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A new era in level sensing keeps things simple 13/03/2022 With its latest product offering VEGAPULS 6X, VEGA is offering a single level radar sensor that is able to measure in virtually every conceivable application. Full Story...
Keeping an eye on the things that drive the IIoT 15/06/2021 Much of the excitement about the Industrial Internet of Things revolves around the data that can be generated. The ‘things’ that gather this data are often overshadowed. Suzanne Gill spoke to device vendors to get their thoughts on the value of ‘things. Full Story...
Why choose radar technology for water monitoring? 01/06/2021 Control engineering Europe finds out more about the benefits of radar technology for level sensing applications in the water sector. Full Story...
Smart level sensing solution for remote stock monitoring 26/04/2021 Doug Anderson discusses a new breed of battery powered, IIoT sensors that are helping streamline the task of remote monitoring of stock. Full Story...
VEGA invests in training centre and new UK headquarters 18/01/2021 After a year-long build, VEGA Controls has opened its purpose-built training and seminar centre and UK head office in Maresfield, Sussex. Full Story...
Low cost radar level sensors offer adapters for extra versatility 29/09/2020 The VEGAPULS range of low cost, Bluetooth app-based radar sensors now feature simple, quick-fitting hygienic fitting adapters in liquids or solids level applications. This makes them ideal for where cleaning between batches or during processes, or quick connection and easier removal is desirable, such as food and beverage or other manufacturing processes where build-up can occur. Full Story...
Mobile training truck features latest products 18/02/2020 Touring the UK from 17th February to 20th of March, the impressive VEGA training truck is more than just a mobile exhibition. Virtually all the VEGA portfolio of products are represented and working on board - as well as latest generation low-cost devices for radar level, process pressure switches and point level, and you can get hands on all of them, click here for dates and locations. Full Story...
Radar: is it now the better ultrasonic level measuring solution? 03/02/2020 VEGA’s radar sensors with 80-GHz technology have been opening up new applications in level measurement for five years. The company has now developed a new instrument series based on 80 GHz specifically for simple applications. It represents a real alternative to ultrasonic technology. Full Story...
First WRAS ‘certified’ submersible level sensor 12/03/2019 VEGA Controls is proud to announce another innovative first for the water sector. They have achieved the first ever WRAS approval of a submersible pressure sensor as a whole device. Full Story...
WRAS certified submersible level sensor 25/02/2019 VEGA Controls has received WRAS approval of a submersible pressure sensor as a whole device. This means a full product certificate number registration and listing on the WRAS approved product list. Full Story...
Contactless chemical level control with IIOT 05/02/2019 At its main production site in Liverpool, Halewood has employed a novel approach to an important chemical level monitoring application with an innovative IIoT solution, to ensure its effluent is correctly treated and meets environmental requirements. Full Story...
Focus on Quality: Level Measurement in the Ketterer Family Brewery 11/12/2018 The demand for increasing hygienic process requirements was the catalyst for the upgrading and extension of measuring equipment in the Black Forest-based Ketterer family brewery. Today, VEGA sensors are used right across the plant - in the CIP systems, in the brewing water tanks, in the storage tanks as well as in the fermentation tanks. Full Story...
Time to digitise your distribution? 05/11/2018 Looking to save time, money, resources, fuel on your logistics? VEGAVIS offers one of the most versatile remote inventory and telemetry systems. Already used in thousands of applications by numerous companies and authorities to measure level, control distribution and optimise logistics. From river levels, to bulk powder silos or chemical tanks, VEGA can offer a ‘scaleable’, simple, enterprise IIOT solutions supporting efficient logistics. Full Story...
Is it time to digitise your distribution? 09/10/2018 Looking to save time, money, resources, fuel on your logistics? VEGAVIS offers one of the most versatile remote inventory and telemetry systems. Full Story...
myVEGA: your new personal portal for VEGA 18/09/2018 See your VEGA contacts to call or e-mail direct for advice, prices or arrange visits. The 24/7 on-line information centre for IOM, certificates and more; input your device serial number to get documentation relating directly to your instrument. Finder: Define your process requirements to technology. Configurator: specify your instrument step by step: certification, process connections , housings and electronics. Then generate 2D or 3D drawings, get an instrument price and save your selections in Full Story...
New Bluetooth DP transmitter from VEGA 07/08/2018 The VEGADIF 85 differential pressure transmitter offers a host of user benefits based around ease of use, productivity, safety and reliability. It makes set up and operation simpler – whether locally in the head via push buttons, magnetic pen or remote: as the first DP transmitter to feature Bluetooth encrypted technology, it can be set up from a safe, convenient location; using either Smartphone, Tablet or PC and/or via traditional HART Handheld. Full Story...
New Bluetooth DP transmitter from VEGA 25/06/2018 The VEGADIF 85 differential pressure transmitter offers a host of user benefits based around ease of use, productivity, safety and reliability. It makes set up and operation simpler- whether locally in the head via push buttons or magnetic pen, or remote: as the first DP transmitter to feature Bluetooth encrypted technology, it can be set up from a safe, convenient location; using either Smartphone, Tablet or PC and/or via traditional HART Handheld. Full Story...
myVEGA: Your personal VEGA portal 04/06/2018 Register at myVEGA to instantly see your VEGA contacts, so you can call or e-mail real people direct for advice, prices or visits. You also get 24/7 on-line support and instruments documents: input your device serial number for device specific comprehensive information, IOM, certificates and more. You can also download general information on all products too. Full Story...
Contactless 80Ghz radar level sensor offers even more accuracy 19/03/2018 The VEGAPULS 64 80Ghz contactless radar level transmitter from Vega has increased its accuracy down to 1mm as standard, at no additional cost. Full Story...
Radar level sensor keeps chemicals safe 14/01/2018 Control Engineering Europe finds out how radar level sensor is offering a safe solution for chemical storage for a UK-based waste-to-energy plant. Full Story...
Radar delivers big water savings in EfW 18/09/2017 The water used in the ash quenching process of a waste-to-energy plant needs a constant level to be maintained through replenishment of either recycled or fresh mains supplies, this is monitored in a small balance tank off the main chamber. A Vega radar sensor is helping achieve this. Full Story...
Keeping chemicals safe 23/08/2017 Contactless radar sensors from Vega have been employed by Cory Riverside Energy, a waste to energy plant, to remedy the problem of sensors coming into contact with corrosive chemicals. Full Story...
2017 VEGATRUCK UK Tour 03/05/2017 The VEGATRUCK ‘on the road’ customer training facility is returning to the UK in June and July this year. After an amazing tour in 2016 with over 600 visitors, it is stopping at a number of venues where you can come along and visit, these include Aberdeen, Grangemouth, Grimsby, Ellesmere Port and South West London. Full Story...
Achieving more accurate fryer control 18/04/2017 For a producer of tortilla chip snacks the complex interaction between controlling the temperature, cooking time and oil replenishment of its fryers is critical to maintaining the high quality of its tortilla chip snacks. Full Story...
Bluetooth – back to the future? 06/02/2017 Is the process industry ready for instrument adjustment and diagnosis with Smartphones or Tablets? Full Story...
Bluetooth radar level sensor for the water sector 17/10/2016 The new VEGAPULS WL S 61 contactless radar sensor offers a level sensing solution for applications in the water and sewage sectors. Full Story...
80 GHz radar gets Bluetooth with Ex approval 01/08/2016 Adding yet another new option for the new 80 GHz radar level sensors VEGAPULS 64 (liquids) and 69 (bulk solids) are now available with ATEX / IECEx: Ex ia, Ex ia/t (Dust) FM: OL, XP, DIP approvals. Full Story...
New level radar for chemical pilot plants 21/06/2016 The unrivalled focusing of the new 80 GHz VEGAPULS 64 allows for more flexibility in the chemical industry. Full Story...
First radar level gauge for liquids with 80 GHz 15/04/2016 VEGA introduces VEGAPULS 64, the first contactless radar level transmitter on the market for liquids that measures at 80 GHz frequency. This feature allows considerably tighter focusing of the radar beam. With this new instrument, measuring is much easier and more reliable, even under difficult conditions, such as tanks fitted with heating coils, baffles or agitators. Full Story...
Radar level transmitter developments 22/03/2016 Doug Anderson explains how radar level transmitter technology has developed over the years to become an easy to use and predictably accurate process level measurement solution. Full Story...
Ceramic measurement benefits 03/08/2015 Pressure sensor manufacturers are now widely employing ceramic materials because it can offer some real advantages for a range of measurements. Full Story...
Radar level transmitter proves itself at Aston Martin 13/05/2014 To ensure that the paint finish on Aston Martin sports cars is perfect from every angle, all aspects within its paintshop facility need to be controlled – even the environmental impact of the process. All the wastewater in the facility is recycled, and one of the initial treatment stages is the ‘coagulation tank’, where entrained solid materials are removed. Full Story...
World first for tuning fork level switch 05/02/2013 The latest addition to the VEGA portfolio of vibrating limit switches for liquids, VEGASWING 66, is believed to offer a world first. Full Story...
New range of nucleonic gauging systems 17/04/2012 Nucleonic instruments for measuring level, density, interface and mass flow are said to be unaffected by high vessel pressures, aggressive media, extreme process temperatures and other process challenges. Full Story...
Radar and level switch in nuclear decommissioning project 14/02/2012 Dounreay in north of Scotland is one of a number of nuclear sites in the UK currently in the process of being decomissioned. Non-contact radar technology is being employed here to help ensure the safe packaging of material which is being transferred for further processing. Full Story...
VEGAPASS and VEGAMAG 08/09/2011 The comprehensive VEGA range of bypass chamber, bridle and magnetic level indicator (MLI) options now come under new names. All bypass mounted assemblies solely for mounting VEGA guided and non-contact radar transmitters or level switches, will come under the name VEGAPASS. All ‘dual technology’ systems, where alongside these other VEGA technologies, a MLI is employed, will be identified as VEGAMAG Full Story...
Making molten steel pouring more accurate 26/04/2011 TATA Steel in Scunthorpe produces a range of steel slab, billets, structural sections, rail and wire rod the focus at the plant is always on efficiencies, with close attention being paid to process improvement strategies in all areas of production. Full Story...
Tank measurements shared with production planning department 08/03/2011 To meet increasing demand for its latest alcoholic beverage product offering, John Crabbie & Co needed to to upgrade the existing facilities and augment production capacity at its manufacturing plant. Full Story...
Radar level transmitter meets EMPHASIS requirements 02/11/2010 The VEGAPULS radar level transmitter, originally assessed by Exida for SIL applications, is now the first non-contact level sensor to also be independently assessed by Sellafield Ltd, as part of the EMPHASIS project to satisfy the NII. It is now deemed acceptable for this sensor to be deployed in suitable SIL1 applications for the UK nuclear industry. Full Story...
Salt management to get through zero winter 19/01/2010 To prevent ice and snow chaos in winter, road services have to be well-organised to keep traffic moving. A major part of this operation is ensuring consistent supplies of road salt for gritting. Full Story...
Palm Paper gets instrumentation for giant machine 26/01/2009 Palm Paper has turned to manufacturer, Vega for level, switching and pressure instrumentation for use in a huge newsprint paper machine. Full Story...
Fieldbus heads for Wembley 04/08/2008 Fieldbus Foundation is to host its next UK roadshow at Wembley Stadium, London, UK, following similar events in Reading, Manchester and Middlesbrough. Presentations and practical demonstrations will aim to demonstrate how Foundation fieldbus technology can be used as part of a single plant-wide solution. Full Story...
Solids radar takes long shot at Castle Cement 01/06/2007 Castle Cement says it has boosted reliability, at its Ketton works, with a solids radar device from VEGA. Full Story...
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