AS-Interface technology continues its successful growth trajectory. The latest independently compiled notary statistics for the first half of 2026 show a significant increase in the number of devices registered compared to the same period last year.

The North American market is experiencing particularly dynamic growth. But Europe and the global market as a whole are also posting double-digit growth rates.

AS-Interface Growth at a Glance

• Worldwide: +14%
• North America: +24%
• Europe: +16%

Change in reported unit sales in the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025.

Positive Performance Compared to the Overall Market

AS-Interface’s growth figures also look positive when compared to general market indicators for the automation industry.

Market analyses by Research and Markets and Fortune Business Insights project growth of approximately 7 to 10 percent for the global industrial automation market in 2026.

In North America, the difference is particularly striking: While orders for industrial robots rose by 2% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period the previous year, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), AS-Interface recorded a 24% increase in unit sales in the same region.

Even though the market segments and metrics examined differ, these figures underscore the strong growth of AS-Interface technology.

A positive sign for manufacturers and users

The results show that AS-Interface, as an established yet forward-looking technology, continues to gain importance.

With its simple installation, efficient wiring, and continuous development through ASi-5, AS-Interface offers attractive opportunities for modern automation solutions.

The positive market trend is therefore not only a welcome development for existing manufacturers, but also an interesting signal for companies looking to expand their product portfolios to include AS-Interface solutions.

Sources

• AS-Interface Notary Statistics, First Half of 2026
• Research and Markets: Industrial Automation Market Report 2026
• Fortune Business Insights: Industrial Automation Market
• Association for Advancing Automation (A3): North American Robotics Statistics, H1 2026

Note: The AS-Interface statistics are based on reported device unit counts. Some of the external comparative figures are based on revenue forecasts and different market segments.

Welcome together BEUMER Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG as a new member of the AS-International Association.

Welcome together ads-tec Industrial IT GmbH as a new member of the AS-International Association.

Cybersecurity in industrial automation is often associated with encryption, authentication, and increasingly complex communication protocols. While these technologies are essential at higher levels of industrial networks, the field level requires a different perspective.

With the publication of its new AS-Interface Security Guide, the AS-International Association demonstrates that effective cybersecurity begins with a system architecture that minimizes attack surfaces before additional protection mechanisms become necessary.

Designed for the floor level of industrial automation, AS-Interface operates on a dedicated two-wire communication system that is physically separated from Ethernet networks. Combined with the recognized security concepts for Ethernet-based systems, this architecture provides a robust foundation for protecting sensors, actuators and machine I/O against cyber threats while maintaining the simplicity and reliability required in industrial environments.

Rather than promising security through increasingly complex protocol features, the Security Guide explains how secure deployment, physical protection, and proper system architecture work together to achieve resilient automation systems.

The guide provides practical recommendations for machine builders, system integrators, and plant operators. It analyses the security capabilities of the AS-Interface protocol, identifies realistic threat scenarios, and explains how AS-Interface supports the fundamental security objectives of system integrity and availability.

The publication also supports manufacturers and users in addressing the increasing cybersecurity expectations arising from international standards and regulatory initiatives, including the European Cyber Resilience Act.

For more than 30 years, AS-Interface has focused on simple, reliable, and deterministic communication at the sensor/actuator level. The new Security Guide demonstrates that this design philosophy also provides significant advantages for cybersecurity.

Because secure systems are not only built by adding security functions—they are built on the right architecture, because not every sensor needs Ethernet to be secure.

Download: AS-Interface_Security_Guide_V1Rev0.pdf

Automate Chicago will take place from June 22–25, 2026. AS-Interface will be showcasing its simple wiring solution there. Visit us at Booth #10004 to learn more about how you can achieve your goals and save resources with AS-Interface in your project. Visit us, get your ticket  https://www.xpressreg.net/register/AUTO0626/landing.php?sc=120391

We decided to approach this exhibition with an open mind: a new concept, a new hall, and a new location for AS-Interface. Accordingly, we were eager to see how these changed conditions would impact us.

Our conclusion: Overall, better than expected! Despite challenging economic and geopolitical conditions, we experienced high visitor numbers and had many good discussions. The trade show went better than we had expected given the circumstances.

The global nature of the discussions was particularly noticeable. The ratio of international visitors at our booth was high - a clear sign of global demand for AS-Interface solutions.

This year, it was once again evident that visitor traffic is concentrated between Tuesday and Thursday - a trend that makes the planned reduction of the trade fair to four days understandable.

In summary: many good conversations and a positive outcome.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth.

Hannover Messe 2026 is just around the corner: From April 20–24, 2026, you can find us in Hall 27, Booth D18.

Together with our co-exhibitors Bihl+Wiedemann, BizLink, ifm, Pepperl+Fuchs, Renesas, Siemens and Safety at Work partners, we will showcase solutions for efficient and simple automation with AS-Interface.

We look forward to welcoming you on site.
Get your free admission ticket: www.hannovermesse.de/en/application/registration

The new issue shows why AS-Interface is a worldwide standard in automation: robust in operation, proven in practice, intuitive to use, and ready for future requirements.

The cover story, “Grinding machines from Schütte with AS-Interface – One system, two controllers, flexibility as desired”, shows how AS-Interface simplifies machine architectures – from sensors and actuators to safety and IO-Link integration.

Read the full issue for more insights: 
www.magazin.as-interface.net/en/2026-e1

The AS-Interface test laboratory in Leipzig was audited on January 27–28, 2026, as part of the regular review process. The audit ensures the continued high quality and reliability of AS-Interface product certifications.

During the audit, laboratory processes and test conditions were thoroughly evaluated. Once again, the test laboratory team demonstrated its expertise and experience.

The responsible laboratory engineers Tobias Rudloff and Jens Voigt, under the direction of Prof. Dr. Tilo Heimbold, successfully supported the assessment. The audit was conducted on site by Tilman Schinke from AS-Interface and concluded with a positive result.

Following the audit, the AS-Interface Test Laboratory in Leipzig remains fully compliant with all requirements, and its accreditation has been extended by the AS-International Association.

Today, we want to say thank you, dear Tilman Schinke, for 25 years of being an important part of our organization. Your strong commitment and personal dedication have helped shape our journey over a quarter of a century.

We especially appreciate your deep expertise, which you bring with clarity and a consistently high standard of quality. And just as importantly, we value your outstanding willingness to help — something you demonstrate every day, for us and for our members.

Dear Tilman: thank you for your commitment, loyalty, and reliability. We look forward to everything that lies ahead.

Connecting an AS-Interface device in under 5 seconds? That’s exactly what several visitors to this year’s SPS in Nuremberg did.

Together with Bihl+Wiedemann, BizLink, Celpia, Getriebebau Nord, ifm electronic, Pepperl+Fuchs, Renesas, SEW-EURODRIVE, and Siemens, the AS-Interface organization once again showcased the solutions and possibilities of AS-Interface at SPS in Nuremberg this year.

Highlight: connection technology with AS-Interface. A key topic in many discussions was the ease of installation. That’s why we gave visitors the chance to try AS-Interface hands-on right at the booth. During our “connect-and-try” activity, visitors were able to mount modules with the yellow AS-Interface flat cable within just a few seconds — no stripping, no tools required.

The results were clear: the fastest participants came in under 5 seconds, and many others achieved similarly impressive times. Trying it directly on site made it very obvious how efficient and straightforward wiring with AS-Interface really is.

The joint presence proved its value once again. The combination of manufacturers, products, and a real-life application example gave many visitors a realistic impression of how quickly and reliably AS-Interface can be installed.

The new edition of our ASiMAG is now available! Discover exciting articles about AS-Interface technology – featuring the cover story “Experience Simplicity Live”, showing how AS-Interface delivers robust, efficient, and future-proof automation in practice. Read it online now: ASiMAG E2-2025

Welcome together 4.0 Engineering, S.A. as a new member of the AS-International Association.

We are pleased to welcome Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd. as the newest member of the AS-International Association.

Please join us in welcoming Tianjin ELCO Automation Co., Ltd as a new member of the AS-International Association.

Detroit and its surrounding areas, including Windsor, Canada, provide a wealth of manufacturing opportunities. Building on that, Automate 2025 received a significant amount of traffic from local companies. However, visitors came from everywhere. Looking at the leads we received, people came from as far as Switzerland and from all over the U.S. Almost everyone stopped to greet our little mascot, Robie, who demonstrated that you could save by using the cost-effective, easy-to-install, operate, and maintain AS-Interface technology.

Our team was as versatile and diverse as AS-Interface itself. We were joined by Bihl+Wiedemann, Celpia, ifm, and Pepperl+Fuchs. Especially during a time of changing directions, these companies showcased to visitors the importance of relying on easy and stable automation.

Read what is moving the world of automation and find out about new products and solutions. Our highlight in the current edition:

Experiences and Prognosis: AS-Interface in North America - an interview with AS-Interface experts from the region.

Enjoy reading! Click here for the current issue: ASiMAG E1-2025

There is a new interactive application collection! It provides exciting insights into real-life applications of AS-Interface technology - from fields such as factory automation, the process industry, building technology and more.
What makes the collection special is that many of the projects presented come directly from our member companies. They impressively demonstrate how flexible, efficient and future-proof AS-Interface is used in practice - whether for simple wiring, the integration of safety technology or modern retrofit solutions.

Use the collection as a source of ideas, reference work or to support your own projects. Download now: Application collection PDF

Innovation convinces: Over 55,000 visitors viewed our website www.as-interface.net in April. A clear sign that AS-Interface is in strong interest as a proven and future-oriented technology in the world of automation.

Whether simple wiring, reliable communication or modern automation applications - AS-Interface is future-proof.

All exhibitors at the Hannover Messe were unsure about the number of visitors before the show started - but we can still say that we had a successful trade fair. Despite the current difficult economic times and the ongoing cost-cutting measures, we are very satisfied with our participation.

The high number of international visitors that we were able to welcome to our joint booth with our co-exhibitors deserves special mention. We were able to make many new, valuable contacts and demonstrate the potential of AS-Interface technology and the advantages of simple connection technology.

We were once again able to confirm the importance of direct exchange at the trade show, and we look forward to the future opportunities that will arise from these discussions.

AS-Interface technology continues to evolve, offering new features for greater flexibility and interoperability. With the recent release of the ASi-5 Device Profiles Version 2.0 document, the AS-Interface system specification has been expanded.

While customizing a technology for specific needs can provide significant freedom, it often leads to incompatibility with other solutions. This is why specifications are essential - they create a standardized foundation that ensures cross-manufacturer functionality.

One of the key new features is the firmware update profile, which now enables cross-manufacturer firmware updates for connected devices via an AS-Interface network. This enhancement further extends the system’s functionality and improves efficiency in maintenance processes.

Welcome together Rohde AG as a new member of the AS-International Association.

The AS-Interface test laboratory was subjected to an audit on January 30-31. Part of the audit was the examination of the methods and measuring equipment, as well as the monitoring of the references required in the “Traceability and Surveillance Procedure”.

The responsible laboratory engineers Tobias Rudloff and Jens Voigt, under the direction of Prof. Dr. Tilo Heimbold, demonstrated their expertise, and the audit by Tilman Schinke, AS-International Association, was completed successfully.

The AS-Interface laboratory has fulfilled the requirements and the accreditation will be extended by AS-International.

The AS-Interface website (www.as-interface.net) has recorded continuous growth in visitor numbers over the last half year. Compared to the same months in the previous year, the number of monthly visitors has risen steadily since August. While the increase in August was still moderate at just over +13% compared to the previous year, it reached an impressive +38% in December. This growth is particularly remarkable as seasonal drops are typical during the Christmas period.

Seasonal fluctuations are common for websites, unless there is a sustained positive trend. In view of the difficult economic situation, many automation specialists currently seem to be taking a closer look at the cost-saving potential of AS-Interface. This impression is supported by the increased readership of the AS-Interface magazine (https://magazin.as-interface.net/): In December 2023, the magazine recorded +112% more readers than in the same month of the previous year. This means that December was only behind the publication months of the biannual magazine.

AS-Interface's digital trade fair presence also benefited from this growing interest. At the end of the year, almost 50,000 people visited the AS-Interface Arena (https://arena.as-interface.net/), a remarkable success.

PACK EXPO International 2024 in Chicago was a trade fair of superlatives with 77,500 visitors and 2,700 exhibiting companies, an increase of 19% compared to the 2022 trade fair.

Many visitors to the AS-Interface stand were impressed by the benefits of the simple connection technology. It was a complete success for the co-exhibitors and the system.

Three exciting days at the SPS in Nuremberg are done. The SPS 2024 was a perfect opportunity to share knowledge, network and learn about new industry trends. We also took this opportunity to meet interesting people and companies, as well as discuss new partnerships and our innovations. We always look forward to meeting you in person and moving forward with new projects.

We thank all customers, partners and interested parties for visiting us at the AS-Interface booth.

The SPS will open the doors from November 25-27, 2025 in Nuremberg! You will find us in hall 7A, booth 246.

We're joined by Bihl+Wiedemann, BizLink, CELPIA, ifm, Getriebebau NORD, Pepperl+Fuchs, Renesas, SEW and Siemens.

Simple automation for everyone - visit us!

We can't wait to get to Las Vegas to show you what automation with AS-Interface technology stands for: versatility, ease, and cost-effectiveness. We will be joined by Bihl+Wiedemann, ifm, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Valmet. Visit us at South Hall Upper Exhibits — SU-29029 at the PACK EXPO. Register for free admission.

Read in the latest issue of ASiMAG what is moving the world of automation and find out about new products and solutions. Discover exciting content from Bihl+Wiedemann, ifm and Siemens.

Click here for the new issue: ASiMAG E2-2024

There is quiet after a big storm. Then everybody awakes, and there is great business. Fortunately, Orlando was not hit as hard by Hurricane Milton and its tornadoes as expected, and the FABTECH started as planned and was as busy as expected.

AS-Interface technology was one of only a few automation technologies introduced at the trade show. Among machine and tool manufacturers, we stood out for offering a simple automation technology with advantages, such as being economical, easy, and versatile, to which everyone who stopped by could relate. It was a great experience getting the workings of AS-Interface technology out to a relatively new pool of potential customers. 

As it enters its third year as an independent trade show, Automate 2024 continues to set new records. Its cutting-edge technology, a unique blend of information and entertainment, and its role as a unifying platform for all industries have earned it high praise. These distinctive features establish Automate 2024 as the go-to event for those in search of automation solutions. The numbers speak for themselves: With a staggering 850 exhibitors and a record-breaking 42,985 registrants, Automate 2024 was the largest show in history.

At this historic event held in Chicago, the ideally located AS-Interface booth attracted a significant number of visitors from the outset. For numerous attendees, our booth was their initial destination for discovering optimal automation solutions for their companies.

The allure of AS-Interface technology was profound, not just due to its user-friendly interface and cost-effectiveness but also because it stands as a standard, facilitating compatibility with devices from various AS-Interface manufacturers. Representatives from Bihl+Wiedemann, BizLink, and Pepperl+Fuchs showcased an extensive range of AS-Interface solutions. Asked about their thoughts concerning their participation in the AS-Interface booth at the Automate 2024, Marco Karthaus, Business Development Manager for North America at BizLink, remarked, "We engaged in numerous enriching discussions with both established and potential clients, along with companies we hadn't previously identified as potential clients." Michael McCabe, Product Manager at Pepperl+Fuchs, reflected, " I love learning about the vast array of customer obstacles and am surprised how often AS-Interface can help solve their problems. This was a very good show!"

"A LIGHTING TOWER OF INNOVATION AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING" is the headline of the Hannover Economic Development Agency for this year's Hannover Messe. This confirms the impression at the AS-Interface stand with many visitors from all over the world. 

Hannover Messe 2024 was a success for AS-Interface. In times of economic change, there is always increased cost pressure and therefore a high level of interest in automation solutions.  There was particularly strong interest at the trade fair in the cost benefits of using AS-Interface technology.

The distinctly international audience at the Hannover Messe had many interesting projects in which AS-Interface offers clear cost advantages. The partners at the AS-Interface joint booth experienced a positive atmosphere and are optimistic about the future.

We would like to thank all customers, partners and interested parties for visiting us at the AS-Interface joint booth.

The latest version of our ASiMAG has been published. Read the AS-Interface magazine for news about the world of automation and stay informed about new products and solutions. Explore exciting content from Bihl+Wiedemann, HTWK, ifm, Siemens, SKS and Spendrups!

Find the new edition here: ASiMAG E1-2024

The AS-Interface test laboratories must be verified regularly. From January 16 to 17, the AS-Interface test laboratory at the Research and Transfer Center of the HTWK in Leipzig was tested. The regular audit guarantees that all AS-Interface product certifications fully conform to the requirements of the specification. As part of this audit, methods and measuring equipment were examined in detail in accordance with the criteria of the Traceability and Surveillance Procedure.

Tilman Schinke from AS-International and the responsible laboratory engineers Tobias Rudloff and Jens Voigt successfully demonstrated the required tests, which means that the accreditation has been completed. The AS-Interface test laboratory in Leipzig, headed by Prof. Dr. Tilo Heimbold, has fulfilled all requirements and the accreditation will be extended by the AS-International Association.

On December 12, 2023, the general meeting of the AS-International Association was again held online. In addition to the annual review of 2023 and the planning for the coming year 2024, the agenda also included the regular elections of the Management Board.

This year's elections re-elected Jochen Bihl from Bihl+Wiedemann as Chairman of the Board, Bernd Kaiser from Siemens as Vice-Chairman and Frank Ebert from Pepperl+Fuchs as Head of the Technical Commission. Ralf Kämper from ifm was newly elected to the Board as Treasurer.

We would like to thank our long-standing treasurer Michael Strauss for many years of good and successful cooperation!

Overall, we look back at a successful year and are excited about this year's activities and events. The first highlight in 2024 will be the Hannover Messe!

The annual members assembly of the AS-International Association met on December 12, 2023. We thank all ASi members for the good cooperation in the past year.

In addition to the annual review of 2023 and planning for the upcoming year 2024, the agenda also included the regular elections of the Executive Board.

This year's elections confirmed Jochen Bihl (Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH) as Chairman of the Board, Bernd Kaiser (Siemens AG) as Vice-Chairman and Frank Ebert (Pepperl+Fuchs AG) as Head of the Technical Commission. Ralf Kämper (ifm electronic gmbh) was newly elected to the Board as Treasurer.

We are thankful for our long-standing treasurer Michael Strauss for the many years of good cooperation. Mr. Strauss is leaving the Board due to his well-deserved retirement. We wish him all the best for this new chapter in his life.

Overall, we look back on a successful year and are excited about the activities and events this year. The first highlight in 2024 for AS-International will be the Hannover Messe!

Welcome together HELUKABEL as a new member of the AS-International Association.

Our new ASiMAG edition is online. Read in the AS-Interface Magazine what is moving the world of automation and inform yourself about new products and solutions. Explore interesting content from Bihl+Wiedemann, Eaton, Gemü, Pepperl+Fuchs, Renesas and Siemens:

Click here for AS-Interface Magazine: ASiMAG E2-2023

Automation with AS-Interface can be so easy. We will be happy to show you how in person at the SPS from November 14-16, 2023 in Nuremberg. The AS-Interface has a large booth at the show in hall 7A - 246.

Besides product innovations of the co-exhibitors, we will show the advantages of the AS-Interface system. A special focus of the exhibition are the technologies ASi-5 and Safety at Work.

You would like to visit us?  We will be happy to send you a corresponding promotion code for free admission to the exhibition grounds. Simply send us a short e-mail to info@as-interface.net.

Picture source: Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH - Arturo Rivas Gonzales

“PACK EXPO Las Vegas was a huge win for the packaging and processing industry,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “From attendance to exhibition space to educational sessions – the show surpassed expectations to provide our largest, most comprehensive show to date. This is proof that the industry continues to thrive and show-up to provide the most innovative, sustainable, effective solutions the world has to offer.”

“Nearly 32,000 attendees, the most in the show’s history, actively engaged with more than 2,300 exhibitors across 1 million net square feet of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This event not only stands as the largest packaging and processing trade show in North America this year but as the largest PACK EXPO Las Vegas in the show’s history.”

Reading these citations from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technology, instills a certain pride that we were part of this show in Las Vegas. AS-Interface was joined by member companies Bihl+Wiedemann, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Valmet-StoneL. These three companies could not be any more different. Yet, they showed and explained how they can cover most customer requirements when designing an automation network. It impresses attendees when they discover that AS-Interface technology can be mixed and matched between different AS-Interface manufacturers, customizing the customer’s requirements perfectly.  

Always on the top of the advantages is the easiness and cost-effectiveness with which an AS-Interface automation network can be implemented in very different environments. This became transparent to the PACK EXPO attendees through the great variety of devices on the members’ panels and by explaining the significance of the AS-Interface two-conductor cable. It is easy to see that the wiring efforts can be significantly reduced by using a cable that leads power AND data as the foundation of an automation network.

Las Vegas will always be the city that never sleeps. It will always be glittery and exciting, a place to see at least once in a lifetime. However, as we could experience, the city also attracts many employees of industrial companies from all over Northern America to not only enjoy Las Vegas’ uniqueness but to soak up the innovations packaging and automation have to offer. It was amazing to be back in Las Vegas to talk about AS-Interface.

Please join us in welcoming HWACHANG Intrologistics Technology Co., Ltd as a new member of the AS-International Association.

The open network events held in Nagoya on 19th July and Tokyo on 21st proved to be highly successful platforms for showcasing the benefits of AS-Interface. With significant interest from attendees, the tabletop presentation highlighted the technology's seamless integration and easy connection, making it a promising solution for improving efficiency and productivity across various industries.

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Our ASi-5 developer seminar in Leipzig is in full swing. Today is the last day of the seminar.Perhaps we may welcome you in the next ASi-5 Developer Seminar as well!

We can look back on five exciting days at the Hannover Messe.

Hannover Messe was a perfect opportunity to share knowledge, network and learn about new industry trends. We also took this opportunity to meet interesting people and companies, as well as discuss new partnerships and our innovations. We always look forward to meeting you in person and moving forward with new projects.

We thank all customers, partners and interested parties for visiting us at the AS-Interface booth.

The latest edition of our ASiMAG is online. Read in the AS-Interface Magazine what the world of automation is moving and find out about new products and solutions. Deepen exciting content from ifm, Bihl+Wiedemann, Celpia, Pepperl+Fuchs, Renesas and Siemens:

Read here: ASiMAG E1-2023

Please join us in welcoming Shenzhen INVT Electric Co., Ltd as a new member of the AS-International Association.

Do you already know the ASi-5 Compendium? In addition to the AS-Interface basics, this book gives you a comprehensive overview of the ASi-5 technology.

Take a read: Reading Sample

AS-Interface test laboratories are subject to regular audit. From January 26th to 27th the AS-Interface laboratory in Leipzig was examined. In this audit, methods and measuring equipment were checked according to strict criteria. The tests specified in the Traceability and Surveillance Procedure were realized. The assessment was successfully completed.

The AS-Interface test laboratory in Leipzig passed all requirements and the accreditation will now be extended by the AS-International Association.

The annual members assembly of the AS-International Association met on 08 December 2022. We thank the board and our members for the good cooperation in the past year.

Dr. Platen, from Siemens, is leaving the board on December 31, 2022. Bernd Kaiser from Siemens will take over his duties as Vice Chairman from now on. We are all excited about the future cooperation.

Overall, we look back on a successful year and are excited about the activities and events this year. The first highlight in 2023 for AS-International will be the Hannover Messe!

Welcome our new member Spraying Systems Co.

Use the cold season for learning and further education. Why not visit the AS-Interface Academy? Now also available in Spanish: www.as-interface-academy.net

AS-Interface reported a growth of 35% in the first half of 2022. The increased demand affected the traffic on the booth at the SPS in Nuremberg. From November 8-10, the time in the exhibition hall was filled with intensive discussions. The simple, effective and above all cost-saving AS-Interface technology could convince and will now continue the growth with new users. New products and concrete solutions played a major role in many discussions. The exhibitors can be found in the AS-Interface Arena. 

With close to 45,000 registered attendees and almost 2,200 exhibitors, PACK EXPO International is one of North America's most significant automation and packaging trade shows. These numbers are just about where they were before Covid, and the show felt just like that: Booth visitors were highly interested and excited about the show and what we had to offer. Joined by Bihl+Wiedemann, Celpia, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Valmet, we could cover various aspects and application priorities for AS-Interface automation solutions.

As always, AS-Interface technology impressed many visitors when they first saw the two-conductor cable. A cable leading power and data parallelly is a considerable improvement for everyone who has ever wired a network. The reduction in wiring efforts has enormous advantages concerning costs as well as ease of installation. The member companies' experts, displaying at our booth, then provided interested potential customers with solutions for their specific automation needs. Here, looking at four very different AS-Interface providers, the mix-and-max aspect of the standardized AS-Interface technology became very transparent.

A successful show for Bihl+Wiedemann, Celpia, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Valmet, and for AS-Interface technology.  

See and read about the ASi-5 installation at the Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen or the latest products you may find on PackExpo or SPS show.
And much more information on AS-Interface by Bihl+Wiedemann, Celpia, Pepperl+Fuchs, Renesas, and Siemens.

ASiMAG E2-2022

AS-Interface has benefits for almost any application, but the benefits are different from the point of view. Looking at a conveyor application, we showed some of these benefits.

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The IRSC is a conference that includes a one-day expo featuring automation companies. At the IRSC 2022, AS-Interface was joined by Bihl+Wiedemann and Pepperl+Fuchs. At the expo, we presented a display showing all the safety options AS-Interface offers. As always, our visitors to the tabletop presentation were impressed by the ease and versatility of the design, construction, and implementation of a safe AS-Interface network. We had a great time at the IRSC explaining AS-Interface technology, and so did our visitors. 

After the mandatory break from Covid, the trade shows start again.   After the successful shows in the past, we may finally present the AS-Interface on a trade show in China again. 

The stand in Shanghai focuses on functional safety and the presentation of the ASi-5 technology.

Especially functional safety is getting more and more attention in the Chinese market.  

The  AS-Interface Manufacturers welcome you from 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲. - 𝟯𝟬.  𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 on the stand 𝟱.𝟭𝗛-𝗘𝟮𝟴𝟱  in the National Exhibition and Convention Center of Shanghai.

The strong growth shows that more and more users take advantage of AS-Interface. Despite the turbulent last two years, AS-Interface technology was able to further expand its market share.

AS-Interface at the 𝗜𝗔𝗦 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 in Shanghai. You will find us from 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲 - 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝟱.𝟭𝗛-𝗘𝟮𝟴𝟱 during the IAS in the National Exhibition and Convention Center of Shanghai.

The 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 is a successful mix of exhibitions and conferences. For several years, the event has been a stable part of our Japanese organization’s portfolio, and is particularly appreciated for its proximity to the users.

We are happy to be there again this year from 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟬𝟮-𝟬𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝘆𝗼. Visit us on site and inform yourself about the AS-Interface technology. We are looking forward to seeing you at our ASi booth.

SEW-EURODRIVE implemented AS-Interface into the modular automation system MOVI-C® and integrates ASi-5 into automation products. The international market leader in drive technology and automation sees these strong advantages: A failsafe profile cable with piercing technology makes it easy to connect, replace, relocate, or add devices – safely, quickly, and cost-effectively. At the same time, AS-Interface network topology is freely selectable. Branching is no problem. On the automation side, for example, ASi-5 provides a significantly faster transmission of large data volumes with short cycle times. ASi-5 offers several functionalities, such as automatic device recognition, an overview of all devices on the system, as well as differentiated diagnostics options...

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Finally Hannover Messe again after two years of pandemic break! For us it was clear that we would be there again and we are happy that we did it this year.

This year, 75,000 visitors and 2,500 exhibitors came to Hannover. Despite reduced exhibitors and noticeably less visitors than at the last Hannover Messe in 2019, we were positively surprised. Personal conversations, exciting contacts, new ideas and solutions accompanied us for four full days of the trade fair. Especially the share of international visitors rounded off a successful fair.

At our AS-Interface joint booth in hall 9, booth D06, visitors could inform themselves in personal conversations about the strong performance spectrum of ASi-5.

We thank you for your visit and hope to welcome you at further fairs this year.

News from the Automate show in Detroit. Check out on our Arena stage.
Dr. Hornis would be pleased to present the AS-Interface products of Pepperl+Fuchs to you personally next year at Automate 2023.

SPS Italia in Parma opened the trade show season for many automation experts in Europe. After the long Covid break, a positive atmosphere, open to change was experienced in Italy. AS-Interface manufacturers were present at the common booth from May 24-26, 2022.

Visitor interest at the AS-Interface booth was significantly higher than at the last show in 2019. Demand for AS-Interface technology has increased, but the new location in Hall 6, may also have played a part in this.

The total number of visitors to the 2022 show was 36,500, just below the record level of 2019.

AS-Interface is a cost-effective solution for collecting data in the field and making it available to host systems in the control cabinet or the cloud. In addition, the ASi-5 technology, with significantly increased performance, makes the system interesting for numerous new applications.

At the AS-Interface booth many conversations were about new projects with AS-Interface and the opportunities of the ASi-5 technology.

New on the Arena Stage: "Impressions of SPS Italia 2022". Be part of sps Italia and visit the AS-Interface booth in hall 6, D002. Find out about innovations and AS-Interface solutions for example from Bihl+Wiedemann, Getriebebau Nord, Renesas or Safety at Work in Parma.

Read what inspires the world of automation and find out about new products and solutions. Deepen exciting content from SEW, Bihl+Wiedemann, ifm electronic, Renesas and Siemens: ASiMAG E1-2022

The performance of ASi-5 enables an even wider range of applications which are now covered by AS-Interface.

Consequently, there is a great demand among component developers to get an insight into the technology. The AS-Interface organization has reacted to this demand by offering online trainings as well as a face-to-face seminar. From April 27th to 28th an ASi-5 developer seminar took place in Leipzig.

The participating product developers already had first product ideas in mind, correspondingly the questions to the speakers were concrete. Especially products that use the new diagnostic opportunities and the additional bandwidth are in great demand by the market.

At the end of the seminar, the participants got answers to their questions. They are now familiar with the technology. They know the opportunities of the system and they can begin now with an easy entry into product development.

The AS-Interface Academy is used more and more intensively. In January 100 new visitors had enrolled in the AS-Interface Academy. Today almost 3 months later already about 1000 participants have enrolled for the courses: "AS-Interface Technology" and "Introduction to ASi-5 Technology". The increase shows that there is a high interest in online trainings. The AS-Interface system reduces costs in all phases of an automated machine or plant. With the advantages in wiring, the savings effects are most noticeable in the installation and commissioning phases. Savings of 60% and more can be achieved in these phases.

The courses of the AS-Interface Academy teach the technical basics and background of the AS-Interface technology. With the courses of the academy, which can also be completed with a certificate, the participants receive information about: Transmission technology, functional scope, application possibilities and system components.

The courses offer both technicians and students an additional opportunity for further training in order to be able to use the advantages of the system. The increasing usage also shows that the advantages of the system are particularly attractive.

AS-Interface test laboratories are subject to a regular audit. From March 10-11 the AS-Interface laboratory in Leipzig was examined. In this audit methods and measuring equipment were checked according to strict criteria. The tests specified in the Traceability and Surveillance Procedure were monitored.

In addition to the scheduled standard tests, new reference devices were calibrated and are now available for future measuring equipment tests. The AS-Interface test laboratory in Leipzig passed all tests and the accreditation can now be extended by the AS-International Association.

In January we already had 100 users of the AS-Interface Academy who are in the process of completing our technology courses. Become one of them and join our AS-Interface Academy: www.as-interface-academy.net

On December 9, 2021, the members' assembly of the AS-International Association again took place virtually due to the Corona Pandemic. The agenda included the review of the year 2021 and the planning for the coming year 2022, as well as the regular elections of the board. These elections were held online for the first time with the help of a secure election tool.

In this year's elections, Jochen Bihl (Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH) was re-elected as chairman of the board, Dr. Markus Platen (Siemens AG) as vice chairman, and Michael Strauss (ifm electronic gmbh) as treasurer. Frank Ebert (Pepperl+Fuchs AG) was newly elected to the board as head of the technical commission.

We look back on a year with many challenges and interesting experiences. Also in 2021, many events could not take place as usual. Despite the characterizing year, we are pleased that the cooperation with our member companies - even at distance - worked very well.

We would like to thank the Board of Directors for their work over the past two years and look forward to the new year with confidence. To good cooperation!

We are pleased to welcome Tianjin Geneuo Technology Co., Ltd. as a new member of the AS-Interfcae organization. More information about Geneuo can be found here: Geneuo

At the end of December 2021 the annual members assembly of the AS-International Association took place online again. The members' assembly focused on a number of different issues - from the review of the year 2021 to the planned activities for the year 2022. A new board of directors was also elected.

We wish everyone a good and successful start to 2022.

With our new edition of the AS-Interface Magazine we would like to inform the world of automation about new products and solutions. Navigate comfortably and intuitively through our e-paper. You can deepen interesting contents via further links from AS-International, Bihl+Wiedemann, Celpia, Pepperl+Fuchs, Renesas and Siemens. Enjoy reading! 

ASiMAG E2-2021

We are pleased to welcome another new member to our ranks. Welcome, NEUMO! You can find more information here: NEUMO Ehrenberg Group

We are pleased to welcome CCWELL as a new member of our organization. More information about CCWELL can be found here: CCWELL

AS-Interface Arena: Watch the new video "Smart Networking of Safety Technology" by Bihl-Wiedemann on stage. 

We are pleased to present our new automation book. The compendium is written for automation technology developers and technicians. The book describes ASi-5 technology and its performance in detail. Click here to get to the order form: Order form

After a long break, Pack Expo was the first show we attended again. We wanted to use this chance not only to present our products and solutions but also to give something positive back Freshly printed, we took the opportunity to present our new ASi-5 Compendium at Pack Expo in Las Vegas and do something good. We decided to support the Sunshine Kids, an organization that helps children with cancer. Interested trade show attendees were able to make a donation and received the brand-new ASi-5 compendium in return. Thanks to the generous donations, we were able to write out a $1,000 check to the Sunshine Kids.  

PACK EXPO Las Vegas was one of the first industrial trade shows after a long break due to Covid-19. It was exciting for everyone to talk to other people working in our field of expertise.

Safety precautions have been kept through daily self-assessments and through masks to be worn at all times during the show. Obviously, the AS-Interface Organization, joint by member companies Bihl+Wiedemann and Pepperl+Fuchs, did not know what to expect. The event turned out to positively surprise in every aspect: The show and our booth was busier than in the years before, with attendees truly interested in automation and AS-Interface technology. Many exciting conversations about sensors and controls were lead, resulting in an impressive number of promising leads for the participating companies. Attendees stopping at our booth were highly impressed with the technology and in positions to make decisions concerning their needs in automation. All in all, the show was a true surprise to all of us, and a great success for everyone participating.

As we are starting to plan the PACK EXPO 2022 in Chicago on October 23-26, we already envision a much larger presence at a prime location. Include us in your plans for 2022.

We are pleased to welcome Atrax as a new member of the AS-Interface organization. More information about Atrax can be found here: Atrax Group Ltd.

For the first time, the SPS - Smart Production Solutions - will not take place as a face-to-face event but in a purely virtual format. Just in time for the actual start of the trade fair, we would like to inform the world of automation about new products and solutions with our innovative ASiMAG e-paper magazin.as-interface.net/en/2020-e1. Navigate comfortably and intuitively through our modern e-paper. You can deepen interesting content via further links. Enjoy reading!

You can find the complete edition E1 of the ASiMAG E-Paper here: ASiMAG E1 - 2020

Browse comfortably and intuitively through our modern e-paper. Deepen interesting content via further links. We hope you enjoy reading!

You can find the complete edition E1 of the ASiMAG E-Paper 2021 here: ASiMAG E1 - 2021