Creativity is the key to creating a culture of continuous learning 

By OEM Update Editorial June 5, 2024 6:40 pm IST

Gaurav Chandakkar, Marketing Manager at VEGA India, explores how innovative sensors and a commitment to customer satisfaction ensure accurate measurements, continuous learning, and simple integration into various process environments, driving efficiency and reliability in manufacturing operations.

Please talk about features of VEGA’s level and pressure instrumentation for the process industry.

VEGA is a global manufacturer of sensors for measuring level, point level, and pressure, as well as devices and software for integrating them into process control systems. In the past six decades, VEGA has been at the forefront of introducing innovative technologies. The sensors incorporate several key features that enhance performance by giving accurate and reliable measurements when deployed in various process environments. 

VEGA Aoften feature a modular design, allowing easy installation, maintenance, and flexibility in adapting to different process requirements. This modular approach also supports scalability and future upgrades without significant disruptions to operations. The instruments are linked with digital communication protocols such as HART, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, and IO-Link. These protocols enable seamless integration with the process control system, data acquisition system and Industry 4.0 platform for enhanced monitoring, control, and optimisation. In addition, the latest sensor-VEGAPULS 6X, is one of the first level sensors to come with IEC 62443-4-2 certification, which grants it the strictest level of cybersecurity. 

VEGA offers advanced sensors based on measuring principles such as radar, guided radar, capacitive, hydrostatic, radiometric, and ultrasonic. All the sensors within these technologies provide accurate and reliable measurements even in challenging conditions like high temperature, pressure, and corrosive environments.

Further, sensors from VEGA come with certifications as required by industries and countries depending on the law of the land. Generally, all the sensors are user-friendly and easy to install and use. Bluetooth connectivity ensures ease of configuration even with mobile applications. They are also durable and maintenance-free, which ensures maximum plant availability and minimum downtime. 

What technologies will you suggest for scale-up manufacturing?

Before applying any new technology, check the current processes for data accuracy and reliability, which will help achieve optimum process efficiency. Later, automation and robotics implementation increased output significantly while achieving quality and precision. Similarly, advanced data analytics techniques based on AI/ ML can be implemented for predictive maintenance. These can reduce downtime or improve supply chain functions. 

VEGA sensors deliver accurate and reliable measurements under process conditions like high temperature, pressure and corrosive environments. They can help reduce the costs by optimising the production efficiency. Its latest sensor- VEGAPULS 6X, uses a self-diagnosis system, which continuously monitors the function of the sensor and recognises if it has been impaired in any way, thus contributing significantly to higher plant availability and sensor performance. The VEGA modular concept helps reduce inventory costs. VEGA Inventory System, a web-based software for data acquisition and visualisation of level data , e.g. in silos or storage tanks, empower customers to effectively monitor their stocks and avoid any surplus or deficit of required inventory.   

How does the VEGAPULS 6X radar sensor achieve versatility in measuring mediums such as liquids and bulk solids?

Through its innovative design and technology features, the VEGAPULS 6X radar sensor is versatile in measuring mediums such as liquids and bulk solids.

Frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar: The VEGAPULS 6X uses FMCW radar technology, which offers high measurement accuracy, reliability, and robustness. This technology enables precise level measurements even in challenging conditions such as extreme temperatures, dust, vapours, and foam.

Multiple-antenna options: The sensor has different antenna options, including horn antennas for liquids and encapsulated antennas for bulk solids. This versatility optimises sensors for specific application requirements, ensuring accurate and consistent measurements across different mediums.

Hygienic design: For applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries, the VEGAPULS 6X is available in hygienic designs with FDA-approved materials, smooth surfaces, and sanitary connections. This ensures compliance with stringent hygiene standards and facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance.

How does VEGA meet each customer’s specific operational parameters and process conditions?

VEGA takes a consultative approach to any requirement. Our experienced engineers work closely with our customers to understand their process requirements, challenges, and objectives. This collaborative approach helps create customized solutions. 

VEGA offers various configuration options, including different construction materials, mounting options, communication protocols, and output signals. These options help suggest an appropriate model instrument suitable for specific process needs. 

After the deployment of VEGA instruments, our service team ensures the correct instalment, configuration, and functioning of the sensors as per the process needs and customer objectives. The team is also available round the clock to ensure on-time troubleshooting. 

How does VEGA’s commitment to security and creativity inspire continuous learning and empowerment among employees?

Security creates freedom. Freedom, in turn, fosters creativity. This motto is given by our founder, Mr. Bruno Grieshaber. Creativity is the key to creating a culture of continuous learning and upskilling workers. It creates a work culture where employees feel empowered to own their decisions. VEGA believes in four main pillars, transcribed as our values: humanity, simplicity, connectivity, and curiosity. These values are internalised to create a VEGA culture where cross-functional collaboration, empowerment, feedback, recognition and continuous improvement become byproducts. These values pave the way to an open culture where people get opportunities to learn, unlearn, innovate, experiment and inculcate continuous learning behaviour.