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Precise measurement critical for the delicate balance in distillation
20. January

Electronic differential pressure measurement replaces traditional measurement technology in the production of grappa at the Italian distillery Bonollo.
More reliable grain level measurements with 80 GHz radar transmitters
15. January

A large grain export facility was having difficulties obtaining reliable and accurate level measurements in their grain silos. VEGA called to help and showed operators the benefits of non-contact radar with 80 GHz technology.
Precise radar measurement technology for fast processes
01. December 2020

Continuous level control for hydraulic oils in small containers in the production of corrugated board base paper and formats.
How radar made the CIP process for butter so much better
26. October 2020

A major dairy, known for its butter, automated the liquid level measurement of CIP chemicals using VEGAPULS radar level sensors.
MadTree Brewing uses VEGA instruments to serve quality beer to Cincinnati and beyond
28. September 2020

Go inside MadTree Brewing, one of Cincinnati's finest craft brewers, to see how VEGA measurement sensors help the brew house deliver a consistent, high-quality beer.
Steam boiler drum level measurement technology comparison: Differential pressure vs. guided wave radar
22. September 2020

Optimizing the steam drum requires an accurate and reliable water level measurement. This article compares the two most commonly used technologies: differential pressure and guided wave radar.
How three municipalities are changing the game with better level measurement technology
03. September 2020

Wastewater collections systems, treatment plants, and drinking water facilities are experiencing an awakening as new level measurement technology is increasing the safety and simplicity of widely-used processes found in every wastewater treatment plant in the United States. Radar sensor technology is making waves across the industry, proving to be more accurate and more reliable than instrumentation used in the past.
Replacing displacers: Upgrading to guided wave radar technology eliminates costly maintenance
05. August 2020

Many refineries and petrochemical facilities rely on mechanical displacers for liquid level measurements and interface measurements. Replacing this older technology with a VEGAFLEX guided wave radar is a simple way to improve efficiency and eliminate unnecessary labor costs.
Automating level measurements saves time and money
23. July 2020

The 80 GHz VEGAPULS 69 radar level sensor for solids accurately measures malts and grains in dozens of large silos at a large brewery outside of Mexico City.
Soybeans keep flowing with the VEGAMIP microwave barrier switch
20. July 2020

Soybeans are big business in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates world soybean production in the 2019/2020 market year will be near 355 million metric tons, and the United States is forecast to produce about a third of it. Most of those soybeans are destined for a processing plant where they’re turned into soybean oil for food companies or soybean meal for animal feed processors. Read about VEGA's products that keep the soybeans flowing in this article.
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