News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 July
to Saturday 23 July 2005
Stepper driver has integrated power supply
Astrosyn International Technology have introduced a digitally controlled stepper motor driver with an integrated 70V power supply
News from Astrosyn International Technology (22 July 2005)
High purity application gas mass flow measurement
The ST98 Flow Meter is for high purity process applications requiring precise gas flow measurement: it features a 316L stainless sensor element with an all-welded, electro-polished wetted surface
News from Fluid Components International (22 July 2005)
Compact, rugged mobile PC for vehicles
DLoG Logistics, a supplier of transportation and logistics hardware solutions, announces the availability of a compact, rugged mobile PC for vehicles, the Industrial Mobile PC DNeT MPC 5/110
News from DLoG Logistics (22 July 2005)
Solids handling international trade seminar
The trade associations, SHAPA and MHEA have joined forces to launch a brand new organisation, ISHAB, to focus on developing international trade for the UK solids handling sector
News from SHAPA and ISHAB (22 July 2005)
Diagnostic tools identify faults in valves
User Application Article Dow Corning has reduced the number of valves that are removed for service, following the introduction of valve diagnostic services to predict impending problems and initiate only necessary repairs Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (22 July 2005)
ABB drives to power mile-long quarry conveyor
User Application Article One of the UK's longest quarry conveyors in variable speed operation is to enter service at the Old Cliffe Hill site, owned by Midland Quarry Products, in Leicestershire
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 July 2005)
Digital controllers for synchro servo systems
Inertial Aerosystems introduce a new range of solid state synchro control transformer modules, a quality range designed primarily to replace traditional electro-mechanical control transformers Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (22 July 2005)
Koch Membrane Systems expands operations in Asia
Koch Membrane Systems, a world-class manufacturer of innovative membrane filtration systems, is expanding its Asia/Pacific operations in response to increased demand for its products and services
News from Koch Membrane Systems (22 July 2005)
ABS enclosure helps flowmeter to success
Part of the success of the Pulsar Process Measurement Blackbox level and flow measurement solution can be attributed to its MNX ABS enclosure from industry specialists, Fibox
News from Fibox (22 July 2005)
Plant Managers meet to discuss Maintenance
Process Industry Maintenance 2005 (PIM) brings together heads of Maintenance, Engineering, Operations and Reliability to solve maintenance and asset management challenges faced by process industries
News from Worldwide Business Research (22 July 2005)
Absolutely the 'Latest in Latex'
Rapra Technology is pleased to announce the fourth international Conference on Latex, to be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 24-25 January 2006
News from Smithers Rapra (22 July 2005)
Efficiency improvement in window frame manufacture
The productivity of bead cutting for uPVC window frames can now be increased by an order of magnitude, following the development of an automated length stop Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (22 July 2005)
Visco Jet mixer proves to be a smooth move
User Application Article Better mixing of fruit smoothies and yoghurt based drinks in a shorter time and with less foam in the finished product is a snapshot of the advantages resulting from retrofitting two Visco Jet mixers Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) (22 July 2005)
Wet escape system passes toughest test
User Application Article The Ansul LVS-15 liquid agent escape system to soak a vehicle operator and the route to safety in the event of otherwise disastrous heat build-up and fire, has already proved its value
News from Ardent Fire Protection (22 July 2005)
Functional enhancements on Stardom networks
Release 1.60 of the Stardom network-based control system offers faster processing in redundant CPU configurations and new HART communication-enabled modules
News from Yokogawa UK (22 July 2005)
High-current, wide-bandwidth current probes
LEM has introduced the first of a new range of high frequency LEM~flex current probes: with a wide dynamic measuring range up to 3000A AC at frequencies from 1Hz to 1MHz
News from LEM UK (22 July 2005)
USB2.0 devices deliver high-speed data acquisition
National Instruments has expanded its USB-9000 series of industry-leading, high-performance USB data acquisition (DAQ) devices with the release of eight new USB 2.0 Hi-Speed DAQ devices Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (21 July 2005)
3051S Ultra for Flow sets new standard in DP flow
The new Rosemount 3051S Ultra for Flow can support up to 14:1 flow turndown when applied to DP flow measurement applications, with an accuracy better than 0.5% of reading Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (21 July 2005)
Rotork valve actuators protect aircraft refuelling
User Application Article Rotork IQ intelligent electric valve actuators are performing crucial leak detection and isolation duties on a new automated jet fuel storage and refuelling installation at a strategic NATO airbase
News from Rotork Controls (21 July 2005)
Major open channel flowmeter installation contract
User Application Article RS Hydro has recently won an flagship contract to install 100 open channel and water flow meters for a major water industry conglomerate in the UK
News from RS Hydro (21 July 2005)
Chromatography training for beginners 'On-Line'
The installation of a new chromatography software package normally offers great benefits to analysis systems, but sometimes for the staff the prospect can be daunting
News from Justice Laboratory Software Europe (21 July 2005)
FREE guide to vibratory feeders and conveyors
Technical Background Article A FREE, easy-to-use 16 page guide helps processors, bulk handlers and manufacturers easily navigate the complete line of vibratory feeders and conveyors, to find solutions to process problems Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (21 July 2005)
Racine Federated acquires J-Tec vortex flowmeters
Racine Federated has acquired the J-Tec Associates industrial vortex flowmeter product line, at a growth phase in the product life cycle
News from Flow Research Inc (21 July 2005)
Aalborg acquires vortex flowmeter from Venture
Aalborg has purchased the vortex flowmeter line from Venture Measurement in South Carolina, giving them the opportunity to branch out into new applications
News from Flow Research Inc (21 July 2005)
Controlstar Systems AGA8 and AGA3 Function Block
The Controlstar AGA8 Function block uses the 'Detailed characterisation method' which has been validated against the AGA standard, and can collect live data direct from a Daniel gas chromatograph
News from Controlstar Systems (21 July 2005)
Cost effective design and integrated SCADA package
Omniflex UK have the latest technology and the experience to provide the most cost effective design and integrated SCADA/Control Systems in the industry Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (21 July 2005)
Popular bibliographic management software
EndNote 9 is a new release of the popular bibliographic management software used by millions of researchers, librarians and students worldwide, with increased connectivity to worldwide data sources Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (21 July 2005)
SABIC first half record results
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) reported 1st half 2005 net profits of SR 9.84 billion (US$2.6 billion), an increase of 84% compared to the profits in the same period last year
News from SABIC (21 July 2005)
Recipe systems 'deliver' for Domino Pizzas
User Application Article Recipe formulation systems installed by the Stevens Weighing are ensuring Domino Pizzas, the leading UK pizza delivery company, exceed their customer expectations for taste, consistency and delivery
News from Stevens Group (21 July 2005)
Steam control valve targets hygienic applications
The Steri-Trol clean service control valve is the latest addition to the Spirax Sarco family of steam controls for hygienic applications in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
News from Spirax Sarco (21 July 2005)
Miniature GSM radio alarm puts the user in control
An advanced, high performance GSM alarm module that provides users with security and control functions has been introduced by Pacscom, specialists in wireless solutions
News from Pacscom (21 July 2005)
Flexible alarm annunciator with high reliability
RTK Instruments manufactures a full range of safe and hazardous area alarm annunciators and is able to offer the user a solution, whatever the alarm system requirement
News from RTK Instruments (21 July 2005)
Protherics plc chooses Axium sprayball lances
User Application Article Axium Process, specialist stainless steel fabricators, recently supplied a biopharmaceutical company with customised 316L static and rotating sprayball lances as an major part of their CIP operations
News from Axium Process (21 July 2005)
Fast, reliable flame detection
Ideal for use in the extreme environments of oil, gas and petrochemicals, Draeger Flame Detectors ensure fast, reliable detection with high sensitivity, no fail to danger modes and no false alarms
News from Draeger (21 July 2005)
Paddle and vibration level switch new features
The Sitrans LPS200 paddle switch and LVS200 vibrating level switch now offer high temperature, high pressure, and interface models
News from Siemens Milltronics (21 July 2005)
Compressed air unit cuts energy costs by up to 80%
Process drying specialist Secomak has developed a new intelligent 'supply on demand' control unit for use with compressed air systems Brochure Available
News from Secomak (21 July 2005)
How to combat cheap manufactured imports
The Manufacturer Live 2005 is a two day summit to be attended by more than 2000 manufacturing decision makers, setting out to equip the industry to keep the threat of cheap overseas imports at bay
News from Manufacturer Live (21 July 2005)
New Carbon TOC sensor launched
Mettler Toledo Thornton has launched the 5000TOC sensor for total organic carbon measurement in pure and ultra pure water applications
News from Mettler-Toledo Thornton (21 July 2005)
2005 Emergency Power Supplies conference
IDC Technologies, along with some of South Africa's leading engineers and technicians are proud to present - The 2005 Emergency Power Supplies conference in Johannesburg on 23-24th November
News from IDC Technologies (20 July 2005)
ProSimPlus sets new standards in flexibility
The new version of ProSimPlus, the steady-state process simulation software of the French software house ProSim, sets new standards in terms of accuracy, efficiency and of flexibility.
News from ProSim (20 July 2005)
New appointment at Datateam Publishing
Maidstone based b2b media owner, Datateam Publishing, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Castle to the Senior Management Team, to concentrate on the industrial magazine portfolio
News from Datateam Publishing (20 July 2005)
Drives and Motion Control Systems gains support
Trident Exhibitions is pleased to announce that leading industry journals 'Design, Products and Applications' and 'the Engineer' will be supporting the Drives and Motion Control Systems exhibition
News from Trident Exhibitions (20 July 2005)
Cheese block former upgrades and retrofits
CPS offers a range of optional retrofits and upgrades for existing cheese block forming machines, building on the original patented designs introduced 30 years ago
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (20 July 2005)
EG plant project for Saudi Arabia
SABIC has signed a Letter of Intent with the Japanese Toyo Engineering Corporation for the design, supply and construction of an Ethylene Glycol Plant at their Yansab affiliate.
News from SABIC (20 July 2005)
UltraPort USB to Serial Port Adapters
UltraPort USB to Serial Port Adapters manufactured by Perle Systems make it extremely easy to connect multiple RS-232 serial devices to the USB ports of a computer systems or USB hubs Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (20 July 2005)
Permanent marking solution applied at LDV
A bespoke permanent industrial marking solution has been developed for the vehicle maker LDV: similar marking solutions have been applied in oil and gas, hydraulics, and primary metals industries
News from SIC Marking (20 July 2005)
New full range catalogue available
The new Sealant Equipment and Engineering catalogue, Meter Mix Dispense Systems for Adhesives, Sealants and Lubricants, is now available in print and on the company website
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (20 July 2005)
ESD systems for sulphur-free diesel production
User Application Article Emergency shut down (ESD) systems from HIMA are to be used in the Porvoo refinery in Finland in a new production line for sulphur-free diesel, ensuring reliable operation of the plant Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (20 July 2005)
Visually checking 120,000 parts per day
User Application Article Cognex, the major global supplier of vision systems, sensors and bar code readers, describes an application using industrial vision in precision appearance checking and inspection
News from Cognex UK (20 July 2005)
Data acquisition system supports Modbus
Dataforth Corporation has introduced the isoLynx SLX200 data acquisition system, which implements industry standard Modbus RTU and TCP protocols, enabling interfaces with HMI/SCADA packages
News from Impulse (20 July 2005)
SensorLex 8B isolated analogue signal conditioners
Dataforth Corporation has introduced the latest addition to its family of SensorLex 8B isolated analogue signal conditioners: the 20kHz filter bandwidth 8B50/51 analogue voltage input modules
News from Impulse (20 July 2005)
Industrial water users set out spending priorities
Technical Background Article UK industrial water users have set out their investment priorities for the coming years, with cost saving measures for wastewater management and production processes topping the list of spending areas
News from Turret Group (20 July 2005)
Pump selection guide aids system design
Technical Background Article A comprehensive guide to the selection and installation of submersible, dry installed and dewatering pumps, as well as lifting stations, has been produced by ABS for the wastewater industry.
News from ABS Wastewater Technology (20 July 2005)
Sealed Air Bradford gets European recognition
The Bradford arm of Sealed Air, one of the world's leading players in the field of packaging materials and equipment, is showing the rest of Group the way forward with increasing orders Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (20 July 2005)
ABS Group appoints new President
Global water and wastewater solutions provider ABS Group has appointed Fredrik Groth as the new president of the wastewater technology business, after the promotion of former president Peter Aru
News from ABS Wastewater Technology (20 July 2005)
New products abound at PPMA show
Leading process weighing company Weightron Bilanciai are launching four new product ranges at this year's PPMA show at the NEC in September
News from Weightron Bilanciai (20 July 2005)
Aseptic pipe connection for instrumentation
Celebrating 10 years of the unique NA-Connect Aseptic Tank Connector, a new NA-Connect in-line version for aseptic connection of instrumentation and accessories within process pipework is launched Brochure Available
News from Millipore (20 July 2005)
Dead-leg free diverter valve
The NovAseptic Dead-Leg Free Diverter Valve is preferred by Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies for minimum product hold-up, fast heat-up and minimum downtime within aseptic processing systems Brochure Available
News from Millipore (20 July 2005)
Drug discovery and development seminar
Thermo Electron will host an informative seminar, "From Discovery to Production - The Value of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf LIMS," on 27 July at the Cresta Court Hotel in Altrincham
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (19 July 2005)
New heater for syringe pumps
Harvard Apparatus, manufacturer of laboratory and industrial high pressure syringe pumps, has introduced the capability of temperature control for syringes from 25 - 65C
News from Harvard Apparatus (19 July 2005)
Acquisition of Progressive Computer Systems
Sanderson Group, an established provider of software and IT services to UK commercial markets, today announced the acquisition of Progressive Computer Systems, for a maximum consideration of GBP1.75M
News from Sanderson (19 July 2005)
Hi-Purity process pipework in wide-ranging markets
Process pipework manufactured by Norward is produced to the highest standards, using high grade materials suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical and bio-technology markets
News from Norward (19 July 2005)
SS gas regulating stations for food packaging
Witt Gas Techniques has introduced a new series of compact stainless steel gas regulating stations for use with non-corrosive gases used in the food packaging industry
News from Witt Gas Techniques (19 July 2005)
First ZeeWeed technology drinking water plant
User Application Article Zenon Environmental has received a purchase order for its first drinking water treatment plant in New York State: ZeeWeed technology will filter water for Westchester Joint Water Works in NY
News from Zenon Environmental (19 July 2005)
Diverter valves for pharmaceuticals and chemicals
User Application Article Leading valve manufacturer, Rota Val, has designed and produced a unique new range of Diverter Valves for the pharmaceutical and chemical processing industries
News from Rota Val (19 July 2005)
Parker presents rolling instrumentation
Parker Instrumentation will roll into downtown Aberdeen in a massive 18-wheel US-style truck, for the Offshore Europe exhibition, bringing an array of manifolds, valves, fittings and accessories Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (19 July 2005)
BioProcessors SimCell MicroBioreactor progresses
User Application Article The Biochemical XIV Show disclosed the completion of an important phase of a long-term joint project with Amgen aimed at evaluating the BioProcessors SimCell MicroBioreactor technology
News from BioProcessors (19 July 2005)
Distribution board ensures contractors safety
An enhanced range of electrical distribution boards from Square D, a brand of Schneider Electric, gives greater safety, a vast number of combinations from a standard range and error proof connections
News from Schneider Electric (19 July 2005)
Additional voltage outputs give OEMs more choice
Penny + Giles has extended its range of JC2000 joystick options with the launch of new output voltage ranges, giving OEMs greater flexibility when interfacing with machine controls Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (19 July 2005)
Harmonious outcome for Thyristor controller
A new power controller, employing novel technology has been developed by REO: the Reotron operates on the phase-angle principle, and reduces harmonics (power factor) to provide a smoother process Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (19 July 2005)
Process alarming and reporting tool
The Exele TopView software is a powerful, yet easy to configure, process alarming tool for OPC-DA data sources and PI Servers, using a variety of reporting systems
News from Exele (19 July 2005)
Machine tester for switch and control gear
LEM has introduced an adapter that allows its MT204 machine tester to carry out tests on machine switch and control gear in accordance with IEC/EN60439
News from LEM UK (19 July 2005)
Emerson Process Management buys Solartron Mobrey
Emerson further expand their global portfolio of measurement technologies and services for the process industries, with the acquisition of Solartron Mobrey from Roxboro Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (18 July 2005)
Digital pressure gauge has built-in data logger
The new Keller LEO Record incorporates a high accuracy pressure sensor, a LCD digital display, plus a sophisticated data logger, all in one battery-operated instrument Brochure Available
News from Keller UK (18 July 2005)
Edible oil exhibition creates global business hub
Edible Oil, the first ever showcase for the international oils and fats industry, which is being held 21-23 September in Seville, Spain, has launched its online registration service
News from Edible Oil (18 July 2005)
Permitted development project ahead of schedule
User Application Article Three months ahead of schedule, Scottish Water Solutions and ABV, the joint venture between Black and Veatch and AMEC, have achieved compliance for Carstairs Village WWTW in South Lanarkshire
News from Black and Veatch (18 July 2005)
New submersible SS level sensor
Sensortechnics new KTE6000CS series offers level measurement for ranges from 2.5 m water column (250 mbar) full scale, with a rugged SS housing
News from Sensortechnics UK (18 July 2005)
FREE Ultimate light scattering instrument guide
Technical Background Article Wyatt Technology, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterisation, has revised the "Ultimate Guide to Buying a Light Scattering Instrument" brochure to provide a FREE abbreviated bible Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology (18 July 2005)
Certified supplier status with AstraZeneca
User Application Article ITS is the first company to achieve certified supplier status with AstraZeneca: recently the operations business of AstraZeneca UK confirmed a Supplier Certification Programme with ITS
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) (18 July 2005)
WRc Conference on the Future of Domestic Metering
The WRc Group successfully hosted a National Conference on the Future of Domestic Water Metering, with Water Utilities and regulators, the Environment Agency and customer groups attending
News from WRc (18 July 2005)
Extensive pulp mill rebuilds in Indonesia
User Application Article Aker Kvaerner has signed a contract with Asia Pulp and Paper for the major modernisation of three fiberlines in Indonesia, one at the Jambi mill and two at the Perawang mill
News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping (18 July 2005)
Novel PID tuning approach added to TOPAS
TOPAS eliminates problems with PID tuning: it uses over 20 methods, evaluates them specifically for the given situation and selects the one to give the best results
News from ACT: Hans Eder (18 July 2005)
New 6 Inch Touchscreen HMI priced as low as $285
Euro Reps launches its "First Time Buyers" programme, a unique promotion to introduce Maple Systems products to the European market, with a low priced HMI
News from Euro Reps (18 July 2005)
Diesel engine equipment instrumentation display
Tough J1587-compatible display provides instrumentation for diesel engine equipment, and simplifies system building for engine applications such as pumps, compressors, generators, drilling rigs
News from Teleflex Electronic Systems (18 July 2005)
5000th order for Optical Emission spectrometer
Thermo Electron Corporation announces the 5000th customer order of its ARL 3460 Optical Emission spectrometer, from the Araucaria plant of Gerdau in Brazil
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (18 July 2005)
Changing water markets worldwide 2010 to 2015
Technical Background Article The water industry worldwide is booming with a growth in 2005 of 8 to 15 percent depending on the country with a strong concentration to bigger units: HKC water business conferences will discuss this
News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy (18 July 2005)
Announcing Instrumentation North 2006
Instrumentation North will be held at the Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham, on 24 -25 May 2006, brining this industry leading regional show to the North of England
News from Trident Exhibitions (18 July 2005)
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