February 1, 2012:   VitalSensors is pleased to announce J Tek Instruments as a new re-seller for the United Kingdom.  Click Here for specific contact information (listed under the UK section).

February 1, 2012:   VitalSensors' products are now listed in Campden BRI's Instrumentation Directory.  To view the information go to their website, BROWSE BY MANUFACTURER >>  U-Z  >>  VITALSENSORS TECHNOLOGIES LLC.  There is a profile of two VS-3000 systems as well as data sheets and performance charts for public distribution. 

January 30, 2012:   VitalSensors announces the launch of the VS-1300P Pharma Inline Fermentation Monitor, an infrared sensor system specifically configured for fermentation applications in pharmaceutical production.  The Pharma Fermentation Monitor probe is ideal for use in vats or tanks and is capable of measuring one, two or three parameters in real-time. 

January 9, 2012:   VitalSensors announces the launch of the VS-3000 BioEthanol Process Monitor, a VS-3000 system specifically configured for applications in bioethanol production.  The BioEthanol Process monitor is ideal for measuring fermentation progress and brix content in a high-output, zero discharge process.  VitalSensors is excited to bring this instrumentation offering to the renewable fuels industry. 

November 21, 2011:   VitalSensors Chief Technology Officer, Robert O'Leary publishes a revised version of Method of Analysis for correcting CO2 content for Specific Gravity and Alcohol.  Click Here for a list of all VitalSensors white papers.

November 15, 2011:   VitalSensors publishes graphs comparing the VS-3000 Beverage and Soft Drink Monitor to readings taken in the QA lab at a large European soft drink producer.  Click Here to view the slides (also found in the White Papers section).

November 11, 2011:   VitalSensors was an exhibitor at Brau Beviale 2011 in Nuremburg, Germany from November 9-11, 2011.

October 26, 2011:   VitalSensors is featured in the Brazilian publication Cana Mix.  This publication features news and technical developments from the Brazilian sugar refining industry.  The article features commentary from industry expert Edmundo Barbosa.  An English translation of the article is forthcoming.  For information on VitalSensors products and availability in Brazil, please contact dp Union.

October 20, 2011:   VitalSensors Chief Technology Officer, Robert O'Leary publishes a revised version of Attenuated Total Reflection Spectroscopy Method for Measuring Dissolved CO2 Concentration in Beer.  Initially published in 2005, this "white paper" has been updated to reflect the current state of the ATR measuring technique.  Click Here for a list of all VitalSensors white papers.

October 17, 2011:   VitalSensors is pleased to announce Rycobel NV as a new re-seller for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, France and Belgium.  Click Here for specific contact information for each country.

October 16, 2011:   VitalSensors  was an exhibitor at the 2011 MBAA Conference in Minneapolis.  The conference served as venue for the public debut of the VS-200 Sensor Management Station.  Thank you to everyone who visited our exhibit.

September 30, 2011:   VitalSensors introduces a new controller option for VS-3000 and VS-1000 Series Sensors. The VS-200 Sensor Management Station mounts on a 35mm DIN rail and runs on 24 VDC power.  The VS-200 features two-way EtherNet/IP capabilities and is the most compact controller produced by VitalSensors to date.  Learn More.

August 2, 2011:   VitalSensors publishes graphs comparing the VS-3000 infrared CO2 measurement to a temperature pressure instrument. Click Here to view the slides (also found in the White Papers section).

April 21 2011:  VitalSensors personnel will be attending the MBAA New England District meeting at the Sam Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain (Boston) MA.  The event is open to MBAA members and will run from April 29-30, 2011.

April 18 2011:  VitalSensors will be exhibiting the VS-3000 Beer and Wine Monitor at 33rd European Brewery Convention in Glasgow, Scotland.  The show is being held at the Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre from May 22-26, 2011.

April 6, 2011:   VitalSensors publishes graphs comparing the VS-3000 infrared measurement to legacy technology.  Click Here to view the slides (also found in the White Papers section).  The charts show 1 month's worth of production data collected at a large brewery.  Our direct measurement is compared to a temperature/pressure inference for CO2 concentration and a density/sound velocity inference for ethanol concentration.  The raw data can by furnished upon request.

March 24-25, 2011:   VitalSensors was an exhibitor at the Craft Brewers Conference and Show in San Francisco.  Thank you to everyone who visited our booth.

March 15, 2011:   VitalSensors releases a new "white paper" detailing the benefits of real-time infrared measurement for Brix and Acid; a capability is not offered by any other process instrument manufacturer.  This paper outlines the benefits of the VS-3000BSMJ (also found in the White Papers section). 

March 8, 2011:   VitalSensors is pleased to announce the launch of our Tri-Clamp sensor line (VS-1000/3000-TC15).  All VitalSensors applications are available in 1.5" Tri-Clamp form factor in addition to standard Varivent fittings.  Please call or email for more information.  Click here to see the new sensor.

February 7, 2011:  VitalSensors will be exhibiting at 2011 Craft Brewers Conference in San Francisco, CA; March 24-25 from 11am-4pm.  BrewExpo America is then premiere trade show for Craft Brewers in addition to being the largest brewing conference and trade show in the United States.

December 17, 2010:  VitalSensors is pleased to announce a new product offering, the VS-3000 Juice and Diet Beverage Monitor.   An ideal sensor for producers of Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Diet sodas and other soft drinks; the VS-3000BSMJ provides quality control personnel with 3 essential quality measurements.  Brix, Organic Acid (for inline Diet) and Brix/Acid ratio are displayed along with temperature.  Click the link above or click on the Inline Sensor page to learn more about the breakthrough new product offering. 

September 27, 2010:  VitalSensors is pleased to introduce PROFAMO as a new distributor for the United States, Caribbean, and Central / South America.  Click the CONTACT US page for contact information for this new distributor.  

June 21, 2010:  VitalSensors Technologies LLC is moved to a new office in Hudson, Massachusetts.  Our phone number remains unchanged, but our new fax number is 978-310-7074.  All correspondence should now be sent to the new address shown below.

VitalSensors Technologies LLC
577 Main St.   #105
Hudson MA, 01749
USA

June 19, 2010:  VitalSensors was an exhibitor at the 2010 ASBC Annual Meeting/MBAA Convention Brewing Summit!  This year's exhibition took place at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence RI, June 17-19, 2010.   We showcased our industry-leading VS-3000 Beer and Wine Monitor.  Thank you to all those that stopped by our booth.

July 1, 2009:  VitalSensors Technologies will be exhibiting its products at drinktec 2009, September 14-19, 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Hall 4, Booth 634.   VitalSensors will feature its new VS-3000 Beverage and Beer Monitor Sensors.

March 30, 2009:  VitalSensors Technologies introduces the VS-3000 Beverage and Soft Drink Monitor Sensor System. This new inline sensor measures up to three concentrations (including inline DIET/Total Organic Acid) plus temperature in a sensor that fits in the palm of a persons hand.  The VS-3000BSM offers breakthrough technology and economics for beverage producers.  Read More

January 25, 2008:  VitalSensors Technologies paper on "Attenuated Total Reflection Spectroscopy Method for Measuring Dissolved CO2 Concentration in Beer" is printed in Revista Cerveza y Malta the technical magazine of Asociacion Espana de Tecnicos de Cerveza y Malta.  Click Here

October 31, 2007:  VitalSensors Technologies introduces the VS-1000AC Inline Organic Acid Sensor. This inline instrument is suitable for real-time dissolved organic acid concentration monitoring in food and beverage production plants.

October 5, 2007:  A paper entitled "Novel On-line Sensor for Measuring Dissolved CO2 Using Attenuated Total Reflectance Technology" is published in the Master Brewers Association of Americas Technical Quarterly & MBAA Communicator, Volume 44 - Number 2 - 2007. This paper is based on the breakthrough research of VitalSensors Chief Technology Officer Bob O'Leary and the VitalSensors Laboratories.  Read More 

April 13, 2007:  VitalSensors Technologies introduces the VS-1000A Inline Ethanol/Alcohol Sensor for measuring dissolved concentrations in beverages and biofuel plants.

January 28, 2007:  VitalSensors Technologies introduces a new VS-1000B Inline Brix Sensor for measuring dissolved brix/sugars concentrations in beverages and foods.

January 1, 2006:  VitalSensors Technologies publishes paper on "Attenuated Total Reflection Spectroscopy Method for Measuring Dissolved CO2 Concentration in Beer". The paper discusses the limitations of CO2 measurement methods based on Henry's Law and compares them to a direct infrared measurement. Read More

January 15, 2005:  VitalSensors Technologies introduces its first inline sensor. The VS-1000C measures dissolved CO2 in liquids and is suitable for food and beverage production.