Unlocking IO-Link: What it is and Why it Matters for Modern Automation
IO-Link enhances process transparency and seamlessly integrates into existing control architectures. But what exactly is it, and why is it essential for modern industrial automation?
The use of IO-Link as a communication protocol in industrial plants has seen remarkable expansion over the past several years.The total number of installed IO-Link nodes reached 51.6 million by the end of 2023, according to the industry trade group PROFIBUS & PROFINET International’s (PI’s) annual survey of newly installed nodes. Last year, 15.9 million IO-Link devices were installed, which represents a record […]
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