AI and intelligent sensor technology

Networked automation and digitalization are increasingly dependent on intelligent sensor technology. How is the market currently developing here?

In a world where data has become the most important raw material, intelligent sensors are becoming increasingly important. They are not only used to carry out traditional measurements, but also offer a wide range of additional functions. Demand is growing rapidly in the manufacturing, automotive, logistics and power generation industries, among others. This trend is driven by the need to optimize production processes, improve quality, increase energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Intelligent sensors enable real-time monitoring of systems and processes, support predictive maintenance and contribute to the realization of autonomous systems. For Jumo, the new single-pair Ethernet sensor technology in particular plays a decisive role. With the help of digital SPE sensors, metadata can be recorded on the device and forwarded for analysis via digital interfaces. Jumo also relies on IO-Link. Both technologies have advantages and disadvantages as well as different areas of application.

Artificial intelligence is currently finding its way into image processing, robotics and data evaluation. Are sensor and measurement technology companies increasingly becoming AI forges?

The integration of AI in sensor and measurement technology companies is a logical development in the age of Industry 4.0. AI offers the opportunity to gain valuable insights from extensive sensor data and solve complex problems. This includes not only data evaluation and analysis, but also the automatic adaptation of systems, error detection and correction as well as the prediction of future events.

Companies in the measurement and control technology sector - including Jumo - are recognizing the potential of AI to improve their products and services and create additional added value. "AI forge" is a very big word here. Like many other companies in a similar position, Jumo has already tackled the topic and is working intensively on new customer solutions. Much is still in its infancy, and time will tell which applications will prevail.

How do you see the future of the industry and in which direction will Jumo develop in the coming years?

The future of the industry is characterized by innovation, digitalization and integration. Jumo and other companies that can successfully adapt to these changes have the opportunity to further exploit their growth potential and strengthen their market position.

For Jumo, this means, among other things, evolving from a pure component vendor to a system and solution provider. The company already has a solid foundation thanks to its many years of experience, its technical expertise and its established customer base. In order to keep pace with changing requirements, Jumo is investing in the development and integration of intelligent sensor and automation solutions.