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As demand grows and trends balloon in the food & beverage industry, the pursuit of peak efficiency may feel never-ending. Compliance with health and safety standards continues to remain of the highest importance as plants expand and multi-national systems require robust remote monitoring software.
Non-contact level sensors from BinMaster provide a solution, offering the benefits of automated inventory tracking while avoiding direct contact with ingredients being monitored.
Level sensors and bin scales have their own unique applications. Utilizing both in one inventory management system provides many benefits, including real-time monitoring and redundancy to verify the accuracy of measurements.
But in which situation or conditions is each method of measurement best suited? Will remote inventory monitoring software be necessary, or is local data integration a better fit?
Find the answers and learn more about these systems in BinMaster's whitepaper, "Level & Weight Measurement Technologies for Accurate, Automated Operations."
ToughSonic® ultrasonic sensors provide versatility, reliability, and high accuracy to its users. Tough processing environments or severe weather conditions? No problem.
These traits make them an ideal choice for future-forward flood monitoring systems where real-time water levels are essential for early detection and fast alerts.
Read BinMaster's whitepaper for a deep-dive into the scalable capabilities that level sensors and IoT software, like BinCloud®, offer to both local and state-level flood mitigation efforts.
While manufacturing managers were implementing the Industry 4.0 philosophy, COVID-19 hit. The pandemic brought worker and supply chain shortages and accelerated the effort to boost technology in manufacturing. BinMastersensors and software fit perfectly into Industry 4.0 goals.
Point-level sensors are inexpensive, easy to use, and durable, but you gotta choose the right one for the right situation. Proper level measurements, alarms, and inventory control should involve more than eny, meeny, miny, mo, and BinMaster representatives can help.
There’s money to be made through smart supply chain strategies like procurement optimization, material aggregation, and strategic sourcing. During the past 30 years, total global material consumption has increased by 80% and is projected to reach 180 billion tons of different materials by 2050.
“We’re engaged with industries using predictive data,” said Conrad Woerner, BinMaster Supply Chain Manager. “If a company can access its bulk material needs and realize just 1 or 2% waste reduction, or create an ordering rhythm to purchase at a lower price point, it could create millions of dollars return on investment.”
What is bulk density? In simple terms, it’s mass per unit volume of powder, liquid, granules--any material-- in a bulk state. When handling solids or powders, a bulk material’s weight is usually stated as lb./ft3 or g/cm3. Veteran processors often have their material weights memorized. While the graphics and easy-to-understand reports on BinCloud seem simple, bulk inventory information results from numerous calculations like vessel size, headspace, and the material's density.
Some bulk material applications are straightforward. Others, not so much. BinMaster’s 3D Level Scanner works well in most bins and silo storage. Let’s dive into some more unique applications. Uneven loading can be “seen” with 3D so operators can adjust before major failures. Bulk material tends to pile in uneven ways in a pie-shaped bin. 3DLevelSensors are the best solution for measuring these bins as well. Finally, material stored in bunkers can be measured accounting for the ups and downs of piles.
A storm of challenges faces organizations including the strain of product demand, limited supply chain resources, and an unprecedented exodus of people leaving the workforce. Industry 4.0 technology and systems provide some relief.
Industry 4.0 is a system that combines informational and operational technology to make manufacturing more aware, predictive, and autonomous. Employees operating in a 4.0 environment are highly connected with a more complete view of their business ecosystem.
“Ultimately, you want to run autonomously in a closed-loop system where humans set parameters, but technology runs itself,” said Chris Hill, Technology Program Director at Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service. “Sensors and software directly feed an Industry 4.0 environment. They replace a physical process and feed information back to people.”
Now more than ever, manufacturers expect—and must navigate—volatile supply chains and pricing. Effective bulk material management begins with smart systems that make data easily accessible, which ultimately helps strengthen inventory control. Level sensors and software from BinMaster help...
As demand grows and trends balloon in the food & beverage industry, the pursuit of peak efficiency may feel never-ending. Compliance with health and safety standards continues to remain of the highest importance as plants expand and multi-national systems require robust remote monitoring software....
Level sensors and bin scales have their own unique applications. Utilizing both in one inventory management system provides many benefits, including real-time monitoring and redundancy to verify the accuracy of measurements. But in which situation or conditions is each method of measurement best...
As of November 10, 2025, Garner Industries LLC will operate under a new name: BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC. The new name reflects the company’s continued growth, innovation, and commitment to delivering advanced sensors, software, and technologies that help customers make smarter, safer,...
When it comes to measuring and managing bulk inventory, precision and visibility are essential. Load cell based inventory systems provide accurate bin weights as actionable data, helping industrial processors, agricultural operators, and livestock producers account for bulk materials and make...
