Measurement + Instrumentation

When the Red Dot Design Awards for 2025 were presented in July, ifm’s SM Foodmag magnetic-inductive flow meter was recognised as a winning industrial design. The sensor, designed for the food industry, offers a reduced set-up time and an easy-to-read graphic display.

Precision is important in the production of food supplements. When Vital Products GmbH, a leading contract manufacturer of nutritional supplements, was looking for a precise and efficient solution to check the weight and ensure the completeness of its products, the main objective was to reinforce the company's high quality standards using reliable technologies.

ifm pressure sensors have proven to be a reliable solution in the food and beverage industry for many years. Following the successful updates to the transmitters and display versions, ifm’s new Pressure Gauge has now been revised and boasts new and improved features. The multicolour LED display enables clear and unambiguous visualisation of pressure ranges, switching points, minimum and maximum values and trend curves. Mechanical pointers, which are prone to errors, are replaced by durable and highly visible LEDs. This technological advance ensures improved clarity and reliability.

Differential pressure sensors employ a metallic measuring cell at their core. This provides several significant advantages. The sensors are particularly suitable for applications that require the management of high static pressures and detection of extremely small pressure differences.

In the milling industry – whether grinding, mixing or filling – where tonnes of grain are moved every day, accurate monitoring of the volumes of product transported is important. Minebea Intec supplies highly accurate weighing and inspection solutions that enable milling companies to organise their processes safely, efficiently and in compliance with the relevant regulations – including in hazardous areas.