IO-Link - ifm’s Industry 4.0 enabler

As we enter the next industrial revolution called Industry 4.0 or Internet of Things, Companies are working furiously to develop and define their position and role. The truth is that we have been gravitating towards this new industrial revolution for some time now. ifm have for a decade now been preparing themselves for this by installing IO-Link into their sensors. ifm have identified IO-Link as their enabler to get more data from their sensors into not only the automation world, but also the IT world. This intriguing interview explains this in more detail.