News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 September
to Saturday 20 September 2003
Portable, multi-I/O data acquisition workstation
Process measurement is now easy when a technician or process engineer has to move from one location to another, gathering necessary data at different sites or points in the plant, or remote locations
News from Cepoint Networks (19 September 2003)
The new Julabo circulator programme
The new Julabo programme of heating and refrigerated circulators for temperature applications is now available
News from Julabo Labortechnik (19 September 2003)
Cut inventory: use a universal transmitter
Omniflex has come up with the Omniterm TXB Universal four-wire transmitter, designed for the widest range of signal conditioning applications in a single off-the-shelf product Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (19 September 2003)
Emerson to automate USD61 million Amersham plant
User Application Article Amersham, a leader in medical diagnostics and life sciences, selects Emerson PlantWeb architecture for fast start-up and maintenance savings on a new automation project in Norway Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (18 September 2003)
The new Hoffman heavy duty open frame rack
Hoffman announces the introduction of its Heavy-Duty Open Frame Rack with open access on all sides for easy equipment access, providing space for positioning and securing LAN and WAN equipment
News from Hoffman (18 September 2003)
Infrared Pyrometery in the Metals Industry
Infrared Pyrometers have been used for various temperature measurement applications in the metals industry for many years: now is the time to use quality digital technology in such pyrometers
News from Impac Infrared (18 September 2003)
Profinet workshop returns to UK
Following a successful tour of mainland Europe, the Profinet Application and Implementation Workshop returns to the UK on 12 November 2003, to be hosted by Siemens Automation and Drives, Manchester
News from Profibus Group (18 September 2003)
Free entry to IMHX 2004 for materials handling
IMHX 2004, the materials handling event, 2-4 March 2004 at NEC, Birmingham is offering free entry to pre-registered visitors
News from Turret Group (18 September 2003)
Read-out Forum at IRCHEM in Cork
Andrew Bond, Editor of the Industrial Automation Insider, recently chaired the Read-out Forum at IRCHEM in Cork: his summary of the event is entitled: "Vendors circle the wagons as users turn nasty"
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (18 September 2003)
Fame Academy hits a high note with Bruel and Kjaer
User Application Article When BBC reality television programme Fame Academy decided to have some fun and measure just how high 23 years old contestant Paris could sing, they recruited the help of Bruel and Kjaer UK
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (17 September 2003)
New motor test system
Machine Monitoring Systems (MMS) is pleased to announce the addition of the PDMA MCEMax motor test unit to its range of predictive maintenance (PDM) products and services
News from Machine Monitoring Systems (17 September 2003)
Data validation compliance to FDA 21 CFR part 11
The Data Validation feature in ACR TrendReader Standard software shows whether the data has or has not been modified in any way since the data was extracted from the data logger
News from ACR Systems (16 September 2003)
Axens olefins isomerisation unit at Sasol
User Application Article An Axens licensed Iso-5 unit, which isomerizes linear pentenes to isoamylenes, has been put on stream at the Sasol Synthetic Fuels plant in Secunda, South Africa
News from Axens (16 September 2003)
150 years for Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon pumps
Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon, the specialist manufacturer of pumps, water engineering solutions and hydroturbines, based in Kendal, are opening an in-house museum to commemorate 150 years in business
News from Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon (16 September 2003)
Complete measurement and control information
Technical Background Article ISA announces the second edition of the best-selling book "The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control" by N E Battikha
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (16 September 2003)
Banger racing test for Moeller Titan push buttons
User Application Article Moeller RMQ-Titan push buttons have been put to use as starter controls in stock cars at the Standlake Arena short oval raceway near Oxford: here, simple, clear, easy to operate controls are essential
News from Moeller Electric (16 September 2003)
Oxygen analyser has advanced gas compensation
Enhanced background gas compensation on a new oxygen analyser makes it ideal for applications with undefined hydrocarbon gases: the rugged low-maintenance design ensures long-term reliability
News from GE Panametrics (16 September 2003)
New Wall Box from Rittal
The new Rittal Wall Box is the ideal solution for practical accommodation of active and passive networking equipment Brochure Available
News from Rittal (16 September 2003)
Compact Panel from Rittal
Ideal for small operating control units built into front panels, the new Rittal Compact Panel is now available in five sizes, all of which are only 87mm deep Brochure Available
News from Rittal (16 September 2003)
ABB helps China water quality improvements
User Application Article Water quality monitoring equipment manufactured at ABB Stonehouse is being used to help meet the ambitious Chinese plans for improving the quality of its rivers and water supply networks
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (15 September 2003)
Pivot valve for high purity or aggressive fluids
Bio-Chem Valve has developed a compact, inert, solenoid-operated pivot valve for controlling high purity or aggressive fluids, designed for use in medical and laboratory instrumentation
News from Bio-Chem Valve (15 September 2003)
Telecoms site protected by trapped-key interlocks
User Application Article Trapped-key interlocking systems from Castell are being used to ensure that maintenance work at the world's largest satellite earth station carries no risk to personnel
News from Castell Safety International (15 September 2003)
EPSI provides after sales services worldwide
Engineered Pressure Systems, a world-leader in custom-engineered high pressure solutions, provides after sales services for all its hot, cold and warm isostatic press systems
News from EPSI Engineered Pressure Systems (15 September 2003)
Adhesive dispenser sets new accuracy benchmark
A patented two-component reactive adhesive dispensing system has been developed that, using electro-mechanical liquid metering, is capable of dispensing to an accuracy of two decimal places
News from Failsafe Metering International (15 September 2003)
Hanovia appoints new marketing executive
UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has appointed French and German speaking Laura Burns as its new Marketing Executive
News from Hanovia (15 September 2003)
Control system switchover completed in three hours
User Application Article Aracruz Cellulose recently completed the physical switch-over of more than 1000 I/O points from a Fisher-Provox control system to a modern I/A Series automation system in just over three hours
News from Invensys Foxboro (15 September 2003)
Heating and cooling systems
The new Julabo programme of heating and refrigerated circulators for temperature applications is now available
News from Julabo Labortechnik (15 September 2003)
Ultrasonic cleaning cuts downtime for moulders
User Application Article Plastics and rubber manufacturers are cutting reject rates and prolonging the working life of their dies and mould tools using ultrasonic cleaning systems from Kerry Ultrasonics
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (15 September 2003)
It's time for 'rack and rail' guiding systems
In the handling and automation industry ever increasing use is being made of linear guiding systems with additional special features: Monorail BZ35 gives a combination of quality and economy
News from Micromech (15 September 2003)
Slicing and dicing machines in the food industry
Reiser UK, a leader in processing and packaging equipment for the food sector for over 40 years, is targeting the slicing and dicing markets with their impressive range of Holac equipment
News from Reiser (UK) (15 September 2003)
Reiser at PPMA has exciting machine line-up
Reiser (UK) will be exhibiting at the PPMA show with an exciting range of food packing and processing machines, in Hall 10 Stand 231
News from Reiser (UK) (15 September 2003)
Schmersal publishes safety manual for Europe
Technical Background Article Schmersal Safety Systems has published an independent 400-page hardback safety manual, which it says is the definitive guide for machine builders and operators, design engineers and safety officers
News from Schmersal UK (15 September 2003)
Profibus seminar on solving process problems
Technical Background Article This "Solving Process Problems" seminar will show how Profibus is addressing the key issues facing the process industry today, such as asset management, safety, SIL levels, interoperability and more
News from Profibus Group (15 September 2003)
Jaguar confident in TPS-Fronius aluminium welding
User Application Article The Jaguar 'legend' XJ13 original 1960 prototype was recently repair welded with TPS-Fronius technology: the new aluminium model of Jaguar, X-350, is now welded using TPS-Fronius technology
News from TPS-Fronius (15 September 2003)
The fascination of welding! on CD
Technical Background Article Those interested in welding can now explore the whole world of modern arc welding in a fully digital format, on a free CD from TPS-Fronius, which includes videos and high-speed arc footage
News from TPS-Fronius (15 September 2003)
Specialist in equipment sourcing and supply
UFB, based in Aberdeenshire, have introduced a new concept to buyers and engineers from all industry sectors, to assist them with the selection and sourcing of valves, actuators and process equipment
News from UFB (Process Control Solutions) (15 September 2003)
Package will assist Alstom train service centres
User Application Article Emerson Machinery Health Management Consultancy services and software will be applied in a multi-technology package to assist Alstom train service centres globally, in a 3 year collaboration agreement Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (15 September 2003)
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