News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 November
to Saturday 29 November 2003
Paperless LCD Chart Recorder
The VR18 is a panel mounted 6 inch LCD colour chart recorder with alarms, maths functions and Modbus based serial communications, which connects to virtually any sensor using up to 6 I/O cards
News from Audon Electronics (28 November 2003)
USB motion controllers simplify machine building
Baldor high-speed USB interfaces provide the serial communications performance that allows the motion subsystem to be mounted in the optimal location inside a machine, instead of a PC expansion slot Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (28 November 2003)
Real-time in-process viscosity measurements
BiODE is introducing the new AVM3003 viscometer designed to provide instantaneous sample and/or continuous, real-time, in-process viscosity measurements for process control in a cost-effective package
News from Biode (28 November 2003)
Ceetak launches custom rubber gasket service
Ceetak, a leading UK designer and supplier of high quality seals for use throughout industry, launches a new service for customised design and production of special purpose rubber seals and gaskets
News from Ceetak (28 November 2003)
ABS Twin Tube Connection
Colder Products Company (CPC), the leading provider of controlled performance connections to chemical, medical, and industrial markets, announces the global launch of its ABS Twin Tube
News from Colder Products (28 November 2003)
Major special valve projects in Spain and Iran
In 2003, valve manufacturers Lazaro Ituarte Internacional SA have been awarded contracts for the supply of special valves for projects in Iran and Spain with BP Oil, Lurgi and Technip
News from Lazaro Ituarte Internacional (28 November 2003)
Free Mitsubishi MX4 Scada software developer CD
Mx4 is the excellent new Scada software package from Mitsubishi, and LC Automation have a number of free Demo/Developer CDs to give away - absolutely free! Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (28 November 2003)
Eddy current probe driver has direct PLC interface
The latest MTN/ECPD-2 series driver for use with the range of Monitran inductive eddy current proximity probes has a 2 wire 4-20mA output which will interface directly with PLCs
News from Monitran (28 November 2003)
'Wet' your appetite with Mettler Toledo
Increase productivity, save time and improve results thanks to upgraded moisture analysers from Mettler Toledo: the HR83 now has 40 methods, three level password, plus sample bar code reader Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (28 November 2003)
PICME benchmarks plastics compounding
The plastics compounding group at the British Plastics Federation is undertaking some leading-edge industrial analytical work by creating a number of benchmarks for its manufacturing performance
News from PICME (28 November 2003)
Star Instruments continues to enforce high quality
Founded in 1964, Star Instruments is a manufacturer of instruments and gauges for pressure, temperature, level, and flow; and are also UK distributor for a number of quality instrument manufacturers
News from Star Instruments (28 November 2003)
M8 picofast connectors in a right angle PCB mount
Picofast PCB mount receptacles and their mating cordsets can be used for power and signal transfers to factory automation equipment in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and semiconductor industries
News from Turck (28 November 2003)
LCD colour chart recorder with alarms
The VR18 is a panel mounted 6 inch LCD colour chart recorder with alarms, maths functions and Modbus based serial communications, using the 6 I/O cards fitted to the rear
News from Wyatt Engineering LLC (28 November 2003)
New compact load cell measures up to 300 ton
Even though the new DBCL load cell from Applied Measurements is a compact design, it has the capability of measuring up to 300 tons in tension and compression Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (27 November 2003)
Fast data logger used during oil rig maintenance
User Application Article Carrying out maintenance on an oil rig is one of the most demanding requirements, needing absolute reliability and rugged construction: dataTaker DT800 was used to monitor well pressure
News from dataTaker (27 November 2003)
DeltaSense expands temperature sensor range
Italcoppie, via DeltaSense, offer a comprehensive range of high quality temperature probes and assemblies, using mineral insulated sensing assemblies incorporating PT100, PT1000 and Thermocouples
News from DeltaSense (27 November 2003)
Aquagauge digital wireless water level sensors
Aquagauge digital water level sensors were developed to provide an inexpensive method of continuous water level monitoring for depths up to 10 meters with a resolution of a few millimeters
News from Electrosense Technologies (27 November 2003)
Prevent problems with inert gas tank blanketing
Fisher tank blanketing regulators are used in pharmaceutical production plants and with volatile and flammable liquids in a petrochemical plant, or any other industrial plant handling solvents Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (27 November 2003)
FF Interoperability Testing Kit automation tool
The Fieldbus Foundation has released an Interoperability Testing Kit automation tool, developed for device manufacturers to accelerate the process of preparing fieldbus products for registration
News from Fieldbus Foundation (27 November 2003)
Plans to make FIZ Karlsruhe number 1 in Europe
New Managing Director Sabine Brunger-Weilandt intends to establish the German service institution FIZ Karlsruhe as the premier supplier of sci-tech information and services in Germany and Europe Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (27 November 2003)
Medium pressure UV and nitrite formation
Technical Background Article Ultraviolet light is highly effective against pathogens resistant to traditional techniques and, by reducing chlorine doses, leads to lower concentrations of unwanted disinfection by-products
News from Hanovia (27 November 2003)
Rapra boosts help for product designers
Rapra Technology, the leading polymer research and test house, invests in new software, work stations and consultant resources, to lead in the business of plastics product design and testing
News from Smithers Rapra (27 November 2003)
Extensional melt rheometer technology
Xpansion Instruments, the leader in extensional melt rheometer technology, proudly presents the next generation in physical material characterisation technology; the SER Universal Testing Platform
News from Xpansion Instruments (27 November 2003)
VisualPlant chosen for Toyota manufacturing
User Application Article Toyota plant chooses VisualPlant as its manufacturing intelligence software standard, to provide operational visibility and enable a fact-based decision making process for all plant floor operations
News from ATS International (26 November 2003)
Super quality stainless steel mobile tanks
Carlisle Process Systems is augmenting its already impressive product line-up by further extending its range of stainless steel mobile tanks to include a new super quality model
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (26 November 2003)
New contracts for Thompson valves
FCX Thompson Valves has secured a number of key contracts in both oil and gas and the nuclear industries, for their Maxseal solenoid valves and Ashford bellows sealed instrument valves and manifolds
News from Truflo International (26 November 2003)
New Series 140 Infrared Pyrometers from IMPAC
The new Series 140 is the latest development in the extensive range of digital pyrometers from Impac, with temperature measurement from 50 to 3500C and target sizes as small as 0.25mm
News from Impac Infrared (26 November 2003)
Special thermal analysis automation offer
Unbeatable precision at an exceptional price: the package includes a DSC or TGA from Mettler Toledo together with a sample robot and the new XS balance Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (26 November 2003)
New combined density meter and refractometer
Mettler Toledo launches the DR40 combined density meter and refractometer, designed to be used with sample delivery and cleaning units, for the automatic measurement of individual or multiple samples Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (26 November 2003)
New, high density DIN rail I/O from Power-IO
The DIN rail I/O modules from Power-IO are ideal for connecting real world discrete ac or dc signals to a PLC, PC, or other automation equipment, and occupy only 0.30 inches of din rail space
News from Power-io (26 November 2003)
Rittal launch new IP54 and IP55 fans and filters
Rittal has launched the next generation of enclosure fan and filter units that are protected to IP54 and offer the perfect air cooling solution for air flows between 20 and 700m3/hr Brochure Available
News from Rittal (26 November 2003)
New mass flow sensor applications now possible
The new AWM90000 offers OEMs a wider range of mass flow sensor applications, due to its much improved price/performance ratio, low power consumption and an an extremely low pressure drop
News from Sensortechnics UK (26 November 2003)
SmartDrive and Hepco join forces
Motion control specialist SmartDrive and Hepco Slide Systems will co-operate on producing integrated slide solutions based on Hepco slides and the SmartDrive motion control product range Brochure Available
News from SmartDrive (26 November 2003)
Northeast sensor firm trades internationally
A Durham firm manufacturing pressure sensors measures up to the challenge of international trade - with help from UK Trade and Investment, providing support services for UK companies trading overseas Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment (26 November 2003)
Achema Worldwide News features Chinese market
In preparation for the AchemAsia Exhibition in Beijing (May 11-14 2004), issue 2/2003 of the Achema Worldwide News magazine features the Chinese chemical processing market
News from ACHEMA 2009 (25 November 2003)
e-business service for process accessories
Delta Controls has launched delta-express.biz, an e-commerce solution offering high quality process accessories at the lowest on-line prices in the UK, guaranteed!
News from Delta Controls (25 November 2003)
Low-cost high-performance industrial colour LCD
Dicoll are pleased to announce the release of a new range of low cost high performance industrial LCD monitors to the UK market, ranging in size from 6.4 up to 40 inches, with or without touch screens
News from Dicoll (25 November 2003)
Award for Chemical Engineering Achievement
Davy Process Technology has won the Kirkpatrick Honour Award for Chemical Engineering Achievement, as a result of their novel process technology for the production of ethyl acetate from ethanol
News from Davy Process Technology (25 November 2003)
2004 General Assembly of the Fieldbus Foundation
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced that its 2004 General Assembly will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 18-19, to discuss the latest fieldbus technology developments
News from Fieldbus Foundation (25 November 2003)
Flat-spray valve solves orientation problems
Model 2200-245-130 KissT No-Drip airless flat-spray valve from Integrated Dispensing Systems delivers precise, repeatable patterns of sprayable sealants, adhesives and lubricants
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (25 November 2003)
Innovative building control from Moeller Electric
User Application Article Whether for new-builds or refurbishments, many building contracts are taking advantage of the latest cutting-edge technology to control energy consumption: a Moeller Electric PS4 PLC is the answer
News from Moeller Electric (25 November 2003)
Workshop focuses on best practices lubrication
Noria UK Ltd, the independent oil analysis and lubrication training and consultancy firm, is launching a series of one day workshops focusing on "Best Practices in Lubrication"
News from Noria UK (25 November 2003)
Space Saving Internal UPS for Industrial Computer
Rugged Technologies announce the space saving SI series of UPS Internal Battery back-up units for easy fitting inside a workstation or industrial computer
News from Rugged Technologies (25 November 2003)
Schmersal safety systems for a cigar called Hamlet
User Application Article Cardiff based JR Freeman is the cigar manufacturing division of Gallaher Tobacco, which produces the famous Hamlet brand cigars on six machines fitted with safety equipment from Schmersal
News from Schmersal UK (25 November 2003)
Smooth running with new miniature ball screws
SKF Linear Motion has launched a new range of miniature ball screws, providing improved performance, with smooth running, low noise, accurate positioning, excellent repeatability and high efficiency Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (25 November 2003)
Stockist for RGS range of solenoid valves
UK Process Valves, one of the leading suppliers of performance valves in the UK, has announced its appointment as a as a stockist distributor of the RGS range of solenoid valves
News from Process Valves (25 November 2003)
New website for infrared heating specialists
Electric infrared heating specialist Victory (Heatlight Technology) has a new, updated website detailing six individual product categories covering both process and space heating
News from Victory (Heatlight Technology) (25 November 2003)
Light and particle stress tolerant pressure sensor
Pressure transducer now offers protection against high intensity light and particle impingement rugged, in a miniature transducer for blast effect studies or aerodynamic surfaces
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (24 November 2003)
Non-spill coupling launched at Chem Show
The Colder Products Company new NS6 Series non-spill coupling features non-spill shut-off valves that enhance operator safety, speed connection time, and reduce cleaning procedures
News from Colder Products (24 November 2003)
UV sensors for automation and gate/door control
Technical Background Article EMX Industries Inc, a manufacturer of sensors for automation and gate/door control, introduces the UVX 300, a UV luminescence sensor that detects targets more reliably than vision systems Brochure Available
News from EMX Industries (24 November 2003)
European biopharmaceutical industry decline
Funding shortfalls and capacity gap threaten to hamper European biopharmaceutical industry progress: in order for the 'cash-poor' companies to survive, they will have to look at means to reduce costs
News from Frost and Sullivan (24 November 2003)
Female engineering award winner announced
"I'd advise anyone who's technically minded to go into engineering - it's the best career in the world!" said Grace Johnstone, a Flight Test Engineer for BAE Systems, who is Young Woman Engineer 2003
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (24 November 2003)
ArchestrA Community web site launched
Wonderware and ArchestrA have launched the ArchestrA Community Web Site, designed to serve as an applications aid and communication tool for people wishing to leverage ArchestrA technology
News from Invensys Wonderware (24 November 2003)
Clamp-on ultrasonics for off-shore duty
User Application Article BG Group (British Gas) examined the design of their new Minerva platform, and specified a Katronic ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter, which has exceeded expectations in operational tests Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies (24 November 2003)
Electrostatic hazards in solvents
New chemical technology will safeguard UK companies under pressure from European ATEX directive: Octel has developed a low-cost, practical solution to static build-up in solvents and other chemicals
News from Octel Performance Chemicals (24 November 2003)
Saker Solutions will market ExpertFit in the UK
Saker Solutions today announced that they had agreed to a deal with Averill Law and Associates to market their world leading distribution-fitting software ExpertFit in the UK
News from Saker Solutions (24 November 2003)
Specialised valve design for Hydrogen plant PSA
User Application Article "Switching valves" are used in the PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) process that removes impurities from the hydrogen rich gas manufactured in steam methane reforming plant in a new plant in Italy
News from Severn Glocon (24 November 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 57
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