News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 May
to Saturday 21 May 2005
Flowmeters aid in sterilising liquid dispenser
User Application Article Titan has developed turbine flowmeters in nonmetallic housings for use in the novel Sterilox 2501 generator and dispenser system for Sterilox chemical sterilisation and disinfection liquid Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises (20 May 2005)
Profibus conference to have product exhibition
The Profibus International conference on June 21-22 will provide a unique opportunity to hear from Profibus experts about the future of Profibus, plus have an exhibition of relevant fieldbus products
News from Profibus Group (20 May 2005)
Petrom uses Smar Profibus PA equipment
User Application Article Petrom Petrochemicals has invested in Profibus-based automation using Smar field instrumentation (pressure, level, flow and temperature) and Smar JM1 Profibus coupling boxes, to increase production
News from Smar UK (20 May 2005)
Brownell NEPS1000 Advantage dry gas purge units
Brownell has introduced a dry nitrogen and gas purge improver, NEPS1000 Advantage, which can be used with most dry gases including argon, helium and SF6 Brochure Available
News from Brownell (20 May 2005)
ATEX compliant pump inventory extended
High performance metering pumps for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas are available from SPX Process Equipment, following the introduction of the Bran + Luebbe ATEX approved ProCam unit
News from SPX Process Equipment (20 May 2005)
Marketing services expanded into China
ABI and China Knowledge announce a strategic partnership to expand their marketing and public relations services worldwide
News from ABI (20 May 2005)
It pays to use IT solutions in Health and Safety
Environment and health safety, work safety and social responsibilities are important topics in the process industry: companies need effective IT to comply with legal and safety targets
News from BASF IT Services (20 May 2005)
Credit card size motion control solution
Technosoft is pleased to offer the ISCM4805 Intelligent Servo Control Module targeted for medium to high volume applications with a cost optimised hardware structure
News from Technosoft (20 May 2005)
Redesigned MAZeT Internet Presence
By launching its newly devised Internet presence, MAZeT keeps pace with its own ambitions for further growth in turnover and revenues
News from Mazet (20 May 2005)
Supermarkets miss out on big CCL discounts
User Application Article Large food retailers and supermarkets may be missing out on substantial discounts from the Climate Change Levy according to Schneider Electric
News from Schneider Electric (20 May 2005)
Jaeckering appoints UK representation
Altenburger Maschinen Jaeckering has appointed G W Consumables to market their air turbulence based range of milling and micronising machines within the UK
News from G W Consumables (20 May 2005)
Actuators in Airbus super-jumbo production plant
User Application Article Rotork IQ and IQT intelligent electric actuators with Pakscan 2-wire digital control have been installed on a specialised area of the plant that manufactures the Airbus A380
News from Rotork Controls (20 May 2005)
Calibration for potentially explosive environments
MC5-IS by Beamex (Finland) is an all-in-one calibrator replacing several individual calibrators required to perform calibration of instrumentation within the field of fiscal metering Brochure Available
News from Beamex (19 May 2005)
Rugged laptops approved for ATEX zone 2
A new hazardous area laptop developed between Stahl and Panasonic is launched internationally this month, providing a range of robust, portable PC-based HMI systems
News from Stahl (19 May 2005)
Pressure tx meets nuclear plant safety demands
British Energy has opted to use ABB programmable pressure transmitters for a safety-related application at its Torness nuclear power station, after meeting strict internal assessment criteria
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (19 May 2005)
Solid state digital position sensor
Gentech have introduced a new magnetic position sensor, which detects position displacements to tenths of a millimetre (or less) detecting either a North or a South pole
News from Gentech International (19 May 2005)
2005 Irish Automation Seminar and Exhibition
The automation research centre, in co-operation with Enterprise Ireland, will be hosting the 2005 Irish automation seminar and exhibition on September 6 at the University of Limerick
News from Profibus Ireland (19 May 2005)
An easy jump to wireless for industrial networking
Moxa Networking is releasing an industrial IEEE 802.11g wireless product that can be used as an AP bridge, or AP client, to provide ready access to a wireless LAN
News from Moxa Technologies (19 May 2005)
New version of fully updated 130-page motor guide
An invaluable guide for design engineers and maintenance staff, it covers issues such as motor selection and the design of motors, as well as energy efficiency and noise
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (19 May 2005)
Extend the capabilities of distributed I/O
New adapters for the Phoenix Contact System cabling range extend the capability of a distributed I/O systems whilst saving space and wiring time
News from Phoenix Contact (19 May 2005)
Rockwell leader to speak on MES at ISA EXPO
ISA announced today that Kevin Roach, VP of Software at Rockwell Automation and Chairman of MESA, will speaker at the ISA EXPO on market trends and customer expectations driving the future of MES
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (19 May 2005)
Sound and vibration analyser system expanded
The market-leading Pulse X PC-based sound and vibration analyser system is a new measurement solution which delivers innovative and unique technologies for safer, more productive operations
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (19 May 2005)
Improved ultrasonic distance measurement sensor
The improved RPS400-6 from Migatron is distance measurement sensor capable of detecting vibrating or tilting targets with response times under 2 milliseconds
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (19 May 2005)
Thermocouples for use in diffusion furnaces
High precision thermocouples specifically designed to address the critical temperature measurement and control requirements of the semiconductor manufacturing industry are now available in the UK
News from Platinum Sensors (19 May 2005)
Precision pump delivery for semiconductor factory
TechnaFlo magnetically coupled external gear pumps have found a niche market for their precision metering and chemical resistance qualities in the semiconductor manufacturing industry
News from Tuthill Pump Group (19 May 2005)
Instrinsically safe approved colourful alarm tower
New from RTK Instruments is the LN870 Intrinsically Safe Light Tower, which will provide status and alarm visible indication signals in both safe and hazardous areas
News from RTK Instruments (19 May 2005)
Fermentation and bio-reactors in drug production
A large portion of NovAseptic UK growth can be attributed to the supply of products to its customers who are using fermentation and bio-reactors as part of their drug manufacturing processes Brochure Available
News from Millipore (19 May 2005)
Re-structured training courses announced
Orbimatic (UK) Limited, the manufacturers of high quality automatic welding equipment have announced dates for their 2005 training sessions, which include courses for those specifying welded pipework
News from Orbimatic (18 May 2005)
New ATEX certified weight indicator for all areas
The Process Weighing Division of Weightron Bilanciai is introducing its exciting new D440 ATEX certified weight indicator, which can be configured for dosing or filling applications
News from Weightron Bilanciai (18 May 2005)
Filtering Half Masks for comfort and protection
Focussing on user comfort and ease of use, the new Draeger X-plore 1300 range of Filtering Half Masks is ideal for use in any workplace environment where dusts present a potential respiratory hazard
News from Draeger (18 May 2005)
Hydraulic movement of world's largest scaffolding
User Application Article An Enerpac integrated hydraulic solution for the Bangkok dual bridge project provides movement of the world's largest movable scaffolding system, to relieve the traffic congestion in Bangkok
News from Enerpac (18 May 2005)
Training publications available
IDC has trained 120 000 engineers and technicians over the past 10 years and now has, as a result, 150 engineering and technology publications available
News from IDC Technologies (18 May 2005)
Moxa 2005 Solution Forum Worldwide
Technical Background Article Moxa Group has deeply impressed users from key vertical markets with the 2004 Moxa Solution Forum, so further customer seminar days are being organised around the world
News from Moxa Technologies (18 May 2005)
World's leading industrial Ethernet protocol
Modbus TCP is the world's leading industrial Ethernet protocol, in terms of units shipped in 2004, according to ARC Advisory Group, the leading analyst firm covering automation and enterprise software
News from Modbus-IDA (18 May 2005)
SECC Glasgow has 1400 delegates already
The 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, SECC, Glasgow 10-14 July 2005 hit another major milestone as early bird registrations closed with 1400 delegates already registered
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (18 May 2005)
User-friendly isolating transmitters+conditioners
A new family of DIN rail mounting user-friendly isolating transmitters and signal conditioners with digital scaling has just been released by London Electronics
News from London Electronics (18 May 2005)
Heavy-duty seal-less diaphragm valves
Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps, known as Wanner Engineering, has introduced C60 Series regulating valves, to bypass the flow when spray guns for example stop delivery
News from Wanner Engineering (18 May 2005)
Hazardous area safety critical product catalogue
A new short form catalogue of connectors, cable glands, enclosures and other electrical components for use in explosive or hazardous areas and harsh environments is available from Hawke International
News from Hawke International UK (18 May 2005)
Magnetic sensor for SPT assembly
Inertial Aerosystems have introduced a new, low profile, single axis surface mounted sensor for low magnetic field sensing Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (18 May 2005)
Major FF technology gathering planned for Calgary
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced that its End User Council (EUC) - Western Canada meeting and workshop will be held 9-10 June 2005, in Calgary, Alberta
News from Fieldbus Foundation (17 May 2005)
Pressure transmitters for use in Hazardous areas
Dynamically compensated pressure transmitters from Scientific Technologies, Automation Products Group, are now cCSAus approved for use in hazardous locations
News from Automation Products Group (17 May 2005)
A new data logger from Just Data Loggers, the DL-1
A very small (65x65x28mm) temperature logger kit that comprises the DL-1 data logger, the easy graph software and the interface cable to connect to a PC for setting up and downloading the data
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (17 May 2005)
SAP-certified enterprise integration gateway
Brooks Software and SAP AG today announced the availability of the Brooks Integration Gateway, now certified through the SAP "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" programme
News from Brooks Automation (17 May 2005)
Radiation monitors ensure lab isotope safety
Rad Monitor, a new range of contamination monitors for detecting radioisotopes commonly used in research laboratories, is now available in the UK and Europe from LabLogic Systems Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (17 May 2005)
IMAC at Honeywell Users Symposium in Phoenix
Come and see the IMAC Alarm Management suite of software products if you are planning to attend the Honeywell Users Symposium which this year is being held from 12th-16th June in Phoenix
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) (17 May 2005)
Safelab strengthen technical services team
Customers benefit from the Safelab ability to manufacture clean air cabinets and provide service contracts on all makes of equipment: real cost savings are made working with a 'single source' supplier
News from Safelab Systems (17 May 2005)
Mend-a-Hose Hydraulics wins distributor award
The specialised hydraulics distributor and engineer, Mend-a-Hose Hydraulics, has won the prestigious Parker Hannifin European Distributor of the Year Award Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (17 May 2005)
Gemba on display at Reebok Bolton in June
Gemba Solutions, suppliers of OEE and Lean Manufacturing software solutions, will be exhibiting at this year's North West Manufacturing show at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton on the 8 and 9 June
News from Gemba Solutions (17 May 2005)
Miniature thermal sensors for bearing condition
The Thermal Detection range of miniature bearing temperature sensors, for condition monitoring, now offer improved performance and tolerances with excellent delivery times
News from Thermal Detection (17 May 2005)
Plug and play pH dosing systems
ProMinent Fluid Controls now offers a complete dosing system which can be used for pH control in a variety of water treatment applications from process water to wastewater treatment
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (17 May 2005)
Tiny, robust snap-fit cylinder sensor
Sensor market leader ifm electronic has followed up the acclaimed innovative T-slot cylinder sensor with an another unit which offers the same benefits for the increasingly popular C-slot Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (17 May 2005)
Failsafe operation for quarter-turn valve control
Market-leading Rotork IQT intelligent direct drive actuators for quarter-turn valves are now available with failsafe options, enabling valve operation during mains power failure
News from Rotork Controls (17 May 2005)
Wireless industrial control and monitoring
Technical Background Article Wireless industrial control and monitoring beyond cable replacement is the title of a paper to be given at the Profibus International Conference in June, from Sira Technology and connectBlue
News from Profibus Group (17 May 2005)
Oil mist detection and safety monitoring
SiCOMS (Single Compartment Oil Mist Detection System) is the trade name for a new, highly sophisticated and intelligent monitoring and safety system for oil mist detection and explosion prevention
News from Schaller GmbH (17 May 2005)
Radar-based high level overfill protection alarm
Proven over more than 25 years in level gauging, radar technology is now available for independent High Level and Overfill Alarm handling onboard tankers Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (17 May 2005)
Accurate aseptic liquid sample with volumes of 1ml
Another unique product in the NovaSeptum range of sterile disposable sampling systems: the NovaSeptum AV (Accurate Volume) guarantees an accurate aseptic liquid sample with volumes as small as 1ml Brochure Available
News from Millipore (17 May 2005)
Differential pressure transmitters and switches
Huba Control manufactures a wide range of high accuracy inexpensive differential transmitters and switches for use with liquids and gases Brochure Available
News from Huba Control UK (16 May 2005)
Portable combustion analyser also for emissions
The Model 704 emissions analyser was developed to meet the demand for a portable combustion analyser that can be used for combustion efficiency optimisation plus environmental emissions monitoring
News from Cosa Instrument (16 May 2005)
UK stainless steel conference
The British Stainless Steel Association [BSSA] is organising a one day conference 'Stainless Steel - Converting Opportunities Into Reality', on Thursday 17 November 2005
News from British Stainless Steel Association (16 May 2005)
Two-component meter-mix dispensing system
The Micro-Meter 2 Servo is a positive-displacement, two-component meter-mix dispensing system designed to apply small precision beads and small metered shots of precisely mixed resins
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (16 May 2005)
HW Series Jumbo Dome pilot lights
When mindful of safety in unmanned and large sized manufacturing facilities high visibility of alarm and indicator lamps becomes very important: these save on costs too
News from Idec Electronics (16 May 2005)
Pumps and mixers: but people matter to Landia
Landia, the long-established maker of high quality pumps and mixers, has achieved the Investors in People Standard - the proven framework for delivering business improvement through people.
News from Landia (16 May 2005)
New GC and GC/MS catalogue
Thermo Electron introduces their "Columns and Consumables for GC and GC/MS" catalogue, which has been updated to highlight the full breadth of Thermo Trace capillary GC columns and consumables
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (16 May 2005)
First year as Olympus rental partner
Ashtead Technology Rentals is celebrating the successful completion of their first year as the official rental partner for Olympus remote visual inspection equipment (RVI)
News from Ashtead Technology (16 May 2005)
Acquisition gives Jekyll a business boost
Jekyll Electronic Technology, a leading UK designer and manufacturer of telemetry products for systems integrators and instrumentation engineers, has recently been acquired by the Lamerholm Group Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (16 May 2005)
New measurement system 'Too Hot to Handle'
The new Waveguide Sensor Assembly from Katronic allows ultrasonic flow measurements to be taken on liquids at temperatures from -190C to + 500C, not possible with any other metering system Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies (16 May 2005)
EU regulations for gas cylinders and similar
Technical Background Article The Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive EC 1999/36/EC provides a legal framework that facilitates the manufacture and marketing of for example gas cylinders throughout the EU members
News from TUV Rheinland UK (16 May 2005)
Foamglas industrial insulation explained
Technical Background Article Pittsburgh Corning has re-launched the Foamglas industrial insulation website foamglas.co.uk to give instant access to safety data and outline installation specifications
News from Pittsburgh Corning (16 May 2005)
WittLink makes Scottish showing for the future
Technical Background Article Wittmann UK Managing Director Barry Hill featured in last month's meeting of the Scottish Plastics and Rubber Association, lecturing on the future of the Internet-controlled plastics moulding shop
News from Wittmann UK (16 May 2005)
Energy analysts call Blair to action over CCL
Energy analysts have called upon the re-elected PM to put his promises over climate change into action, after announcements this week that the UK will miss its domestic target of cutting CO2 emissions
News from McKinnon and Clarke (16 May 2005)
Pressure footprint mapping for tyres
User Application Article Sensor Products announces their next-generation Tactilus tyre tread footprint profiling system, which can reveal how tyre tread designs wear under stress
News from Sensor Products (16 May 2005)
New multi-lingual website
The new multi-lingual Jaltek Systems website is designed to present both user-friendly up-to-the-minute information and provide practical tools that have ongoing value for clients
News from Jaltek Systems (16 May 2005)
ASME Bioprocessing conference in Dublin
The ASME Bioprocessing Equipment Standards Committee (BPE) announces their annual European Conference and Exhibition: it is to be held in Dublin on Wednesday 1st June
News from Global Stainless (16 May 2005)
Peristaltic pump for GCC processes
Abrasive GCC causes high wear in process feed pumps: the raw material slurry can contain large particles that damage the pump units - LPP hose pumps can easily handle this kind of process situation Brochure Available
News from Larox Flowsys (16 May 2005)
World's first omnipolar Hall-effect sensor
The A3245 is the world's first omnipolar Hall-effect device for 3.6 to 24 V operation, making it ideally suited to use in automotive and industrial applications traditionally handled by reed switches
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (16 May 2005)
Profibus - a new twist on redundancy
User Application Article Mike O'Neill (Hawke International Fieldbus Division) is presenting a paper at the Profibus International Conference on a unique redundant configuration for Profibus-PA systems
News from Hawke International UK (16 May 2005)
In-line flow computer controlled dilution system
User Application Article A substantial reduction in transportation costs for a leading healthcare manufacturer are the key benefits of a recently installed in-line dilution system from Process Installations
News from Process Installations (16 May 2005)
DSP board for developers
Sundance Multiprocessor Technology has a new high-speed board that liberates DSP system designers, engineers and research specialists from having to custom-design their own boards or interconnections.
News from Sundance Multiprocessor Technology (16 May 2005)
Braby works fast on silo expansion project
User Application Article Increasing the storage capacity of 18 Braby 40 tonne silos to 60 tonnes each was achieved for Amcor Flexibles without losing any production, by a careful insertion of a further 4 metres height
News from Braby (16 May 2005)
Safety products win Hanover Design Awards 2005
The newly released AZM 200 solenoid interlock featuring pulse echo technology and the BNS-B20 safety door-handle switch, have received design awards from the 2005 Industry Forum Design at Hanover
News from Schmersal UK (16 May 2005)
Easy-to-navigate website explains all filter media
If you need a product guide to lead you quickly through the technical maze of air and liquid filter membranes, look no further than the Donaldson Membranes newly revamped website
News from Donaldson Membranes (16 May 2005)
New bearing condition online monitoring system
BeCOMS (Bearing Condition Online Monitoring System) is a revolutionary new monitoring and protection system for monitoring of all slide bearings in diesel engines, pumps, turbines and transmissions
News from Schaller GmbH (16 May 2005)
Condition monitoring vibration analysis seminar
A condition monitoring vibration analysis seminar will be held in cooperation with iLearnInteractive from 8-12 August 2005, in Iceland, using Mobius vibration training simulators
News from Maintenance Management (16 May 2005)
Distinguished speakers for seminar at NPower
User Application Article "Condition Monitoring and Safety Systems for Power and Process Plant" is the next seminar meeting to be organised by the ACTC Energy, Oil and Gas SIG, at the RWE NPower Ferrybridge Training Centre
News from ACTC: Applied Control Technology Consortium (16 May 2005)
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