An industrial monitor has technical characteristics that give it a durability far superior to a simple office monitor, even in the most difficult environments. They are often adapted to operate with high or very low temperatures (called extreme temperatures). In addition, in order to offer reading adapted to all environments, it is frequently possible to add a high brightness option.
This type of monitor is also typically available in a touchscreen version in order to offer industrial control desks integrated into the production line. To meet these needs, it is often necessary for these touch screens to be usable with gloves. This is why there are two types of touch interface: resistive touch and multitouch touch.