With the rapid development of the industrial Internet, the era of industrial intelligent sensors is accelerating, and the key to the completion of the industrial Internet lies in data information, so the front-end sensors used to collect data are particularly important for the intelligent systems of all ecosystems. With the rapid development of the industrial Internet, industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, the application demand is becoming more and more subdivided and vertical, fragmented, and the rapid upgrade and iteration of intelligent sensors is driving the transformation of industrial Internet terminals, and industrial sensors are also accelerating into the era of "industrial sensor 4.0" or industrial intelligent sensors. This article will focus on the classification of industrial smart sensors, the application of MEMS in the industrial field, and the ecosystem of industrial smart sensors.
Figure: The development and evolution of industrial smart sensors
Types of industrial smart sensors
The classification of industrial smart sensors is very broad, and they can be classified according to different criteria. According to the working principle, it can be divided into optical fiber sensors, displacement sensors, magnetic sensors, integrated sensors and IO-Link sensors. According to the classification of measured physical quantities, it can be divided into mechanical quantity sensors, thermal quantity sensors, optical quantity sensors, acoustic quantity sensors, magnetic quantity sensors, chemical quantity sensors, etc. With the development of technology, the classification and application fields of sensors are also expanding and deepening.
MEMS applications in the industrial sector
The application of MEMS sensors in the industrial field is gradually expanding, and they use the internal structure of micron or even nanometer to achieve miniaturization, integration, and intelligence to meet the needs of modern industrial automation and intelligence. As the core of Industry 4.0, smart sensors are the foundation for smart manufacturing, and MEMS sensors can optimize production processes through precise monitoring and data analysis. In the hydraulic system and safety control system, the MEMS pressure sensor can be fed back and controlled to achieve more intelligent automatic control. In addition, MEMS sensors are integrated into automation equipment and robots to improve the accuracy and responsiveness of operations, including the navigation and rotation of industrial robots, providing precise position information. In addition to these fields, MEMS also plays a role in the industrial Internet, high quality and performance improvement, resource exploration, environmental monitoring, etc. Due to its unique miniaturization and intelligent characteristics, MEMS sensors have broad application prospects in the industrial field, and continue to promote the development of industrial automation and intelligence.
Figure: Industrial intelligent sensor industry chain
An ecosystem of industrial smart sensors
The ecosystem of industrial smart sensors is a complex and extensive network that covers all aspects of sensor design, manufacturing, and deployment to data processing and application. Here are a few key components of the industrial smart sensor ecosystem:
Sensor Design & Manufacturing: The design and manufacturing of industrial smart sensors is the foundation of the ecosystem. They use microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology to achieve miniaturization, integration and intelligence to meet the needs of industrial automation and intelligence.
Sensor Deployment and Integration: Smart sensors need to be effectively deployed in an industrial environment, integrating with existing industrial systems and equipment for real-time monitoring and control.
Data collection and processing: Industrial smart sensors are capable of collecting large amounts of real-time data and pre-processing and analyzing them through built-in intelligent algorithms to provide more accurate insights and decision support.
Communication network: Wireless communication technologies such as SmartMesh IPM enable sensor data to be reliably transmitted to a central monitoring system for remote monitoring and management.
The healthy development of the entire ecosystem requires the joint efforts and collaboration of sensor manufacturers, system integrators, software developers, end users, and industry standardization organizations. With the continuous advancement of technology and the growth of market demand, the ecosystem of industrial smart sensors will continue to expand and deepen, bringing more innovation and value to the industrial field.
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