IoT product categories
What does your IoT project need? First pick what you want to achieve, then the category. For each one you'll find manufacturers from our partner network and solution examples from practice.
- 34 categories
- 40 manufacturers
- 113 solution examples
Layer 1 · Source layer
Capture data
Sensors and devices that capture measurements and get them onto the network: from pressure and temperature sensors to routers, edge devices and security gateways.
Sensors
- Temperature sensorsTemperature sensors such as PT100, PT1000 and thermocouples measure media and surfaces and deliver their values to controllers and IoT platforms via transmitters or IO-Link.3 solution examples
- Pressure sensorsPressure sensors and pressure transmitters measure gauge, absolute or differential pressure and deliver the value via 4–20 mA, 0–10 V or IO-Link to the controller and the IoT stack.1 solution example
- Flow sensorsFlow sensors and industrial flow meters measure the volume or mass flow of liquids and gases using electromagnetic, Coriolis, ultrasonic, vortex or variable area principles.1 solution example
- Level sensorsLevel sensors continuously measure the level or detect limit levels in tanks, vessels and silos, using radar, ultrasonic, hydrostatic, capacitive or vibronic principles.1 solution example
- Tilt sensorsTilt sensors measure the angle relative to gravity on one or two axes and keep mobile machinery, vehicles and structures safe and level.
- Force sensorsForce transducers, torque sensors and load cells measure tension, compression and weight, making press-fit processes, loads and blockages visible.
- Methane sensingMethane sensors monitor CH4 in biogas plants, wastewater treatment, gas networks and industrial facilities, prevent explosions and deliver process and emission data.
- Position sensorsProximity switches and linear position sensors report whether a part is in place or how far it has moved, using inductive, capacitive, magnetic or optical principles.
- Vibration sensorsVibration sensors capture machine vibration on bearings, pumps, motors and gearboxes and deliver the data for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Devices
- Edge devicesEdge devices collect data right at the machine, translate protocols and preprocess values on site before they are sent to the cloud or an IoT platform.10 solution examples
+3 - Components & adaptersComponents and adapters make existing sensors and field devices IoT-ready by converting analog signals, switching outputs or Modbus into networked data.6 solution examples
+2 - RoutersIndustrial and IoT routers connect your machines, buildings and plants to the company network and the internet via LTE, 5G, DSL or Wi-Fi, including VPN for secure remote maintenance.4 solution examples
- HMI & visualisationHMI panels and displays show status, KPIs and alarms right at the machine, on the line or in the room, and let operators control equipment on site.1 solution example
- Security gatewaySecurity gateways separate the production network from IT, allow only defined data flows and connect plants in critical environments securely to the cloud and remote service.1 solution example
Manufacturers coming soon: Acceleration sensors · Speed sensors
Layer 2 · Integration layer
Connect systems
Software that connects machines, sensors and IT systems: IT/OT integration products and data hubs move production data into IT in a structured way.
- IT/OT integration productsIndustrial connectivity software links machines and controllers to IT systems, cloud and data platforms through ready-made connectors, as a central data layer.6 solution examples
+3 - Data hubsA data hub connects ERP, MES, machines and other systems through central middleware instead of building every connection as a separate interface.6 solution examples
Layer 3 · Storage layer
Store and manage data
IoT platforms, data lakes, container management and remote access: this is where IoT data is stored, managed and made available to applications.
Platforms
- Hyperscaler platformsThe neutral infrastructure of large cloud providers: device connectivity, storage, messaging, security and AI services on which companies build their own IoT applications.20+ solution examples
- Independent platformsNeutral industrial IoT platforms without their own hardware that connect devices and machines from many manufacturers, focused on visualization, remote access and device management.14 solution examples
+3 - Manufacturer-owned platformsPlatforms from machine and component manufacturers that monitor, analyze and service their own equipment. Hardware and software come from a single source.8 solution examples
+5 - European platformsCloud and IoT platforms from European providers that process data under European law. The choice when data sovereignty and GDPR compliance are decisive.
- Specialised platformsPlatforms that solve exactly one business problem, such as monitoring rotating equipment, intralogistics or energy data. Deep in their domain and quick to deploy.
Software
- Device management / remote access softwareOT remote access software manages secure VPN connections between service technicians and machines, plus device inventory, user permissions and updates.4 solution examples
+2 - Container management & deploymentContainer orchestration software deploys, updates and monitors containerized applications across servers and edge devices from one central place.3 solution examples
- Data lakesAn industrial data lake stores sensor, machine and process data in raw form on low-cost object storage, as the foundation for long-term analytics and AI.
Layer 4 · Function layer
Analyse and use data
Software that turns IoT data into results: analytics and AI, condition monitoring, energy monitoring, MES, digital twins, OT security and smart buildings.
- Analytics / AI softwareSoftware that analyzes machine, process and energy data: from dashboards and anomaly detection to AI models for quality, maintenance and process optimization.13 solution examples+2
- Condition monitoringSoftware and systems that continuously monitor the condition of motors, pumps, bearings and gearboxes and report wear before a machine fails.6 solution examples
- Digital twin & product passportSoftware for digital twins of machines, plants and products and for the digital product passport that the EU is gradually requiring for more and more product groups.3 solution examples
- Fleet management / track & trace softwareSoftware that locates vehicles, forklifts, automated guided vehicles and load carriers, traces their movements and manages fleets in intralogistics and production.2 solution examples
- Production planning & MESSoftware that schedules production orders in detail, assigns them to machines and workstations, captures operating and machine data and shows production progress.1 solution example
- Smart building & workplaceSoftware that connects building systems, sensors and workplaces: from indoor climate and energy to occupancy data and the booking of rooms and desks.
Manufacturers coming soon: Energy monitoring · OT security monitoring
