From sensor to intelligent system
Sensors, measurement technology and artificial intelligence are merging to form intelligent systems. From June 9 to 11, 2026, Sensor+Test in Nuremberg will showcase the most important trends in a changing industry.
Industrial AI at SPS | Endress+Hauser
"AI will become a natural functional component"
Industrial AI is also becoming increasingly relevant in process automation: although field devices themselves still make little use of it, it is already proving helpful in evaluation and peripheral devices as well as control systems. Christian Reichert, Director Engineered Solutions at Endress+Hauser, explains how his company is currently positioning itself in terms of AI.
read more...Slight decline in incoming orders
The sensor and measurement technology sector recorded no change in turnover in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter. However, turnover fell by 10% compared to the third quarter of 2023. Incoming orders were 2% below the level of the previous quarter.
read more...Chip start-up founded
The start-up milli IC from Karlsruhe specializes in the development of ASICs - and Vega Grieshaber is 'on board' to ultimately develop radar measuring devices with radar frequencies of more than 100 GHz.
read more...Indian flowmeter producer acquired
The Baumer Group has acquired Manas Microsystems, a supplier of flow meters in India.
read more...Largest construction project in the company's history launched
The Endress+Hauser Group's oldest and largest production site in Maulburg is being extensively modernized and expanded. To this end, the provider of measurement technology and automation solutions is investing more than 100 million euros in the Campus 2030+ project.
read more...Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis
New managing director from October 2024
Dr. Thomas Buer will become Managing Director of Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis on October 1, 2024. He succeeds Dr. Manfred Jagiella, who is retiring at the end of September after 17 years at the helm of the competence center for liquid analysis.
read more...Automated real-time measurement of ship emissions
'Digitization and Verification of Marine Live Emission Data' is the name of a research project launched by a consortium led by Sick. The aim is to develop a solution with which emission data from ships can be digitally collected and verified in real time.
read more...AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement
Positive development in the 1st quarter
In the first quarter of 2024, sensor and measurement technology companies generated sales growth of 2% compared to the previous quarter. This was the result of the quarterly survey of the AMA Association's 450 members on economic development.
read more...Level measurement under extreme temperatures
Vega's high-temperature version of the 'Vegapuls 6X' radar sensor is suitable for processes at temperatures of up to +450 °C, such as iron briquetting, in which porous sponge iron mass passes through heat-resistant roller presses at temperatures of +400 °C and above.
read more...New president at Farnell
Avnet has appointed Rebeca Obregon as the new President of Farnell, an Avnet company, effective July 1, 2024. Farnell is a high-service distributor of electronic components.
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