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HAMILTON SENSORS FOR A QUARTER OF A CENTURY
25 years ago, the first Hamilton-sensor was produced in Bonaduz – looking back on an upward trend
(Bonaduz, 29.04.2014) – This year, Hamilton Bonaduz AG has reason to celebrate – 25 years ago, the experts for process sensor technology produced their first pH-sensors. Although the efficient pH-glasses with the patented Single Pore concept were originally designed for laboratory use during the 1990’s, the solution asserted itself widely. Only a few years later, the pH-sensors were developed for the industry as well and became indispensable. In 2004, Hamilton developed novel conductivity standards for pure water control and was the first to provide conductivity standards with 1.3 und 5 μS/cm with a certified accuracy of ±1 %. The Hamilton standards continue to show an unmatched stability, even a state-run metrology institute has taken notice of that. Another highlight in the sensor’s history was the development of the VisiFerm DO sensors in 2008. The innovative new method for the optical measurement of oxygen in process can be used in a variety of purposes and deployed in breweries as well as in waste water examinations. With its Arc Sensors however, Hamilton revolutionized process analytics in 2010. These sensors eliminated the need for a transmitter when measuring pH, DO or conductivity. During the last two years, the company further developed the technology for brewing processes. With the portable DO measuring system Beverly and Biomass sensing technology for cell cultures and fermentation processes, Hamilton was able to set new standards again.
It is not without a certain pride that the Swiss company looks back on these remarkable results of that last 25 years. At this point it needs to be added that the sensors are not only in use in different industry segments since 1989; also the worldwide dissemination of the technology is remarkable: with market shares of 25% on pH and more than 30% on DO sensors, Hamilton is one of the leading providers within the area of biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry.
“We have been well on track for 25 years now with our sensor technology. The products have established themselves on the market and still set the standards”, Dr. Knut Georgy, Senior Market Segment Manager Process Analytics, summarizes, seeming to be certain, that the upward trend will continue.
(Bonaduz, 29.04.2014) – This year, Hamilton Bonaduz AG has reason to celebrate – 25 years ago, the experts for process sensor technology produced their first pH-sensors. Although the efficient pH-glasses with the patented Single Pore concept were originally designed for laboratory use during the 1990’s, the solution asserted itself widely. Only a few years later, the pH-sensors were developed for the industry as well and became indispensable. In 2004, Hamilton developed novel conductivity standards for pure water control and was the first to provide conductivity standards with 1.3 und 5 μS/cm with a certified accuracy of ±1 %. The Hamilton standards continue to show an unmatched stability, even a state-run metrology institute has taken notice of that. Another highlight in the sensor’s history was the development of the VisiFerm DO sensors in 2008. The innovative new method for the optical measurement of oxygen in process can be used in a variety of purposes and deployed in breweries as well as in waste water examinations. With its Arc Sensors however, Hamilton revolutionized process analytics in 2010. These sensors eliminated the need for a transmitter when measuring pH, DO or conductivity. During the last two years, the company further developed the technology for brewing processes. With the portable DO measuring system Beverly and Biomass sensing technology for cell cultures and fermentation processes, Hamilton was able to set new standards again.
It is not without a certain pride that the Swiss company looks back on these remarkable results of that last 25 years. At this point it needs to be added that the sensors are not only in use in different industry segments since 1989; also the worldwide dissemination of the technology is remarkable: with market shares of 25% on pH and more than 30% on DO sensors, Hamilton is one of the leading providers within the area of biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry.
“We have been well on track for 25 years now with our sensor technology. The products have established themselves on the market and still set the standards”, Dr. Knut Georgy, Senior Market Segment Manager Process Analytics, summarizes, seeming to be certain, that the upward trend will continue.
HAMILTON NOW SELLS CAPACITANCE AND OD SENSORS
Hamilton Bonaduz AG has closed the deal with Fogale to take over their Capacitance and OD sensor technology as well as the underlying intellectual property.
Bonaduz, 20.01.2014 Hamilton, a global manufacturer of innovative process sensors, has purchased the capacitance and OD sensor technology of Fogale, a worldwide leader of permittivity measurements. The sensors and accessories will be sold by Hamilton as of February 1st 2014. Both companies agreed not to disclose any commercial details of the acquisition.
By purchasing this technology, Hamilton strengthens its strategic position in the biopharmaceutical market. Hamilton now becomes the only manufacturer offering all sensors to control the most relevant parameters in bioprocesses in R&D, process development and production.
“We are looking forward to sell these interesting and promising biotech sensors from now on” commented Dr. Jörg Pochert, VP Laboratory and Sensors of Hamilton. “We will integrate the capacitance and OD sensors stepwise and make the Evo compatible with our innovative Arc system. In combination with the successful pH and dissolved oxygen sensors, capacitance and OD sensors provide plenty of important information on the progress of the cell culture process enabling our customers to better understand, optimize and control their routines”. In addition, the acquired single-use technology for capacitance measurement offers new business opportunities for Hamilton in the future.