Self-sufficient level sensors power the next wave of smart, connected logistics
SEAMLESS integration, simplified data access and smarter decision-making define the latest generation of self-sufficient level sensors from VEGA, designed to accelerate industrial IoT adoption across logistics and supply chains.
Since launching its first battery-powered radar sensors, VEGA has changed how industries monitor liquids and bulk solids. These compact, cable-free devices now play a central role in digitising inventory management, delivering end-to-end visibility and measurable efficiency gains without complex infrastructure.
Intelligent sensing for decentralised operations
For years, logistics operators and manufacturers have struggled with incomplete inventory data. Traditional wired measurement systems were costly to install, required fixed power sources and left remote assets unmonitored.
VEGA addressed these challenges with the VEGAPULS Air series: fully autonomous radar sensors built for decentralised logistics. Powered by high-performance 80 GHz radar technology, they deliver millimetre-accurate measurements and wireless data transmission while operating for up to 10 years on a single battery.
The sensors can be mounted externally, enabling reliable fill-level readings without opening or modifying containers.
Even when containers are stacked, each unit is measured individually, with data transmitted several times a day via NB-IoT, LTE-M or LoRa, depending on network availability. This multi-network approach ensures reliable connectivity today while remaining adaptable to future standards.
A pragmatic path to digitalisation
Large-scale IoT projects often fail when implemented too broadly or too quickly. VEGA’s modular approach offers a more practical alternative.
“Successful IoT integration happens step by step,” explains VEGA’s product manager for digital solutions. “It starts with reliable measurement data, then connects that data to software that creates value.”
Companies can begin by deploying VEGAPULS Air sensors linked to the VEGA Inventory System, a cloud-based platform that visualises stock levels, calculates optimal order quantities and can automatically trigger purchase orders in ERP systems such as SAP. Each stage delivers clear efficiency gains while laying the groundwork for deeper automation.
Efficiency, transparency and sustainability
Accurate, continuous level data allows teams to align supply with demand, reduce overstocking and shortages, and optimise transport planning.
The result is lower operating costs, improved profitability and a reduced CO2 footprint.
As industries continue to digitalise, VEGA’s self-sufficient sensors offer a practical, scalable foundation for building smarter, more sustainable logistics operations — one step at a time.
