Foresight Group has invested £500,000 into Southampton based Utonomy, an intelligent gas grid solutions provider. The investment has been made on behalf of the Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund. Utonomy has developed an innovative technology for reducing leakage in gas distribution networks. The unique ‘internet of things’ solution automatically... [Read More]

ABB has bolstered its level measurement portfolio with the addition of the LLT100 laser level transmitter. According to a statement from the Swedish-Swiss corporation, the LLT100 can “measure the level of any material, solid or liquid, in any condition”. The new product has been specifically designed for industrial applications and harsh environments. It can... [Read More]

Two engineers have developed a cost saving, more robust alternative to the expensive conductivity probes used to measure fluid properties such as water density. The new device has the potential to save costs in a range of applications that require water measurement and analysis. According to a statement from UC Santa Barbara, Paolo Luzzatto-Fegiz, a mechanical engineer... [Read More]

Implico Group has announced that its booth at this year’s Tank Storage Asia trade show is being designed around the slogan “from entrance to exit”. The consulting company will use its stand to demonstrate the ways modern software and cloud solutions can optimise their tank terminal processes. Like last year, Implico will team up with its hardware partner... [Read More]

Emerson has announced the launch of DeltaV Mobile, a platform that leverages Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) technology to give engineers access to real-time data, trends and insight to help in making critical operations decisions, securely from any location in the world. DeltaV forms part of Emerson’s ‘digital ecosystem’. It takes smartphone technology... [Read More]

Following the launch of their Optiwave series of level measurement meters in June, Krohne have now added three 24GHz and three 80GHz radar level transmitters to the range, on top of the 6GHz and 10GHz devices. Designed for liquids and solids level measurement in a range of industries, Krohne dubbed the Optiwave series ‘a new generation’ at its launch in... [Read More]

Veghel, The Netherlands based company Fluidwell have announced a new product range which includes an extensive selection of indicators, controllers and monitoring systems for liquid and gas flow applications, as well as for level, pressure and temperature measurement. Named the F-series, the new selection of products are suitable for safe and hazardous areas alike. According... [Read More]

Leuze electronic has introduced contactless, wear-free capacity proximity switches which are resistant to electromagnetic influences, interference and contaminants such as dust. The  switches are designed for the reliable detection of objects and fill levels. The new capacitive proximity switches mark an expansion to the company’s portfolio of optoelectronic... [Read More]

Industrial process instrumentation specialist Krohne has launched what it dubs ‘a new generation’ of liquid and solids level measurement products. According to the company, the new level measurement range offers improved performance, enhanced software, and an improved and more powerful signal processor. Both 24GHZ and 80GHZ versions are included in the new... [Read More]

Industrial measurement specialist Vaisala is teaming up with DryKeep to boost the moisture monitoring capabilities of its transformer dry-out system, by installing Vaisala’s HUMICAP MMT 162 sensor. The partnership comes as DryKeep works to meet increasing demand for installation of its transformer monitoring display systems across the US. Vaisala’s MMT162 is... [Read More]

Non-intrusive, ultrasonic level monitoring in tumultuous conditions. There are many ultrasonic choices that are used for level monitoring in the universe of sewers, pipes and storm-water control. Although many circumstances in this environment, such as turbulence and unwanted obstructions, pose a challenge for most ultrasonics used in the fluid handling industry, they... [Read More]

Krueger Sentry Gauge has released two new classes of chemical sight gauges, the Type H-S3 and PH, developed in response to a need within the industry for a robust tank gauge that could withstand use in harsh fluids. The new products include an innovative three-piece calibration arrangement that is used in both H-S3 and PH model+s. The H-S3 is part of Krueger’s Therma... [Read More]

GF Piping Systems (GF) has expanded its automation product line with two new level transmitters that incorporate advanced radar sensing technology designed for high accuracy tank level measurement. Designed for a wide range of chemical processing and water treatment applications, the addition of radar technology to the existing ultrasonic and hydrostatic sensors now provides... [Read More]

Baumer has introduced two new variants to its CleverLevel series of level sensors, the LBFH and LBFI available with qTeach and a 360° output status indicator. In the same way as their predecessors, the level switches are based on frequency deviation technology and are suitable for both hygienic and industrial applications. The level switches offer various programming... [Read More]

Hantemp Controls stainless steel float switch line has expanded to include the new SSLLA adjustable float switch. Unique to the SSLLA adjustable float switch is 5” of adjustable range permitting application-tailored switching levels. Applications include precise setting of the fill-level in surge drums, overfeed pumping accumulators, and other instances requiring... [Read More]

MTS Sensors, a division of MTS Systems Corp., has received HART certification for its new LP Series of liquid level transmitters under the latest Interoperable Test Kit (ITK) 7.2. The LP Series features the Tank Slayer, RefineME, Chambered, and SoClean models based on MTS Sensors’ proprietary Temposonics magnetostrictive sensing technology. The HART output is... [Read More]