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What are sensors?

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What are sensors?

In industries like manufacturing and distribution, sensors are part of the Internet of Things (IoT), allowing devices to collect data from the physical environment – input such as light, heat, motion, moisture or pressure. In manufacturing, sensors can transform manufacturing equipment into smart devices that connect to intelligent networks.

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