As part of WIKA USA’s 198 Years of Expertise video series, get to know Rob Lukat and how he helps customers optimize their industrial processes through smart sensors.
In his 25-plus years at WIKA USA, Rob Lukat has seen plenty of changes in the world of industrial electronic instrumentation, especially when it comes to pressure sensors and their versatility as a measurement solution.
He and his colleagues continually think about how to enhance existing instruments or come up with novel measurement solutions. One example of that innovative mindset is the LS-10, a submersible pressure sensor for measuring and transmitting the liquid level of both enclosed vessels and open bodies of water. It was a successful product, he says, because the LS-10 meets all the market requirements of accuracy, robustness, ease of implementation, and quick turnaround time – all at a competitive price point.
Committed to Communication
If one word could sum up Rob’s commitment to his work, it would be communication. For one, he loves speaking with customers – onsite, at trade shows, during phone calls – about their current needs and future wish list. The communication goes two ways. Not only is he a trusted advisor when it comes to selecting the right sensors for specific applications, but he has also authored many articles to educate industrial customers – as well as the greater public – on the basics (like NEMA rating vs. IP rating) and various applications of electronic sensing.
Secondly, as an electronic instrumentation specialist, Rob understands communication between sensors and controllers. How to enhance signal transmissions. How to send more data in less time. How to do it wirelessly. How to improve automation in Industrial IoT (IIoT) facilities. The answer lies in smarter sensors and bus networks.
Rob has recently taken all his years of experience over to the WIKA USA OEM sales team. Watch this short video to learn more about Rob Lukat, his years of expertise, and his commitment to helping customers realize greater control and efficiency in their industrial processes.