Balluff Says Smarter Sensors Will Provide Better Machine Insights

Advanced sensor technology will create smart systems with more processing power and improved data collection capabilities.

September 15, 2020

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Will Healy III, Industry Strategy Manager, Balluff Inc., and Robert Crumley, Industry Account Manager, Balluff Inc. discuss the ongoing development of smart systems in the off-highway equipment industry. Creation of smarter sensors is enabling more information to be collected off machines and thus further insights into performance to aid operation and maintenance.

This interview with Balluff is also available in video format as part of our Design & Engineering Insights video series.

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