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LiDAR and IO-Link: sensor solutions for controls engineers

July 7, 2025
SICK's Aaron Rothmeyer explains the increasing prominence of LiDAR and IO-Link in industrial settings

Two technologies that have risen to prominence in industrial settings over the past few years are light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and IO-Link. The discussion, popularity and implementation of both continue to rise.

Aaron Rothmeyer, manager, market product manager, at SICK, explains why in this episode of Control Intelligence.

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Control Intelligence is a Control Design podcast that goes deep inside the automation and technology that machine builders, system integrators and end users rely on to keep production humming efficiently. New episodes come out every Monday, and download all episodes by Apple Podcasts or Podbean.

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