Memberships
Industrial Automation Class Entities
Industrial automation industry associations are essential for companies to participate in strategic decisions and drive the development of technologies and innovations. Joining these institutions guarantees an active voice in regulations, access to research, and integration into networks that shape the future of the industry.
Importance of the Association
- Active participation : Member companies influence technical standards and public policies.
- Collaborative innovation : Institutions function as "collective laboratories" where ideas are transformed into applicable solutions.
- strong>Relevant data : According to a survey by Rentech Digital, there are more than 7,000 automation companies in Brazil , concentrated in São Paulo (35%). This shows the need for coordination through entities to strengthen the sector.
Main entities where Smar is a member
FieldComm Group
A global organization that develops communication and interoperability standards for industrial automation, including HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and FDI.
FDT Group
International consortium promoting FDT/DTM technology, enabling universal integration and management of field devices in industrial systems.
PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI)
A global association that develops and promotes industrial communication standards such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link and others.
OPC Foundation
Organization responsible for maintaining and promoting OPC standards, which ensure secure interoperability between industrial systems from different vendors.
The Open Group
A global consortium that creates open standards and certifications in IT and business, including TOGAF and UNIX.
ISA (International Society of Automation)
A professional association founded in 1945 that develops global automation standards, certifies professionals, and promotes training and events.
D-U-N-S Number (Dun & Bradstreet)
A unique nine-digit global identifier for businesses, used in credit reporting and corporate identity validation.
CIESP (Centro das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo)
An organization that represents and supports industries in São Paulo, offering training, networking, mediation, and institutional support services.
CEISE Br
An association based in Sertãozinho-SP that represents companies in the sugar-energy and biofuel sector, promoting business and technological innovation.
Automation Ecosystem
Membership in trade associations should not be seen as a marketing expense, but as a strategic investment in Research and Development (R&D) and operational safety. By actively participating in these organizations, Brazilian companies can:
- Reducing Time -to -Market : Access to development tools and technical support shortens the cycle of creating new products and systems.
- Ensuring Global Compliance : Certifying products according to international standards (such as those of ODVA or PI) is the necessary passport for exporting and for gaining the trust of local customers.
- Influencing the Future : Being at the table where new standards (such as O-PAS or TSN) are decided allows the company to prepare its infrastructure years in advance.
- Mitigating Cyber Risks : Adopting the ISA/IEC 62443 frameworks is the only effective way to protect critical assets against the growing landscape of digital threats.
The future of industrial automation is collaborative, open, and standardized. Companies that ignore this movement will remain isolated in outdated proprietary technologies, while those that partner and drive technological development will reap the rewards of efficiency, innovation, and market leadership.
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