Created in 1989 by a consortium of companies and institutions, PROFIBUS has become the world’s most popular fieldbus in discrete manufacturing and process control. It is mature, proven technology that is ideal for supporting modern automation systems. With over 20 million installed devices, it is a significant driving force for the world’s production plants. By continuously enhancing the technology, PROFIBUS International has ensured that PROFIBUS remains the dominant fieldbus solution. The ongoing commitment of the world’s automation major suppliers ensures that investments today are fully protected for the lifetime of any plant. PROFIBUS is unique in offering a fully integrated solution for discrete and process applications, a major benefit in the process industries where upstream, mainstream and downstream processes have to work together. Industries using PROFIBUS range from critical petrochemical operations and high volume robotic manufacturing plants, right across the spectrum to food and drink, water/waste treatment plants.