Industrial Measurements business area
Industrial Measurements business area drives profitable growth in
industrial measurements with breakthrough technologies and by
expanding in energy transition. In 2023, business area had a slight growth
in a challenging market environment. Net sales growth in power and energy
market segment was very strong, while net sales in life science market
segment decreased compared to previous year.
In the beginning of 2023, Industrial Measurements business area
launched a new optical inline process refractometer series Polaris™, a
pioneering solution for industrial liquid measurements. It is built on the
proven measurement principle and core technology providing accurate,
stable, and reliable measurements for customers in pulp, food and
beverage, chemical, sugar, semiconductor, life science and various other
industries.
The business area added portability to its Indigo product family with the
Indigo80 handheld indicator, which allows its customers to use our Indigo
compatible probes in different settings and applications.
Along with a handheld indicator, Industrial Measurements business area
launched two new probes: a humidity and temperature probe as well as a
dew point and temperature probe. These probes and designed especially
for portable use and to be hold in hand, and they operate seamlessly with
the handheld indicator.
Industrial Measurements business area completed its Indigo product
family with the launch of new industrial transmitter Indigo300, a part
of innovative Indigo modular product line. This compact and robust
transmitter offers user friendly experience to various industrial customers
looking for the best measurement accuracy, clear and simple user
interface together with solid housing.
In addition, Industrial Measurements business area responded to the
growing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings
by launching the new Vaisala GMD110 carbon dioxide transmitter. It
supports precise and reliable controls of HVAC systems even in demanding
conditions or sites.
Weather and Environment business area
Weather and Environment business area’s strategy is to seek growth by
expanding in energy transition as well as in subscription-based data and
software business. In the more mature market of weather systems, the
business area seeks to drive profitability as a global market leader. In 2023,
the business area significantly improved the profitability of the business in
the more mature market of weather systems such as in meteorology and
aviation. The net sales growth of both renewable energy and subscription
sales continued very strong.
During 2023, Weather and Environment business area launched the new
Vaisala Radiosonde RS41 E-models, which introduce new biodegradable
materials and 66% less plastic.
The business area also launched DIAL Atmospheric Profiler DA10,
which is the industry’s first atmospheric profiler with continuous and
autonomous water vapor monitoring solution. This new profiler provides
meteorologists and forecasters with 24/7 monitoring of atmospheric
moisture for improved severe weather warnings.
Weather and Environment business area launched a new digital receiver
and signal processor RVP10, which provides unmatched meteorological
data for ultimate situational awareness. The new RVP10 offers exceptional
and future-proof weather radar signal processing for both new deliveries
and upgrading existing weather radar networks.
The business area also launched the most comprehensive weather
station for the renewable energy industry, Automatic Weather Station
AWS810 Solar Edition. This new weather station helps solar power plant
operators optimize their efficiency and performance.
In addition, the business area launched a new Beam Weather Station
BWS500, which is a flexible and robust monitoring station for hyperlocal
weather and air quality measurement needs. This new weather station is
designed as a turnkey monitoring station that provides access to reliable
information on multiple parameters, including for instance on current
weather conditions, air pollutants, visibility, as well as road condition
and temperature. With its affordable price and compact size, it allows
for customers to deploy effectively denser observation networks, which
support the needs for increasing capabilities to understand weather and
optimize processes accordingly.
During the year, Vaisala Xweather launched Wx Beacon solution with
AtmoCast and new TempCast sensors delivering the most accurate
hyperlocal weather forecast for optimizing for instance district heating.
In addition, Vaisala Xweather launched Xweather Insight platform with
Observe, Protect and Explore modules, which help weather dependent
customers to protect people and assets such as buildings, wind turbines
and power grids, and to optimize their business.
Vaisala Xweather also introduced new self-serve subscription data sets
and mapping APIs for air quality, lightning, maritime, renewable energy,
and road weather.
Production
Vaisala's Operations organization sources, manufactures, and ships all
Vaisala’s products for both business areas and develops Vaisala Production
System. In 2023, Operations remained committed to serving Vaisala’s
customers with fast and reliable deliveries. The market situation allowed
Vaisala to procure components from its suppliers on time, which reduced
the need for spot purchases compared to previous year. Operations
continued to develop its Smart Factory concept. In the Vantaa factory,
Operations added new collaborative and mobile robots, deployed mistake-
proof pick-to-light solutions, and enhanced automation. Operations also
established new automated calibration, configuration, and testing stations,
making them more scalable. In 2023, a new 500-square-meter cleanroom
for sensor assembly was built in Vantaa. The new facility allows Vaisala to
enhance both capacity and quality.
Process development
During a couple of past years, Vaisala has invested in the development
and implementation of new ERP system. The new ERP system with related
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