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How WAGO’s I/O System Transformed 90s Automation: The Birth of Digital Transformation

September 3, 2024

In this video, WAGO explains how their I/O System became a cornerstone of digital transformation during the 1990s. From revolutionizing industrial automation to laying the groundwork for the connected world we live in today, WAGO’s innovation changed the game for industries worldwide.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The history and invention of WAGO’s I/O System
  • The pivotal role it played in the digital revolution
  • Insights into the impact on today’s smart technology and IoT

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a history buff, or someone passionate about industrial automation, this video will provide you with valuable insights into one of the most significant innovations of the 90s.

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WAGO’s 750/753 Series Remote I/O system provides the confidence to go all-in on your automation application. Boasting 16 fieldbus options and interoperability with higher level PLCs, these modules offer the most flexible, modular, and compact platform for stand-alone or distributed automation. Choose from over 500 simple and complex modules that allow for easy data acquisition from almost any signal. Cost-effective system upgrades can be made for energy monitoring, IO-Link masters, and proportional valve control, just to name a few examples.

Whether it’s a need for digital or analog, they ensure that you will get only the I/O needed for your application within a small, compact footprint. Thanks to our patented CAGE CLAMP® technology, and by using their extensive range of marking systems, these modules are easy to wire and provide a vibration-proof, maintenance-free connection. 

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