News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 February
to Saturday 5 March 2005
The power of intelligence for process control
Avery Weigh-Tronix has invested $2 million in the development of Evolution, to bring the most advanced digital indicator technology to the dynamic world of process control
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix ( 4 March 2005)
Light source for machine vision applications
Schott have just released a new light source for the most demanding machine vision applications Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics ( 4 March 2005)
Industry's most accurate PXI multimeter
Engineers can now accurately measure from picoamps to kilovolts with the new National Instruments PXI-4071 FlexDMM - a multifunction device that features a 71Z2-digit (26 bits) digital multimeter Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 4 March 2005)
Food grade lubricant for total loss can seamers
Shell Lubricants proudly announces the launch of its latest food grade can seaming lubricant, Shell FM Gear Oil TLS 150 Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants ( 4 March 2005)
Sonar transducers and numerical modelling seminar
The Institute of Acoustics Underwater Acoustics Group, in conjunction with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), is organising a conference on 'Sonar Transducers and Numerical Modelling' Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics ( 4 March 2005)
New drives and motors catalogue from ABB
A new comprehensive 36-page catalogue of drives and motors provides technical details on the ABB range of low voltage AC drives from 0.12 to 2,800 kW as well as motors from 0.06 to 710 kW
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 4 March 2005)
High-speed automated inspection cameras
New PPT Vision intelligent cameras offer a complete, self-contained machine vision system, with the Impact T25 and Impact T21, cameras for high-speed automated inspection
News from PPT Vision ( 4 March 2005)
New dedicated adhesives website
Technical Background Article The Adhesives Division of Inseto has launched its new, dedicated adhesives website: packed full of technical information that can be reached easily if you are into facts and figures
News from Inseto (UK) ( 4 March 2005)
Optimised PCs give quick start for DSP projects
Original equipment manufacturers and embedded system designers can give their digital signal processing projects a jump-start thanks to the innovative Sundance SMTPC range of optimised PCs
News from Sundance Multiprocessor Technology ( 4 March 2005)
UV controls Giardia contamination at waterworks
User Application Article Following a recent waterborne outbreak of giardiasis in the city of Bergen in Norway, Berson UV was commissioned to provide a large-scale UV disinfection plant to the city's municipal waterworks
News from Berson UV-techniek ( 4 March 2005)
MatrikonOPC workshops expand to Europe
MatrikonOPC is pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year it will be holding a series of OPC Hands-on Workshops in Europe, in London, Oslo and Aberdeen during March
News from Matrikon ( 4 March 2005)
New Nema 11 vacuum capable stepper motors
Lin Engineering, the step motor specialists, is pleased to announce the release of their 1.8 degree, Nema 11 Vacuum Motors, produced to insure minimal outgassing and contamination down to 10 Torr
News from Lin Engineering ( 4 March 2005)
NES Overseas win global supply rights to Shell
NES Overseas - the technical/engineering recruitment company, is appointed one of four, first tier, global suppliers to Shell International Exploration and Production
News from NES International ( 4 March 2005)
Sewer flooding and related issues specialist
WRc Utilities today announced the appointment of Kim Littlewood as Proposition Head for their Sewerage Operations, being a specialist in the movement of gross solids in small diameter sewers
News from WRc ( 4 March 2005)
Infrared camera for maintenance professionals
The latest infrared camera package offered for rental by CTI known as ProCAM can be shipped anywhere in Europe virtually overnight, complete with a fully integrated on-site reporting system
News from Cockburn Thermal Imaging ( 4 March 2005)
Dimensionally stable and pre-stressed gaskets
New dimensionally stable tri-clamp gasket eliminates intrusion risk into Bio-Pharma process lines, particularly after steam cycles and retightening procedures
News from Garlock (Great Britain) ( 4 March 2005)
Major actuator order for nuclear submarines
User Application Article FCX IMF is celebrating the New Year with a major order for nuclear powered submarine actuators, where absolute reliability and performance is a pre-requisite
News from Truflo International ( 4 March 2005)
Contract secured with Microwave Data Systems
Pacscom, the Southampton based specialist in cable-less communications technology for the water and environmental service industries has been appointed full service provider for Microwave Data Systems
News from Pacscom ( 4 March 2005)
Viscosity for product quality and process control
Technical Background Article Viscosity control for product quality and process control is a crucial aspect of a wide spectrum in manufacturing operation: viscosity directly influences cost efficiency and quality in most processes
News from Biode ( 4 March 2005)
New compact portable multi-function calibrator
Caltest Instruments announce the availability of a new lightweight, compact, rugged, portable multi-function calibrator for use on or off site
News from Caltest Instruments ( 3 March 2005)
Cladding for pipeline pig launcher project
User Application Article Pipeline Engineering turned to weld overlay cladding specialist Arc Energy Resources to meet the exacting specification for corrosion resistant coatings for pipeline pig launcher vessels
News from Arc Energy Resources ( 3 March 2005)
ABB to deliver next phase of Caspian Sea project
User Application Article The latest advancements in safety controller and automation system technology are being applied by ABB to the Shah Deniz field, a major gas project that is part of the Caspian Sea development.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 3 March 2005)
Rinnai UK Infinity heavy duty warranty extended
The Rinnai UK Infinity heavy duty 'HD' now comes with an outstanding new warranty, providing a five-year conditional guarantee on parts, including the heat exchanger, and a one-year labour guarantee
News from Rinnai UK ( 3 March 2005)
ATS joins ICONICS for better market coverage
User Application Article ATS is pleased to announce that Industrial Automation Solution company Iconics has chosen ATS as their officIal training partner for European and Australian customers
News from ATS International ( 3 March 2005)
Smallest datalogger is even smaller!
The 2HDL8, the world's smallest standalone datalogger of its class, is now even smaller, with a size of just 45mm wide x 100 mm long x 20mm deep, and with a weight of only 200 grammes Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 3 March 2005)
Complete food safety training and management guide
Technical Background Article A new food safety training and management guide is based on standards and guidelines that define Food Safety responsibilities for all food industry sectors
News from Food Hazard Control Solutions ( 3 March 2005)
Superb thermal imaging performance from new camera
Product developments and acquisitions have enabled FLIR Systems to grow its product range into one of the most comprehensive on the market Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 3 March 2005)
Hanovia transmittance monitor awarded US patent
UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has been awarded a US patent for its transmittance monitor, used in process plants and drinking water installations across the world
News from Hanovia ( 3 March 2005)
Vacuum calibration eases sensor traceability
Operators of pharmaceutical and semiconductor plant will be very familiar with the difficulty of maintaining their many vacuum gauges and transmitters economically
News from Chell Instruments ( 3 March 2005)
Millipore introduce new filtration selection guide
Technical Background Article The new Millipore filtration selection guide provides recommendations on appropriate microfiltration, ultrafiltration, viral clearance, clarification, prefiltration and sterile filtration solutions. Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 3 March 2005)
Image analysis for particle shape measurement
Malvern Instruments has launched a new generation image analysis system for the fully automated characterisation of particle shape and size: the Sysmex FPIA-3000 is launched at Pittcon 2005
News from Malvern Instruments ( 2 March 2005)
New Catalyst Screening Unit
Designed for long-term, continuous operation and to ensure realistic and reliable test results, the new Catalyst Screening Unit provides fast 'plug and play' analysis for a variety of applications
News from Strata Technology ( 2 March 2005)
Ultrasonic flowmeters reach new heights
User Application Article When one of the world's foremost aircraft manufacturers required a specialised flow measurement solution for one of its landing gear test rigs, they chose Katronic Technologies to provide it Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies ( 2 March 2005)
Pharmaceuticals facility uses PAS-X MES
User Application Article The infusion solutions produced at the B Braun Melsungen pharmaceuticals facility are manufactured by means of a highly automated process in a validated production environment, using Werum PAS-X
News from Werum Software and Systems ( 2 March 2005)
Pre-fabricated pumping station for wastewater
Rapid removal of wastewater from areas of buildings situated below sewer level is made easy with a new pumping and lifting station from ABS Pumps, the Synconta 801
News from ABS Wastewater Technology ( 2 March 2005)
Hawke Fieldbus on FPSO, Angola
User Application Article Hawke International Fieldbus Division are delighted to announce a large order for Hawke Trunkguard fieldbus device couplers to be used on the BP Plutonio project
News from Hawke International UK ( 2 March 2005)
Hose range boasts excellent flexibility
Parker Hannifin reckons it is making its customers' lives even easier through the harmonisation of its medium-pressure one- and two-wire braided hose range
News from Petrotech Enterprises ( 2 March 2005)
Solving wastewater regulatory reporting problems
Recording of accurate process values and alarms, without the inconvenience of paper records or manual data gathering, meets the need for accurate regulatory reporting in wastewater treatment
News from Honeywell Specialty Materials ( 2 March 2005)
Great show for all at Mtec 2005
Mtec - Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation returned to the NEC Birmingham on 16th and 17th February 2005 and saw an increase in visitor numbers by 11%
News from Trident Exhibitions ( 2 March 2005)
Tanged graphite gasket seals aggressive chemicals
A pure exfoliated graphite sheet gasket material providing high levels of sealability in extreme conditions is now available from Garlock (Great Britain)
News from Garlock (Great Britain) ( 2 March 2005)
Reliable forecasting for manufacturing course
CIAM is currently accepting registrations for week long Short Industrial Course, providing training in the fundamental aspects of forecasting within an industrial or commercial environment
News from Centre for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing ( 2 March 2005)
New ABB chart recorder brings power and simplicity
The ABB new C1300 advanced circular chart recorder combines established chart recording technology with time-saving features to provide a powerful recording solution for a range of applications
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 2 March 2005)
Guide identifies key application specifications
Pressure Systems, manufacturer of KPSI level and pressure transducers, has developed a guide to assist in the selection of KPSI Transducers
News from Pressure Systems ( 2 March 2005)
Mono Muncher reduces bulk tannery waste
User Application Article Animal by-product regulations and rising disposal costs have led Scottish tannery W J and W Langs to install a Mono Muncher at its plant in Paisley to reduce bulk waste
News from Mono Pumps ( 2 March 2005)
New encoder and measuring wheel solution
Red Lion is now offering an integrated encoder and spring loaded measuring wheel assembly, available in an easy-to-use, compact unit, a versatile solution for tracking velocity, position, or distance
News from Red Lion Controls ( 2 March 2005)
Outsourcing chemical storage and liquid processing
MP Storage and Blending are a small privately owned Teesside based company offering a range of chemical related services including chemical storage, and a broad range of liquid blending and processing
News from M P Storage & Blending ( 1 March 2005)
Petrobras to install ten Prime-G+ units
Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro SA) and Axens finalised license agreements for ten Prime-G+ units to be installed in eight refineries: part of the Petrobras gasoline-pool sulphur reduction investments
News from Axens ( 1 March 2005)
Jiskoot management buy-out goes for expansion
Jiskoot, a leading international supplier of flow measurement solutions to the oil and gas industry, has announced the completion of a management buy-out, finalising the company's succession plan
News from Jiskoot ( 1 March 2005)
New Firemaster brochure has handy selection guide
Technical Background Article The new Firemaster fire extinguisher and safety equipment brochure includes a handy guide on how to choose the correct extinguisher for different fire risks
News from Firemaster Extinguisher ( 1 March 2005)
First SIL-2 certified optical fire / gas detectors
Det-Tronics has released the world's first optical fire and gas detectors certified to Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL-2) by the globally-recognised certification agency RWTUV Systems of Germany
News from Detector Electronics (UK) ( 1 March 2005)
Seminar on Autonomous Agents in Control 10 May 05
If your work involves research, modelling or implementation of control systems in the industrial, power and water utilities, pharmaceutical or food industries, then this seminar is for you
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) ( 1 March 2005)
Intelligent unit will contact you for service...
The latest development from Silverteam is the release of Hitachi's range of IP54 drives with built-in email functionality; primarily aimed at the HVAC market
News from Silverteam ( 1 March 2005)
New encoder and measuring wheel solution
Red Lion is now offering an integrated encoder and spring loaded measuring wheel assembly, available in an easy-to-use, compact unit
News from Red Lion Controls ( 1 March 2005)
Rittal Kiosks now available from stock
To enhance customer service Rittal have introduced the ability for Opti-Wall and Opti-Line II kiosks to be available from stock in the UK Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 1 March 2005)
Zenon buys Alpha Plan and Saxonia BioTec
Zenon Environmental, through a wholly owned German subsidiary, has agreed unconditionally to acquire all the shares of each of Dresden-based Alpha Plan and Saxonia BioTec
News from Zenon Environmental ( 1 March 2005)
Certified System Integrator programme
Pilz Automation Technology announces a Certified System Integrator programme that will help users of system integrators to ensure that projects with safety-related aspects are completed competently
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 1 March 2005)
The new 400F/A matchbox sized pump
Peristaltic pump manufacturer, Watson-Marlow Bredel has recently launched their smallest peristaltic pump: the new 400F/A matchbox sized pump is ideal for OEM pumping applications Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 1 March 2005)
Automating mineral extraction processes at Boliden
User Application Article As main automation contractor, Emerson will apply PlantWeb with Foundation fieldbus to deliver expected plant efficiency improvements and environmental performance Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 1 March 2005)
$25m hoisting contract for Canadian nickel mine
User Application Article AK Heavy Engineering has secured a major $25 million order for the supply of hoisting equipment for two new shafts at the Nickel Rim South underground deposit definition project, at Sudbury, Ontario
News from DavyMarkham (28 February 2005)
Wittmann UK offers more with hopper loaders
Wittmann has announced a number of innovations for its range of vacuum loaders for central material handling systems for the plastics processing sector with the Feedmax "A" Series
News from Wittmann UK (28 February 2005)
The here and now of PC Control
Technical Background Article An open letter to the editor: While PLC and PC technology can be mixed and matched to meet the needs of many industrial applications, these technologies no longer need to complement each other
News from Hayes Control Systems (28 February 2005)
New, ergonomically-designed temperature probes
Fluke has introduced six new, ergonomically-designed temperature probes, for the wide range of professional users who use multimeters with temperature functions and digital thermometers Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (28 February 2005)
Aquaseal protects against more than spring showers
Growth in the use of outdoor electrical equipment has resulted in a range expansion for Aquaseal, part of the Weatherproof Wiring Accessories offer from Clipsal, a brand of Schneider Electric
News from Schneider Electric (28 February 2005)
Power boiler contracts for UPM paper mills
User Application Article Aker Kvaerner's subsidiary Kvaerner Power has been awarded contracts for power boilers by UPM paper mills in United Kingdom and France, in a contract worth approximately EUR 60 million
News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping (28 February 2005)
Successful nuclear control project in Bulgaria
User Application Article Triconex has completed a major plant improvement programme at the Kozloduy nuclear power station in Bulgaria, the first time Tricon technology has been involved with nuclear feed water control
News from Invensys Triconex (28 February 2005)
Magnetic Polymixer - more than just torque
The Asepco polymixer is designed for flexibility and reliability: intended for CIP/SIP duty, and user serviceable, the Polymixer is available in a range of stainless steel alloys Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems (28 February 2005)
UK Chief Scientist to receive top IChemE honour
The 2005 George E Davis lecture and medal presentation will take place on Monday 4 April, to Tony Blair's Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King, a strong advocate for climate change planning
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (28 February 2005)
Baldor launches new European web site
Baldor has radically overhauled its European web site, to better support its expanding customer base in this part of the world, featuring improved navigation and Euro-specific content Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (28 February 2005)
J.W.Winco offers metric size V-rings
J.W.Winco, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it offers an expanded line of Metric Size V-rings from 3 mm to 2,000 mm
News from Winco (28 February 2005)
The only UK fluid power exhibition
Compressed air and fluid process systems specialists, Thorite, are to stage the Northern Fluid Power Exhibition 2005, the only event concentrating exclusively on this subject in the UK
News from Thorite (28 February 2005)
ARL QuantX, a high performance X-ray product
Thermo Electron Corporation announces the launch of the ARL QuantX, a new X-Ray product which utilizes an exclusive Peltier cooled Si(Li) detector and unique Digital Pulse Processing (DPP) technology
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (28 February 2005)
Business Operating System is fully certified
Monsal have achieved certification of their MBOS system to the BS EN ISO14001:2004 and OHSAS18001:1999 standards, confirming on-going commitment to Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality
News from Monsal (28 February 2005)
Missing link to energy conservation at Nemex 2005
Schneider Electric's new Transparent Building Integrated Systems (T-BIS) offer will demonstrate the energy saving capabilities of intelligent buildings at Nemex 2005
News from Schneider Electric (28 February 2005)
High performance anti-static Cen-Stat cables
Newson Gale, the specialists in static grounding equipment, announce the Cen-Stat Hytrel coated cables with anti-static properties, for use with Cenelectrex ATEX approved grounding and bonding clamps Brochure Available
News from Newson Gale (28 February 2005)
ISA/OMAC merger approved by Boards
ISA announced today that its Executive Board has formally established a subsidiary organization to provide a new home for OMAC-The Open Modular Architecture Controls Users Group
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (28 February 2005)
New displacement transducer is range programmable
A new addition to the Schreiber Messtechnik range of inductive displacement sensors now available in the UK from Techni Measure, is the SM41/43 series for measurement from 20mm to 360mm full scale
News from Techni Measure (28 February 2005)
Self-cleaning level switch handles the pressure
Detecting powders with densities as low as 0,05kg/dm3 or any granular with a diameter up to 10mm, the Solitel level sensor has a standard polished sensor and a self-cleaning feature
News from Nivelco Process Control (28 February 2005)
Don't fall for health and safety scam
Scam operators are back preying on unsuspecting businesses across the UK, warns a leading accountant:always consult official websites or consult Trading Standards
News from Hacker Young (28 February 2005)
Further appointments for US rheology team
Malvern Instruments continues the expansion of its rheology team with the appointment of Fred Mazzeo PhD to the position of Product Manager to provide technical sales expertise
News from Malvern Instruments (28 February 2005)
New 'Zone 0' Headtorch uses LEDs
Wolf Safety has launched a unique new safety headtorch incorporating variable illumination levels from a choice of three, five or seven 'everlasting' high intensity LEDs, selected by a push button
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (28 February 2005)
Strain gauges help create the worlds smartest iron
Cambridge Consultants have applied strain gauge sensors to detect the motion of an iron, to provide precise millisecond control of steam supplies: a new iron is being launched by Laurastar
News from Cambridge Consultants (28 February 2005)
Elscint vibratory bowl feeders get CE marking
Elscint Automation, the ISO 9001:2000 certified leading vibratory bowl feeder manufacturer has now started offering vibratory bowl feeders with full CE marking!
News from Elscint Automation (28 February 2005)
Indoor air quality logger has multiple gas sensors
The ACR-205 is a new indoor air quality logger with interchangeable gas sensors, featuring a five-channel data logger for temperature, relative humidity, and carbon dioxide plus 2 further gases
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (28 February 2005)
Abnormal condition engineer alerts by email
The new version of PlantTriage from ExperTune automatically sends technicians and engineers an email if a controller or process area behaves abnormally
News from ExperTune (28 February 2005)
Pure sales role for Mark Johnson
Tranter PHE has appointed Mark Johnson as Sales Executive with responsibility for a number of key accounts covering the dairy, brewing and distilling sectors and general hygienic markets
News from Tranter PHE (28 February 2005)
High pressure slurry pump drives the distance
The new high pressure slurry pump from Landia saves time and reduces costs because it can pump slurry directly to storage tanks half a mile away
News from Landia (28 February 2005)
Chemical and food processing solutions
Sandvik Process Systems, Industrial Processing Division, has embarked on a major drive to raise awareness of its global capabilities in chemical and food processing solutions
News from Sandvik Process Systems (28 February 2005)
Economical wireless (RF) data logging system
The MicroLog Plus enables wireless communications from up to 200 remote sensing units monitoring temperature and humidity and transmitting the data to your PC
News from Carltex (28 February 2005)
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