News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 October
to Saturday 1 November 2003
Autogard wins ISO9001:2000 accreditation
ISO9001:1994 is due to become extinct at the end of 2003, so Autogard, a world leader in the manufacture of torque overload clutches and flexible couplings, is now accredited to the new ISO9001:2000
News from British Autogard (31 October 2003)
CSP launch high performance automatic refractomer
CSP, specialist supplier to the chemical and manufacturing industries, is launching a versatile automatic refractometer with the widest working temperature range in its class
News from CSP (Chemlab Scientific Products) (31 October 2003)
Management Information System for Carlsberg-Tetley
User Application Article The completion of a contract to replace the keg line Management Information System at Carlsberg-Tetley in Northampton provides a further example of the unique levels of experience that FMA can offer
News from FMA Process Engineering (31 October 2003)
Flir will acquire Indigo Systems Corporation
Flir Systems and Indigo Systems Corporation announced today that they have entered into a Definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which Flir will acquire Indigo Systems Corporation. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (31 October 2003)
Stainless steel accessories for enclosures
Hoffman is pleased to announce the introduction of Type 4X rated 316 stainless steel accessories for new enclosure applications and for upgrading existing Hoffman enclosures.
News from Hoffman (31 October 2003)
Spear electrode for pH measurements in semi solids
pH measurement in media like cheese and fruits is a problem: proteins, fats, carbohydrates and other semi solid substances in foodstuffs tend to block the fine pore ceramic diaphrams in the electrode Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (31 October 2003)
New, solid state motor starter from Power-IO
A solid state motor starter is ideal for motor applications that are subjected to constant starting and stopping, such as conveyor systems, airport baggage handling equipment or packaging applications
News from Power-io (31 October 2003)
Saker Solutions announces partnership with FlexSim
Saker Solutions are now exclusive distributors for Flexsim simulation products in the UK: Saker has significant experience in simulation and is able to provide expert advice on tool selection
News from Saker Solutions (31 October 2003)
Free guide to String Encoders available now
String potentiometer and string encoder engineering guide now available free; the illustrated, colour, 12-page document gives details on theory, applications, and usage tips
News from SpaceAge Control (31 October 2003)
Vega FF products are all introduced together
On schedule, the Vega Foundation Fieldbus products are available: all the plics product lines of Vegapuls non contact radar, Vegaflex guided microwave radar and Vegabar hydrostatic and pressure Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (31 October 2003)
The efficient use of light in insect exterminators
Technical Background Article In recent years, the sensitivity of insects to different wavelengths of light has been the subject of extensive research: many modern exterminator units now produce both ultraviolet and green light
News from Berson UV-techniek (30 October 2003)
Ceetak seal extends component life expectancy
Ceetak Ltd has launched a new rotary seal design that can be adapted to meet the specific requirements of the toughest manufacturing and process environments
News from Ceetak (30 October 2003)
FMA delivers a world of brewery process expertise
User Application Article Widely regarded for the ability to create and deliver highly innovative brewery process, information and automation systems, FMA has once again successfully fulfilled a complete turnkey project
News from FMA Process Engineering (30 October 2003)
Leading manufacturer of load cells in China
Hangzhou South-Ocean Sensor Company is the leading manufacturer of load cells in China, and has been producing all kinds of load cell weighing systems for over twenty years
News from Hangzhou South-Ocean Sensor Co (30 October 2003)
Foxboro system support for HART field devices
New, FDT-based software tools for I/A Series system provide a common environment for configuring, diagnosing, and supporting HART and other intelligent field devices from Foxboro and other vendors
News from Invensys Foxboro (30 October 2003)
News on the MET-homepage: now available in German!
Membrane Extraction Technology (MET) aim to be the world's leading source of innovative separation technologies for the chemical process industry: so MET now presents its website in German
News from Membrane Extraction Technology (30 October 2003)
Ondeo Nalco use automated titration system
User Application Article With 3000 water samples analysed per month, Ondeo Nalco Pacific management decided to search for an automated solution and therefore contacted Metrohm: this reduced manual work required to a minimum Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 October 2003)
Valve actuators for natural gas pipeline
User Application Article Rotork heavy duty fluid power valve actuators for the prestigious PGN Sumatra-Singapore natural gas pipeline, described as a key-milestone in bilateral co-operation between Indonesia and Singapore
News from Rotork Controls (30 October 2003)
Boiler controls to be launched in Europe
Solartron Mobrey launches the industry-leading Erab liquid level measurement systems for boiler control across Europe: the range offers high-reliability and long-term measurement stability
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (30 October 2003)
Scottish agent for AC Valves and Controls
Valve and pipeline equipment supplier UFB Ltd, based on the outskirts of Europe's oil capital, Aberdeen, are pleased to announce their appointment as agents in Scotland for AC Valves and Controls
News from UFB (Process Control Solutions) (30 October 2003)
Expansion for application development team in UK
Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor, technical service provider and application development partner, has appointed a further UK based engineer
News from Univar Europe (30 October 2003)
Invensys to utilise Verano security technology
Invensys partnership with Verano will help minimise cyber-security threats for I/A series system users:Invensys have agreed to jointly market the Verano Industrial Defender Watch
News from Industrial Defender (30 October 2003)
Trunnion-mounted ball valves from Italy
Velan is pleased to introduce Velan Srl, a joint venture company established to manufacture API 6A and 6D trunnion-mounted ball valves for pipelines and offshore platforms
News from Velan (30 October 2003)
InterlinkBT announces the FDN20 DeviceNet station
InterlinkBT announces their new FDN20 DeviceNet station to connect every pushbutton to a DeviceNet network, as the perfect pushbutton solution: compact, rugged, inexpensive, with a DeviceNet connector
News from Turck (30 October 2003)
The New York Times ensures quality with WinWedge
To meet the needs of readers and advertisers, the New York Times ensures not only quality editorial, but also quality production by enforcing high levels of control throughout all stages of production Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 October 2003)
Shot-A-Matic precisely dispenses volumetric shots
Dispense precise volumetric shots of single- or plural-component materials with positive-displacement Shot-A-Matic dispense systems, which can be operated manually or in automatic robotic applications
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (29 October 2003)
Optimism Soars at ISA EXPO 2003
Few things are as invigorating as a busy trade show floor, and busy unquestionably described the scene at ISA EXPO 2003, held this week at the sparkling new Reliant Center in Houston
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (29 October 2003)
Modbus Organisation and IDA join forces
The Modbus Organisation and IDA Group have decided to join forces in recognition of the alignment of their goals and vision of the future of industrial communication and automation
News from Modbus-IDA (29 October 2003)
Imagine your best operator always on the job!
In any shift pattern, there is always a "Best Operator" at operating the plant: Startim from MTS is designed to integrate with existing plant control systems in the same way that a good operator would
News from MTS (29 October 2003)
New metallic core for ProBond filter cartridges
Parker Hannifin ProBond resin bonded filter cartridges are now available with an optional metallic core for paint, ink, resin and adhesives manufacturing applications where high strength is necessary Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (29 October 2003)
Partnership for process monitoring
Two West Midlands companies, Powelectrics and Box Telematics, have formed a strategic partnership to deliver remote monitoring solutions into the field of process monitoring and control
News from Powelectrics (29 October 2003)
FactoryTalk spoken here!
Rockwell Software FactoryTalk components and FactoryTalk-enabled products help manufacturers share key data and reduce the time required to design, install and maintain integrated automation systems
News from Rockwell Automation (29 October 2003)
Is it time you checked your pressure transmitters?
Getting the best levels of performance from pressure transmitter equipment is a very involved process: ABB explains why following a manufacturer's claims may not always give the best performance
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (28 October 2003)
Achemasia in Beijing, 11-15 May 2004
Achemasia International Exhibition, a Congress on Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology will take place from 11 to 15 May 2004 in Beijing/PR China for the sixth time
News from AchemAsia (28 October 2003)
Medium pressure UV lamps effective from -5C to +70
User Application Article The bersonInLine range of powerful ultraviolet disinfection systems use specially designed medium pressure lamps which remain effective across a wide temperature range for drinking water treatment
News from Berson UV-techniek (28 October 2003)
Exhaust noise inspector system from Bruel+Kjaer
A new all-in-one Exhaust Noise Inspector system is introduced for automatic sound level masurement tests of exterior exhaust noise from cars, motorbikes, lorries and mopeds under stationery conditions
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (28 October 2003)
PEP monitoring reduces costs and improves profit
PEP, a new automatic monitoring and full energy management system, provides business with the 15% to 20% annual savings achievable simply by reducing the costs of lighting, HVAC and running machinery Brochure Available
News from Citect (28 October 2003)
Schools interest overwhelms Gilkes
Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon Ltd, the specialist manufacturer of pumps, water engineering solutions and hydro-turbines, were overwhelmed by the interest from local schools in visiting their plant
News from Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon (28 October 2003)
Technical conference looks at latest FDA rulings
Does the relaxation by FDA change a plant strategy on CFR and GMP compliance? How much risk should pharmaceutical plants take? ISA answers these and more questions at San Jose 9-10 December 2003
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (28 October 2003)
Enhanced process evaluation functions by CoMo Net
The quality of many production processes can be significantly enhanced by measuring and evaluating different process variables eg strain, pressure or force using the new Kistler CoMo Net
News from John Morris Scientific (28 October 2003)
Biotech and pharmaceutical duty tanks and vessels
High quality stainless steel tanks and vessels are supplied by Kells Stainless: ever conscious of the importance of hygiene, all equipment is easy to clean to ensure products are contamination free
News from Kells Stainless (28 October 2003)
High-capacity briquetter forms larger briquets
A high-capacity roll press briquetter from KRKomarek produces briquets of ores, oxides, chemicals, plastics, solid fuels, minerals and a variety of waste or scrap materials, for easier handling
News from Komarek (28 October 2003)
Hygienic stainless steel H250-M9 VA flowmeter
The widely-used Krohne H250 variable area flowmeter with a stainless steel M9 indicator housing creates an easy to clean, totally aseptic unit, for hygienic and pharmaceutical applications
News from Krohne (28 October 2003)
Trip amplifiers are smaller and cheaper
Instrumentation specialist Lee-Dickens has added two DIN-rail mounted trip amplifiers to its Beta range of products, at a size and cost that improves on anything else currently available Brochure Available
News from Lee-Dickens (28 October 2003)
Flexible grid coupling for power transmission
The new all-metal, flexible 1000 series grid coupling line protects PT systems from vibration and shock: from aggregates to sugar, the new grid coupling versatility ensures smooth operations
News from Lovejoy (28 October 2003)
Hyper intelligent titration
If you have ever made mistakes such as: titrated with the wrong titrant, used unstandardised reagent, titrated with reagent that was passed its shelf life end date, then now you need have no worries Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 October 2003)
RFID (radio frequency identification) tagging
As an innovative equipment manufacturer and leading systems integrator, NJM/CLI is helping select OEMs to develop equipment that will initialise, apply and verify RFID tags cost effectively inline
News from NJM/CLI (28 October 2003)
Low cost precision pinholes and flow control units
Oxford Lasers is now supplying cost effective, precision pinholes and flow control devices direct from its micro-machining facility in polymers, ceramics, metals and semiconductors
News from Oxford Lasers (28 October 2003)
Pantek builds upon successes in Ireland
Pantek has appointed two key personnel to provide local support and foster increased sales through out the island of Ireland, by establishing experienced locally based sales and support specialists
News from SolutionsPT (28 October 2003)
New weighing sequencer is Smart
The latest range of high-speed weighing sequencers from Penko Engineering of the Netherlands now includes a versatile unit which is both smart by design and Smart by name
News from Penko Engineering (28 October 2003)
Design platform reduces control system costs
Rockwell Automation introduces RSAutomation Desktop, an integrated control system software tool that provides a single platform for designers, technicians and maintenance engineers to manage projects
News from Rockwell Automation (28 October 2003)
New process gas analysers for Oxygen and Hydrogen
Siemens has developed two new gas analysers: the Calomat 6 for measuring hydrogen concentrations and the Oxymat 61 for analysing oxygen content, for example in process gases
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (28 October 2003)
Split shaft seals for crushers and grinders
Original Meco air-purged seals effectively contain dry powders and other abrasive materials in crushers, grinders, hammer mills and similar rotating equipment Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (28 October 2003)
CSols and Wavefront Software announce new alliance
CSols and Wavefront Software announced today that they are partnering to market and sell products and services encompassing CSols Links for LIMS Brochure Available
News from CSols (27 October 2003)
New life to old packaging machines
Many packaging machines built in the late eighties or early nineties have electronics that are coming to the end of their natural life, resulting in frequent failures and unscheduled stoppages
News from Machinery Control Systems (27 October 2003)
Sabic earns USD 417.3 million in Q3 2003
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) today announced third quarter net profits of SR 1565 million (USD 417.3 million), an increase of 133 percent over 2002
News from SABIC (27 October 2003)
GCC Overview of Petrochemical Opportunities
A presentation by Yousef A Al-Zamel, Vice President - Basic Chemicals of Sabic to the recent Middle East Petrochemicals Conference
News from SABIC (27 October 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 57
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