Profibus installed base reaches 25 million nodes worldwide
18 August 2008
The number of installed Profibus nodes in manufacturing and process plants broke the 25 million barrier. Exactly one year previously, in April 2007, Profibus and Profinet International (PI) had broken the 20 million node barrier. Thus, the installed base has increased by 25% in just a single year. The current rate of growth is 5 million Profibus nodes per annum.
25 million Profibus nodes installed worldwide
"With more than 25 million installed devices Profibus now dominates all sectors of industrial automation", enthused Jörg Freitag, PI Chairman. "The total value of the Profibus market is estimated at $50 billion with every indication that this is still a growing market. We fully expect Profibus to exceed 30 million nodes by the beginning of 2009". Freitag continued.
A key factor in the market success of Profibus is the outstanding quality assurance and certification system of PI. The Profibus certification test by independent accredited test laboratories ensures that the tested devices comply with the respective specifications, a fact that reassures users and manufacturers alike and gives them the utmost confidence in their investment decisions. Customers value not only the comprehensive range of Profibus products, but also the large number of manufacturers, which gives them the freedom to select providers optimally suited to their requirements.
This market success attests to the continuous activities of PI, which is totally committed to promoting the continual growth of the world's most successful fieldbus system, while at the same time paving the way for a smooth transition to Profinet.