BinSentry: The Most Trusted Feed Management for Poultry & Swine

We’re monitoring tens of thousands of bins across North America - every day.

All the data we see allows us to help poultry and swine industry leaders tackle their biggest feed management challenges.

Want a prime example? Read through our case study on how we worked with Hanor, one of North America’s top pork producers, to identify the single biggest cause of out-of-feed events and high FCR scores.

We’re always sharing our knowledge and what we’re learning in the hopes of creating a smarter, safer and more efficient industry for all.

And - of course - earning accolades and awards along the way never hurts, either!

Feature	BinSentry	Other Competitors
Primary Focus	Automated feed bin monitoring for agribusiness	Level sensors & bin inventory management
Technology	IoT-based system using LiDAR and AI for precise feed level tracking	Uses a range of sensors (ultrasonic, radar, 3D, pressure) for bin level measurement
Industries Served	Primarily livestock feed mills, poultry & swine industries	Agriculture, bulk solids, industrial materials (cement, plastics, etc.)
Installation	Self-contained, solar-powered device mounted on bins	Sensors mounted on top or side of bins/silos
Connectivity	Cellular (LTE/IoT) or ethernet connectivity with cloud-based monitoring	Wired & wireless options, integrates with various automation systems
Data Access	Mobile app and cloud dashboard with AI-powered forecasting	Local displays, remote monitoring via software platforms
AI & Automation	AI-driven feed forecasting, automatic reordering capabilities	Some AI-driven analytics and forecasting
Best For	Feed mills, poultry/swine farms looking for automated feed inventory management	A wide range of industries needing bulk material monitoring

How does BinSentry’s Centralized Feed Ordering Hub deliver ROI?

BinSentry’s platform gives you visibility to the controllable costs in the feed supply chain. We help your organization drive increased profits by managing the most time-consuming and error-prone tasks within the livestock feed supply chain. Streamlining and automating the feed ordering processes enables you to enhance your operational efficiency; eliminate paper-based and manual processes, reduce costs related to inaccurate feed inventory data, feed outages and waste, late, missed and last-minute orders, transportation, and inefficient communication with your customers.

How long does it take to have BinSentry installed and fully operational?

A trained professional completes all installations, with no bin modifications or gateways needed. Software access is then granted, and all updates are pushed over-the-air for real time access, anytime, anywhere. Having an account running is as simple as signing up and importing your bins into our platform.

How does the sensor work? Is it laser, ultrasonic, proximity or some other technology?

It’s 9,000 times better! BinSentry 3D sensor uses machine vision technology, providing you with a 3D image of your feed level surface, allowing you to literally view a representation of the interior of the bin from any angle. Unlike single-point sensors, which just read 1 data point, BinSentry’s 3D sensor measures 9,000+ points on the feed surface (even when rat-holes occur), equipping you with the most accurate data even with the most challenging feed products.

Mounted to the lip of the feed bin hatch (no bin modification is required), our solar-powered and self-cleaning sensor measures the distance to the feed surface and converts this data into volume and tonnage. This information is then sent to our software so you can easily access real-time sensor data & insights and make smarter decisions.

Do BinSentry sensors modify the feed bin?

No. Our sensor uses rare-earth magnets (magnets resistant to demagnetization) to secure our solar charging base to the bin’s roof. This piece of the hardware is connected to BinSentry’s patented zero-modification bracket, which is then placed inside the bin lid and secured on the lip of the feed bin hatch.

Does it require power? Does the weather affect its performance?

No. Our self-sustaining sensor is solar-powered, enabling it to operate indefinitely while the sun continues to shine. It continues to run through snow and rain, thanks to our battery backup.