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October 29,
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How Iowa’s Flood Centre Uses Senix ToughSonic Sensors to Deliver Real-Time Flood Warnings
October 26,
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Palm oil is one of the most widely used natural oils in the world — valued for its versatility, efficiency, and high yield. Grown in tropical climates, it plays a crucial role in the global food, cosmetic, and biofuel industries. However, as demand continues to rise, so does the importance of ensuring that palm oil is produced responsibly. This page explores the origins, benefits, and challenges of palm oil production, and highlights how sustainable practices and global certifications are helping to protect both the environment and local communities
October 22,
2025 37 37
Optimise your industrial processes with KOBOLD’s MIK Magnetic-Inductive Flow Meter, featuring compact U-PACE electronics and IO-Link connectivity. This precise, maintenance-free flow meter measures both neutral and aggressive media with high accuracy, making it ideal for the chemical, food, paper, and construction industries. Easy to install, resistant to wear, and fully integrable into automation systems, the KOBOLD MIK delivers reliable flow measurement, reduced downtime, and cost-effective performance for modern manufacturing plants.
October 6,
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In the glass industry, temperature precision defines quality. Every stage of production — from melting and forming to annealing — relies on maintaining exact thermal conditions to produce durable, defect-free glass. Infrared temperature monitoring provides the accuracy and responsiveness needed for these demanding processes. By using non-contact infrared sensors and cameras, manufacturers can measure and control temperature in real time, even in extreme heat environments. This technology enhances process efficiency, reduces waste, improves product consistency, and ensures safer working conditions, making it an essential tool in modern glass manufacturing.
May 30,
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Achieving consistent flame hardening results starts with precision.
Flame hardening offers durability and wear resistance, but without accurate temperature control, results can be inconsistent or even damaging. Discover how specialised 3.9µm infrared technology overcomes traditional measurement challenges by seeing through flames for precise surface temperature monitoring. With cost-effective, non-contact solutions, you can improve your hardening outcomes, reduce brittleness, and gain better process control.
April 7,
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Automation, Industry 4.0 and Big Data are the significant technology trends in the industrial sector. German company Braun Sondermaschinen recognised these trends early. It used them to develop fully automated production lines – especially in the automotive and electric mobility sectors – to increase productivity and realise potential savings for its customers.
March 19,
2025 595 595
Painting the bodywork is an integral component of vehicle Manufacturing. During the early period of car manufacturing, high-gloss bodywork finishes were associated with high costs and time expenditures. The first electrostatic rotary atomisers were developed in the 1980s and ’90s.
February 17,
2025 516 516
Monitoring Temperature Rises to Ensure Gearbox Health and Preventing Damage in End-of-line Inspections
February 16,
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Benefits of Infrared Temperature Measurement in Industrial Metalworking
February 11,
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Challenges in Infrared Temperature Measurement for Aluminium Rolling Processes
The aluminium rolling process is critical to the aluminium manufacturing industry, where precise temperature measurement is essential for ensuring high-quality product output and protecting equipment. This process produces aluminium coils through various methods, including cold rolling, direct casting, and continuous casting, and plays a fundamental role in determining the material's final properties.