The global award recognizes a high level of innovation in products and technologies and the resulting leadership in terms of customer benefit and market penetration. "Market-oriented innovations are the basis of our success strategy," says Dr. Manfred Jagiella, Managing Director of Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis. As a member of the Executive Board, he is responsible for the Group's analysis business.

The Endress+Hauser Liquiline platform and Memosens sensors offer plug & play functionality; Heartbeat Technology enables continuous diagnostics and easy verification. © Endress+Hauser

The introduction of Memosens sensors from Endress+Hauser in 2004 was decisive for digital measuring devices and solutions. The technology converts the measured value into a digital signal and transmits it contactlessly to the transmitter. "Endress+Hauser is developing the next generation of Memosens technology with additional diagnostic capabilities and enhanced functions. Such initiatives allow the company to stay ahead of the product innovation curve," says Janani Balasundar, Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

The supplier of measurement and automation technology eliminates fundamental maintenance challenges with its analysis technology. For example, the Liquiline System CA80PH orthophosphate analyzer reduces operating costs thanks to low reagent consumption. It also ensures high device availability through automatic calibration, cleaning and diagnostics via remote access. For fast troubleshooting, the Liquiline Mobile CML18 multiparameter handheld meter can be combined with Memosens sensors so that plant technicians can quickly check every plant measuring point.

Ready for Industry 4.0

In addition, according to the consultancy, Endress+Hauser's Heartbeat Technology provides continuous process and device diagnostics, documented verification without process interruption and information for preventive maintenance. "This technology extends the function of devices by using process data to support process optimization and preventive maintenance strategies," notes industry analyst Janani Balasundar.

With the IIoT ecosystem Netilion, all measurements, process data and diagnostic information from the field devices can be used for cloud-based applications. Endress+Hauser's digital services monitor the health status of the instruments, analyse the installed device base and help organize device-related files and documents. Janani Balasundar: "With Endress+Hauser's solutions, the industry is ready for Industry 4.0."