News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 March
to Saturday 2 April 2005
Elfab launches new range of bursting disc plugs
Elfab, Europe's leading supplier of pressure-relief systems, has launched a new range of bursting disc plugs, specifically developed to provide standard, simple-to-install pressure-relief
News from Elfab ( 1 April 2005)
Large industrial display with 57 or 100mm digits
The SY033 Large Industrial Display is a very versatile industrial unit, which can be used to display a variety of readings, with two digit heights, 57 and 100mm, in a frame length of up to 3 metres
News from Synectic Design ( 1 April 2005)
Moody completes major brewhouse pipework project
User Application Article Marston Brewery, part of Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries, has selected Moody Systems for the installation of new brewhouse pipework at its site in Burton-on-Trent
News from Moody ( 1 April 2005)
Continuous monitoring beats periodic sampling
Risks associated with random and intermittent sampling on process lines have been highlighted by the recent Sudan 1 food scare: i-Pipe provides an effective solution with continuous on-line monitoring
News from Kaiku ( 1 April 2005)
Practical TCP/IP and Ethernet networking training
IDC is running a workshop on Practical TCP/IP and Ethernet Networking for Industry, in Manchester on the 9th and 10th May, in Leeds on the 12th and 13th May and in Glasgow on the 16th and 17th May
News from IDC Technologies ( 1 April 2005)
Instrumentation industry veteran is new VP Sales
Flow Technology, a leading manufacturer of precision flow measurement instruments, systems and calibrators, today announced the appointment of Ralph Duffill as sales and marketing vice president
News from Flow Technology ( 1 April 2005)
Unbiased third-party seminars on flow/level
New consumer guide seminars cover four different styles of modern flowmeter, plus non-contact ultrasonic, laser, and non-contact radar level gauges
News from Spitzer and Boyes ( 1 April 2005)
VSD technology to be unveiled at Fire Expo
D-Tec is using the International Fire Expo at the NEC to unveil its latest ground-breaking technology, the new FireVu IP-based system for remote continuous fire monitoring
News from DTec Video Smoke Detection Systems ( 1 April 2005)
Combustion monitoring cuts power station emissions
User Application Article Following a year-long trial, Spain's largest coal-fired power station has installed four advanced analysers to monitor post-combustion levels of oxygen and carbon monoxide
News from Servomex ( 1 April 2005)
Integra BM - the total building management system
The newly introduced Integra BM is setting new standards in the building automation sector, using the most advanced up-to-date technologies to monitor anything connected to mains power
News from Silverteam (31 March 2005)
Omnifit opens new European sales office
Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit have recently opened a new European sales office, to serve OEM customers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy and Portugal
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (31 March 2005)
Legislation on hazardous areas spurs market growth
The European market for equipment destined for use in hazardous areas is currently in a period of significant change: recent media exposure for ATEX has the attention of both users and suppliers alike
News from IMS Research (31 March 2005)
Lindor makes the biggest 'gentle touch' drum mixer
A Lindor drum mixer with 25,000 litres useful product volume produced for a company that makes high-grade gelatine additives for the food and pharmaceutical industries is the largest one ever built Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) (31 March 2005)
Brochure details agitator drives and impellers
A new brochure details the unsurpassed design, R and D and application expertise behind the Mixing Solutions leading range of standard and customised agitator drives and process efficient impellers
News from Mixing Solutions (31 March 2005)
Motor soft starters provide for energy saving
User Application Article Soft starters allow smooth start up over a period of a second or two: plus motors normally operate very inefficiently when unloaded - this enabled significant energy savngs at Mondi Packaging
News from Silverteam (31 March 2005)
Chemineer Mixers achieve compliance with BPE 2002
Kenics KMR-SAN Static Mixers for bio-processing are now fully compliant with ASME-BPE quality, demonstrating an exemplary standard for manufacturing high purity equipment suited to critical industries
News from Chemineer (31 March 2005)
Precision pressure transmitter with LCD display
The new pressure transmitter 'x|act i' has been developed to meet the highest requirements in process industry, with a basic element of a piezoresistive pressure sensor with high signal stability
News from UK Instruments and Controls (31 March 2005)
Intrinsically safe power supply meets the demand
A new power supply has been designed by the R.Stahl explosion protection division, that can supply more power to field devices whilst remaining intrinsically safe
News from Stahl (31 March 2005)
Expanded integration of FF devices
Technical Background Article The new release of DeltaV includes integration of the INtools instrument application, new Chart Builder, increased fieldbus capacity, enhanced AMSInside software, and a new Data Historian Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (30 March 2005)
LaserTrak 80
ASI Instruments announces the LaserTrak 80 laser transmitter for non-contact level measurement and positioning of dry bulk solids: laser device measures any solid surface at any angle
News from ASI Instruments (30 March 2005)
New coupler from Huco is both flexible and stiff
By employing new Step-Beam technology, Huco new Torq-Link coupling combines the torsional stiffness of a straight beam coupling with the lateral flexibility of its helical counterpart Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (30 March 2005)
New elastomer couplings introduced up to 2,000Nm
The major advantage of R+W elastomer couplings from Tandler Precision is that they transmit high torque with no backlash whilst accommodating misalignment and dampening vibration
News from Tandler Precision (30 March 2005)
Temperature transmitters are simple but versatile
Simplified programming and the ability to be retrofitted into any existing temperature head are just two of the key benefits offered by ABB's new TH01 head-mounted temperature transmitters
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (30 March 2005)
Production scheduling and planning process
Production planning addresses the central questions of economics - what to produce, how to produce, where to produce, how much to produce - within the context of manufacturing plants
News from Giraffe Production Systems (30 March 2005)
Wilson Electric joins ABB network of HVAC partners
Wilson Electric is the latest company to join ABBs growing network of HVAC drive partners, serving London and the South East from a Battersea base with a 24 hour response service
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (30 March 2005)
Crydom extends stainless steel float switch range
Crydom now manufactures stainless steel float switches with two liquid level switching positions, or even a continuous output 4-20mA, in lengths of 2.5 metres and more
News from Cynergy3 Components (30 March 2005)
New Jiskoot director to boost sales growth
Jiskoot has appointed Mark Cox to the position of Group Sales Director as part of the company growth plan announced with the firm's recent change of ownership and management restructure
News from Jiskoot (30 March 2005)
Yokogawa offers wide range of validation services
The Technical Services Department of Yokogawa UK has introduced a comprehensive range of validation services to meet the demand for validation within the pharmaceutical and other process industries
News from Yokogawa UK (30 March 2005)
ETA and Wohner in partnership agreement
ETA and busbar system specialist Wohner have entered into a joint agreement to pool their respective expertise in the design and production of enclosures and electrical power distribution systems
News from ETA Enclosures (UK) (30 March 2005)
When to believe those product capability stories?
There is always an excuse for not looking into the novel techniques reported by manufacturers: "It will never work here!" This was discussed in a Processingtalk Editorial from 29 March 2005
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (30 March 2005)
Dates for Certified Profibus Courses in Ireland
The next dates for the Certified Profibus Installers Course, and the Certified Profibus Engineers Course organised by the Irish Profibus Competency Centre based in Limerick are just announced
News from Profibus Ireland (29 March 2005)
MCERTS approval for Rosemount gas analysers
Emerson has gained UK MCERTS approval for the Rosemount Analytical range of gas analysers for continuous emissions monitoring systems to monitor for NOX, SO2, CO and O2, plus VOCs and hydrocarbons Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (29 March 2005)
Additional expertise in London sales team
Emerson Process Management has announced that John Morley, ex-President of the IMC, will join the Emerson System Sales Consultancy Team working with the major London automation contractors
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (29 March 2005)
Come to the Automation University event
Rockwell Automation invites OEMs, system integrators and end users around Europe to learn about the latest developments in automation and information technology at the manufacturing event of the year
News from Rockwell Automation (29 March 2005)
Hygienic control devices - fitting the best
A new range of hygienic push buttons, control devices and indicator lights is designed specifically to meet the health and safety requirements of EC machine directives for the food and beverage market
News from Schmersal UK (29 March 2005)
Stainless stormwater drainage flow controllers
An order for 17 Hydro-Brake Flow Controls, for a major stormwater drainage project in the Jordan Valley area, has been completed in just eight weeks for Hong Kong consulting engineers Scott Wilson
News from Arc Energy Resources (29 March 2005)
Material characterization seminars for the UK
Malvern Instruments has announced the UK series of free one-day seminars which will take place in April 2005 in Runcorn (19 April), Sedgefield (20 April), Bristol (26 April) and Cambridge (27 April)
News from Malvern Instruments (29 March 2005)
Versatile monitoring and control instruments
The ADP15 range of panel and DIN-rail mounted process control instruments is a versatile pick-and-mix system, offering 850,000 combinations of inputs, functionality, outputs and communications options Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (29 March 2005)
Power no longer such a limitation for HART
Fint has addressed the problems of loop power and have developed a supply technology that meets the conflicting requirements of power limitations, EMC protection and IS certification
News from Fieldbus International (29 March 2005)
Two pumps in one for continuous flow!
The Harvard Apparatus Pump 33 is a highly accurate unit designed for continuous fluid flow, infusion or withdrawal, 24/7, 365 days a year: it is a dual syringe pump with two independent channels
News from Harvard Apparatus (29 March 2005)
New Laboratory Homogenizer
The Niro Soavi NS2002H Twin Panda table-top laboratory/pilot plant homogenizer is ideal for feasibility testing and process development in the food, food ingredients, and dairy industries
News from Niro (29 March 2005)
EnSolv surface cleaning technology in Benelux
Univar Benelux has been awarded the 2004 Distributor of the Year award for its introduction of EnSolv brand surface cleaning technology from Enviro Tech International
News from Univar Europe (29 March 2005)
Enhanced Avantis condition monitoring solution
New advanced analytics from the enhanced Avantis condition monitoring solution provide an effective early warning system to facilitate proactive plant maintenance and operations
News from Invensys Avantis (29 March 2005)
RimatriX5 - an integrated data centre concept
RimatriX5 is an integrated overall data centre concept with comprehensive service and five perfectly matched IT modules: Rack, Power, Cooling, Security as well as Monitoring and Remote Management Brochure Available
News from Rittal (29 March 2005)
The world's quietest evaporative cooler
The super quiet Breezair Icon range, a new generation of centrifugal fan evaporative coolers, are even more reliable, maintenance free, and more economical to run than conventional units Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) (29 March 2005)
Gas detection, alarm and control system
The PolyGard SPC-02 is a new microprocessor-based gas detection system that can be wall or DIN-rail mounted, designed to sense toxic, combustible and refrigerant gases accurately and reliably
News from Slaney Direct (29 March 2005)
Krohne signs global contract with Degussa
Krohne has signed a global supply contract with Degussa - one of Germany's largest chemical companies and the market leader in speciality chemicals worldwide
News from Krohne (29 March 2005)
AK contract at Dungeness A Power Station
Based on its long and safe track record in the nuclear industry, AK Engineering Services has secured a contract from British Nuclear Group Project Services for work at the Dungeness A Power Station
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (29 March 2005)
Thomas Swan adopts Curvaceous GPC technology
Thomas Swan and Co have become the latest company to adopt the Curvaceous Software Geometric Process Control (GPC) technology for process improvement
News from Curvaceous Software (29 March 2005)
Water markets in China increase in five-year-plan
Experts warn that a water crisis is pending in China: the market for water and wastewater treatment will increase to US$22.7 billion in 2005: this recent market report discusses the opportunities
News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy (29 March 2005)
Glenro and TRCM Consolidate Operations
For over 45 years Glenro infrared heaters and ovens, hot air dryers and process heating engineering have helped customers reduce energy costs, increase line speeds and productivity
News from Glenro (29 March 2005)
Thermo presence at PITTCON 2005
Thermo Electron demonstrated its leadership in laboratory services, asset management, including managed maintenance and multi-vendor compliance at PITTCON 2005
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (29 March 2005)
Two new three-phase brake motors launched
Baldor has launched two new three-phase brake motors based on its renowned Super-E premium efficiency motor technology, intended for applications involving lengthy duty cycles or continuous operation Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (29 March 2005)
Female and studying engineering?
The Ford WISE Prizes, supported by The Ford Motor Company and IEE, IIE and IMechE, promote women who choose engineering as a discipline for their careers in their penultimate year of study
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (29 March 2005)
New Executives at Peter Brotherhood
Peterborough-based engineering company Peter Brotherhood has appointed a new Chairman, John Kempster, and a Non-Executive Director, David Harvey, to promote International business development
News from Brotherhood (29 March 2005)
Preparation of organic by-products for processing
Landia heat-processing plant enables environmental and commercial use of animal by-products and waste at biogas plants: the Landia Biochop prepares and heat treats organic by-products
News from Landia (29 March 2005)
New standalone preheater for chromatographers
Temperature Programmed Liquid Chromatography (TPLC) specialist, Selerity Technologies, introduces its new standalone preheater incorporating patented technology, the Caloratherm
News from Selerity Technologies (29 March 2005)
New distributor in Spain and Portugal
Starting immediately, Solex Consultores SL of Pinto, Spain (near Madrid), starts distribution of the NeuroCheck machine vision software package in Spain and Portugal
News from Industrial Vision Systems (29 March 2005)
Interface module for Fast Ethernet transmission
Interface module for Fast Ethernet transmission via polymer and HCS Polymer and HCS fibre networks are now available for Fast Ethernet
News from Phoenix Contact (29 March 2005)
Phoenix Contact launches new 2005 catalogue
The 2005 Catalogue, containing over 1400 new products includes several major product families; CLIPLINE range of rail mounting terminals; Wireless and Bluetooth communications; and many other products
News from Phoenix Contact (29 March 2005)
The Vectral Rollzam linear encoder
Vectral of France has just launched Rollzam - the first high-tech linear encoder with a winding reel, which can measure distances of up to 15 metres: world distributors are sought
News from French Technology Press Bureau (29 March 2005)
Conference on SAP and decision making
This conference will focus on the possibilities of SAP BW - the powerful reporting and data management tool of SAP - and how it helps in management decision making
News from Cook (29 March 2005)
'Sharing the Experience' series receives award
Experts in safety and loss prevention from IChemE have awarded the Frank Lees Medal to BP in recognition of their ongoing contribution to safety in the process industries
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (29 March 2005)
BRC global food standards are available translated
Technical Background Article The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is publishing Spanish, German, Swedish, French, Dutch and Norwegian translations of its revised Global Food Standard that comes into force on 1 July 2005
News from British Retail Consortium (29 March 2005)
Bosch gives life time support to Nestle packaging
User Application Article Since 1993 Bosch Packaging Technology, Sigpack Systems and Sigpack Services have been responsible for the filling and cartoning element of Nestle Cappuccino products and their life cycle management
News from Sigpack Systems (29 March 2005)
Low-cost vision sensor delivers 1.3 million pixels
The new PresencePLUS P4 GEO 1.3 vision sensor from Banner Engineering makes highly detailed automated inspections possible, and at $1995 is about half the cost of comparable vision sensors
News from Banner Engineering (29 March 2005)
Anaconda: custom hardware on a standard platform
Showing in Europe for the first time at IPOT 2005 is the Coreco Imaging new flagship Image Processing Engine, the Anaconda: designed to enable OEM customers to implement ultra high speed algorithms Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (29 March 2005)
Qualification for Spectroscopy Instruments
Thermo Electron launches the new ValPro System Qualification package for laboratory FT-IR instruments, sampling accessories and Raman spectrometers to meet US FDA cGMP and GLP regulations, and others
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (29 March 2005)
MES Software PAS-X to be offerred in Italy
The Italian system integrator TI Engineering and Werum Software and Systems have partnered with the goal to acquire and implement MES projects for the pharmaceuticals sector in Italy
News from Werum Software and Systems (29 March 2005)
Foxboro and Triconex for Ras Laffan LNG project
User Application Article Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas has awarded Invensys Singapore an $8 million automation contract for the LNG Train 5 Production and Utilities units in Qatar, using Foxboro and Triconex systems
News from Invensys Process Systems (29 March 2005)
FF software extensions for PACTware Consortium
Technical Background Article Invensys Process Systems has announced that it has transferred ownership of critical software extensions for Foundation fieldbus to the PACTware Consortium, to extend the multivendor interoperability
News from Invensys Process Systems (29 March 2005)
Powerful infusion only syringe pump
The powerful PHD 22/2000 infusion only syringe pump offers incredible linear force through a broad flow rate range, from 0.0001 ul/hr to 220.8 ml/min: plus holds syringes from 0.5 ul to 140 ml
News from Harvard Apparatus (29 March 2005)
GEA Diessel Fermentation Systems
GEA Liquid Processing is pleased to introduce the GEA Diessel series of modular Fermentation Systems for the biotechnology industries, the result of collaboration between GEA and their customers
News from Niro (29 March 2005)
PR for Gas Data remote monitoring technology
User Application Article POD Public Relations and Marketing, which for almost a decade has served clients in the water and environmental sectors, is embarking on a major new project with Gas Data
News from POD PR (29 March 2005)
New 2005 enclosures handbook from ETA
Leading Italian enclosure manufacturer ETA have issued a new 2005/2006 general enclosures catalogue that details their entire range of award winning cabinets, enclosure solutions and accessories.
News from ETA Enclosures (UK) (29 March 2005)
New sensors for food and beverage applications
Rugged, accurate sensors from Rosemount Analytical monitor CIP systems and measure dissolved oxygen in carbonated beverages, designed for food and beverage industry applications Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (28 March 2005)
Eriez to be on display at Hillhead 2005
Eriez will be exhibiting a self-cleaning version of its Model CP Suspended Permanent Magnet, two aperture metal detectors, including a new high sensitivity unit, as well as a primary sampler Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (28 March 2005)
Novel pH sensor boosts efficiency at British Sugar
User Application Article A novel pH electrode supplied by Yokogawa UK has played a key role in pH monitoring under difficult environmental conditions in the British Sugar plant at Newark in the UK
News from Yokogawa UK (28 March 2005)
Intrinsically safe sounders and beacons
E2S has announced updated versions of its Intrinsically Safe sounder and beacon featuring improved functionality and lower cost
News from European Safety Systems (28 March 2005)
PICME message works for Scotland
The Process Industries Centre for Manufacturing Excellence - in association with Scottish Enterprise - delivered a strong case for manufacturing improvement in UK chemicals at a conference in Glasgow
News from PICME (28 March 2005)
Model Contract Document for Sewer Inspection
Technical Background Article WRc has produced the latest and second edition of its highly successful water industry standard - The Model Contract Document for Sewer Condition Inspection
News from WRc (28 March 2005)
IKA Master Plant all-in-one mixing
IKA Master Plant all-in-one mixing provides improved product quality, reduces maintenance and eliminates costly equipment
News from IKA-Werke (28 March 2005)
Extended SS motor shafts for climatic extremes
User Application Article Extremes of temperature and high humidity levels are not the best environments for the AC induction motors used in environmental test chambers: AEG has experts to solve such challenges
News from Lafert Electric Motors (28 March 2005)
C and I Remote Monitoring for optimum efficiency
Remote Monitoring Systems that offer immediate notification of important site issues for managers required to carry out an increasing number of monitoring programmes have been introduced by Gas Data.
News from Gas Data (28 March 2005)
Linear motion expertise for car fascia panels
User Application Article Automatic welding system for automotive production by ICS Robotics and Automation uses linear motion positioning system from R A Rodriguez
News from Rodriguez (UK) (28 March 2005)
Helping companies meet strict 2006 EU Directives
A new UL service is available to help organisations meet the EU strict Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive for electronics manufacturers scheduled to take full effect in July 2006 Brochure Available
News from UL International (UK) (28 March 2005)
New web application for cable gland selection
Selecting the correct cable glands for use in hazardous areas has never been easier, now Hawke International has developed a web-based cable gland selection system
News from Hawke International UK (28 March 2005)
New CD-Rom with free valve sizing programme
The latest Hora CD-ROM has been updated with new products, the latest price list and a free valve sizing programme called HORASet
News from Slaney Direct (28 March 2005)
Rapra stretches the frontier of elastomer know-how
The Rapra Technology High Performance and Speciality Elastomers Conference is set to give the sector a timely and innovative boost when it takes place in Geneva from April 20-21, 2005
News from Smithers Rapra (28 March 2005)
Digital pressure test gauge with data logging
An ATEX-approved digital test gauge, the XP2i from Haven Automation, now has an intrinsically safe data-logging solution accessory, offerring a 3 month capacity without battery replacement
News from Haven Automation (28 March 2005)
HSE 3 year clamp-down on safety in manufacturing
Technical Background Article Towards the end of 2004 the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) announced that it was launching a three-year, enforcement-led campaign to improve the health and safety record of the manufacturing sector
News from Pilz Automation Technology (28 March 2005)
Rotork IQ Profibus actuators control flow for TWA
User Application Article Intelligent electric valve actuators are installed throughout Reading Sewage Treatment Works, "one of Thames Water's flagship projects, where the most innovative technology has been used"
News from Rotork Controls (28 March 2005)
Determination of trace metals (Tin) in effluent
Trace metal analyses including tin can be performed with the same or better sensitivity for the fraction of the cost of acquiring an AAS or ICP instrument using the technique of voltammetry Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 March 2005)
Profibus Ireland at ISA Ireland exhibition
Profibus Ireland will be having its first public outing since its foundation six months ago: this will be at the ISA Ireland exhibition in Cork on 26th April 2005, providing live demos and diagnostics
News from Profibus Ireland (28 March 2005)
New edition of ISO 14001 mandatory in a year
Technical Background Article On the 15 October 2004 the new edition of ISO 14001:2004 was published: a certification that substitutes the one used since 1996: all previous ISO 14001 certificates will be invalid in a year
News from TUV Rheinland UK (28 March 2005)
Complimentary Biodiesel Seminar at Metrohm UK
At Metrohm UK we have witnessed a large increase in demand for instrumentation for biodiesel analysis as per the European Standard EN14214: so a half day seminar is planned to explain such testing Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 March 2005)
Certification of PROFIbus devices
With more and more complex fieldbus devices installed in the field, there is a growing requirement for approval that such devices really are compliant with the standards: Fint can take on this work
News from Fieldbus International (28 March 2005)
Manual system for biopharmaceutical application
The Cogent M Tangential Flow Filtration system is a manual bench top system designed for the purification of biopharmaceutical products up to 10 litres Brochure Available
News from Millipore (28 March 2005)
Pumpheads in chemical warfare detection equipment
User Application Article Smiths Detection has spent the last three years working with INSYS to develop a technologically advanced Integrated Biological Detection System: key components are Watson-Marlow Bredel OEM pumpheads Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (28 March 2005)
Titrimetric/potentiometric analysis in food
The Food Potentiometric Analysis Collection from Metrohm is a know-how package for the practical analyst, demonstrating competence in titrimetric/potentiometric analysis in the food industry Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 March 2005)
New lab improves services, offers training
Mettler Toledo has refurbished its demonstration and applications laboratory at their Leicester headquarters, for the benefit of customers Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (28 March 2005)
SMC explosion proof products are now ATEX
With the introduction of the EC 94/9 ATEX directive, booming sales are expected with the launch of the latest European ATEX compliant products from leading automation experts, SMC Pneumatics
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (28 March 2005)
Check refractive index safely
If you test solutions such as coolants, acid baths, solvents or lubricants you are probably using a portable refractometer: the Mettler Toledo Refracto 30PX portable refractometer is the simplest Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (28 March 2005)
Replacing Tesselator 7000 colour graphic systems
Newcon Data announces the new software product TessEm7000 that emulates the Tesselator 7000 family of colour graphic systems, allowing replacements for old ABB/ASEA units
News from Newcon Data (28 March 2005)
Southeast gets wind tunnel for anemometer testing
A new in-house designed wind tunnel test facility to serve business users in the Southeast has just been built at Horsham, West Sussex by UK company, Hitek Calibration Services
News from Hitek (28 March 2005)
Print and pack bagging systems
The number of satisfied customers using the Hitek Autobag Print and Pack bagging systems has significantly increased, due to the high productivity, high speed, and fully automatic functionality Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (28 March 2005)
Calibration test result downloads from website
Independent calibration specialist Hitek is now offering its customers instant access to their own calibration test results and certificates via the company web site
News from Hitek (28 March 2005)
Hot finish steel mill setup model completed
User Application Article In October 2004, IAS achieved final acceptance for the 5-stand finish mill setup technology upgrade for the 2050mm hot strip mill at BlueScope Steel of Western Port, Victoria, Australia
News from Industrial Automation Services (28 March 2005)
New TopTherm Condensate Evaporator
The new TopTherm evaporator is designed to be used in conjunction with an enclosure air conditioner where condensation is required to be evaporated into the ambient air Brochure Available
News from Rittal (28 March 2005)
Seminar on control loop assessment and diagnosis
The IEE Seminar on Control Loop Assessment and Diagnosis will be on Thursday, 16 June 2005 at University College in London, UK: the meeting will include valve diagnosis and equipment health monitoring
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) (28 March 2005)
Shielded M12 connectors for industrial Ethernet
The new M12-L connectors use the Harting HARAX rapid termination technique for ease and speed of installation, and feature robust metal construction for use in a harsh industrial environment
News from Harting (28 March 2005)
Matrikon participating at ABB 'Automation World'
Matrikon's alarm management expert Jeff Gould will be co-presenting at the ABB Automation World conference and exhibition, describing "Integrated Alarm Management and Analysis with System 800xA"
News from Matrikon (28 March 2005)
Large-bore double-block-and-bleed manifold
The new 25mm large-bore double-block-and-bleed manifold from Parker offers a flexible isolation function for process control, measurement and sampling applications Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (28 March 2005)
Interfacing CANopen with TCP/IP
A new specification defines mapping services so that CANopen devices can communicate over a Modbus TCP network via a gateway device or through the incorporation of a local Modbus TCP transport layer
News from Modbus-IDA (28 March 2005)
Infra-red melts away plastic welding problems
Manufacturers that make plastic products using traditional hot plate welding methods will experience numerous advantages in switching to infra red, and significantly increase productivity
News from CPR Automation (28 March 2005)
WWEM delegate places selling fast
WWEM organiser Marcus Pattison warns "Anyone interested in attending, should book soon because places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis"
News from WWEM (28 March 2005)
The essential temperature guide for engineers
Technical Background Article Calex Electronics is pleased to announce the publication of the 14th edition Temperature Handbook, continuing the Calex 30-year history of providing high quality temperature solutions
News from Calex Electronics (28 March 2005)
Assess the performance of batch processes
The latest ExperTune release of PlantTriage assesses the performance of batch processes, pinpointing areas where improvements can increase yields or throughput, and decreasing turnaround times
News from ExperTune (28 March 2005)
Software for Automation gives a users view of OPC
ISA announces publication of a new book by industry expert Jonas Berge, entitled 'Software for Automation': written for automation people, this book explains OPC from a user perspective
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (28 March 2005)
New version of Quality Analyst software released
Adept Scientific has released Version 6 of Quality Analyst software, the comprehensive statistical process control charting and analysis tool from Northwest Analytical Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (28 March 2005)
Pumps offer lowest pulsation, highest accuracy
Dispensing sensitive, delicate media in pharmaceutical, environmental, biotech or other OEM applications demands a pump with high accuracy, low pulsation, zero contamination and high repeatability
News from Michael Smith Engineers (28 March 2005)
Hand pumps provide simple yet robust performance
Where a liquids handling application requires a basic, yet very efficient hand operated pump, Pump Engineering provides the perfect solution with its new Pageboy HD14 pump
News from Pump Engineering (28 March 2005)
Innovative remote cleaning solution pays dividends
User Application Article An ingenious remote video monitoring-cum-cleaning system developed by Telespection Services is saving significant time and money at the Huntsman Tioxide plant in Grimsby clearing blocked spray nozzles
News from Telespection Services (28 March 2005)
Savings on effluent disposal for fish processor
User Application Article A leading South Coast fish producer is significantly reducing the cost of its wastewater disposal, thanks to a Salsnes Clarifier, available exclusively in the UK from Vexamus Water
News from Vexamus Water (28 March 2005)
New low-cost compact-size safety switches from IMO
Leading automation and control specialists, IMO Precision Controls, introduces a new range of safety switches, the FR family, specially designed to match the increasing complexity of modern machinery
News from IMO Precision Controls (28 March 2005)
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