News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 December
to Saturday 11 December 2004
Computer programme predicts seal damage
The BHR Group 'Modes' project has developed a software methodology as a cost efficient alternative to physical testing for the prediction of explosive decompression in elastomer systems
News from BHR Group (10 December 2004)
SCADA system improves efficiency and cuts costs
The latest CitectSCADA V6 package is designed to be the most user-friendly SCADA/HMI system on the market: it improves efficiency, boosts productivity and cuts costs Brochure Available
News from Citect (10 December 2004)
Metal contamination detected in food packaging
User Application Article Eriez metal detectors guard against metal contamination in polythene packaging, particularly protecting against packaging perforation pins that might have been broken off on the line Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (10 December 2004)
Pneumatics automation in UK: 'Trouble ahead?'
The UK pneumatics market grew by over 4% in 2004 following three years of substantial decline, but is expected to falter again in 2005, notes Festo in a review of pneumatic automation trends Brochure Available
News from Festo (10 December 2004)
Efficient yeast tanker loading with Hidrostal pump
User Application Article A Hidrostal pump has speeded up tanker loading with waste yeast at a Greene King Brewery time whilst saving a considerable amount of factory floor space because of its smaller foot print
News from Hidrostal (10 December 2004)
New CEO appointed to bring research to market
Instrumentel Ltd, the spin-out company from the University of Leeds, appoints Steve Couchman as CEO to bring to market the techniques developed from their ground-breaking research in telemetry systems
News from Instrumentel (10 December 2004)
Web based product for document control and PLM
Release date of December 2005 has been announced for a new web-based, document control and product lifecycle management solution from Mystic Management Systems
News from Mystic Management Systems (10 December 2004)
Review of healthy growth figures for 2004
At the PLC/IPC/DRIVES automation trade fair in Nuremberg, Managing Director Roland Bent presented the Phoenix Contact growth strategy and reviewed company expansion activities during the past year
News from Phoenix Contact (10 December 2004)
New Purite 24/7 service cover available
Purite has launched a new range of 24/7 service and maintenance packages, giving customers a highly flexible approach to preventative and responsive cover, even to include consumables if needed
News from Purite (10 December 2004)
Rapra set to grow activities over 40% in 5 years
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading plastics research and technology organisation, will increase its headcount by over 40%, with over fifty new jobs through new business growth over the next five years
News from Smithers Rapra (10 December 2004)
Latest range of materials driers saves energy
Sandretto UK's latest range of materials driers offers plastics processing customers a significant key benefit: energy saving with a market leading performance
News from Sandretto UK (10 December 2004)
New high sensitivity submersible level sensor
Sensortechnic has a new submersible transmitter series CTE9000CS that offers measurement for liquid levels ranging from 20 metres down to 1 metre, making it suitable for most storage tank measurements
News from Sensortechnics UK (10 December 2004)
Steam alliance simplifies NHS procurement
Spirax Sarco has teamed up with four renowned companies to form the Steam Alliance - an effective one-stop-shop for the complete range of steam systems for the NHS hospital building programme
News from Spirax Sarco (10 December 2004)
Major German automotive companies select Profinet
In an announcement made at the SPS/IPC/Drives Fair in Nuremberg on November 24th, four major German automotive companies agreed to back the Industrial Ethernet standard Profinet
News from Profibus Group (10 December 2004)
Resilient seated large diameter butterfly valves
Ultraflo has announced the 410/412 Series of large diameter, resilient seated butterfly valves: these 24"-48" valves with wafer and double flanged bodies have a 150psi rating and bubble tight shut-off
News from Ultraflo (10 December 2004)
New option of dual hopper dryer system
Wittmann UK has expanded its Drymax C30 Series of materials dryers for the plastics processing sector in order to include the option of two drying hoppers, each with independent temperature control
News from Wittmann UK (10 December 2004)
New RotaMASS Coriolis with enhanced performance
The new RotaMASS 3 Series Coriolis mass flowmeter is self draining, meets EHEDG requirements, and can handle liquids with solids or gas entrainment from -200 to +350C: pressure rating is now 250 bar
News from Yokogawa UK (10 December 2004)
Hydrogen leak detection to be shown at Mtec
Sensistor Technologies, an established leader in leak detection and leak testing, is at Mtec for the first time with its range of instruments based on the hydrogen method
News from Adixen Sensistor (10 December 2004)
Sharper customer focus with new feedback scheme
An innovative scheme introduced by ABB is giving customers the chance to feed back their experiences of buying and using ABB low voltage products, covering everything from product to service quality
News from ABB Automation Technologies (Low Voltage Products) ( 9 December 2004)
AK takes over maintenance of the Siri platform
The Danish state oil company DONG has signed a letter of intent with Aker Kvaerner Offshore Partner regarding maintenance and modification on the Siri platform in the North Sea
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 9 December 2004)
Profibus analyser runs from laptop USB port
ProfiTrace is a small, cost effective, Profibus Protocol and Traffic Analyser for use with notebook computers, which will be welcomed by Profibus service engineers, maintainers and developers
News from Hi-Port Software ( 9 December 2004)
Weight controllers get Ethernet/IP interface
Hardy Instruments, a leader in the process control industry introduces an Ethernet/IP interface for the 3000 series Filler/Dispenser and multi-scale weight controllers
News from Hardy Instruments ( 9 December 2004)
New Mogensen Sizer for Multiserv at Templeborough
User Application Article Mogensen recently delivered a Type S1036 Sizer to the Templeborough Works of Multiserv, formerly known as Slag Reduction, for screening abrasive slag containing steel, handling 120tph of slag
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling ( 9 December 2004)
Mogensen wins a contract from Lafarge Aggregates
User Application Article Mogensen Raw Materials Handling has been awarded an order by Lafarge Aggregates for two heavy-duty vibratory feeders for use under primary crusher crash boxes to collect abrasive Charnwood granite
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling ( 9 December 2004)
Amino acid plant adopts filtration membranes
User Application Article Installation of 20,000 square feet of Kerasep ceramic filtration membranes at the CJ Corp amino acid production plant will improve plant productivity by 10%, according to several months of testing
News from Orelis ( 9 December 2004)
Anglian Water mixing plant work for Stem Drive
User Application Article Stem Drive has just completed a project for Laing O'Rourke on behalf of Anglian Water Services for its patented, non-blocking, air mixing system for maintaining solids in suspension at Thetford STW
News from Stem Drive ( 9 December 2004)
Ultrasonic tank level systems for new water plant
User Application Article Portsmouth Water built the largest submerged microfiltration plant in the UK: contractors Black and Veatch selected Siemens Echomax ultrasonic level systems for both the backwash and chemical tanks
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 December 2004)
Improved elemental analysis of steel
With the ARL 4460 high performance optical emission spectrometer from Thermo Electron Corporation, steel producers can now perform improved analysis of various elements at very low levels
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 9 December 2004)
Leadership in asset management and maintenance
Thermo Electron Corporation, the world leader in analytical instruments, will promote its leadership in laboratory services at Pittcon 2005, Booth 2917 Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 9 December 2004)
Non metallic sensor for liquid flow metering
Titan Enterprises have a range of cost effective liquid flow sensors in corrosion resistant engineering plastics, for monitoring all types of liquid, whether ultra-pure water or corrosive chemicals Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises ( 9 December 2004)
Factory certification systems for UK manufacturers
User Application Article Johnson Controls Automotive and TUV Rheinland Group have celebrated the first anniversary of their cooperation agreement for the UK: but throughout Europe it was established more than 8 years ago
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 9 December 2004)
Machine Vision Forum added to IPOT/MV05 programme
The UKIVA is adding two forum sessions to its popular free seminar programme at the IPOT/Machine Vision Show in Feb 2005 at the NEC: it will feature a panel of respected experts to answer questions
News from UK Industrial Vision Association ( 9 December 2004)
Expanding customer support team for HR-US
Ultrasonic Scientific, innovator in High-Resolution Ultrasonic Spectroscopy for material analysis, has appointed multi-lingual product specialists to further support customers worldwide
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 9 December 2004)
Able assistance for Goldeneye (on the level)
User Application Article Foster Wheeler UK was awarded the Shell UK contract for construction of the Goldeneye on-shore facilities and approached Able for assistance with the project level measurement requirements
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 8 December 2004)
New version of web-based SPC reporting software
NWA Quality Analyst Web Server 2.1 enables organisations to remotely monitor manufacturing processes throughout the plant, enterprise, and supply chain and ensure product consistency worldwide Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 8 December 2004)
Helio Strob Gamma high speed stroboscope
Alrad Imaging, of Newbury in the UK, has announced an agreement with Elmed Messtechnik to sell their range of high speed stroboscopes systems, which are ideal for use with high speed cameras
News from Alrad Instruments ( 8 December 2004)
Wago and Belcom join the AS-I 'Expert Alliance'
WAGO, and cable distributor Belcom have become the latest UK companies to join the AS-Interface Expert Alliance, which was launched to provide free support to the AS-Interface end user community
News from AS-Interface UK ( 8 December 2004)
Market research into biopharmaceuticals
Global manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals has increased significantly over the last decade due to a number of reasons
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 8 December 2004)
How to engineer a more competitive PI premium?
Professional Indemnity insurance: how can testing laboratories engineer a more competitive premium? Labs can obtain a more competitive premium and comprehensive cover by following a few golden rules
News from Howden Insurance Brokers ( 8 December 2004)
New brochure puts the spotlight on oil and gas
A new publication issued by John Crane EAA details the company's position as the leading international supplier of sealing solutions to the global oil and gas industry
News from Crane EAA ( 8 December 2004)
Jorin service for process performance evaluation
Process monitoring specialists Jorin have launched a support service to help process operators troubleshoot existing plant and evaluate new or upgraded plant, using ViPA particle monitoring equipment
News from Jorin ( 8 December 2004)
The K Show just gets better and better says Meech
K 2004 was a great success for Meech, with many International visitors expressing a keen interest in the new Ex systems for static control in classified hazardous environments Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 8 December 2004)
Ofgem causes electric price shock alert
Following this week's announcement by Ofgem, energy analysts at McKinnon and Clarke are warning UK businesses not to underestimate the impact of rising electricity costs on their profit margins
News from McKinnon and Clarke ( 8 December 2004)
New training solutions from Mettler Toledo
The latest Mettler Toledo training and seminar brochure is now available: visit the website to discover what's on offer, order your copy or even book a place Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 8 December 2004)
Coca-Cola Enterprises signs up for PDX technology
User Application Article Pursuit Dynamics, the developer of the PDX innovative fluid processing technology, announces an agreement with Coca-Cola to supply a PDX 25 unit for use in the production of soft drinks
News from Pursuit Dynamics ( 8 December 2004)
Linear encoder added to sensor line
The new Model LE Linear Encoder features a 50 inch retractable stainless steel cable, allowing for unusual measuring configurations, and mounting positions away from harsh environmental conditions
News from Red Lion Controls ( 8 December 2004)
High-end performance for mid-range drives
Rockwell Automation announces two new additions to the Allen-Bradley 1769 family of I/O devices, adding sophisticated control capabilities to simple multi-drive systems without a full network solution
News from Rockwell Automation ( 8 December 2004)
Sandvik test centre completes 100 tests in a year
Sandvik Process Systems largest test centre, based at its Industrial Processing headquarters in Fellbach, Germany, has completed its 100th test in just under 12 months
News from Sandvik Process Systems ( 8 December 2004)
Breezair cools injection moulding production hall
User Application Article When plastic product manufacturers FloPlast moved into a new facility, they needed to find a way of reducing the excessive heat in the production hall containing 21 injection-moulding machines Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 8 December 2004)
Accurate analysis of pesticides and PCB residues
Thermo Electron has developed new GC/MS applications for the accurate analysis of pesticides and PCB residues using the Finnigan PolarisQ and the Finnigan Trace DSQ benchtop GC/MS mass spectrometers
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 8 December 2004)
Expanded Informatics product line at Pittcon 2005
Thermo Electron will showcase its expanded Laboratory Software Solutions offering at Pittcon 2005, now including laboratory software for bioanalysis and in vitro testing Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 8 December 2004)
AS-interface tools for an effective network
InterlinkBT introduces 3 new AS-interface tools to help implement an effective AS-i Network, the Bus Terminator AS-interface Tuner and AS-interface Analyser
News from Turck ( 8 December 2004)
Uson names new Western European Sales Manager
Uson appoints Dave Selin as its new Western European Sales Manager: based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, moving up from Sales Manager and bringing 18 years experience in leak detection to the new post
News from Uson Europe ( 8 December 2004)
Westermo Data Communications expands in the UK
Mirroring the growth in the UK industrial networking market, Westermo Data Communications have moved into larger premises to accommodate their expanding sales and technical support team
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 8 December 2004)
Lightweight and sensitive thermal imaging camera
The IR928 is a high quality lightweight, high sensitivity thermal imaging camera utilising the latest uncooled microbolometer array technology, suitable for industrial measurements from -25 to +1000C
News from Armstrong Optical ( 7 December 2004)
Hydro-Quebec hydroelectric producer selects PLM
Product Lifecycle Management revolutionises the design and development of hydroelectric projects at Hydro-Quebec in Canada, using digital 3D design technology from IBM and Dassault Systemes
News from Dassault Systemes ( 7 December 2004)
New analytical products distributor in Ireland
Emerson strengthens the sales and service support for Rosemount Analytical products in Ireland, with the appointment of Carl Stuart as an additional distribution channel to the Cork sales office
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland ( 7 December 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
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland ( 7 December 2004)
Dispense from 500 nanolitres to 5 microlitres
Fluid Metering introduces their new Model SMTRH for precision ultra-low volume sub-microlitre dispensing, making it ideal for medical diagnostic, biomedical, and analytical instrumentation
News from Fluid Metering ( 7 December 2004)
Laser based moisture and water sensor
User Application Article Using a laser beam tuned to the resonant frequency of an H2O molecule, the SA1W sensor is able to detect any liquid or paste containing water molecules - without any contact!
News from Idec Electronics ( 7 December 2004)
Updated pressure sensor and gauge combinations
Now, with the updated PN2 pressure sensors, the combined transducer and gauge has an enhanced display, with 4-digit LED characters clearly visible from a great distance Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 7 December 2004)
Electronic pressure switch is fully configurable
Microprocessor based switching electronics offer standard pressure switch functions plus advantages of fully programmability, options of 1 or 2 switch points with LEDs plus a 1-5V 3-wire output
News from Impress Sensors and Systems ( 7 December 2004)
Special lubricant for oscillating bearings
Kluberlub BEM 41-122 is a specially formulated and test-rig tested lubricant for plain and rolling bearings subject to reversing motion, particularly for oscillating bearings subject to high load Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 7 December 2004)
Particle shape analysis used on sand for moulding
User Application Article Malvern Instruments FPIA-2100 automated particle size and shape analyser provides essential information in the manufacture of complex metal components, improving the efficiency of lost foam casting
News from Malvern Instruments ( 7 December 2004)
New operation established to serve the US market
Newson Gale are launching their own company in the USA, a significant move designed to increase the world-wide recognition of the Cenelectrex range of static control products for hazardous areas Brochure Available
News from Newson Gale ( 7 December 2004)
Polaron Components launches high pressure sensor
The P12000 series high pressure sensor from Polaron Components uses thin film strain gauge technology with a robust diaphragm construction, making it ideal for hydraulic and high pressure systems
News from Polaron Controls ( 7 December 2004)
Pneumatic lockout and photoluminescent tapes
Two new safety products from the Panduit Loto range: a device that locks out pneumatic energy in compliance with safety standards; and photoluminescent tape, that glows in the dark to mark exit routes
News from Panduit ( 7 December 2004)
New Purite combined RO and softener cuts costs
Designed for use in a wide range of industrial water purification applications, the Elite Combi integrates an RO unit and water softener in a single system, minimising on-site installation costs
News from Purite ( 7 December 2004)
Overview of IEF Werner linear motion technology
Linear motion technology is now one of the five principal operating divisions at RARodriguez: a new brochure outlines the complete IEF Werner product range
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 7 December 2004)
Rotary power expands pump sales into China
Rotary Power, designer and manufacturer of hydraulic piston pumps and motors, has appointed two new agents in China to meet increasing demand for hydraulic pumps and chemical metering pumps
News from Rotary Power ( 7 December 2004)
Egyptian oil refinery FF control system from Smar
User Application Article Suez Oil Company, the largest refinery in Egypt, is implementing Foundation Fieldbus technology to expand its production, using Smar System302 on the water injection plant
News from Smar UK ( 7 December 2004)
Remote monitoring of LPG tanks uses GSM technology
Tank levels, multi-point pressure readings and meter readings on LPG storage tanks can be monitored and automatically relayed via simple telemetry using Sentry Telemetry 'Metered Estate Monitoring'
News from Sentry Telemetry ( 7 December 2004)
Solving process problems with Profibus
A recent seminar showed why Profibus is used so extensively in process and hybrid industry applications and how it addresses the key issues facing the process industry today
News from Profibus Group ( 7 December 2004)
Werum supports global MES rollout strategies
Werum Software and Systems, one of the leading and most experienced suppliers of MES for the pharmaceutical industry, has put a special focus on optimising the procedures in MES projects
News from Werum Software and Systems ( 7 December 2004)
New products for machine builders
Baldor will show an Ethernet compatible motion controller and drive package, plus a servo motor for food and pharmaceuticals, at Machine Building and Automation 2005 Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 6 December 2004)
Innovative rotary vial washer from PennTech
The innovative PennTech rotary vial washer is now available in the UK and Ireland: the cGMP designed washer has a radically different design to traditional washers, and the smallest footprint of any Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 6 December 2004)
Benefits weigh up for clinical trials specialist
User Application Article Quay Pharmaceutical relies on a SADE Benchtop Tablet and Capsule Weight Sorter to allow them to concentrate on quality, and growing their business, manufacturing small batches for clinical trials
News from CI Electronics ( 6 December 2004)
PlantTriage helps Kruger Paper save USD 1M
User Application Article In 2003, Kruger planned the start-up of a new paper machine with the help of PlantTriage: this saved three months, but then went on to improve operating efficiency 2% worth USD 1M annually
News from ExperTune ( 6 December 2004)
Stockist for pressure and temperature gauges
One For Instrumentation are proud to announce they now stock a range of stainless steel instrumentation in the UK, including pressure and temperature gauges and gas regulators
News from One For Instrumentation ( 6 December 2004)
Valve actuator control has Ethernet connection
The latest version of the Rotork Pakscan two-wire digital control system for valve actuators incorporates an Ethernet connection from the loop master station
News from Rotork Controls ( 6 December 2004)
Robust, cost-effective flowmeter is ATEX EExd
Solartron Mobrey has launched an ATEX EExd-compliant variable area (VA) flowmetering solution for the oil and gas, chemical and energy industries: the Rotameter 250 series now has an EExd transmitter
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement ( 6 December 2004)
Networking interface for any sensor
TheAnalogue Input Module facilitates signal acquisition into the Solartron Orbit network from most third party sensors featuring a DC voltage or current output, whether pressure, force, strain etc
News from Solartron Metrology ( 6 December 2004)
Weightron target for expansion in process weighing
As part of their strategic expansion into process weighing, Chesterfield based Weightron Bilanciai have appointed Emlyn Roberts as Operations Manager
News from Weightron Bilanciai ( 6 December 2004)
Why buy when you can rent? That means boilers too
In recent years, it has become more acceptable to rent anything: air compressors, chillers, generators, hand tools, lifting equipment, offices, storage, staff and test equipment: now steam boilers too
News from Watkins Hire ( 6 December 2004)
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