News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 February
to Saturday 7 February 2004
Advances in intelligent 3D CAD translation
XMpLant allows the translation of 3D PDS format models into the Aveva Vantage PDMS environment complete with intelligent data, giving access to valuable process and power plant industry legacy data
News from AVEVA Group ( 6 February 2004)
Filter offers high security but low maintenance
Axium Process, specialist stainless steel fabricators to the hygienic industries, has recently launched the first of its range of 316L stainless steel wedge-wire Pure-Screen filters
News from Axium Process ( 6 February 2004)
Expertise in silo design and regulations
Braby, the UK's leading designer and manufacturer of silos and vessels, has recently supplied Village Bakery (Coedpoeth) with a silo package for the storage of savoury flour
News from Braby ( 6 February 2004)
New line of heavy duty, large butterfly valves
Bray Controls has announced a new line of heavy duty, large diameter, resilient seated butterfly valves: Series 35/36 are full-flanged versions rated at 75 and 150 psi, sizes 60", 66" and 72"
News from Bray Controls USA ( 6 February 2004)
Skill deficit puts pressure on manufacturing
Recruitment expectations among UK manufacturers have reached an all-time high, but lack of engineers and production managers could thwart their expansion plans
News from Cranfield School of Management ( 6 February 2004)
Check weighing scale designed to withstand abuse
Central Carolina Scale now distributes the incredibly tough Survivor CW-80 over/under Checkweigher, designed to withstand extreme abuse, including knife punctures
News from Central Carolina Scale ( 6 February 2004)
Optimising semi-bulk distribution in flexible bags
Technical Background Article The use of flexible packaging to transport, distribute and market dry solid products has expanded rapidly over the past decade and this trend is set to continue to rise
News from Chronos Richardson ( 6 February 2004)
Parallel shaft gearmotor: 14 gear ratios available
Groschopp has announced the PS1900 parallel shaft gearmotor, offered in 14 separate gearing ratios from a low 5-to-1 all the way up to a high 320-to-1
News from Groschopp ( 6 February 2004)
Pharma and food regulatory compliance at TOTAL
Industrial Technology Systems will be demonstrating a range of traceability systems, manufacturing execution systems, vision systems and process control systems at the TOTAL Show this year
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) ( 6 February 2004)
Web seminars from ISA offer convenient education
ISA live, interactive Web Seminars continue to gain in popularity with manufacturing professionals: more than 12,000 manufacturing personnel participated in an ISA web seminar in 2003
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 6 February 2004)
World's largest sampling data library is on-line
The Jiskoot website contains what is said to be the largest on-line library of technical papers and data about hydrocarbon sampling and has an on-line calculator for checking key system components
News from Jiskoot ( 6 February 2004)
Heavy-duty washing machines for laboratories
The heavy-duty TI range of washing machines fill the gap between full GMP pharma specification and laboratory models, for use typically in the cosmetics, oil and agri-food industries Brochure Available
News from Lancer UK ( 6 February 2004)
MSc course in Instrumentation by modules
The MSc (Master of Science) course in Instrumentation Engineering suits personnel from all types of industrial plants, power stations, production facilities, factories, and normally takes 2-3 years
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 6 February 2004)
Stainless steel vessels on show
For the first time ever at a UK exhibition, Newson Gale will display a dedicated stand showing a range of CE, ASME and UN stainless steel pressure vessels at the new Total Exhibition Brochure Available
News from Newson Gale ( 6 February 2004)
All in one TIG welding unit makes travel easy
The Orbimat 160C automatic orbital TIG welding power supply is an all in one low weight unit, which makes transporting the unit easy
News from Orbimatic ( 6 February 2004)
Largest selling UK anti-spatter product: Pre-Weld
Stevens Industrial Services (SIS) has reported a sales surge in its flagship welding anti-spatter spray, Pre-Weld, which is part of "The Works" range of spatter control products
News from Stevens Industrial Services ( 6 February 2004)
Accurate high capacity weighing in harsh condition
The Thames Side-Maywood ultra-high capacity compression load cell assembly for tank, silo and vessel weighing, the T30LA, is now available in a comprehensive range of capacities up to 600 tonnes
News from Thames Side Sensors ( 6 February 2004)
New sealing solution for airlocks + rotary valves
Meco engineers have designed an effective solution for the unique sealing problems posed by airlocks and rotary valves Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals ( 6 February 2004)
CTI launches two tier thermal imaging camera hire
CTI Sprint is a rapid response camera hire service, offering next day availability on a range of FLIR thermal imaging cameras to inspection and maintenance engineers who have an immediate requirement
News from Cockburn Thermal Imaging ( 5 February 2004)
Frame grabber for high-speed analogue cameras
Cognex Corporation has unveiled the MVS-8501 frame grabber, designed for the next generation of high-speed analogue cameras that use the latest progressive scan CCD sensor technology
News from Cognex UK ( 5 February 2004)
Total fluid management for Turner Powertrain
User Application Article Castrol has provided a Total Fluid Management programme for this busy manufacturing unit for the past three years and has recently signed a further three-year contract
News from Castrol UK ( 5 February 2004)
Super Duplex Fisher pressure reducing regulators
Special materials make Fisher regulators a robust answer for the complete gas conditioning solutions of Oil and Gas Systems. Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 5 February 2004)
Refrigeration and heating circulators
Julabo refrigerated and heating circulators and ultra-low refrigerated circulators for heating and cooling are used for external temperature tasks and temperature applications directly in a bath
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 5 February 2004)
Cleaning bathroom fittings, before gold plating
User Application Article Modern Metal Finishes, leading specialist in gold plating, enlisted the help of Kerry Ultrasonics to secure a major contract with one of the world's most respected manufacturers of plumbing products
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 5 February 2004)
Litre Meter are proud to introduce the LMX range
The LMX range of Pelton wheel flow meters offer the low flow performance and reliability of the existing LM/MM range, with increased pressure and temperature rating at a competitive price
News from Litre Meter ( 5 February 2004)
Arcon arc fault protection system acts in 2ms
Moeller has developed an even faster version of its Arcon arc fault protection system for use within its power distribution system: responding in just 2ms - it protects both personnel and equipment
News from Moeller Electric ( 5 February 2004)
Formula 1 to food: pressure perspectives
Do you use, calibrate or manufacture pressure or vacuum equipment? If so, you will want to keep up to date with the latest advances and applications for pressure measurement, by attending this meeting
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 5 February 2004)
Just a week to go before you need to be at the NEC
The seven Trident Exhibitions events are taking place on the 11th and 12th February and we hope you will be able to attend: MTEC, 3C, Practical Vacuum, Machine Vision, IPOT, Machine Building and EID
News from Trident Exhibitions ( 5 February 2004)
Cognex wins landmark ruling on bar code readers
Cognex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems, announced today that the US District Court in Las Vegas has ruled in favour of Cognex in its lawsuit against Lemelson
News from Cognex UK ( 4 February 2004)
Eco-Graph C? You can count on it!
By monitoring the progress of operational sequences through the recording, visualisation and archiving of digital signals, processes are optimised for maximum efficiency and simplified troubleshooting Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 4 February 2004)
New high sensitivity E-Z Tec 9100 metal separator
The E-Z Tec 9100, a free-fall metal separator, incorporates high sensitivity balanced coil technology and is designed for both ferrous and non-ferrous metal contamination in a variety of industries Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 4 February 2004)
Through-air dryer heats air-permeable products
Glenro through-air drying technology can be ideal for process heating a wide range of air-permeable products such as nonwovens: their gas-fired industrial oven includes a full control package
News from Glenro ( 4 February 2004)
Isolator technology for wet chemical synthesis
Companies operating in the wet processing field of chemical synthesis now have access to innovative barrier containment systems when safeguarding personnel from potentially hazardous substances
News from Hosokawa Micron ( 4 February 2004)
Formula 1 expertise for machinery manufacturers
Having identified needs similar to their Formula 1 expertise in high speed processing and packaging machinery, Hartshill are providing their precision engineering skills to these manufacturers
News from Hartshill Precision ( 4 February 2004)
MOST simplifies porting with OEM control platform
Extending its open control component range, MOST announces its OEM control platform - targeted at control companies who want to port their control or SoftPLC software onto a real process platform
News from MTL Instruments Group ( 4 February 2004)
Salt analysis in foods, without any nitric acid
With the new Metrohm Titrando range of automated titrators this analysis plus many more can be easily performed accurately and reproducibly without the need for nitric acid Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 February 2004)
Analysis of sodium in production of isotonic drink
Technical Background Article Ion chromatography with Metrohm represents a robust, precise quantitative technique for the analysis of sodium in a variety of different sample matrices that include isotonic drinks Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 February 2004)
Selecting and validating the mixing processes
NovAseptic have introduced innovative and unique pre-validation procedures to ensure that their customers will get the mixing systems and processes that will exceed all their requirements Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 4 February 2004)
BSSA Annual Luncheon
The popular annual luncheon of the British Stainless Steel Association is at the Cutlers Hall in Sheffield on Thursday 22 April, with guest speaker Markus Moll of Steel and Metals Market Research
News from British Stainless Steel Association ( 3 February 2004)
Burkert chosen for innovative water deioniser
User Application Article When Adept Pure Water began the design and development of its latest Di-on-x automatic deionisers, its engineers looked for a supplier of fluid control equipment that could provide a complete package
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 3 February 2004)
Save 10 to 20% on maintenance costs using PlantWeb
User Application Article Emerson helps Eka Chemicals save 10 to 20% on maintenance costs using PlantWeb digital plant architecture: Emerson technologies reduce shutdowns, increase production and improve product quality Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 3 February 2004)
Technology Translator appointed in Scotland
Faraday Plastics, the UK's plastics research and development centre, has added a seventh member to its team of newly formed team of technology translators: Ian Marr, previously of NEL and Scot-Tech
News from Faraday Plastics ( 3 February 2004)
Festo launches new products and services
Europe's leading pneumatics and automation company, Festo, will be actively participating in this year's PPMA show at the TOTAL Processing and Packaging Exhibition Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 3 February 2004)
TickIT accreditation confirms FMA commitment
Following a recent successful upgrade to the ISO9001:2000 quality management standard, Lichfield-based FMA Process Engineering has taken achieved the TickIT Quality Systems accreditation
News from FMA Process Engineering ( 3 February 2004)
Multi purpose micronising plant for pharma use
User Application Article Modern pharmaceutical plants are no longer single product facilities, the ideal is a highly flexible multi purpose plant, which can process several high value products in the one fully validated unit
News from Hosokawa Micron ( 3 February 2004)
Cables to special process engineering requirements
Calmont are an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer providing unique cable solutions for critical applications: from simple hook-up wire to complex, multiway wires and cables to customer specifications
News from In2Connect ( 3 February 2004)
Quick change for centrifuge filter cloth
How many engineers does it take to change a filter cloth? KMPT has the simple and fast answer with their new pharmaceutical design horizontal centrifuge
News from Krauss Maffei Process Technology ( 3 February 2004)
The LC Automation website: an essential portal
The LC Automation website has become the essential information portal for UK based engineers and designers, for information about automation, motion control or machinery safety Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 3 February 2004)
Solids and effluent reduction process design
One of the world's most experienced problem solvers for the pumping and mixing of effluents and hard to handle solids, has created a new Special Projects division, offering a complete turnkey service
News from Landia ( 3 February 2004)
Rapra invests in new compounding technology
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research and test house, has ordered a new twin screw compounder from Rondol Technology to enhance its capabilities in compounding and compound development
News from Smithers Rapra ( 3 February 2004)
New loop powered ultrasonic level sensor
Designed for tank/bin continuous level measurement, the LPU-2127 versatility, low maintenance and non-contact operation makes it ideal for a variety of applications and harsh environments
News from Automation Products Group ( 3 February 2004)
Custom valve service for Scottish process industry
UFB of Aberdeen, in partnership with Adanac Valve Specialities, can supply customised valves for special applications with lead times measured in days rather than the normally expected many weeks
News from UFB (Process Control Solutions) ( 3 February 2004)
New air gauging system uses pneumatics+electronics
Brauer Measuretek launches the Microflow air gauging system - combining the benefits of pneumatics and electronics to give customers the best measurement of miniature holes using low pressure air Brochure Available
News from Quality Gauging Systems ( 3 February 2004)
Two-phase unipolar stepper-motor ICs
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has introduced two new families of translator/driver integrated circuits, which provide the complete control and drive functions for two-phase unipolar stepper motors
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 2 February 2004)
Take a close look at the Endress+Hauser UK website
From company news, industry information and services, to seminars, jobs and product information, the Endress+Hauser website is a valuable source of information 24 hours a day Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 2 February 2004)
Low cost flow measurement devices
The low cost Lo-Co Series is an inexpensive turbine flowmeter for liquid service: this product is a true industrial flowmeter constructed of 316 stainless steel and NPT type end fittings
News from Hoffer Flow Controls ( 2 February 2004)
Avantis asset management software enhanced
Invensys continues support for IBM AS/400 customer base with enhancements to Avantis.XA asset management software: Avantis.XA Release 3.2 enhancements further improve user productivity
News from Invensys Avantis ( 2 February 2004)
Invensys wins awards at Swedish show
Visitors to the exhibition "Scanautomatic" vote for those companies who have developed the best automation component during the year and for the general category - Visitors Choice for the best product
News from Invensys Foxboro ( 2 February 2004)
Food grade lubricants for bottle blowing machines
User Application Article Kluber food grade lubricants and support services benefit the foremost manufacturers in food, beverage and pharmaceutical production to help maximise overall equipment effectiveness. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 2 February 2004)
Compact solenoid valves handle aggressive liquids
Miniature component specialists Lee Products offer their range of LFV chemically inert solenoid valves in a wide choice of configurations, for aggressive chemicals with zero-dead volume and flushable Brochure Available
News from Lee Products ( 2 February 2004)
Micro facer squares tubes
The RPG 1.5 is an ergonomically designed tube end facing machine which can be used to produce a perfectly square and burr free finish on tubes from 3mm to 38.1mm outside diameters
News from Orbimatic ( 2 February 2004)
Colour Sensing in Hazardous Areas
The popular Pepperl+Fuchs Visolux VCS110 Colour Sensor is now available in a version suitable for use in Zone 2 and Zone 22 Hazardous Areas
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB ( 2 February 2004)
Expanded NDT facility for engineering customers
The Cardiff factory of surface coating specialist Poeton Industries has doubled its Non Destructive Testing (NDT) capacity and is offering the service to automotive and general engineering companies
News from Poeton Industries ( 2 February 2004)
ISO 9001:2000 registration for Sealant Equipment
Sealant Equipment and Engineering, announced that its ISO certification for Precision Manufacturing of Meter/Mix/Dispense equipment has been upgraded to ISO 9001:2000--the latest ISO standard
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 2 February 2004)
Combination I/O Module saves time, money and space
The "Double Density" design of the new Sixtrak combination I/O module (model ST-MIX-16880-D) provides sixteen discrete inputs, eight discrete outputs, and eight analogue inputs in a single unit Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 2 February 2004)
New research to combat fight against zebra mussels
Technical Background Article Zebra mussels are once again causing a problem for UK water companies: WRc is investigating how to provide up-to-date advice to the operators of water treatment plants on how best to respond
News from WRc ( 2 February 2004)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 66
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