At TechStar, solving process challenges goes beyond instrumentation, it means delivering complete, integrated automation solutions. With years of experience designing and implementing custom systems, our team brings advanced automation to every corner of industry, helping you operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently.

Here’s how different industries are optimizing their operations through custom automation:

A major gas processing plant faced operational inefficiencies due to the need for manual level measurement in their sewage water drain collection pit. The plant required personnel to manually check the pit level and then, depending on the present level in the pit, call a collecting vehicle to drain the sump, leading to delays, inefficiencies, and safety concerns. To enhance automation and remote monitoring, the customer sought a continuous, non-contact radar solution to eliminate human error and improve response time.

Flame detectors are critical for ensuring the safety of personnel, equipment, and operations in facilities where fire hazards exist. However, selecting the right flame detector—and installing it properly—can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of your fire protection system. In this post, we’ll guide you through key considerations when choosing and installing flame detectors to help improve safety at your facility.

The VC-8000/SETPOINT® monitoring system from Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro) was selected by Williams as a replacement for their legacy machine protection system at several compressor stations. This cost-effective decision was based in part on the advanced machine condition monitoring capability that came with the system, which doesn’t even require a server or license fees.

In the power generation industry, reliability and efficiency are critical. This case study examines a Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) that supplies electricity to approximately two million households daily with a total production capacity of 1,410 megawatts. The plant operates with three Combined Cycle Units (CCUs), each comprising a steam generator with heat recovery, a gas turbine, a steam turbine, and a generator. To ensure seamless operation, the plant integrated SIL Certified AMETEK LMS Magnetrol branded Guided Wave Radar (GWR) transmitters as a key component of their level measurement strategy.

In today's volatile economic landscape, where fluctuating commodity prices and supply chain disruptions will affect process costs, decision-makers in the industrial sector face unprecedented pressure to optimize operations and maximize return on investment (ROI). With prices expected to rise for raw materials and energy, every efficiency gained translates directly to the bottom line. In this environment, the often-overlooked area of flow measurement presents a powerful opportunity to secure significant ROI, particularly in industries like manufacturing, oil & gas, and wastewater management.

Gas monitoring at any facility is an important task, but despite best efforts, refrigerant leaks may still occur. Prompt detection can allow users to deal effectively with leaks. This blog explores key considerations for successful gas detection installation to help promote safety of your facility.

As a safety professional, selecting flame detectors that align with your facility’s requirements is essential. Discover the key factors to consider when choosing a flame detection system.

Wastewater treatment plants (also called Water Resource Facility WRFF) must treat the water before it can be released back into the environment (rivers, lakes, etc) and before it can be used as drinking water for a city, town, or municipality.