[INVITED] Developments in optical fibre sensors for industrial applications

It can be seen that optical fibre sensing technology has huge potential to address industrial applications. They offer various advantages over the conventional electrical systems and are increasingly becoming cost effective. Different types of fibre structure and configurations can be utilised to tailor specific applications. The paper aims to highlight the developments in optical fibre sensors for industrial applications. •Optical fibre sensing technology has potential to address industrial applications.•They offer various advantages over the conventional electrical systems.•The paper highlights work on optical fibre sensors and its progression.