The 2024 Instrumentation Excellence Awards celebrated the very best of the instrumentation sector in a glittering ceremony at the Grand Connaught Rooms. The event, sponsored by ABB, BWW Communications, ifm electronic, Micro-Epsilon, Napier and Vega Controls, brought together all the movers and shakers from the fields of test, measurement, control, sensors and monitoring. Attendees enjoyed a three course meal and a night full of entertainment. The winners and highly commended were announced by hosts Jimmy McGhie and Alan Dedicoat.
Cables and Connectors Product of the Year
- Winner: Mini Pushpull IX Industrial, Harting Technology Group
- Highly Commended: APC Series, Amphenol Industrial Operations
Calibration Product of the Year
- Winner: URAS, ABB Measurement & Analytics.
- Highly Commended: HygroGen (HG2), Rotronic
Cases and Enclosures Product of the Year
- Winner: Arca IEC Cabinet Enclosure, Fibox
- Highly Commended: TM Series plastic junction boxes, Mencom
Data Acquisition Product of the Year
- Winner: Keithley DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Logging System from Tektronix
- Highly Commended: OBSIDIAN, Dewesoft
Flow, Level and Control Product of the Year
- Winner: Rosemount 3490 Controller, Emerson
- Highly Commended: LLT100 Laser Level Transmitter, ABB Measurement & Analytics
Gas Detection Product of the Year
- Winner: Panther Pro, ION Science
- Highly Commended: Phoenix Leak Detector, Leybold
IoT Product of the year
- Winner: VEGAPULS Air, VEGA Controls
- Highly Commended: EZLink Connect, ABB Measurement & Analytics
Monitoring and Metering Product of the Year
- Winner: Easidew PRO XP, PST
- Highly Commended: HydroDaaS – The Data as a Service Product for Section 82 River Water Quality Monitoring, Xylem Water Solutions UK
Sensor Product of the Year
- Winner: thicknessGAUGE, Micro-Epsilon UK
- Highly Commended: HMP113 Humidity/Temperature Probe Daisy-Chain Solution, Vaisala
Signal Conditioning Product of the Year
- Winner: Mini Analog Pro Ex I, Phoenix Contact
- Highly Commended: SLA Multiloop and Multifunctional Safety Logic Solver and Alarm, Moore Industries International
Software Solution of the Year- Sponsored by ABB
- Winner: IFM electronic
- Highly Commended: Toptechno – Instart
Test and Measurement Product of the Year- sponsored by BWW
- Winner: IT6600C Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supply, Itech Electronics
- Highly Commended: S4 SOLAR XPLORE, Signal Group
Thermal Imaging and Vision Systems Product of the Year
- Winner: LineVu, Process Vision
- Highly Commended: Cyclops L, AMETEK Land
Best Marketing Campaign
- Winner: VEGA Controls
- Highly Commended: Moore Industries
Digital Transformation Award
- Winner: VEGA Controls
- Highly Commended: ABB Measurement & Analytics
Distributor of the Year
- Winner: ABB Measurement & Analytics
- Highly Commended: Fluidic
Manufacturer of the Year- Sponsored by Micro-Epsilon
- Winner: Emerson
- Highly Commended: Watlow
Excellence in Innovation- Sponsored by ifm
- Winner: Process Vision
- Highly Commended: ABB Measurement & Analytics
Sustainability Award- Sponsored by VEGA
- Winner: ABB Measurement & Analytics
- Highly Commended: Fibox
PR Agency of the Year Award
- Winner: DMA Europa
- Highly Commended: Napier
Industry Personality
Winner: Matthew Westgate, VEGA Controls Ltd
With a key role in driving business success in the water industry over the past four years, Matthew Westgate has shown exceptional enthusiasm, personality, and dedication. Their efforts have not only grown the company’s presence but also earned admiration across the sector. As Water Industry Manager, they’ve contributed to both business development and customer service, consistently delivering value and proving the superiority of radar technology over ultrasonic solutions. Their energy and commitment has made a lasting impact on the industry.
Special Recognition Award
Winner: Christopher Jones, Micro-Epsilon UK
With a vision that started in their bedroom, Christopher Jones has grown their company into a multi-million-pound success and a leading name in the sensor industry. Over the past 20 years, they have built the company from the ground up, competing against major corporations and becoming a market leader. Their deep passion for engineering, entrepreneurial drive, and commitment to innovation have resulted in exceptional growth, with their company now serving key industries such as automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy. Their dedication to mentorship and leadership has created a company culture that thrives on precision and excellence, making them a deserving recipient of the Special Recognition Award.
Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2024 Instrumentation Excellence Awards. Our sincere thanks and appreciation must go to all of the events’ sponsors and supporters, without whom, today’s celebrations would simply not be possible.
Keep up-to-date with the latest announcements about the 2025 event by visiting: https://instrumentationawards.co.uk/
