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FAQ: Linear Position Sensors Offer Gateway to Industry 4.0 Applications

April 5, 2023
As Industry 4.0 deepens its hold on the manufacturing industry, companies are finding that data selection and automation directly effect operational effectiveness and productivity.

As motion systems are at the heart of many segments of manufacturing and production machinery, it is no surprise that linear position sensors have become the perfect tool to interface with Industry 4.0. This means that not only do users need to implement the right linear position sensor technology, they also need an interface that provides continual information about the health of their machines.

Check out this FAQ to learn about the features of motion sensors that support users of Industry 4.0.

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