Efficient Field Communication
How IO-Link Safety Increases Productivity in the Field

A guest contribution by Matthias Wolfer, Product Manager Controller, Pilz | Translated by AI 6 min Reading Time

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In industrial communication, secure data transmission must be ensured up to the "last" sensor. IO-Link Safety integrates safety into this communication.

Matthias Wolfer is Product Manager Controller at Pilz.(Image:  Pilz)
Matthias Wolfer is Product Manager Controller at Pilz.
(Image: Pilz)

Productivity increases through cost reductions and high availability have long been fundamental requirements in the industry. In addition, the topic of intelligent and flexible production plays an important role. The manufacturer-independent, standardized communication system IO-Link has evolved into a system that, with all its known advantages, can also be used for functional safety.