on Profinet for its future Ethernet-based standard. Members of the InterBus Club have decided to transfer the technology to PI and to disband the organisation once its mission has been achieved.

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Chairman Stefan Korte said the "easy and economical" integration into Profinet will ensure that the investments of InterBus technology users are protected.

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