News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 July
to Saturday 16 July 2005
Poland might lose Russian gas transit fees
Tension is growing in Poland in connection with Vladimir Putin's announcement of the joint Russian-German Northern gas main project that will cross the Baltic Sea
News from RCCnews (15 July 2005)
Start planning your itinerary for Emerson Exchange
Presentation abstracts for the Emerson Exchange conference are now on-line! With more than 300 presentations to choose from, time invested at Emerson Global Users Exchange will give a valuable return Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (15 July 2005)
HR-US business growth exceeds expectations
Ultrasonic Scientific, innovator in High-Resolution Ultrasonic Spectroscopy (HR-US) for material analysis, reports significant growth in its commercial applications
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (15 July 2005)
Machinery Design Work at Competitive Rates
Elscint Automation, the leading automation products manufacturer and Systems Integrator from India has recently started selling their services for designing of Special Purpose Machines.
News from Elscint Automation (15 July 2005)
Investing in energy saving equipment?
Businesses can claim 100% first year capital allowances on investments in energy saving technologies and products, under UK Government schemes: TUV can guide you through this
News from TUV Rheinland UK (15 July 2005)
NEW Mtec 2006 website now live!
The new and updated Mtec 2006 show website is now live, and features a host of information on the February 2006 event for both visitors and exhibitors alike
News from Trident Exhibitions (15 July 2005)
Determination of iron residues in boiler waters
User Application Article Low cost solution to the determination of iron in boiler waters using the Metrohm 797 VA Computrace: voltammetry is fast becoming the technique of choice, in preference to spectroscopic methods Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 July 2005)
'All work and no play' - the motto for engineers
Technical Background Article Despite calls to end the UK's long working hours culture many managers in the engineering sector refuse to stop working, according to a survey by the CMI!
News from Chartered Management Institute (15 July 2005)
Sterileware sampling scoops!
Sterileware sampling scoops are individually packaged and sterilised, ready for immediate sterile use in critical sampling applications
News from Bel-Art Products (15 July 2005)
Determination of water in printing inks
Technical Background Article Metrohm have developed a method for the determination of water in printing inks, based on Karl Fischer Titration by utilising their 774 Oven Sample Processor in conjunction with the 831 coulometer Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 July 2005)
TICE-CAPE: a new tool to learn CAPE fundamentals
ProSim, the developer of simulation and optimisation software, has released TICE-CAPE, a self-learning course to learn and master the fundamental aspects of Computer Assisted Process Engineering
News from ProSim (15 July 2005)
Enterprise-control system integration committee
The ISA SP95 standards development committee on Enterprise-Control System Integration has completed the third of its well-received series of industry standards on enterprise-control system integration
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (15 July 2005)
Orbimatic introduces tube end preparation machine
Orbimatic UK, the manufacturers of high quality automatic welding equipment, have added the Georg Fischer RPG 1.5B tube end preparation machine to their range
News from Orbimatic (15 July 2005)
FF product development training course
FF has a new training course, 'Fieldbus Development for Project Managers', a comprehensive workshop covering all phases of the engineering development process for Foundation fieldbus devices
News from Fieldbus Foundation (15 July 2005)
CPI explains successes in first year
Technical Background Article The Centre for Process Innovation has explained to the chemical and process industries this week how it surmounted product development obstacles to achieve successes in its first year of operation
News from Centre for Process Innovation (15 July 2005)
Two waste transfer stations to be equipped
User Application Article The Co Armagh company, GlobeWeigh have been awarded the contract by Cork City Council to install the weighbridge and software systems at the Clonakilty and Millstreet Waste Amenity Sites
News from Globeweigh (15 July 2005)
Institution of Incorporated Engineers Chairman
There can be few engineering professionals with the range and depth of experience of the new Chairman of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Barry Dobson
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (15 July 2005)
Metal detectable plastic clipboard
E-Components and Chains are pleased to announce the launch of their Detectamet metal detectable plastic clipboard complete with stainless steel clip
News from E-Components and Chains (15 July 2005)
Collaboration keeps Heather Alpha pipes flowing
User Application Article Lundin Britain's decision to operate the Broom oil field as a satellite of the Heather Alpha platform meant that new flow measurement systems were required for allocation metering
News from Schneider Electric (15 July 2005)
New precision temperature measuring instruments
The testo 735 advanced multi-channel thermometer is a versatile multi-channel temperature measuring instrument offering a host of features, such as wireless probes and differential temperatures
News from Testo (14 July 2005)
Live Exhibition outdoors at RWM05
The Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition 2005, NEC Birmingham from 13 to 15 September, will have an outdoor exhibition and demonstration area, to see vehicles and recycling machinery in action
News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition (14 July 2005)
Super Silenced pumps for SS Great Britain
User Application Article Andrews Sykes have provided a Super Silenced 6inch pump along with a secondary pump, purely as back up, for the dry dock created round SS Great Britain, to improve visitors views
News from Andrews Sykes Group (14 July 2005)
Cooperation project to advance support for EDDL
Leading global user groups work together on device integration enhancements: a new agreement signed today will further develop Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL)
News from Fieldbus Foundation (14 July 2005)
DeviceNet-enabled shaft speed sensor
The SpeedTalker DN-BH is a DeviceNet-enabled shaft speed sensor now available with a compact, rugged NEMA 4X-rated stainless steel barrel housing
News from Electro-Sensors (14 July 2005)
New, faster USB Squirrel data acquisition unit
Grant announces the launch of a new 16 channel Squirrel data acquisition unit - the SQ2040-4F16, with 4 independent analogue to digital converters
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (14 July 2005)
Short industrial courses in Durham
The University of Durham is currently accepting registrations/enquiries for its Short Industrial Courses in various aspects of Design, Manufacturing and Management in 2005/06
News from Centre for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing (14 July 2005)
Shinskey forum for solutions to process control
Technical Background Article ExperTune is proud to announce that it will sponsor a new process control problems forum moderated by the world renowned Greg Shinskey and the engineers at TOP Control
News from ExperTune (14 July 2005)
Quadrant EPP selected highlights at OE 2005
Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products will present an outstanding portfolio of solutions to meet performance challenges in offshore exploration and production applications, at OE2005 in September
News from Quadrant (14 July 2005)
Sitrans AS 100 Acoustic sensor is dusts approved
Siemens Sitrans AS 100 Acoustic Sensor has received European ATEX II 3D approval, certifying this device for use in hazardous areas and conditions where explosive dust may be present
News from Siemens Milltronics (14 July 2005)
Maximising the flexibility of a steam blancher
Key Technology introduces its most versatile Turbo-Flo Steam blancher/pasteuriser, featuring an optional new control system, which can be integrated with plant networks
News from Key Technology (14 July 2005)
Energy efficiency without harmonic corruption?
Technical Background Article There is ever increasing pressure to conserve energy by fitting variable speed drives, but the equipment can cause corruption of the mains supply - against which there is equal official scorn Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (14 July 2005)
Skills initiative gears up for success
Proskills, the new Government backed skills and training organisation for the process and manufacturing industries, received a licence to operate from the Education and Skills Secretary, Ruth Kelly.
News from Proskills (14 July 2005)
Test pieces/sticks for metal detectors
E-Components and Chains are pleased to announce the launch of their "Detectamet" test stick for metal detectors, manufactured from plastic materials including clear plastic, nylon and polyethylene
News from E-Components and Chains (14 July 2005)
Graphic operator interface terminal under GBP100
New from Maple Systems, the operator interface experts, is the Blue Series graphic operator interface terminal, with a 3 inch graphic display and five user-programmable function keys
News from Euro Reps (14 July 2005)
Flexible screw conveyors for abrasive materials
Starts Spiroflow announce their new 'Rhinoveyor' range of flexible screw conveyors for abrasive materials, such as powders and granules Brochure Available
News from Spiroflow (14 July 2005)
Operator interface panel with TFT display
The advantage is easy to see with Red Lion's newly released G308A (Active matrix) operator interface panel, with a bright TFT display
News from Red Lion Controls (13 July 2005)
Laser thermometer protects machinery and lives
INA FAG has launched the TempCheck PLUS thermometer, allowing customers to measure the temperature of hard to reach or moving machinery components Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (13 July 2005)
Reliable medical compressed air in Galway
User Application Article Boge Compressors has assisted Merit Medical Ireland in meeting the increased compressed air demands of their expanding European manufacturing site in Galway Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (13 July 2005)
Precision spraying for panel laminator
User Application Article Hoerbiger-Origa rodless pneumatic cylinders were the natural choice for reciprocators carrying adhesive spray guns for large sandwich panel production machines built by Laminating Technology Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (13 July 2005)
Vital Muncher role in alternative fuel production
TR Munchers from Mono are playing a vital role in the smooth running of the SRM award winning waste management plant at Heysham in Lancashire, using waste solvent as a fuel
News from Mono Pumps (13 July 2005)
European marketing for Maple Systems
Maple Systems, a leading manufacturer of HMI and Operator Interface Terminals, announces the execution of a strategic sales/marketing agreement with Euro Reps
News from Euro Reps (13 July 2005)
Calibrate and Service your torque transducer
Datum Electronics specialise in the servicing and calibration of torque transducers and indicators for their own non-contact ranges and slip ring ranges plus many other commercially available devices
News from Datum Electronics (13 July 2005)
Digital load cell amplifier
The 200 series amplifiers from Datum Electronics have been designed to provide serial data from one or more load cells
News from Datum Electronics (13 July 2005)
Fabrication partner in subsea corrosion monitoring
Arc Energy Resources is a leading weld overlay cladding and fabrication contractor to the pipeline industry with a comprehensive range of processes available from its Gloucestershire factory
News from Arc Energy Resources (13 July 2005)
Precision temperature measuring instruments
Testo has recently launched 2 new precision thermometers for demanding measuring tasks: the testo 720 single-channel thermometer and the testo 735 versatile multi-channel thermometer
News from Testo (13 July 2005)
Levelflex M gets a glowing WIB report
The Endress+Hauser Levelflex M guided radar level measurement device achieved excellent results in a recent report by WIB, the International Instrument Users Association Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (13 July 2005)
New compact steam trap
ARI-Armaturen announces the new CONA SC Plus steam trap, for the discharge of condensate at boiling temperature or the discharge of water from compressed air and gas systems Brochure Available
News from ARI Armaturen (UK) (13 July 2005)
ABB upgrades low voltage flameproof motor range
ABB has upgraded its range of low voltage flameproof motors with new products in IEC frame sizes 80 - 132: these new motors have been designed to provide greater versatility with easier installation
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (13 July 2005)
IMPAC Series 200 low cost infrared pyrometers
IMPAC Infrared has a range of low cost infrared pyrometers ideally suited for the OEM market and applications, where regular changes to the parameters are not required
News from Impac Infrared (13 July 2005)
A real time insight into chemical reactions
Mettler Toledo is holding an application seminar focusing on the technologies required to develop robust crystallisation processes as well as investigating the effect of process control Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (13 July 2005)
Weldex further strengthened with more co-locations
Nexus Media Communications, organisers of Weldex, have announced even more reasons for exhibiting at the UK leading welding, joining and fabrication exhibition
News from Nexus Media Communications (13 July 2005)
Princess Royal to visit World congress in Glasgow
HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, will attend the 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow on Wednesday 13 July 2005
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (12 July 2005)
2005 International Chem-E-Car Challenge
Chemical Engineering undergraduates from Universities around the world are getting ready to compete for the crown in the 2005 International Chem-E-Car Challenge, at the 7th World Congress in Glasgow
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (12 July 2005)
Low cost leak-tight quick couplings are reliable
The latest Hoke HQC Quick Couplers provide high reliability at low cost have multiple backup O-rings for leak-tight sealing and positive valve stops preventing flow checking in the body
News from Circor Instrumentation (12 July 2005)
Hermetically-sealed liquid level indicator
K-TEK has announced the KM26 Magnetic Bargraph, a rugged, liquid level indicator designed for corrosive and flammable environments, with a hermetically sealed indicator to eliminate moisture problems
News from K-Tek (12 July 2005)
Temperature data logger for use in-transit
A new temperature datalogger has been specifically designed to make a record of potentially critical temperature variations experienced by a valuable product or package while in-transit
News from Kalestead (12 July 2005)
First MCERTS certificate for wastewater samplers
Aquamatic has become the very first wastewater sampler manufacturer to receive the coveted Environment Agency Monitoring Certification Scheme MCERTS certificate from SIRA Certification Service
News from Aquamatic (12 July 2005)
Fibre optic sensing systems now available
Specialist sensor supplier, Sequoia Technology, has increased its instrumentation product range with the addition of Fiso Technologies fibre optic sensing systems to its portfolio
News from Sequoia Technology (12 July 2005)
Over 1000 Tomoe valves at new glass plant
User Application Article Tomoe Valve recently secured a contrct to supply all the mechanical service butterfly valves on the furnace and filling hall pipeline links at the new Quinn Glass manufacturing plant near Warrington.
News from Tomoe Valve (12 July 2005)
Flowmeters are precise on slurry distribution
User Application Article Krohne Optiflux electromagnetic flowmeters are being used by agricultural systems developer Precise Solutions to improve precision farming techniques
News from Krohne (11 July 2005)
New particle characterisation at Powtech 2005
Malvern Instruments will introduce a new particle size and shape analyser based on image analysis at Powtech 2005, to be held in Nurnberg, from 11-13 October
News from Malvern Instruments (11 July 2005)
Stepper motor drives fit Beckhoff bus terminals
Two new stepping motor drives from Beckhoff, available exclusively in the UK from Hayes Control Systems, provide a new definition of the term 'compact', clipping directly into the bus terminal system
News from Hayes Control Systems (11 July 2005)
Safety technology for the new Bayer TDA plant
User Application Article Safety-related controllers provided by HIMA Paul Hildebrandt + Co KG are monitoring diverse PLT protective equipment in the new Bayer MaterialScience TDA production plant at their Dormagen site Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (11 July 2005)
MBT conference papers deadline
The deadline for the submission of proposed paper abstracts for the 2005 International Symposium on MBT (Mechanical-Biological waste Treatment) is the 5th of August 2005
News from Wasteconsult international (11 July 2005)
Public Sector accreditation gives opportunities
Many SMEs scorn any mention of Public Sector accreditation as a marketing ploy, but how many of them actually understand what it means, why it is needed and how it can increase opportunities?
News from Blackchill Media (11 July 2005)
Pre-insulated pipework for air-conditioning
Armaflex Split and Duosplit pre-insulated pipework and fittings have been introduced by Armacell UK, providing optimised performance in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
News from Armacell UK (11 July 2005)
Dosing pump for use with gassing chemicals
New from Alldos, the Primus 208 Plus 3 system dosing pump is designed for use with gassing chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos (11 July 2005)
Hypochlorite dosing with battery run systems
Alldos has added a 24V DC version to the TrueDos range of dosing pumps rated up to 20 litre/hour at 3bar Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos (11 July 2005)
TrueDos flow monitor digital dosing pump
The TrueDos flow monitor digital dosing pump from Alldos brings to the field a new concept allowing users for the first time to establish 'what's happening in the dosing head' Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos (11 July 2005)
Comprehensive catalogue of drives and motors
Technosoft presents a new, comprehensive product overview of intelligent drives and motors, downloadable FREE from their website
News from Technosoft (11 July 2005)
Free electrical drive demo for UK Companies!
The MTR-DCI Electrical Drive Motor from Festo is set to start a new kind of revolution in packaging automation, and LC Automation is offering a FREE demonstration for all UK companies Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (11 July 2005)
Valves, manifolds and tube fittings for Kazakhstan
User Application Article Parker Instrumentation has signed a framework agreement for the supply of the instrumentation valves, manifolds and tube fittings for the giant Kashagan oil project in Kazakhstan. Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (11 July 2005)
New vacuum pumps and compressors website
To simplify life for process industry customers, Rietschle Thomas, with the widest product range of vacuum pumps and compressors in the industry, has developed an easy-to-navigate, interactive website
News from Rietschle Thomas (11 July 2005)
Safety torch success at German Fire Exhibition
The recent Interschutz Fire Exhibition in Germany was a major success for Wolf Safety, manufacturer of portable lighting products for virtually every hazardous application
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (11 July 2005)
Sounders and beacons gain Russian GOST R Approval
System integrators supplying fire and control systems to the fast-growing Russian oil and gas sector can now turn to E2S for GOST approved sounders and beacons
News from European Safety Systems (11 July 2005)
Principles and uses of dataloggers
User Application Article Dataloggers can be used to measure and record a wide range of parameters including temperature, pressure, humidity, voltage and current: David Green reviews the options
News from Signatrol (11 July 2005)
Coriolis quality monitoring leads to more sales
User Application Article Improved product quality resulting from density measurements provided by Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters has led to increased sales demand for a blended molasses based cattle feed Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (11 July 2005)
Research and Education Working Group
The working group goal is to strengthen the cooperation of Profibus International with universities and technical colleges to improve the teaching of Profibus and Profinet automation technologies
News from Profibus Group (11 July 2005)
Mobile FIBC bulk bag discharger for sugar
User Application Article Solutech, the UK's only independent specialist food grade liquid blending contractor, are pleased with their 'Spiroflow' mobile Bulk Bag Discharger with its integral Flexible Screw Conveyor Brochure Available
News from Spiroflow (11 July 2005)
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