News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 September
to Saturday 18 September 2004
Female influence on the rise in UK Boardrooms
Research of over 21,000 UK managers published today shows that women are increasing their presence in the Boardroom and enjoying higher salary rises than their male counterparts
News from Chartered Management Institute (17 September 2004)
The complete Curvaceous solution to PAT
The whole solution to the FDA PAT (Process Analytical Technology) initiative has finally arrived: it will be showcased by Curvaceous Software at this years World Pharma IT Congress, September 27-28
News from Curvaceous Software (17 September 2004)
First complete ISO21287-compatible pneumatic range
Festo is the first to offer full range of the new ISO 21287 sizes - unique '3K' technology will further stimulate one of the market's high growth segments Brochure Available
News from Festo (17 September 2004)
VarioCAM next generation Thermographic systems
At the Photonex show in Coventry, InfraTec GmbH, based in Dresden, presented VarioCAM - a line of thermographic systems for the next generation, well suited to process monitoring and quality assurance
News from InfraTec (17 September 2004)
Industry users endorse ISA's integration standards
Technical Background Article Industry users and vendors at a recent workshop endorse the ISA-95 integration standards and World Batch Forum's XML schemas for plant floor-to-business interoperability
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (17 September 2004)
Smartec smallest digital temperature sensors
The Smartec SMT160-30-HEC digital temperature sensor measures only 8 x 2 x 2 mm (LxWxH) making this sensor ideal for space-sensitive applications where other standard digital sensors cannot be used
News from MMS Electronics (17 September 2004)
Booming Times and Cool Thermometers in Ireland
After a severe chill the Irish Economy has by and large recovered and her citizens are hailing the resurgent Celtic Tiger in the last few months: the latest issue of Read-out proclaims "Booming Times"
News from Read-Out Publications (17 September 2004)
Third party repairs service included in RepairPlus
Rockwell Automation introduces RepairPlus, a high quality yet cost-effective single source solution for all electrical and mechanical repairs, irrespective of the original manufacturer
News from Rockwell Automation (17 September 2004)
'Lone worker' alarm tailored to one-man operations
The new SBES LifeSaver Micro single-user alarm transmitter system introduces the same high level of personal protection as the fully integrated lone worker alarms at a suitably low cost.
News from SBES (17 September 2004)
More work in the pipeline for Transmitton
User Application Article A long-term connection has led to international software control company Transmitton being selected to work on a 235 kilometre gas pipeline project between Bacton in the UK and Zeebrugge in Belgium
News from Transmitton (17 September 2004)
Univar and Texaco joint-venture over Dureal
User Application Article Univar NV and Texaco Netherlands have signed a declaration of intent for the installation of Dureal storage units and tank installations for AdBlue at their fuel service stations
News from Univar Europe (17 September 2004)
Quality Award for specialist stainless fabricators
Axium Process, specialist stainless steel fabricators, has achieved registration to the quality management system ISO 9001:2000 through the British Standards Institution
News from Axium Process (16 September 2004)
Open-channel or closed-pipe UV disinfection?
Technical Background Article Which is best, open-channel or closed-pipe UV disinfection of wastewater? Ben F Kalisvaart from Berson UV-techniek raised the question at a recent conference
News from Berson UV-techniek (16 September 2004)
Tiny 'fixed life' gas detector in three versions
Running without parts or maintenance for a guaranteed two years, the tiny Eikon detector is now available in three versions, to detect sulphur dioxide, ammonia or chlorine Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (16 September 2004)
Portable humidity and temperature calibrator
HygroGen is a self-contained generator of controlled percentage relative humidity and temperature environments, and is used as a portable calibrator, needing nothing except mains power
News from Eurotherm (16 September 2004)
Dietmar Harting celebrates his 65th birthday
The entrepreneur at the helm of the Espelkamp-based Harting Technology Group company for 37 years, Dietmar Harting, celebrates his 65th birthday this month
News from Harting (16 September 2004)
New high power ultrasonic processor
The UIP16000 is the by far most powerful ultrasonic processor world-wide providing a continuous power of 16,000 watts at an efficiency of more than 80% Brochure Available
News from Hielscher USA (16 September 2004)
Cable process controllers quickly
Phoenix Contact extends the range of structured cabling solutions to include the Emerson DeltaV and ABB S800 process control systems, allowing wiring to field terminals to be completed in minutes
News from Phoenix Contact (16 September 2004)
Thermo Electron acquires InnaPhase Corporation
Thermo Electron Corporation announced the acquisition of InnaPhase Corporation, a premier supplier of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (16 September 2004)
Online internal auditing tool
UL has an alternative approach to internal auditing: the UL innovative, online auditing tool will enable your auditors monitor the efficiency of operations internationally from their desks Brochure Available
News from UL International (UK) (16 September 2004)
Digital gas mixer for the glass industry
MDE digital electronic gas mixing and dosing system with CMOS sensors, from Witt Gas Techniques, regulates the supply to a burner or any other consumer of two or more gases in a mixture
News from Witt Gas Techniques (16 September 2004)
New portable, easy to use, low cost CO2 analyser
The PA1, a low cost portable analyser for measuring CO2 in Ar, N2, He and O2 is now available from Witt Gas Techniques, the Warrington based gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier
News from Witt Gas Techniques (16 September 2004)
Fibre metal technology for hot gas filtration
Using fibre metal filtration media, Mott systems have the ability to remove particulates from hot gas streams in extreme conditions, with potential applications in coal gasification processes
News from Mott (16 September 2004)
New touchscreen LCD display
Global Display Solutions, market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial, digital displays, announces the launch of its new, innovative touchscreen LCD display Brochure Available
News from GDS (15 September 2004)
Southern UK Exhibitions in the IMC series
Industrial Measurement and Control announce their Southern UK Series of 'Advances in Industrial Control' Exhibitions, bringing a wide selection of leading suppliers together in one location over lunch
News from IMC Exhibitions (15 September 2004)
Norwegian cheese producer chooses APV
User Application Article Synnove Finden ASA, the Norwegian food company, has placed an order with APV for over USD1.5m to expand the company's cheese-making plant in Alvdal, using the latest diary process equipment
News from APV (15 September 2004)
Bond-it - A reference book on bonding technology.
Technical Background Article The Adhesives Division of Inseto, who are the sole agents for Delo adhesives in the UK and Ireland, offers "Bond-it" - a reference book on the whole technology of bonding and adhesives
News from Inseto (UK) (15 September 2004)
Extra date for Metrohm KF titration seminar
Due to a massive over subscription for the Metrohm + Sigma Aldrich Karl Fischer (moisture content) seminar tour, an additional date has had to be added to the programme, this will be 6th October Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 September 2004)
Heavyweight players in the bulk reduction of waste
The Mono range of Munchers, heavyweight players in the bulk reduction of biodegradeable waste, are thoroughly proven on applications where food and organic waste matter must be reduced and macerated
News from Mono Pumps (15 September 2004)
Submersible hydrostatic level transducers
Pressure Systems, manufacturer of KPSI transducers, now offers two new submersible hydrostatic level transducers designed specifically for compatibility with Campbell Scientific dataloggers
News from Pressure Systems (15 September 2004)
Monitoring of polymer cure from liquid to solid
Rapra Technology reports a surge of interest for its Scanning Vibrating Needle Curemeter, whose principal use is in monitoring the cure of foam and liquid polymers - from liquid to solid phases
News from Smithers Rapra (15 September 2004)
IP66 protected drive doubles in power
Rockwell Automation has increased the maximum power rating of the IP66 version of its PowerFlex 70 AC drive from 15 to 37 KW: which is designed for use in harsh industrial environments
News from Rockwell Automation (15 September 2004)
Density or viscosity measurement using a long stem
Solartron Mobrey extends its range of vibrating fork density and viscosity meters with a series of long-stemmed versions, ideal for top-mounted, direct-insertion into storage, mixing and process tanks
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (15 September 2004)
Strata strengthens its management and Board
Lord Donoughue of Ashton is a new director of Strata Technology, the full service engineering company specialising in the design and installation of laboratory scale process equipment and pilot plant
News from Strata Technology (15 September 2004)
Early investment in simulation gives 6-fold return
The Manufacturer Live 2004 has the most powerful message in today's manufacturing marketplace: investment in plant and process simulation early in the planning process can repay itself sixfold
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (15 September 2004)
Seminars and Training on Regulatory Compliance
UL International (UK), in association with CLM Training, launch their 2004/5 seminar programme for Regulatory Compliance and Quality Management Training Services Brochure Available
News from UL International (UK) (15 September 2004)
Sludge disposal easier with new Salsnes Clarifier
User Application Article The Salsnes Clarifier, which benefits from a fully integrated dewatering system, has solved a major overload problem at a biological treatment plant in Canada
News from Vexamus Water (15 September 2004)
Nitrifying filter helps gain discharge consent
User Application Article Vexamus Water has helped Wessex Water meet rigorous new discharge consent for final effluent quality, by using an innovative, continuous filter package, which has a proven track record in Europe
News from Vexamus Water (15 September 2004)
Steam still an efficient heat transfer medium
Watkins Hire Ltd provides the greatest choice to customers for on-demand, reliable steam boiler hire, whatever the industry
News from Watkins Hire (15 September 2004)
Fifth year of BASF Employee Admin by Self Service
BASF is turning more and more to its personnel-driven electronic medium 'Employee Self Service', covering address, banking, holidays, flexitime, share schemes and travel costs
News from BASF IT Services (14 September 2004)
Sustainable process technology papers sought
Sustainable Biochemical Process Technology is a new BHR Group International Conference for 2005, incorporating the 6th International Conference of Process Intensification: papers are now being sought
News from BHR Group Conferences (14 September 2004)
Water and impact proof switches now with blue LEDs
The latest addition to the Bulgin family of 'Vandal Resistant' Switches is a blue illuminated version, a colour particularly suited to contemporary panel designs, to add to red, green and amber Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (14 September 2004)
High-level hydrogen detector immune to other gases
With the TXgard-IS+ from Crowcon, atmospheric levels of highly flammable hydrogen can be precisely monitored in locations such as laboratories, refineries, battery rooms and fuel cell facilities Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (14 September 2004)
Elscint linear vibrator for feeding bulk powders
Elscint Automation, the ISO 9001:2000 certified Vibratory Part Feeder manufacturer from India manufactures four models of linear vibratory feeders for feeding of bulk powders
News from Elscint Automation (14 September 2004)
Conference to exchange automation strategies
Emerson customers will exchange experience of automation-driven strategies during their annual conference in October in Dallas: this year the focus is to be on forward direction and technology Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (14 September 2004)
Project Manager for Rosemount in Europe
Emerson has appointed Ian McConnell as Project Manager for its Rosemount Division in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to provide further expertise on MAC and MIV type contracts Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (14 September 2004)
Save time in assessing emulsion stability
User Application Article A major drinks manufacturer is using the TurbiScan to speed up and improve the stability measurement of their soft drink concentrate emulsions, reducing test times from days to a number of hours
News from Fullbrook Systems (14 September 2004)
Do Permissioning regimes enhance safety?
The last few tickets are still available for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) supported, Institution of Mechanical Engineers seminar on permissioning regimes
News from Health and Safety Commission (HSC) (14 September 2004)
PCS are first TUV functional safety experts
Technical Background Article Premier Consulting Services is a safety and reliability consulting group for the process industry: two PCS senior executives are the first to be certified as TUV functional safety experts by TUV-ASI
News from Invensys Process Systems (14 September 2004)
Flowmeters ensure Camembert is full of flavour
User Application Article A cheese producer is using the Krohne Optimass Coriolis flowmeter to ensure the Camembert is matured evenly and consistently to maintain its high quality and full flavour, and to reduce waste
News from Krohne (14 September 2004)
Lovejoy coupling helps restore Toronto Fireboat
User Application Article After logging thousands of sea miles during 40 years of faithful service, the William Lyon MacKenzie, Toronto harbour's faithful fireboat, received a well-deserved refurbishing using Lovejoy couplings
News from Lovejoy (14 September 2004)
Aquafilm soluble films becomes MonoSol AF
Aquafilm Ltd in the UK, the world leader in extruded water soluble films, has changed name to MonoSol AF after being acquired by MonoSol of the USA
News from MonoSol (14 September 2004)
Gas mixers now have SMS text messaging facility
User Application Article All KM Gas mixers used in food and pharmaceutical packaging from Witt Gas Techniques, the gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier, now have SMS text messaging facilities
News from Witt Gas Techniques (14 September 2004)
Indian source of thermocouples and technology
Arcotherm, located in the heart of Visakhapatnam, in Hyderabad, India, produces temperature measurement systems and thermocouples plus RTDs of various styles, and is seeking business proposals
News from Arcotherm (13 September 2004)
How to offer extended warranties!
If you are a manufacturer, distributor or importer and would like to offer your customers an extended warranty package whilst insuring the risk, APA can help
News from APA (Asset Protection Administration) (13 September 2004)
8 channel multi-purpose hand held logger available
From Barber InSys is the new Dostmann electronic Daqpro multi purpose 8 channel hand held data logger with configurable inputs for 0-24mA, 0-5mV, 0-10V, NTC, Pt100, thermocouple, pulse and frequency
News from Barber InSys (13 September 2004)
Your own careers advisor in a Pack!
As many as 20% of the working population are looking for a new job at any one time, but most find the process too time-consuming alongside daily work commitments: a new online service will help!
News from CVtrumpet (13 September 2004)
Pneumatics-friendly Ethernet PLC for automation
The new Festo Ethernet-equipped PLC is believed to be the first truly integrated solution for pneumatic valve terminals: protected to IP67, it can be mounted directly in harsh washdown environments Brochure Available
News from Festo (13 September 2004)
Belting along with a heavy load
Hoerbiger-Origa has launched a new modular belt-driven linear actuator for heavy duty applications that will compete with rack and pinion drives as much as other actuators Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (13 September 2004)
New overflow and spill system for laboratories
The New OS-250 overflow/spill sensor provides a simple and effective method for detecting leaks and spills around sensitive equipment such as a microscope, HPLCs, low pressure columns, etc
News from Harvard Apparatus (13 September 2004)
Weld purge monitor more robust and reliable
The all-new Mark V Weld Purge Monitor from HFT is designed from scratch for additional reliability and accuracy, built and calibrated at the low level concentrations of oxygen found in weld purging Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (13 September 2004)
ICS joins World Congress of Chemical Engineering
ICS, producers of the IMAC suite of alarm monitoring and analysis products have announced that they will be exhibiting at the 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (WCCE7) in Glasgow in July 2005
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) (13 September 2004)
ISA Expo returns to Houston, Texas October 2004
ISA Expo 2004 returns to Houston, 5-7 October after a stellar conference and exhibition in 2003 with more than 14,500 in attendance and over 500 companies showcasing their technologies and products
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (13 September 2004)
Fibre-optic rotary encoder for harsh environments
Micronor introduces a fibre optic rotary encoder for harsh environments, the world's first commercially-available, entirely passive encoder for rotation sensing applications Brochure Available
News from Micronor (13 September 2004)
Rittal offer 1kW enclosure heaters
Rittal now offer suppliers of systems housed in enclosures going into extremely cold environments a 1kW heating solution with the ability to work in environments down to -33C Brochure Available
News from Rittal (13 September 2004)
Stainless steel bellows sealed valves cut costs
Two new PN40 flanged bellows sealed valves from Spirax Sarco offer low maintenance costs for hygienic applications that demand non-corrosive equipment, for food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals
News from Spirax Sarco (13 September 2004)
Fieldbus, Flowmeters, NeSSI Seminars in New Jersey
Flowmeters are important: there are over 300 flowmeter suppliers: how do you know which flowmeters to pick? The answer for flowmeters, fieldbus and NeSSI will be given in these New Jersey seminars
News from Spitzer and Boyes (13 September 2004)
Internet technology for remote global operation
User Application Article The development of a control system with full TCP/IP facilities over GPRS by TRC has led to the opening of new International markets for Arbel Electronics, a specialist in systems for agriculture
News from Total Remote Control (13 September 2004)
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