News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 August
to Saturday 4 September 2004
Industrial viscosity sensor and network
The BiODE ViscNet product is an in-line measurement technique for process control in manufacturing environments, designed to provide instantaneous, real-time in-process viscosity measurements
News from Biode ( 3 September 2004)
Module adds discrete I/O to Foundation fieldbus
Foundation fieldbus device is first with logic capability to integrate discrete devices with process devices over Foundation fieldbus, answering the user need for fewer buses in plants, reducing costs Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 3 September 2004)
New modular syringe pump components
The NEW Modular Syringe Pump Components are pumping modules which allow OEM manufacturers or research do-it-yourselfers to incorporate the highest quality pumping modules into their product
News from Harvard Apparatus ( 3 September 2004)
Filters save costs across the board
Thanks to its understanding of the needs of compressed air users, Parker Hannifin has launched a new filter element that saves users significant costs in terms of both energy and maintenance Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division ( 3 September 2004)
New software for toxicological reporting
A software package, ToxLab Forms, is designed to provide toxicological reporting solutions for drugs of abuse testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, environmental toxicology, and forensic applications
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 3 September 2004)
New GC columns create total GC application focus
Thermo Electron Corporation will launch a complete range of TRACE GC consumables on booth #5-702 at JAIMA, Tokyo, Japan, September 1-3, and on booth 8B011 at Micronex, China, September 14-17
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 3 September 2004)
Davina takes over control of Transmitton marketing
The UK premier supplier of integrated control and asset management solutions, Transmitton, has appointed Davina Ann Austin as marketing manager
News from Transmitton ( 3 September 2004)
Weighbridge in key role recycling Cornish vehicles
An 18 metre, 60 tonne Eurodeck weighbridge, supplied by Westco Bilanciai, is set to help Cornishman Henry Flashman meet the challenging requirements of the new End of Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive
News from Westco Bilanciai ( 3 September 2004)
BHR Fluid Sealing Conference call for papers
The 1996 Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive from the EC requires designated industrial installations to be fully compliant and authorised by permit to operate by 30 October 2007
News from BHR Group Conferences ( 2 September 2004)
Pipeline protection papers sought for Cyprus
A pipeline is often the most environmentally-friendly, efficient and cost-effective way of transporting liquids and gases; BHR issue a call for papers for their next Pipeline Protection Conference
News from BHR Group Conferences ( 2 September 2004)
Weight indicator loaded with installation options
Designed for process control, batching, and check-weighing applications, the 520 Digital weight indicator delivers an exceptional combination of performance and value
News from Central Carolina Scale ( 2 September 2004)
UK managers beg bosses for 'pat on the back'
What managers really think of their bosses was made clearer today as Adecco and the Chartered Management Institute revealed their first UK 'whinge report'
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 2 September 2004)
Turbidity measurement for water quality monitoring
Emerson Process Management introduces a new turbidity measurement system, further extending the Rosemount Analytical instrumentation capability for water quality monitoring. Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 2 September 2004)
Yamatake executive named for Fieldbus Foundation
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced that Hirozumi Sone, executive director of engineering for Yamatake Corporation, has been named to its board of directors
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 2 September 2004)
Pneumatic cylinder in an affair of the heart
User Application Article A new polymer vascular prosthetic graft for the treatment of diseased and damaged arteries is proving so popular with vascular and cardiovascular surgeons that production is being further automated Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 2 September 2004)
SCADA system for Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile
User Application Article The state-of-the-art Foxboro SCADA solution will remotely monitor, supervise, and control the electric distribution system at one of the world's largest and most modern copper mines
News from Invensys Foxboro ( 2 September 2004)
K-Tek joins with ASI to monitor dry bulk solids
K-Tek partners with ASI Instruments to provide the broadest line of continuous and point level measurement devices for dry bulk solids, including laser transmitters, guided wave radar and point levels
News from K-Tek ( 2 September 2004)
Robot proves best feeder for Christmas chocolate
User Application Article To help Chocolats Halba in chocolate manufacture at its Hinwil factory, increasing packaging automation, improving product quality and increasing output, they installed a new Sigpack Systems robot
News from Sigpack Systems ( 2 September 2004)
RF Admittance level probes for car paint control
User Application Article When a leading car manufacturer began the process of changing over from solvent based paint to the new water based paint for environmental reasons, they needed a future proof liquid level sensor
News from Winton House Instrumentation ( 2 September 2004)
The Bartec BCS 370 DustEx radio hand-held scanner
As innovative as it is rugged, the wireless radio hand-held scanner BCS 370 DustEx from Bartec delivers sophisticated, ergonomic and operational features that today's industrial applications demand
News from Bartec UK ( 1 September 2004)
New industrial plant risk assessment software
CIRSMA is an innovative software programme created to aid industrial establishments in developing a consistent approach to analysing risk and defining appropriate risk reduction methodology
News from Industrial Safety Integration ( 1 September 2004)
Compact surge voltage protection for Ex areas
The new Termitrab TT-ST-M-EX(I) terminal, from Phoenix Contact, brings high-performance surge voltage protection, in a width of just 6.2 mm, to Ex areas
News from Phoenix Contact ( 1 September 2004)
ASTM method for moisture determination in plastics
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has recently approved a new 'Loss in Weight' test method for the MAX-2000XL moisture analyser, allowing comparisons between users
News from Able Instruments and Controls (31 August 2004)
The effects of shock on components
The Shock Response Spectrum DADiSP/SRS is an add-on module to the popular engineering spreadsheet package, DADiSP, which helps test, assess and control shock damage to components Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (31 August 2004)
GPRS based telemetry system for Central Networks
User Application Article Arcom is pleased to announce a contract with Central Networks to supply network gateways that will enable the use of conventional DNP3 equipment over a GPRS cellular wireless network Brochure Available
News from Eurotech (31 August 2004)
Braby gets results with diversification
Braby has developed to be at the forefront of stainless steel hygienic vessel manufacture in the UK, in particular designing bespoke vessels for large pharmaceutical companies
News from Braby (31 August 2004)
Interactive motor and drives catalogue is CD based
Baldor has released a new interactive CD-ROM based motors and drives catalogue, version 9, where users can easily access comprehensive information on over 6,500 motors and drives Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (31 August 2004)
Black and Veatch add GAC process at Broken Scar
User Application Article Black and Veatch Contracting has completed the addition of a new Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) process stage at one of Northumbrian Water's principal water treatment works
News from Black and Veatch (31 August 2004)
Integrated "plug and go" manifold systems
Flow control specialist Bio-Chem Valve can supply designers of medical and scientific instruments with fully integrated manifold assemblies, configured to meet specific flow schematics
News from Bio-Chem Valve (31 August 2004)
IR Thermometry: from Herschel to modern times
Technical Background Article Dr F S Ritchie surveys the development of IR temperature measurement technology from the original experiments to modern Calex EL sensors used in many process industries
News from Calex Electronics (31 August 2004)
DSC from Celsum for new personal weighing machine
User Application Article Celsum Technologies Ltd is supplying the New Generation DSC Digital Strain Card for the new VideoMedia coin-operated personal weighing machine, designed and manufactured by Avisis plc Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (31 August 2004)
Compact double drive for jungle coal crusher
Deep in Borneo, David Brown triple reduction gearboxes will soon be working hard as part of an innovative drive solution for a twin roll crusher designed to process coal destined for power stations
News from David Brown Engineering (31 August 2004)
New Software Version to be released at Photonex04
Digital Inspection Systems will be launching a major update of Scorpion Vision Software at this years Photonex Exhibition: this will include added support for the innovative Firewire LineScan Camera
News from Digital Inspection Systems (31 August 2004)
Festo pneumatics stocking service for Scotland
The industrial component supplier BSH, has been appointed by the pneumatics leader Festo as a 'Premier Stockist' - providing a stocking service for Grangemouth, Falkirk and Stirling Brochure Available
News from Festo (31 August 2004)
'Extreme Environment' camera for food plants
DVT 'Extreme Environment' Legend XE camera is intended for use in extreme conditions and is IP68 compliant for dust, 'wash down' and corrosion protection, needed in food production and processing Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (31 August 2004)
No more profits down the drain with wash cycles
The Optec M Transition Sensor allows the plant operator a closer look at composition changes within the product stream by detecting the transition point from product to water in the washing sequence
News from Fullbrook Systems (31 August 2004)
Free Ethernet fault timing analysis tool
GarrettCom Europe, a manufacturer of Industrial Ethernet switches and connectivity tools, is offering industrial Ethernet users the company's Fault Timing Analysis (FTA) software free of charge
News from GarrettCom Europe (31 August 2004)
IMO adds new distributor to UK network
Leading automation and control specialist IMO Precision Controls has strengthened its UK distribution network by appointing ETS Birmingham as a new official representative
News from IMO Precision Controls (31 August 2004)
Improved Advanced Process Control Solution
Delivering real-time adaptive control and enhanced on-line data handling, the new Connoisseur software solution enables plants to optimise manufacturing operations to generate performance improvements
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (31 August 2004)
Monitor your machinery from anywhere in the world
Monitor your machinery from anywhere in the world via internet, local network, e-mail, or even SMS text messaging! LC Automation announce the launch of the new Mercury 3000 from Trumeter Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (31 August 2004)
Malvern sponsors spray technology meetings
Malvern Instruments will contribute to forthcoming ILASS (Institute for Liquid Atomisation and Spray Systems) meetings, through sponsorship, exhibition participation and presenting scientific papers
News from Malvern Instruments (31 August 2004)
Metrohm online ion chromatography systems
The Metrohm Online ICs allow direct analytical monitoring of the production process with advanges of enhanced process efficiency and productivity; improved quality of the product; lower labour costs Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (31 August 2004)
NCS Network is now available with Modbus RS485
The Moore Industries NCS Process Control and Distributed I/O Network is now available with Modbus RTU (RS-485) communication capabilities for use over long distances and on twisted pairs, Ethernet etc
News from Moore Industries International (31 August 2004)
Recent developments in small and micro PLCs
Technical Background Article Recognised as a key to automating processes and improving efficiency, manufacturers of PLCs constantly strive to improve their products by adding features and increasing program capacity
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (31 August 2004)
Protecting you and your customers' brands
To ensure maximum uptime in the food industry the Mettler Toledo service division is supported by a national network of service engineers, technical specialists and administration staff Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (31 August 2004)
Rodriguez extends Greenlign plastic bearing range
The introduction of yet another plastic housed bearing type to the RA Rodriguez Greenlign range extends the choice to eight
News from Rodriguez (UK) (31 August 2004)
New generation of explosion-protected connectors
A new generation of explosion-protected plugs and sockets is now available for use in Zones 1, 2 and 22: the SolConeX series builds on the well-known and highly successful CES series
News from Stahl (31 August 2004)
Sartorius offers recipe for success
A new solution is available for manufacturers who formulate recipes as part of their processes and want to have greater control of the entire process, from goods in to goods out Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (31 August 2004)
Bearings thrive in clean wash down conditions
To eliminate the problems of corrosion and bearing damage caused by frequent wash downs, SKF has developed a complete assortment of bearing units for the food and beverage processing industries Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (31 August 2004)
New low-cost weight indicator for load cells
The latest product to be released from Synectic Design is the SY035W Weight Indicator, which arises from market research showing that numerous industries require a basic low-cost weight indicator
News from Synectic Design (31 August 2004)
Efficient and affordable non-contact temperature
User Application Article Now available from Testo Ltd are a new range of infrared thermometers - the testo 830 series, low cost, high-specification infrared thermometers, suitable for a wide range of applications
News from Testo (31 August 2004)
Hounsfield? You mean Tinius Olsen!
Since January 2004, Surrey-based Hounsfield Test Equipment have been operating under the name of their American parent company, Tinius Olsen
News from Tinius Olsen (31 August 2004)
Certification requirements for Eastern Europe
Technical Background Article TUV International outlines some of the local test or certification requirements still needed and recommended for Eastern European territories despit their recent accession to the EU
News from TUV Rheinland UK (31 August 2004)
Belkin Components chose TUV for certification
Belkin, the leader in connectivity solutions for computer and consumer electronics users, has chosen TUV-Rhineland Group for its global product certification
News from TUV Rheinland UK (31 August 2004)
New ideas in hydrogen leak detection at Inspex
Sensistor Technologies, an established leader in leak detection and leak testing, will be at Inspex for the first time with its range of leak detection instruments based on the hydrogen method
News from Adixen Sensistor (31 August 2004)
Bartec reveal their EEx d Remote Station 18.1
Bartec, known for their innovative hazardous area components, systems and solutions, are delighted with the industry response to their advanced independent computer system, Remote Station, 18.1
News from Bartec UK (30 August 2004)
Energy Management at no extra cost.
Approximately five billion KWh of electrical energy can be wasted in the UK alone each year through inefficient lubrication of gearboxes and compressors Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (30 August 2004)
Industrial automation puts to sea
An automated chemical dosing system for marine boilers is the first to use closed loop industrial automation technology, and looks set to bring massive operational savings to ship owners and operators Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (30 August 2004)
New appointment gives Beijing boost to Mono
Mono Pumps has expanded the personnel at its office in Beijing, China, with the appointment of Alan Chen as Internal Application Support Engineer, plus established a stock holding plant in Shanghai
News from Mono Pumps (30 August 2004)
No need to rewire for Simatic S5 to S7 upgrade!
Phoenix Contact has extended its range of PLC structured cabling products to facilitate the replacement of Simatic S5 systems with Simatic S7 in the automation market
News from Phoenix Contact (30 August 2004)
New data logger for up to 250 channels
New from Techni Measure is the TML data logger used for remote monitoring of up to 250 channels with appropriate switching boxes, with communication to a computer by an RS-232C interface or modem
News from Techni Measure (30 August 2004)
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