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Schiltach, Germany / Zurich, Switzerland. VEGA Grieshaber KG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial measurement technology, is acquiring Akenza AG, a Swiss enterprise IoT platform vendor. VEGA, a measurement technology manufacturer based in Schiltach, Germany, is acquiring the Swiss company Akenza AG, headquartered in Zurich. With this strategic move, VEGA combines more than 60 years of experience in industrial process automation with akenza’s proven IoT expertise. The goal is to offer customers end-to-end, scalable IoT solutions from a single source in the future. VEGA is a family-owned company with more than 2,800 employees worldwide and a market presence in over 80 countries. Its sensors for level, point level, and pressure measurement, as well as the associated hardware and software, are used in industries such as chemicals, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, water and wastewater management, and mining. Akenza specializes in IoT solutions and provides Smart Industry and Smart Corporate Real Estate deployments for global organizations. Its agnostic platform enables the seamless connection of devices and systems and has proven itself across a wide…

Grieshaber Group opens Allgeirhof Training Center. After extensive renovation, a traditional Black Forest farmhouse was transformed into a unique venue for the exchange of knowledge and face-to-face contact. Schiltach/Wolfach. The Grieshaber Group has officially opened the Allgeirhof Training Center. After extensive renovation, a traditional Black Forest farmhouse was transformed into a unique venue for the exchange of knowledge and face-to-face contact. For the sister companies VEGA, Grieshaber Precision and Supfina, this project is an investment not only in modern professional development, but also in the Black Forest as a long-term location. Tradition and future Spanning some 1,750 square metres, Allgeirhof combines historic architecture with state-of-the-art technology. The characteristic Black Forest farmhouse façade was immaculately preserved, whilst the interior of the building underwent a complete restructuring. Classrooms for practical and theoretical training enable highly specialised instruction; the installed state-of-the-art media technology supports hybrid training formats. “Allgeirhof embodies the blend of tradition and innovation. With this special venue,…

Capacitive point level measurement in hot water applications Point level sensors for capacitive measuring systems offer a wide range of solutions for applications in media such as liquids, pastes, foams and slurries. These sensors can be integrated into a wide variety of container types, whether they are made of metal or non-metallic materials. The precision of the capacitive level switches extends to both conductive and non-conductive media. The importance of the capacitive measuring principle is proven, as it delivers precise and reliable results even under demanding process conditions. 120°C and intense steam The flexible application options and high measuring accuracy make capacitive point level sensors an ideal solution across a wide range of industrial applications. A major mining company in Peru faced the challenge of selecting a reliable point level measurement for a silicon hydration reactor. This reactor, essential for the production of silicon compounds, operates under complex conditions: the system involves…