Application Stories

Oct 2012

PROFINET goes Wireless

In this Application Story we examine how using wireless PROFINET was able to solve connectivity problems in a harsh environment in the steel industry.

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Sep 2012

PROFINET integrates CD & DVD Production

In an environment where speed and flexibility are necessities, controls from many different vendors using a myriad of controls networks are integrated using PROFINET.

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Sep 2012

PROFINET in Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing

In the beverage and tobacco industries, using the intuitive machine-integration features of PROFINET allowed for reductions in commissioning time, labor and costs.

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Sep 2012

PROFIBUS at ABAA

See why PROFIBUS was chosen as a full automation solution for the Alvorada do Bebedouro Sugar and Alcohol (ABAA) production environment.

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Jun 2011

PROFINET in the Steel Industry

Two European companies in the steel industry are examined in how they use PROFINET in the handling of the large steel coils that are transported via automated overhead cranes.

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Jun 2011

PROFINET in Automotive Manufacturing

PROFINET is used in all aspects of automobile manufacturing: from machining and welding, to powertrain, all the way to painting. Read about it in this Application Story.

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Feb 2007

PROFINET modernizes Cigar Production

Very old mechanical processes at a US-based cigar manufacturer were the impetus for a complete factory overhaul, and PROFINET was employed as the network backbone.

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Jan 2007

KUKA Reduces Machine Safety Components by 85% While Increasing Machine Safety

KUKA Reduces Machine Safety Components by 85% While Increasing Machine Safety.

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