Episode 31: Digitalization Demystified - Four Essential Technologies to Crack the Code, Part 1

Digitalization Tech Talks

In episode 31, a two part episode, we cover four important technologies related to the world of digitalization. These technologies are all important pieces of the puzzle for companies in the process industries that are considering or currently seeking to undergo a digital transformation to increase efficiency, improve quality, and/or to gain flexibility. We cover the technical aspects of each as well as how they fit into the overall picture.

The technologies covered include:

• Ethernet APL (Advanced Physical Layer)

• MTP (Module Type Package)

• NOA (NAMUR Open Architecture)

• PROFINET PA (Process Automation)

And our guest is from an organization that is a key digitalization / Industry 4.0 leader, PI, which is PROFIBUS/PROFINET International. Michael Bowne is the Executive Director of PI North America. Michael provides some great technical insights into each of these technologies as well as use cases for each.

Join our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for this in-depth conversation with Michael that will help you on your journey to become a digital enterprise.

Part 2 of this 2 part episode will be released on Thursday, August 3.

Show Notes:

• Article: PROFINET over APL – Overview and Details (https://bit.ly/NB6j9P)

• Article: More Than Just Ethernet APL (https://bit.ly/AmB7f4)

• Article: What is MTP, and Why Should You Care (https://bit.ly/M8Yr4s)

• Video: Plug and Produce with MTP (https://bit.ly/2IQP2X)

• Video: Plant engineering and expansion with Siemens PROFINET @ PA Blueprints (https://bit.ly/3OcIJSs)

Contact us:

• Michael Bowne ([e-mail])

• Don Mack ([e-mail])

• Jonas Norinder ([e-mail])