The need for accurate measurement and control of fluids is ubiquitous in manufacturing processes, in research laboratories, during the transformation of raw materials into finished products and during packaging. Continuous measurement, control, and analysis of fluid flow using appropriate measurement technologies improve the reliability, performance, and uptime of industrial processes, as well as environmental sustainability and compliance with standards and regulations. 
Industrial fluid flow measurement and control technologies are well established for applications involving large pipes, but accelerating market trends present a distinct and pressing challenge: measuring flow in small pipes. The move towards faster, smaller, more compact and less expensive machines has increased the need to measure fluid flow in small diameter, densely spaced pipes. Examples include semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and life sciences, food processing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and any high-purity water application. Applications in small pipes and confined spaces require a new method of measuring and metering, and not just in terms of size. Manufacturers are looking for accurate, efficient and cost-effective technology that offers ease of use, low or no installation costs, reliable data and low energy consumption.
