News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 October
to Saturday 25 October 2003
Intelligent hydraulics stretch the Prado Museum
User Application Article The prestigious Prado Museum in Madrid is expanding its exposition room to 16.000 square meters: Enerpac was consulted as specialists in integrated hydraulic systems to control the ground movement
News from Enerpac (24 October 2003)
Self-optimising transition for Injection-Moulding
User Application Article To guarantee optimum part quality in the injection-moulding process, it is essential for the transition from the injection phase to the holding pressure phase, to take place at exactly the right time
News from John Morris Scientific (24 October 2003)
Ultra low profile (25mm) direct-drive linear motor
The industry smallest linear servo motor driven positioner is ideal for space-critical sub-micron applications in photonic, biomed and semiconductor industries Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (24 October 2003)
21 CFR Part 11: one tick lets Prodigy do the rest!
Industries that need secure monitoring and control systems, including those in food, drink, pharmaceutical, as affected by FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, can use the Prodigy approach to compliance
News from Tascomp (24 October 2003)
Safe sampling solution
The problem of obtaining process samples from reactor vessels without requiring process shutdown has been solved by the PV vessel sampling device from Neotecha, giving more accurate results
News from Tyco Flow Controls (24 October 2003)
DeltaV automates chemical synthesis plant
User Application Article A DeltaV digital automation system from Emerson controls the first full-scale production facility for continuous multipurpose chemical synthesis via supercritical fluids at Thomas Swan in Consett, UK Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (23 October 2003)
Data validation compliance to FDA 21 CFR part 11
The data validation feature in ACR TrendReader standard software, available from JDL is used to inform the viewer that the printed or electronic data logger data file has not been modified at all
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (23 October 2003)
i-Baratron all-digital capacitance manometer
John Morris Scientific introduces the MKS i-Baratron all-digital capacitance manometer - the new generation process manometer, with DeviceNet communication
News from John Morris Scientific (23 October 2003)
New turbo titrator for moisture analysis
Karl Fischer titrations are used for water content analysis of solvents, powders, pastes, gases, as it provides a quick, reliable and accurate method: this is now applicable to solids and tablets Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 October 2003)
Robot techniques in liquid analysis automation
A new brochure from Metrohm describes the range of robotic liquid handling and sample processors now available Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 October 2003)
New technology provides reliability and safety
User Application Article Rockwell Automation introduces enhanced versions of the general purpose and heavy duty Allen-Bradley 800Z Zero ForceT Touch Button, for use with operators wearing industrial gloves
News from Rockwell Automation (23 October 2003)
Hydraulic EasyPull gives effortless dismounting
SKF has introduced the TMMA 8E hydraulic EasyPull, equipped with a hydraulic pump, to facilitate the safe and effortless dismounting of bearings, pulleys and flywheels that require a force up to 80 kN Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (23 October 2003)
Steam meters justify investments to Interbrew
User Application Article Spirax Sarco steam meters are helping Interbrew track down the best ways to save energy around its Boddingtons brewery: high turndown enables these meters to demonstrate efficiency improvements
News from Spirax Sarco (23 October 2003)
Diagnosing heart disease with DADiSP
User Application Article The Department of Cardiology at the Long Island Jewish Hospital specialises in the care of diseased heart patients: life-threatening arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, affects 300,000 people pa in USA Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (22 October 2003)
Castrol Total Fluid Management works at Land Rover
User Application Article Six years ago, following many years as one of a number of suppliers to the Land Rover Solihull plant, Castrol was awarded the Total Fluid Management (TFM) contract for their Powertrain operation
News from Castrol UK (22 October 2003)
Long stroke, low-noise linear actuator
As industry focuses on the working environment Danaher Motion have launched a new and improved Movopart range that has a very low operational noise profile, with a claimed increased in product life
News from Danaher Motion (22 October 2003)
ISA Conference explores maximizing networks
Getting the most out of industrial networks - efficiency, profitability, and reliability, while ensuring security - must be a top priority in today's complex environment
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (22 October 2003)
New Plant Productivity Improvement Software
Invensys Wonderware releases Version 2.2 of DT Analyst Plant Productivity Improvement Software - new version increases efficiency, operator involvement in OEE calculations, and other key plant metrics
News from Invensys Wonderware (22 October 2003)
Testing welding force: a step to perfect quality
User Application Article John Morris Scientific presents the Kistler Welding Force Test Transmitter, to check the electrode clamping force on welding robots, and detect malfunctions earlier
News from John Morris Scientific (22 October 2003)
Lovejoy solution helps streamline paper processing
User Application Article Smooth, gleaming white rolls of paper stream out of this Eastern seaboard plant at a rate of almost 700,000 tons annually: a Lovejoy/Jaure Disc Coupling has helped keep this rolling out for 3 years
News from Lovejoy (22 October 2003)
Fully automated analysis of process waters
The 730 auto sampler from Metrohm allows analysis of conductivity, pH, p- and m- alkalinity, chloride, calcium and magnesium hardness, on a single sample, at the touch of a button Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 October 2003)
Multilayer cartridge maximises process efficiency
The Millipore Multilayer Durapore 0.45 m/0.22 m cartridge filter is designed for pharmaceutical and biological liquid applications requiring high protein recovery and extended throughput Brochure Available
News from Millipore (22 October 2003)
Intelligent signalling and control
Combining the ergonomic design of RMQ-Titan signalling devices with the intelligence and simplicity of the Easy control relay, the MFD-Titan from Moeller solves many control and display applications
News from Moeller Electric (22 October 2003)
Temperature and Humidity Microserver from Omega
The new Omega iTHX-W transmitter lets you monitor and record temperature, relative humidity and dew point over an ethernet network or the internet with no special software except a web browser Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (22 October 2003)
Red Lion launches next generation HMIs
Red Lion Controls launches a new generation of operator interfaces with the introduction of the G303 text/graphical panel, the first of many operator interfaces under development using the G3 platform
News from Red Lion Controls (22 October 2003)
New functions on Linux IPm Controllers and RTUs
New IP Security Protection and SNMP "add-on" features are available for use with the Sixnet Versatrak IPm Remote Terminal Unit, Open DCS Controller, I/O Controller, and Ethertrak Dual Ethernet Gateway Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (22 October 2003)
Thames Side-Maywood central to vehicle weighing
User Application Article In a relationship developed over eighteen years, Thames Side-Maywood has provided Central Weighing with a range of bespoke load cell solutions which are incorporated in their vehicle weighing systems
News from Thames Side Sensors (22 October 2003)
FT-IR and Raman added to spectral libraries
Thermo Electron Corporation has announced the addition of the leading Omnic-format libraries to its comprehensive informatics solution for the management and searching of spectral libraries Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (22 October 2003)
NWA Quality Analyst keeps Willamette in control
Quality Analyst software, an off-line statistical software package from Northwest Analytical, allows the Wilsonville Lab within the Willamette company to quickly and easily analyse product data Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (21 October 2003)
15th birthday for the Mint motion control language
15 and counting: this is a landmark birthday for the Mint motion control language, which was Created in 1988 by the UK start-up company Optimised Control - now part of Baldor Electric Company Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (21 October 2003)
Fluid sealing technology course to be repeated
High demand for specialised training in fluid sealing technology meant that the latest training course from the BHR Group was significantly oversubscribed, and the course will be repeated
News from BHR Group (21 October 2003)
Mixer gets the taste for milk and alcohol
User Application Article A Kenics KMR-SAN static in-line mixer from Chemineer has helped improve the quality of a milk and cream-based alcoholic liqueur made in Ireland: by providing complete homogeneity
News from Chemineer (21 October 2003)
The opening of the "China Foundry"
The Foundry announces the opening of the "China Foundry", a new training, research and development centre for importing and exporting of proven products and services to and from China
News from China Foundry (21 October 2003)
New infrared camera ownership partnering scheme
Following the recent success of the Cockburn bulk hire deals, CTI have now introduced a new camera partnering scheme, aimed at those who want the benefits of their own thermal imaging camera
News from Cockburn Thermal Imaging (21 October 2003)
DT605 monitors weld strength to improve quality
User Application Article A specialist metalworking company wanted to establish the reason why some welds occasionally failed, so monitored temperature, weld pressure, weld current and voltage using a dataTaker
News from dataTaker (21 October 2003)
5 steps towards world class manufacturing
Fibercore Limited, Europe's premier speciality optical fibre manufacturer, will reinforce its market leadership when it undertakes a programme of '5S' production efficiency training October 21 - 23
News from Fibercore (21 October 2003)
"Developments in Control in the Water Industry"
The second IEE speciality conference for the water industry will be held on the 26-27 November at the Abington Hall Conference Centre in Cambridge, and has been extended to 2 days!
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) (21 October 2003)
New ISA book explains networks and applications
Finding the right network when today's manufacturing processes and controls require multiple network applications presents a significant challenge to automation + control experts
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (21 October 2003)
New version of Industrial Application Server
Invensys Wonderware has released a new version of Industrial Application Server, built on the ArchestrA software architecture, which adds support for Windows 2003 systems and Stratus ftServer hardware
News from Invensys Wonderware (21 October 2003)
New device integrators from Foxboro for IA Series
New device integrators further simplify and reduce the cost of integrating third-party equipment into the IA Series system: modules utilise downloadable software drivers for OPC, Modbus, ControlLogix
News from Invensys Foxboro (21 October 2003)
pH measurement in electroplating baths or pigments
User Application Article pH measurement in electroplating baths or in pigments/dyes is not easy due the difficult sample matrix: there are components in the bath which can contaminate the electrolyte solution in the electrode Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 October 2003)
Memcor membrane Bioreactor technology at IWEX
At IWEX (Stand D16), Memcor is set to reveal the latest developments in its innovative Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology for the effective treatment of sewage
News from Memcor (21 October 2003)
Actuators offer power, size and accuracy
Oriental Motor, Japan's largest manufacturer of Stepper and AC motors, has launched a series of actuators that offers high load capabilities, in combination with micron accuracies
News from Oriental Motor (21 October 2003)
New longer linear displacement sensor from P + G
To complement its popular range of SLS320 linear displacement sensors, Penny + Giles has launched a new extended version, with stroke lengths up to 1600mm, giving cost-effective high performance Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (21 October 2003)
Automation unplugged - Pinto's perspectives
Unplugged but not disconnected! The new book from Jim Pinto is available in Europe from Read-out: the title is "Automation unplugged - Pinto's perspectives, prognostications, predictions and poetry"
News from Read-Out Publications (21 October 2003)
Red Lion launches the Modular Controller Series
Integrating multi-zone PID control into PC and PLC based systems now only takes minutes: the new Modular Controller series provide all the benefits that dedicated panel-mounted controllers possess
News from Red Lion Controls (21 October 2003)
TM Robotics expands further into pneumatics market
User Application Article A major UK manufacturer is being rewarded with increased output and profitability in pneumatic fitting (valve) production after installing three SCARA robots from TM Robotics Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (21 October 2003)
Global pumps for thermal oils
Global centrifugal pumps from Verder are able to convey all types of thermal oil at temperatures ranging from -80 to 250C, because of their unique sleeve bearing design
News from Verder (21 October 2003)
Applied Weighing solve sticky problem at DSM
User Application Article Applied Weighing won the task of providing the total weighing and filling solution at the new DSM plant in Cheshire to manufacture a product to reinforce the rigidity of domestic baths
News from Applied Weighing International (20 October 2003)
Plant production management strategies flawed?
User Application Article A recent study provides strong evidence that process industry automation users are frustrated with the low success levels provided by current plant production management strategies
News from Invensys Process Systems (20 October 2003)
Piezoelectric sensor charge measurement
The Kistler Universal Charge Meter converts the electric charge from piezoelectric sensors into a voltage, allowing accurate measurement of pressure, force and acceleration
News from John Morris Scientific (20 October 2003)
Red Lion now offers you a choice
For applications that call for set-points, communication, and/or analogue output as well as field upgrade ability, the PAX Meter has been your meter of choice: it is also a simple basic display
News from Red Lion Controls (20 October 2003)
Two-wire radar transmitter for liquid level
A new two-wire, loop-powered, pulse radar instrument from Siemens offers a cost-effective level measurement solution for liquid bulk storage or simple process vessels
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (20 October 2003)
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