AI Inference Server - Release notes - Industrial AI Suite

Industrial AI Suite What's New

Portfolio
Industrial AI
Product
Industrial AI Suite
Software version
2.8
Edition
04/2026
Language
English

More data types. Better visibility. Faster to configure.

  • NumPy scalar type support – handle integer, float, bool, and array types natively
  • Automatic shape forwarding – shape metadata flows automatically between Python steps and the GPU runtime
  • UI improvements – streamlined tag browsing, semi-automatic I/O assignment, and QR codes for docs
  • Coming soon: Real-time PLC integration – low-latency data exchange with hardware PLCs and simplified TIA Portal integration. Currently available to pilot customers upon request.

Why you care: Your numeric types are handled natively and configuration is faster. Real-time PLC connectivity is on the horizon.

Deprecation notice: The Run function for Python models will be discontinued in January 2027 – switch to process_input now. Upgrade to v2.7 or later before January 2027 to preserve your data after the PostgreSQL engine replacement.