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Illustration of several industrial sensors wired to a compact I/O module and gateway on a DIN rail

Oct 7, 2026Guide

Industrial IoT Sensors: Types, How They Work and How to Choose

What industrial IoT sensors are, which types measure what, how their signals reach a control system (4–20 mA, HART, IO-Link, Ethernet, wireless) and a 5-step selection method.

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Illustration of a metal load cell next to a small foil strain gauge on a test bench

Sensors and DAQ

Oct 7, 2026Guide

Strain Gauge vs Load Cell: How They Differ and Which Sensor to Use

A strain gauge senses surface strain; a load cell is a calibrated load transducer, most often built from strain gauges. Compare both with LVDTs, extensometers and pressure sensors.

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