Custom Sensor Development for Industrial Automation & Robotics

Flow Sensors

Flow sensors are used in various industries, including oil and gas, chemical processing, and water treatment. These systems provide information on the flow rate of liquids or gases, enabling operators to optimise processes, detect leaks and reduce energy consumption. Our team offers flow sensor design based on the turbine, ultrasonic and magnetic systems. Each has unique advantages, but they all provide accurate fluid flow measurements.

Pressure Measurements

Pressure measurement sensors monitor and estimate the pressure in various industrial processes using fluid, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. We design custom pressure transducers to ensure high accuracy, reliability, and durability. 

We consider two key factors to optimise the performance of your custom pressure sensors:

1. The type of pressure that will be measured.
2. The environmental conditions in which the devices will be used.

Level Sensing

Level sensor design enables the creation of solutions with higher resolution, wider measurement ranges, and greater environmental resilience. Such systems control the level of various liquids and solids in tanks, silos, and other containers. Our level sensor development services include creating ultrasonic, capacitive, radar, and float solutions.

Position Sensors

Position sensors measure the placement of various mechanical components such as actuators, valves, and robotic arms. The solutions include linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs), rotary encoders, and magnetic sensors. 

1. LVDTs are commonly used to control the position of linearly moving components, such as hydraulic or pneumatic actuators.
2. Rotary encoders monitor the rotational position of components, such as motors or robotic arms.
3. Magnetic fields detect the position of moving parts in harsh or high-temperature environments.

Gas Detectors

Gas detectors detect hazardous gases in the workplace. These systems help maintain workers' safety and prevent accidents. Gas sensor development is becoming increasingly important as regulations become stricter and the consequences of accidents become more severe. 

There are several types of gas detectors: 

1. Infrared detectors use infrared light to detect the presence of gases.
2. Electrochemical detectors use a chemical reaction.
3. Catalytic detectors use a heated wire to detect the presence of combustible gases.

Lidars & Radars

Lidar and radar sensors evaluate the distance to objects in a given environment. They are essential in various applications, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial machinery, where safety, accurate navigation, and reduced downtime are critical.

1. Lidars (light detection and ranging) use lasers to create a high-resolution 3D map of the environment, enabling precise detection and measurement of objects.
2. Radars use radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance, velocity, and direction of movement.

Radiation Sensors

Radiation sensors measure ionising radiation in the workplace. It helps improve safety in compliance with regulations, reduce radiation exposure and lower insurance premiums.

Radiation sensors include scintillation and semiconductor detectors, and Geiger-Muller (GM) tubes.

1. GM tubes detect gamma and beta radiation and are ideal for portable applications.
2. Scintillation detectors use a crystal material to detect gamma and neutron radiation.
3. Semiconductor detectors are used for alpha, beta, and gamma radiation detection.

When developing custom solutions for our clients, we consider the type of radiation being detected, the required sensitivity, and the environmental conditions.

Substance Sensors

We develop the following types of substance sensors:

1. Optical solutions, using light to detect substances.
2. Electrochemical solutions, utilising chemical reactions to measure the properties of substances.
3. Gas solutions, detecting the presence of gases in the environment.

Substance sensors are widely used in various fields, including manufacturing, chemical processing, and environmental control, to monitor the quality of materials and ensure that products, chemical reactions, air, water, and soil meet the required standards.

Vision & Imaging Sensors

Vision and imaging sensors enable machines to recognise and interpret visual information. They are used in inspection, quality control, and robotic guidance. Common types of sensors include CCD (charge-coupled device) cameras, CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) cameras, and thermal imaging cameras. 

1. CCD cameras are used for high-resolution imaging applications and are ideal in low-light environments.
2. CMOS cameras are more affordable than CCD cameras and are employed in diverse imaging applications.
3. Thermal imaging cameras utilise infrared radiation to detect object temperature differences and are helpful for industrial applications such as predictive maintenance and process control.

Electric Metres & Power Network Analysers

Electric metres and power network analysers measure and monitor electrical parameters such as voltage, current, energy consumption, and power quality in electrical systems. 

These solutions include portable analysers and digital, analogue, and smart metres. Digital and smart metres can communicate with other devices, collect data, and provide real-time information.