News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 February
to Saturday 26 February 2005
Combined temperature and CO2 sensor
This model is designed for the detection of carbon dioxide (CO2) and temperature in living spaces, using non dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology with automatic self-calibration
News from Slaney Direct (25 February 2005)
A new range of affordably priced load cells
Sensor specialists RDP Electronics have announced the introduction of a new range of affordably priced load cells, offering linearities of 0.03% with overall accuracies of 0.1% Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (25 February 2005)
New viscometer accessory for Malvern Zetasizer
Malvern has added the SV-10 Vibro viscometer to its range of material characterisation instruments for use with its Zetasizer Nano particle characterisation systems
News from Malvern Instruments (25 February 2005)
Another record for Worlds most powerful magnet
User Application Article Shenhua Coal Trading Company recently placed an order for six Eriez Suspended Superconducting Electromagnets (SSE) worth approximately US$5 million, the biggest single order in Eriez history Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (25 February 2005)
Automotive pneumatics project first-time start-up
User Application Article A unique approach to the development of pneumatic automation to assemble the all-new Discovery 3, and the secondment of an expert has helped the Land Rover production line jigs to switch on first time Brochure Available
News from Festo (25 February 2005)
Engineers can interactively design digital filters
The NI LabVIEW Digital Filter Design toolkit version 7.5 includes tools for modeling and creating software-based digital filters as well as LabVIEW FPGA and C code generation capabilities Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (25 February 2005)
Enhanced functionality, reliability in recorder
The latest advanced industrial recorder, the uR10000, uses state-of-the-art component, display and communications technologies to offer enhancements in functionality, reliability and ease of use
News from Yokogawa UK (25 February 2005)
Mogensen supplies a further screen to Glasson
User Application Article Glasson Group, a supplier with a strong reputation for reliably delivering high-quality fertilizers direct to farmers all over the North UK, has recently installed its third Mogensen vibratory screen
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling (25 February 2005)
Environmental Nanoparticle measurement in air
Particulate matter is the predominant cause of health effects from ambient air, though the specific factors that affect health are not yet clear: nanoparticles will be discussed in an NPL June meeting
News from National Physical Laboratory (25 February 2005)
Novel valves for smoother, efficient engines
User Application Article Camcon is currently developing a prototype valve to reduce toxic emissions and improve the efficiency of jet aircraft by controlling how fuel is injected into the combustion chamber
News from Camcon Technology (25 February 2005)
Accurate chocolate batch flow by Foxboro Coriolis
User Application Article Many leading confectionery processors have at last found a reliable answer to the problematic liquid / gas flow measurement of chocolate in batches, measuring start-up and end flows accurately
News from Invensys Foxboro (25 February 2005)
Coiled Tubing Drilling BHA on show in Houston
AnTech announced that the COLT coiled tubing drilling (CTD) bottom hole assembly (BHA) will be on public display for the first time at the SPE-ICoTA conference in Houston from April 12-13, 2005
News from AnTech (25 February 2005)
New features and functions for limit alarm trip
SPA2 Limit Alarm Trips provide on/off control, warn of trouble and provide for emergency shutdown with up to four relay outputs when a process signal falls outside a user-selectable high or low limit
News from Moore Industries International (25 February 2005)
Steam system specialist level II training
PSE Steam System Specialist Level II Training provides an exciting three day course on steam systems and technology, from April 12-14 in Milwaukee Wisconsin
News from Plant Support & Evaluations (25 February 2005)
Bright prospects for low-cost solar simulator
The new Small Beam Solar Simulator from Sciencetech announced by AstraNet Systems, specialist supplier to the spectroscopy market, represents an essential research tool at an affordable price
News from AstraNet Systems (25 February 2005)
Visually detect presence or absence of anything
Cognex today announced the introduction of Checker 101, a simple-to-use and inexpensive sensor that can visually detect the presence or absence of components during the manufacturing process
News from Cognex UK (25 February 2005)
Alarm Management Workshop for Power in Detroit
Matrikon today announced that it will be hosting the 2005 Alarm Management Workshop for the Power Industry, to be held May 12th and 13th, 2005 in Detroit, Michigan
News from Matrikon (25 February 2005)
Check water vapour permeability of seals
Seals, mastics, adhesives, gaskets, O-rings and enclosures can be highly sensitive to changes in pressure, temperature and water vapour: so how can you measure water vapour permeability?
News from Versaperm (25 February 2005)
New intelligent graphics display
MMS Electronics announce the availability of the World's first graphics display with built in intelligence: it is loaded with 8 fonts and more than 112 graphic routines, creating pull down menu's
News from MMS Electronics (25 February 2005)
Micropilot M is at home in demanding applications
Endress+Hauser has extended their radar level gauges to allow measurement of powdery to granular bulk solids at up to 70m range, despite conditions such as dust, filling noise and temperature layers Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (24 February 2005)
Expert Process Analytical Technology capabilities
Thermo Electron Corporation has unveiled a new brochure, "Complete Solutions to Facilitate PAT Implementation", highlighting the full breadth of its Process Analytical Technology (PAT) expertise
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (24 February 2005)
'U' bolts and fasteners with full traceability
Bendfast specialise in the manufacture of industrial fasteners and fixings associated with the installation and support of pipework or tubular constructions in diameters from 1/2" up to 24" in size
News from Bendfast UK (24 February 2005)
A new range of pipe clamps is introduced
Apache pipe clamps have been designed for rapid installation for use with all metal and plastic pipework used in plumbing, heating and ventilation or air-conditioning as well as process pipework
News from Ellis Patents (24 February 2005)
Krohne launches two high-tech level radars
The Optiwave and Optiflex are suitable for a broad range of tank measurement applications to measure distance, level and volume of liquids, pastes or solids, with easy installation and operation
News from Krohne (24 February 2005)
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in the 'New' EU
In contrast to subdued growth in the pharmaceutical markets of the former 15-state European Union (EU), pharmaceutical markets in the 'new' EU accession markets are expanding vibrantly
News from Frost and Sullivan (24 February 2005)
MCERTS flow certification - The First Steps
Technical Background Article In this article Paul Cherry, a member of the MCERTS Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the first qualified MCERTS inspector, explains how the new system works
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (24 February 2005)
Electronic viscosity measurement systems
Technical Background Article The BiODE ViSmart acoustic wave resonance based electronic viscosity sensor and measurement systems provide a solution oriented product for the coating industry quality and process control
News from Biode (23 February 2005)
Postgraduate courses in process system engineering
Cranfield University is now offering the option to study for a postgraduate certificate or diploma qualification in addition to its well established part-time MSc in Process Systems Engineering
News from Cranfield University - School of Engineering (23 February 2005)
Clean water supply for the tsunami disaster areas
The Danfoss Group has decided to purchase and donate three desalination systems to transform sea water into drinking water, to be supplied via Danfoss companies in India, Indonesia and Thailand
News from Danfoss Group (23 February 2005)
Ashtead Technology Rentals to attend PSE shows
Ashtead Technology Rentals have announced their participation in the 2005 PSE Water Sewerage and Waste Exhibitions to be held in throughout the UK this year
News from Ashtead Technology (23 February 2005)
How Health and Safety can improve profits
Technical Background Article There are many ways in which managing health and safety properly can pay dividends, and the actual cost of implementing some of the basic suggestions in this technical background article is negligible
News from Pilz Automation Technology (23 February 2005)
Take the load off your DCS, SCADA and PLC
The last two to three years have seen a resurgence in the use of annunciators as a dedicated device in industry, allowing DCS, SCADA and PLC systems to get on with their main function Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (23 February 2005)
Replacement for Conlog Omni8a alarm annunciators
The Omni8P has all the functionality of an annunciator application integrated into a single unit :- Annunciator, Pushbuttons and Audible: no other auxiliary devices are required Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (23 February 2005)
Telemetry Display Driver monitors other devices
The TDU Telemetry Display Driver will interrogate other radio telemetry devices and output the data via a serial port to, for example, printers, large remote displays, terminals, PCs and PLCs Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (22 February 2005)
Troubleshoot current process control loops easily
Application Note explains how a Fluke 120 Series ScopeMeter tests, then troubleshoots, current controlled loops used to control actuators and monitor temperature, pressure, level and flow Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (22 February 2005)
Greater Plutonio standardises on Parker fittings
User Application Article BP is standardising on Parker Instrumentation A-LOK tube fittings for the construction of the Greater Plutonio FPSO vessel that will be used in the Block 18 Angola oil field Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (22 February 2005)
Cleanliness is crucial to bearing life
Even microscopic contamination starts the wear process which in turn leads to loss of precision and early spindle bearing failure, a high cost both in spare parts and lost production Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (22 February 2005)
Telemetry systems that are compatible!
Have you ever had the problem with Telemetry applications where your field instrumentation is 24Vdc but the Radio equipment runs off 12 volts? We have, so we decided we would do something about it Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (22 February 2005)
Ultrasonics approved for use in hazardous areas
The Scientific Technologies, Automation Products Group IRU-2000/3000 family of ultrasonic sensors are now CSA approved for operation in Class I Division 2, Group A, B, C and D hazardous locations
News from Scientific Technologies (22 February 2005)
Testing times for food traceability legislation
According to Stevens Weighing Group, the implications of the new food safety and traceability regulations are being severely tested as the latest Sudan1 food scare unfolds.
News from Stevens Group (22 February 2005)
Test for food traceability legislation from Sudan1
User Application Article Weightron Bilanciai believes the latest food scare over chilli powder contaminated with the red dye Sudan1 is the first real test of the traceability legislation introduced in January of this year
News from Weightron Bilanciai (22 February 2005)
Simple transportable mixers are easy to use
The Euromixers range of direct drive portable mixers offer a simple, low cost solution for batch mixing applications, for example when adding and dissolving chemicals or returning solids to suspension Brochure Available
News from Euromixers (21 February 2005)
Custom manifolds for complete gas control
Custom Mani-Flow units provide bespoke multi-function fluid control solutions for many industry sectors, producing simple plug-and-play manifolds in a small overall package
News from Bronkhorst (21 February 2005)
Another starring TV role for Fulton Boilers
Fulton Boiler Works made another TV appearance on Five in February, when their Bristol-based factory was again used for filming, this time investigating how animals and plants can help solve crime
News from Fulton Boiler Works (21 February 2005)
New range of smoke venting motors from ABB
ABB has launched a new range of motors for smoke venting applications, designed to mitigate the development of fires in industrial and public buildings, tunnels and other locations
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (21 February 2005)
HIMA opens a new branch office in Dubai
With this branch office HIMA will provide support for the 1000 or more HIMA systems installed throughout the region, which include Emergency Shut-down, Fire and Gas, Burner Management and HIPPS Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (21 February 2005)
New hose pumps for wastewater applications
Watson-Marlow Bredel has launched two new direct-coupled hose pumps, which are ideally suited to water and waste treatment applications, using 10 and 15mm hoses, extending the range to lower sizes Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (21 February 2005)
Automated chemistry analyser systems for UK market
CSP has signed a major partnership agreement with OI Analytical of College Station, Texas, for the supply of its renowned GC detectors and automated chemistry analyser systems to the UK market
News from CSP (Chemlab Scientific Products) (21 February 2005)
ISA EXPO 2005: Automation - Control - Inspiration
ISA EXPO 2005 is North America's number one event for automation and control professionals, 25-27 October at McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago, Illinois
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (21 February 2005)
New diaphragm valve for a wide range of chemicals
The new diaphragm valve dispenses low to medium viscosity fluids, delivers smooth consistent deposits at high speed, reduces turbulence to counteract air bubbles and offers low maintenance costs
News from Techcon Systems (21 February 2005)
ProSim Ternary Diagram: a new free tool
ProSim adds to its list of useful free tools "ProSim Ternary Diagram", a simple but efficient application to plot ternary diagrams for three component mixtures
News from ProSim (21 February 2005)
Conductivity probe boosts chemicals productivity
User Application Article A novel application of a Yokogawa ISC40 conductivity probe has helped to boost a leading manufacturer's productivity by dramatically reducing manufacturing cycle times for intermediate chemicals
News from Yokogawa UK (21 February 2005)
ESTA events focus on energy in buildings
Schneider Electric will sponsor a series of six free ESTA regional events this spring, focusing on Climate Change, especially in light of the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings
News from Schneider Electric (21 February 2005)
Lean manufacturing can report OEE
Did you know that your ERP system probably has a wealth of manufacturing productivity data locked away that you could be using every day to drive your lean manufacturing programme?
News from Gemba Solutions (21 February 2005)
The Rinnai UK Infinity heavy duty HD with warranty
The Rinnai UK Infinity heavy duty 'HD' unit now comes with an outstanding new warranty, offers extended cover on the units, which provide a continuous flow of hot water up to 85C, ideal for processing
News from Rinnai UK (21 February 2005)
Expansion leads to new staff at Flotech Solutions
Flotech Solutions have expanded their Stockport operation to support the growing sales of Brooks Instrument products in the UK, and produced a new product selection guide
News from Flotech Solutions (21 February 2005)
Updated guide to machinery guarding standards
Technical Background Article Procter Machinery Guarding, the UK's leading supplier of modular and bespoke machine guards, is giving away a free guide to machinery guarding standards
News from Procter Machinery Guarding (21 February 2005)
Pharmaceutical sensor for conductivity stands CIP
USP Class VI PEEK material in new Rosemount non-metallic conductivity sensor meets the unique requirements of clean-in-place liquid analysis for the pharmaceutical industry Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (21 February 2005)
CNOOC uses PlantWeb and fieldbus offshore
User Application Article Emerson has been awarded a contract by China National Offshore Oil Corporation to implement Foundation fieldbus technology in the automation of LuDa oil fields in Bohai Bay northeast of Beijing Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (21 February 2005)
Interactive viscosity units conversion table
Technical Background Article The new upgraded Hydramotion website offers visitors valuable viscosity measurement and control information, free downloads and an interactive viscosity units conversion table Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (21 February 2005)
Acoustics educational programme to be promoted
The Institute of Acoustics is the UK professional body for those working in acoustics, noise and vibration: their educational programme will be promoted more actively by a new Information Manager Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (21 February 2005)
Cooking technique solves the problem of scale-up
User Application Article A completely different cooking technique is now available for producing cooked foods that retain the taste, texture, colour and nutritional performance of 'home cooked' foods.
News from Pursuit Dynamics (21 February 2005)
UK's largest environmental and energy event
The ET (Environmental Technology), NEMEX (Energy Management) and ICU (Contaminated Land) exhibitions and conferences take place at the NEC on May 24-26
News from Faversham House Exhibitions (21 February 2005)
New WPA low cost portable pH meter
WPA introduces the NEW CD80 battery powered pH meter; ideally suited for environmental and educational applications, with a large, uncluttered, digital display and simple push button controls
News from WPA (21 February 2005)
More service orders to Aker Kvaerner
Securing the role of leading supplier of rebuilds and modernisations to the chemical pulp industry, Kvaerner Pulping has won three orders in Europe and Asia with a total value of USD 10 million
News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping (21 February 2005)
Strategic acquisition of shares in RR Offshore
Aker Kvaerner has made a strategic acquisition buying a substantial part of the Finnish contractor RR Offshore OY, the majority owner of the OAO Astrakhan Korabel yard located in Astrakhan, Russia.
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (21 February 2005)
New 2005 Laboratory Pump Catalogue!
The new catalogue has the most innovative and complete line of syringe and peristaltic pumps for bioresearch, plus tubing, connectors, manifolds, needles, syringes and much more
News from Harvard Apparatus (21 February 2005)
Detectamet metal detectable plastic scrapers
E-Components and Chains launch their "Detectamet" metal detectable plastic scrapers: if they happen to end up in a product your metal detection systems should be able to pick up a 15 sqmm section
News from E-Components and Chains (21 February 2005)
Police warn world of UK .eu domain scammer
Cambridgeshire Police has issued a global warning about a St Neots-based firm who have been investigated for fraudulently taking money relating to .eu domain names, writes Nick Denbow
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (21 February 2005)
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