PAPERTECHNOLOGYINTERNATIONAL 2026 - Behind the development of sensor technology at Tasowheel. Annely Kallioranta, Marketing Specialist, Tasowheel Oy - Paper Technology International 2026 - Book - Page 25

PAPERTECHNOLOGYINTERNATIONAL 2026 - Behind the development of sensor technology at Tasowheel. Annely Kallioranta, Marketing Specialist, Tasowheel Oy

PAPERTECHNOLOGYINTERNATIONAL 2026 - Behind the development of sensor
technology at Tasowheel. Annely Kallioranta, Marketing Specialist, Tasowheel Oy
INTRODUCTION:
How We Develop New Sensor Technologies; Sensors are the foundation of any online quality control system. Here at Tasowheel,
they are not only measurement devices but long-term investments, designed to operate reliably in some of the most demanding industrial
environments, around the clock, year after year. To explain how new sensor technologies are developed, we turn to our R&D sensor team.
Together, we offer a behind-the-scenes view of how ideas move from market needs to field-proven solutions.
Development Driven by Real Needs
At Tasowheel, sensor development always starts with the
market. According to Senior Product Manager Joakim Stenius, the
first question is never about technology for its own sake.
Sensors are the cornerstone of a QCS system, but not
every idea becomes a development project. The team evaluates
whether customers actually need a new measurement, whether
Tasowheel has the core competence to develop it, and whether the
investment makes sense over the sensor’s long lifecycle. In some
cases, development is driven by necessity rather than opportunity:
electronic components become obsolete, or faster signal response
is required, forcing redesigns or technology upgrades.
There is also a strategic dimension. To be credible in the
markets where Tasowheel operates, certain core sensors must
be part of the portfolio. Incremental development, upgrading
components and extending product lifecycles, is therefore just as
important as creating entirely new sensors.
Senior Product Manager Jussi Graeffe adds that Tasowheel
focuses on continuously improving essential measurements such as
basis weight, moisture, ash, and caliper, while also developing new
sensors where clear future demand is emerging. The goal is to cover
the most critical process challenges, while selectively investing in
specialized technologies that open new market opportunities.
Image 1: Part of our Sensor R&D Team (from left): Joakim Stenius, Jussi Graeffe and Tapio Karinsalo.
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