Presenters at MD&M West highlight the advantages of IO-Link, a manufacturer-independent digital communication protocol/interface, while introducing a software solution. Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) is a ...

IO-Link uses standard unshielded cables to enable real-time data exchange between sensors, actuators and control systems, replacing simple on/off signals with detailed device performance and ...

Designers of industrial-automation applications have many viable choices for sensor-related signal conditioning and network connectivity, each with a variety of attributes. Among these is IO-Link, a ...

Maxim Integrated introduces it’s new MAXREFDES27# IO-Link subsystem reference design that lets operators tune and calibrate an optical proximity sensor with excellent accuracy, up to 14 bit resolution ...

A new transceiver for the single-drop communication interface IO-Link promises to boost factory floor efficiency and productivity by enabling seamless, bidirectional communication between sensors, ...

Norelem introduces compact IO-Link electric cylinders as energy-efficient alternatives to pneumatic actuators for precis ...

IO-Link-enabled smart sensors are emerging as a leading technology for field-level applications, offering a future-proof solution that seamlessly integrates with both new and existing machine ...

IO-Link servo technology. Designed as a compact and energy-efficient alternative to pneumatic cylinders, the new actuators provide precise linear movement for applications in mechanical engineering, ...

Today, many of the largest manufacturers populate their plants with sensors to continuously monitor their operations and prevent any interruptions in production. These sensors are also placed on ...