VEGA to showcase bulk solids sensor technology at Powtech 2026

As one of the world’s leading suppliers, VEGA develops and produces level and pressure sensors for industrial process engineering. Wherever maximum efficiency, safety and sustainability are crucial, our goal is to offer the optimal solution and fully exploit the potential of the application. The family-owned company has been developing sensor solutions since 1959. During this time, it has become known for long-term thinking and acting as a driver of innovation for industries as diverse as chemicals, food, mining, pharmaceuticals, water, wastewater, oil and gas. The particularly powerful VEGAPULS 6X radar measuring instrument is predestined for the bulk solids industry in particular.

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POWTECH TECHNOPHARM (Nuremberg, 29 September-01 October 2026) is the international trade fair for process engineering experts and a tailor-made technology platform for the pharmaceutical and life science industries. Its honorary sponsors are the APV (Working Group for Pharmaceutical Process Engineering) and the VDI Association of Process and Chemical Engineering. At this working trade fair, experienced companies and innovative start-ups present a wide range of technological solutions for the production and processing of powders, granulates, bulk solids, fluids and liquids for industries of all kinds. POWTECH TECHNOPHARM is the gateway to the European market and provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments and industry-specific trends. For exhibitors and visitors from numerous user industries, including the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and feed industries, building and non-metallic minerals, ceramics, glass, mechanical engineering and plant construction, recycling and the environment, as well as cosmetics and batteries, POWTECH TECHNOPHARM provides the perfect platform for sharing information on process and unit operations and GxP-compliant production.

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ACHEMA is the world forum for chemical and pharmaceutical engineering, process engineering, biotechnology and industrial environmental technology. The world’s leading show for life science and process industries takes place every three years in Frankfurt. The international offshoots AchemAsia (in the year following ACHEMA) and ACHEMA Middle East (in the year preceding ACHEMA) also follow the same three-year cycle. The spectrum ranges from laboratory equipment, pumps and analytical devices to packaging machinery, boilers and stirrers to safety technology, materials and software, thus covering all the needs of the chemical, pharmaceutical and food production industries. The accompanying congress, featuring scientific and application-oriented lectures as well as numerous guest and partner events, complements the wide range of exhibition themes. The next ACHEMA will take place from 14 to 18 June 2027 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. More at

Mass flow measurement on conveyor belts is essential for bulk solids. Radiometric systems offer non-contact, low-maintenance precision despite higher acquisition costs, in contrast to load cell systems. Mass flow measurement on conveyor belts is common practice and required in many different industries. Whether in mines, paper mills or power plants, operators move materials on conveyor belts or on screw and chain conveyors. Conveyor belts are also a popular means for loading and unloading trucks, barges, and railcars at plants. Mass flow is continuously recorded and transmitted to an automation system. This system can, for example, adjust the speed of a conveyor belt to control the material feed for subsequent process steps, such as feeding ore to a crusher or supplying wood chips in a paper mill. The same measurement technology can also be used for dispensing a secondary material in mixing systems. Industry consensus says that precise and reliable mass flow measurement is of central importance. While some operators rely on radiometric measuring methods, others prefer to use load cell systems for conveyor belts. Radiometric measuring principle The radiometric measuring…

At steinexpo, VEGA presents high-performance solutions for level, pressure, and mass flow measurement in raw material extraction and processing. Reliable measurement under the toughest conditions: At steinexpo from September 2 to 5, VEGA Grieshaber KG will present high-performance solutions for level, pressure, and mass flow measurement in raw material extraction and processing. The focus is on robust, low-maintenance sensors that deliver precise measurement results even in dust, vibration, and extreme weather conditions. Especially in quarries, durable and reliable measurement systems are crucial for cost-effective operations. Here, VEGA relies on modern radar technology for non-contact level measurement. The sensors operate precisely even under heavy dust development, material buildup, or changing bulk solids, ensuring continuous inventory monitoring in silos, bunkers, and crushers. The portfolio is complemented by robust pressure measurement instruments for hydraulic applications, pumps, and pipelines. They ensure safe process monitoring even under high mechanical loads and help prevent downtime. A special…

VEGA officially commissioned and identity celebrated the opening of a new location in Jiaxing, China, at the end of May. Schiltach/Jiaxing. The measurement technology manufacturer VEGA Grieshaber KG from Schiltach is further expanding its international presence. At the end of May, the company officially commissioned and celebrated the opening of a new location in Jiaxing, China. Following the expansion of electronics production in the USA in October 2025, the company is strengthening its global production strategy and creating the basis for further growth. Production at the headquarters in Schiltach will remain in place and will be supplemented by the new plant. VEGA has now been active on the Chinese market for 37 years. The newly constructed building in Jiaxing comprises around 21,000 square meters of production, warehouse, and office space. The location provides space for about 180 employees. The start of production was preceded by several years of intensive planning. Construction was completed on schedule: following the start of construction in December 2024, the project was completed…

Stable measured values for a resilient water industry. From 4 to 8 May 2026, at IFAT in Munich, booth C1.239, VEGA will be showing state-of-the-art level and pressure instrumentation. Extreme weather events, increasing demands on drinking water quality and ever more complex wastewater processes are putting operators under increasing pressure. A sustainable and resilient water and wastewater infrastructure therefore needs one thing above all else: reliable measurement data, even under difficult conditions. From 4 to 8 May 2026, at IFAT in Munich, booth C1.239, VEGA will be showing how state-of-the-art level and pressure instrumentation helps to keep processes stable and efficient over the long term. Interactive demonstrations at the exhibition stand illustrate the capabilities of the sensors under realistic operating conditions. One focus is on wastewater treatment. Precise and stable measured values are indispensable in all process stages: from inflow via pumping stations to sedimentation and aeration to sludge dewatering and effluent control. Even in the presence of foam, vapours, buildup or changing media conditions, VEGA sensors deliver…

The processing of copper scrap involves many precisely coordinated processes. When it comes to level instrumentation, Montanwerke Brixlegg relies on radar technology from VEGA. Very few companies can look back on over 550 years of company history. The Brixlegg copper-silver smelter appeared in documents for the first time in 1463. Copper and silver ores were mined there and refined into pure metals up until the 20th century. Since 1890, secondary materials containing copper have been increasingly used as raw materials instead of ores. “While the challenges back then were for the most part exclusively mining problems, today they are much broader. We are now responsible for maintaining a positive interplay between people, the environment and the economy,” explains Patrick Oberladstätter, Head of Electrical Engineering at Montanwerke Brixlegg in Tyrol. Today, Montanwerke Brixlegg AG is a 100 % upcycling company with more than 350 employees and one of the most important industrial operations in western Austria. The plant in Brixlegg is considered a specialist in copper recycling and the associated copper refining. But there is more to it:…

VEGA, as a specialist in level and pressure measurement technology, will present its proven sensor solutions for the bulk solids industry at SOLIDS from March 18th to 19th, 2026 – at Stand 5-P14 – in Dortmund. The focus will be on solutions for demanding applications in the bulk solids industry where reliability and easy integration are crucial. Reliable level measurement is a central challenge in the bulk solids and process industries – especially under demanding conditions such as dust, noise, build-up, vibrations, or changing process parameters. VEGA offers solutions for this that operate precisely and with low maintenance even under these extreme environments. The focus is on the VEGAPULS 6X with a purge air connection. The universally applicable radar sensor guarantees safe level measurement, even with heavy dust development or antenna contamination. The measuring portfolio is completed by the proven vibration limit switches VEGAVIB and VEGAWAVE. Whether fine powder or coarse bulk solids – the robust sensors reliably report any exceeding or falling below defined limit levels, thus ensuring a smooth process flow. With its robust sensors, VEGA demonstrates…