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Artificial intelligence saw explosive growth in 2023, resulting in quick adoption. According to a McKinsey survey conducted in 2023, 79% of respondents said they had at least some exposure to AI. Twenty-two percent are already using it for work.

It was a cold day in February when Matthew made his rounds. His daily routine included measuring bulk materials stored in a large vessel. As he’d done so many times, Matthew entered the vessel to measure, but this time, he was quickly engulfed by the material and suffocated. It’s one of many similar heartbreaking stories told by OSHA.

Whether you’re managing one worksite or several, one thing’s for certain: the costs add up quickly. From material refills to equipment installation and maintenance, implementing quality level sensors is necessary to keep operations in order and support your supply chain.

Profiting amidst soaring inflation, heavy competition, and supply chain strain is a tall order. Many industries are looking for technology solutions to get a competitive edge, like those found with Industry 4.0 goals.

From the outside in, choosing between a point or continuous level sensor can be pretty daunting. Not to mention the process of narrowing down sensors in either category! Leave it to us at BinMaster to help you learn the ins and outs of level measurement sensor options.

Automated inventory management systems are the way of the future. But to maximize efficiency and minimize maintenance, it’s highly recommended to leave installation to experienced professionals.

Managing inventory and usage of bulk materials—grain, feed, powders, pellets, raw ingredients, additives, and chemicals—presents a set of challenges that differ from those in gaylords or boxes of packaged goods. You’re not tracking items on a shelf in a warehouse; you’re tracking changing mass inside enclosed bins, silos, and hoppers that are subject to vibration, environmental exposure, and shifting loads, plus the effects of compaction and changes in bulk density.

After a volatile year for supply chains and bulk pricing fluctuations across industries—from milling to plastics to aggregate—the state of industrial markets in 2026 remains uncertain.

With the total cost of inventory distortion projected at $1.7 trillion in 2024 [IHL], it is clear that plant operators and worksite supervisors need better visibility into their bulk inventory lev

As climate change continues to disrupt global weather patterns, the frequency and severity of flood events have increased dramatically. Floods not only threaten lives and property, but also impact infrastructure, agriculture, and economic activity on a large scale.

Future-looking processors know sustainability relates as much to the equipment, systems, and software they use as it does the environmental impacts of their decisions. Operations managing bulk material can have a profound impact on the planet, and there are ways that automation and digitization can help in measurement, reporting, and reaching short and long-term goals.