News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 November
to Saturday 27 November 2004
Hazardous Area Instrumentation e-learning course
The Abhisam Software e-learning course on 'Hazardous Area Instrumentation' is now also available as a direct download from the website through the 'Share-It!' network
News from Abhisam Software (26 November 2004)
Achema experience from valve suppliers in 2003
User Application Article Achema has increasingly become a key focal point for international business within the global market of chemical processing: experience from UK valve suppliers who exhibited in 2003 is presented
News from ACHEMA 2009 (26 November 2004)
High-accuracy addition to current-sensor family
The ACS754/5 Series from Allegro Microsystems Europe is a new, high-accuracy addition to the family of Hall-effect current sensors, providing a smaller, lower-cost alternative to toroid-based sensors
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (26 November 2004)
CANopen interface for digital strain gauges
The DCell is a digital conditioning amplifier for strain gauge based sensors such as load cells and pressure transducers, now available in a CANopen version for Fieldnet bus communications Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (26 November 2004)
Ultra high resolution, colour, Firewire cameras
The amazing new Oscar range from Allied Vision Technology offers extremely high-resolution, multi-mega-pixel, IEEE-1394 output using high-sensitivity Sony CCD sensors, perfect for machine vision Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (26 November 2004)
Make 'continuous improvement' continuous!
Harford can take on an equal responsibility with your factory team, to ensure that KPIs such as OEE and SPC are acted upon, and that these improvement initiatives hit their targets
News from Harford Control (26 November 2004)
Inductive proximity switch for welding all metals
Proximity sensors from the ifm electronic 'efector m' series now deal with all the problems associated with welding: providing consistent measurements and immunity to spatter and interference Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (26 November 2004)
Ultraprecision Gran-U-Lizer for particle reduction
Modern Process Equipment, the leading manufacturer of precision particle reduction equipment, introduces the ultraprecision Gran-U-Lizer, bringing exceptional control to particle size reduction
News from Modern Process Equipment (26 November 2004)
Optimising sterility testing in laminar flow hoods
Sterility testing is one of the most crucial steps in the pharmaceutical product release, especially in laminar flow hoods: the Steritest Equinox Pump has been developed to deliver samples reliably Brochure Available
News from Millipore (26 November 2004)
Online education on RFID package tagging basics
Technical Background Article 'RFID Package Tagging Basics' an educational presentation given by Bill Delmolino of NJM/CLI during the Pack Expo International conference in November, is now available online via the website
News from NJM/CLI (26 November 2004)
LabVIEW extended to control design and simulation
National Instruments has announced a suite of control design and simulation tools that extends the LabVIEW graphical development environment to the design, implementation and test of control systems Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (26 November 2004)
FactorySuite A2 passes the test at Microsoft
Wonderware FactorySuite A-squared products, including their new Industrial Application Server 2.0, have passed extensive testing at the Microsoft Centre in Washington
News from SolutionsPT (26 November 2004)
G3 Series HMIs offer serial ports and web access
New G306 HMI operator interface panel supports up to five serial ports simultaneously, and provides a host of remote control and data logging features, at very low cost
News from Red Lion Controls USA (26 November 2004)
Wyatt Technology expands into France
Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterisation instrumentation and software, announces the establishment of its new French office, headquartered in Toulouse Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology (26 November 2004)
Biwater/Response JV to target Irish water projects
Biwater Treatment has formed a JV with Cork-based engineering company Response Engineering to bid for DBO (Design, Build and Operate) projects in Ireland under the name Biwater Response Utilities
News from Biwater Treatment (25 November 2004)
Festo at HazardEx 2005: over 750 new ATEX products
Festo at HazardEx 2005 - over 750 new ATEX products added since 2004! Festo will be exhibiting its latest ATEX-compliant products on stand 17 at HazardEx 2005 Brochure Available
News from Festo (25 November 2004)
World water markets business briefing 2005
A multi-venue conference to present the Helmut Kaiser view of world water markets for 2005 will be held in December through to March 05 at world centres: this briefing will concentrate on China
News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy (25 November 2004)
New ATEX certified air driven pumps
Heypac Ltd, the Surrey based manufacturer of air driven pumps and hydraulic power packs, announces the release of the EGX and EKR series of air driven pumps with ATEX Ex II 2 G D,c T6 approval
News from Heypac (25 November 2004)
Piano wire screens in tune with productivity
Harpscreen piano wire screens, a proven choice for all makes and models of screening equipment, now offer an alternative to traditional steel crossbands: plastic crossbands can now be fitted!
News from Harpscreen GB (25 November 2004)
IMO iSmart intelligent relays for position control
The iSmart range of low cost intelligent relays has enhanced memory provision, built in high-speed counters and a pulse width modulated output ideal for position control applications
News from IMO Precision Controls (25 November 2004)
Plastics market positive for AZO at K2004
Technology from AZO GmbH Ltd was very well received at this year's K exhibition, as world leaders in machinery and automated raw materials handling systems for the plastics and rubber industries
News from Ingredient Handling Solutions (25 November 2004)
DP switch, display and transmitter
The DMD 341 differential pressure device offers differential pressure measurement combined with a DP sensor, 4 digit display, up to 2 switch outputs and an analogue output
News from Impress Sensors and Systems (25 November 2004)
Clean, dry compressed air: Jun-Air keeps it quiet!
For clean, dry air in industrial processes, Jun-Air produce a range of oil-lubricated, oil-less air compressors offering an unrivalled combination of low noise levels, reliability, and low maintenance
News from Gast Group - Jun-Air (25 November 2004)
Small electromagnetic shakers for precise metering
Impulse Compact is a new family of small electromagnetic shakers designed specifically for tight fitting processing and packaging distribution lines that require precise metering and low maintenance
News from Key Technology (25 November 2004)
New distributor down under for Litre Meter
Litre Meter is pleased to announce the first order from their new distributor, Pressure Dynamics, based in Perth, Western Australia: twenty two VFF LF15 positive displacement flow meters
News from Litre Meter (25 November 2004)
Honeywell BA295 backflow preventers for water
Honeywell has launched its BA295 series of compact backflow preventers, which ensure contaminated water cannot flow back into the public mains supply, and greatly minimise spares holding!
News from Honeywell Water Controls (25 November 2004)
Improved performance dual axis Clinometer
The dual axis Clinometer sensor (DAS) uses silicon micro-machined components to provide an improved level of reliability and repeatability over many types of fluid based technologies
News from Active Switch and Sensor (24 November 2004)
Wheel force transducers family has been completed
In co-operation with RS Technologies, Caesar can now offer a complete family of 6-component wheel force transducers (WFT) for all vehicle sizes, from compact passenger cars up to heavy trucks
News from Caesar DataSystems (24 November 2004)
First seamless industrial protocol bridging server
Digi introduces first interoperable device server to provide seamless industrial protocol bridging: the enhanced Digi One IAP enables Modbus, Allen-Bradley and ASCII devices to fully interoperate
News from Digi International (24 November 2004)
Record attendance at 2004 Emerson users exchange
Manufacturing engineers and managers from process industries worldwide, including over 40 customers from Europe, joined Emerson Process Management personnel in this exchange of experience last month Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (24 November 2004)
NEW - fully automated powder flow testing
Freeman Technology has launched the first in a new range of 'plug and play' accessories that will fully automate powder flow testing on the company's FT4 Powder Rheometer
News from Freeman Technology (24 November 2004)
The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement study
"The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement" is a complete analysis of the 2004 worldwide gas flowmeter market: if you or your company are involved in gas flow measurement, this study is for you!
News from Flow Research Inc (24 November 2004)
Rotary filling machine performance analysis
Harford have developed a generic head-by-head, performance analysis solution, where effective head-balancing becomes a realistic proposition, to both improve yields, and eliminate many rejects
News from Harford Control (24 November 2004)
Vibration monitor provides predictive maintenance
A cost effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance: the NEW efector octavis recognises, displays and signals bearing condition Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (24 November 2004)
New ISA automation professionals certification
ISA (Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society) releases its study guide for the new Certified Automation Professional (CAP) programme, providing practice questions and answers for the exams
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (24 November 2004)
Young woman engineer of the year 2004 winner
Faye Banks, 25, a production line engineer for Lever Faberge in Pontefract has been awarded the prestigious title 'The Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award 2004'
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (24 November 2004)
NEW sophisticated Firewire cameras from Prosilica
A new addition to the Lambda portfolio, Prosilica, offer a range of sophisticated Firewire digital machine vision cameras, all designed for easy system integration Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (24 November 2004)
Automation in the process lab saves time and money
Large automated sample throughput can only be achieved using an efficient sample changer system, which suits your throughput, sample size, collection vessel shape, sample preparation and budget Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (24 November 2004)
Innovative solutions for your industry
To meet your demands for industry specific solutions, we have developed a range of newsletters for the pharmaceutical, chemical, brewery, pulp and paper and sugar, starch and yeast industries Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (24 November 2004)
The National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition
The 2004 National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition (NER) and The National Construction Recruitment Exhibition (NCR) will take place on 26 and 27 November at the NEC, Birmingham
News from National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition (24 November 2004)
Towards cleaner, more powerful, auto engines
To make cleaner, more powerful auto engines, a deeper understanding of fuel injection, mixing and combustion process is required: the VisiSizer is enabling fuel droplet size and velocity measurement
News from Oxford Lasers (24 November 2004)
Reduction in environmental pesticide contamination
User Application Article Oxford Lasers VisiSizer systems are being used to characterise the size spectrum of sprays produced by new nozzle designs for pesticide sprays, to reduce the spray drift and consequent pollution
News from Oxford Lasers (24 November 2004)
Sixnet and COI Software join to monitor networks
The COI Software iSNMP Suite works jointly with Sixnet SNMP-enabled Ethernet Managed Switches to gather and deliver real-time data to existing HMI or SCADA software Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (24 November 2004)
Perkins Shibaura Chooses Schenck for US plant
User Application Article Schenck Test Automation is the leading UK provider of powertrain test equipment, and has delivered the first six engine test beds for a new Perkins Shibaura Engines factory in Georgia
News from Schenck (24 November 2004)
Practical Vacuum 2005 goes International
Practical Vacuum incorporating Semiconductor Processing will have a distinct international feel when it returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 16th and 17th February 2005
News from Trident Exhibitions (24 November 2004)
Solving hard water and lime scale problems
Waterite techniques, applying ultrasound into water, first reported in Processingtalk in July, have already revolutionised how manufacturers can deal with hard water and lime scale problems
News from Waterite UK (24 November 2004)
Innovative membrane technology for potable water
User Application Article Two recent potable water supply projects have used Zenon ZeeWeed ultrafiltration membranes, to remove suspended solids and pathogens such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia
News from Zenon Environmental (24 November 2004)
Bartec shrink technology for self limiting cables
Bartec have now introduced a further connection range utilising the latest 'shrink technology' for Ex areas: the Ex Connection heating cable is connected directly inside the polyester enclosure
News from Bartec UK (23 November 2004)
Continuing sugar bagging success in Turkey
User Application Article Chronos Richardson GmbH have won an important order to supply three more of their Chrono-Fill PBS1200 high speed bagging lines to Konya Seker, the largest private sugar producer in Turkey
News from Chronos Richardson (23 November 2004)
Gough Engineering seeks new International agents
Gough is seeking to consolidate its position in overseas markets by extending its network of sales representatives for conveyors, elevators and mechanical handling of powders and solids
News from Gough Engineering (23 November 2004)
Handling systems boost Hula-Hoop production
User Application Article New handling systems supplied by Gough Engineering for the KP Foods Hula-Hoop plant in Ashby-de-la-Zouch will increase production efficiency and ensure continued quality
News from Gough Engineering (23 November 2004)
World forum for innovation in Chemical Engineering
Invitations to participate in a series of industry-led spotlight sessions at the 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (WCCE7) will be issued this week
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (23 November 2004)
Malvern improves cement particle sizing
Malvern Instruments has developed a special version of its Scirocco 2000 dry powder feeder that meets the sample dispersion needs of customers measuring cements and other abrasive bulk chemicals
News from Malvern Instruments (23 November 2004)
Mono improves efficiency of food waste handling
The Mono progressing cavity pumps are increasingly finding their way into processes where waste material from food production must be moved and disposed of quickly, efficiently and reliably
News from Mono Pumps (23 November 2004)
Severn Trent invest in the Portable Oxyguard
Severn Trent has invested in the Partech Instruments new range of portable dissolved oxygen monitors for duties in its East Midlands Sewage Treatment Region, to check existing installed probes
News from Partech Instruments (23 November 2004)
More features for IEC61131-1 Servo Drive family
Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation Division has announced an extensive list of enhancements and additions to its flagship Compax3 digital servo family Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (23 November 2004)
Nitrogen - on tap, on demand and on the road
Parker Hannifin is seeing its nitrogen generation technology being used more and more across the automotive industry, providing significant benefits from removing reliance on cylinder gas Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (23 November 2004)
Safety monitoring relay reduces installation costs
Pilz is launching the PNOZ Ex safety monitoring relay with an input circuit ATEX certified for use in hazardous areas, ideal for emergency stop switches, guard interlocks and other safety devices
News from Pilz Automation Technology (23 November 2004)
Fluidic mixers for mixing and aerating liquids
Stem Drive manufactures patented, submersible, fluidic mixers for mixing and aerating liquids and slurries in the chemical, process, food manufacturing, and water and effluent treatment industries
News from Stem Drive (23 November 2004)
MIG/MAG welding is semi-automatic not semi-skilled
Technical Background Article MIG has all but replaced Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding, but because the process is 'semi-automatic' it does mean in less experienced hands the potential for weld defects is actually increased!
News from Speciality Welds (23 November 2004)
Cutting electrode removes need for oxy-acetylene
Speciality Welds are pleased to announce the launch of their new 'Swordfish' arc-cutting electrode, for on-site cutting at lower costs than when using oxy-acetylene techniques
News from Speciality Welds (23 November 2004)
Precision linear positioning made easy
Engineered to simplify the integration and operation of linear servo drives, new ServoMove systems offer industrial automation specialists elegant, modular and cost effective precision positioning Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (23 November 2004)
Magnetic gear pumps for chemical metering
A range of magnetically coupled external gear pumps offered by Tuthill Pump Group is ideal for water and wastewater treatment chemical metering applications
News from Tuthill Pump Group (23 November 2004)
Versatile liquid metering process development pump
Encynova announces the 2-1 Development unit, which provides process development versatility for liquid metering applications, with flow rates up to 50 ml/min from the compact simple to use piston unit
News from Encynova International (22 November 2004)
Breaking news on Lipstick production tests
User Application Article The formulations and production processes used in the manufacture of lipsticks play a key role in the strength of the final product: testing measures resistance to breaking whilst in use Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (22 November 2004)
Feedback keeps static under control
A new system that automatically controls the problems of static in industrial processes has been launched by Meech, which removes static charge when it is detected Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 November 2004)
Tiny sized liquid pump is ideal for mobile systems
The new tiny, light weight liquid pump from Namiki uses patented non-return valves and is 12V DC powered: it is chemically resistant and ideal for mobile or portable OEM applications
News from Namiki Precision Jewel Co (22 November 2004)
Refreshed website give multilingual welding advice
Orbimatic have made further improvements to their UK website to give improved European visitor satisfaction, with information in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Bulgarian and Finnish
News from Orbimatic (22 November 2004)
Factory expansion is on schedule
ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) is delighted to announce that a two-storey extension at its headquarters in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire has been completed on time and opened for business
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (22 November 2004)
Electric valve actuators for Drax upgrade
User Application Article Jordan electric linear actuators have been selected for the operation of specialised dampers at the centre of an environmental upgrade project at the Drax Power Station in Yorkshire
News from Rotork Exeeco (22 November 2004)
Automatic choice for Glasshoughton rail link
User Application Article Transmitton has been awarded a prestigious contract to design, supply and commission a cutting-edge, fully automatic management system for a new station being created at Glasshoughton Colliery
News from Transmitton (22 November 2004)
Univar announce Swedish consolidation plans
Univar plans to consolidate all Swedish customer service into their Malmoe office in southern Sweden, but the delivery service from the Marieholmsgatan warehouse will be unaffected by these changes
News from Univar Europe (22 November 2004)
Robust tension load cell ideal for hopper weighing
Industrial weighing specialists Weightron Bilanciai are introducing their STI range of robust industrial tension load cells: these are designed for high capacity hopper weighing for concrete batching
News from Weightron Bilanciai (22 November 2004)
Home ultrafiltration for domestic water supplies
User Application Article Maytag Central Water Filtration System with Zenon UF ultrafiltration technology receives Popular Science magazine's '2004 Best of What's New' award, providing safe high quality water in the home
News from Zenon Environmental (22 November 2004)
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