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Dry Processing Technology

Non-contact level sensors

June 10, 2020

Custom-configured 80 GHz non-contact radar level sensors are available in three different types of housings, including aluminum and stainless steel materials available for food applications.

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OPTISONIC 6300 V2 Ultrasonic flowmeter

June 8, 2020

OPTISONIC 6300 V2 ultrasonic flowmeter allows users to measure flow anywhere necessary, all while processes continue.

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Senata LN Series solid state relays

June 8, 2020

The LN solid state relays (SSRs) conform to IEC 60947-4-3 Environment B and CISPR 11 standards for low voltage domestic, commercial and light industrial locations/installations and are compliant with C-UL-US and TUV certifications.

Instrumentation & control

Use the right instrumentation to improve batch manufacturing

Ditch the antiquated clipboard and meet quality and regulatory demands with digital instrumentation, and get more consistent batches

Joshua Friesz

Nicole Meidl

March 10, 2020

Ensure the consistency of each batch with on-line instrumentation.

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XW Series wireless sensor/transmitter

February 21, 2020

The XW Series wireless sensor/transmitter system provides connectivity across a company's sensors.

Tech Update

Employing wireless sensors without a clear goal could prove inefficient

Wayne Labs

January 22, 2020

How do you implement a sensor-based IIoT system that can fulfill your needs now and into the future?

IIOT Communications

IIOT sensor communications issues still need work

NIST’s Nenad Ivezic provides a more detailed view of the progress made in standardizing data communications in the food supply chain—including sensors and IIoT at the farm and industrial levels

Wayne Labs

January 17, 2020

While much of the work involving the standardization of communication in the overall food supply chain is finished, there is still work needing to be done regarding the standardization of IIoT sensor data. I asked Nenad Ivezic, leader of the Process Engineering Group in the Systems Integration Division of the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Engineering Laboratory, to fill us in on the particulars.

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Quick-ship process heaters

October 15, 2019

Screw plug, flange immersion and circulation heaters are offered with fast shipping.

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Transmitter for Fixed Systems

September 17, 2019

The CI 21 fixed transmitter has a charge carrier injection sensor that is a progressive development to improve upon current ammonia refrigeration detection methods.