BLUETOOTH AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Bluetooth: manufacturers can cut the cords and boost industrial automation

Bluetooth® is not longer a mere ear bud. The wireless technology has carved itself out a steadily growing niche in industrial automation, and early-adopters are reaping the benefits.

The most obvious advantage of Bluetooth® wireless technology, of course, is the elimination of clunky cables for short-range device coordination, without sacrificing high-level security.

However, the technology is also interoperable and low cost, which lends a great deal of flexibility to system architects who want to add more monitoring and control in increments.

What’s more, as a low energy option, Bluetooth® sensors and modules enjoy long battery lives, which means reduced spending.

The advantages of Bluetooth account for its growing popularity. According to a report by IMS Research, Bluetooth® accounts for 22% of the wireless market.

Adoption of wireless technologies in industrial automation is quickly expanding, and we’re seeing blue.