News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 August
to Saturday 3 September 2005
Analogue self-calibrating speed sensor
The new ATS616LSG from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an analogue self-calibrating speed sensor designed for non-TPOS (true power on state) automotive camshaft applications
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 2 September 2005)
Rapra will be on show at PABORD 05
Rapra Technology will show their pharmaceutical industry capabilities at PABORD 05, the 2nd International Pharmaceutical and Biotech Outsourcing Research and Development Exhibition and Conference
News from Smithers Rapra ( 2 September 2005)
Fluid bed dryers/coolers/moisturisers for hire
Kason Corporation offer circular vibratory fluid bed processors on a rental basis for drying, cooling or moisturising trials or pilot plant use evaluations at customer facilities
News from Kason Corporation Europe ( 2 September 2005)
Industry's first laptop control of PXI/CompactPCI
Engineers can now directly control a PXI/CompactPCI system from a laptop computer, for machine condition monitoring or field tests, using ExpressCard MXI and PCMCIA CardBus interfaces Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 2 September 2005)
Dust busting tray erector gives top reliability
User Application Article The abrasiveness of cardboard dust has lead a builder of packaging tray erector machines to adopt Hoerbiger-Origa actuators for all linear motion axes, having proved them in arduous environments. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 2 September 2005)
New non-contact infrared temperature sensors
Banner Engineering has introduced new T-gage temperature sensors, that use infra-red sensing to detect objects that are either hotter or colder than the ambient condition and then trigger an output
News from Banner Engineering ( 2 September 2005)
Conference to show OPC technology in action
Matrikon OPC, the world's largest provider of OPC technology, is pleased to host an international conference focused on industrial connectivity, intended to benefit developers and end-users alike
News from Matrikon ( 2 September 2005)
Rotating video weld inspection and recording
Orbimatic, the manufacturer of technology leading Orbital TIG Welding equipment, have introduced the INVIZ Site Weld Inspector, for tubes from 14mm to 150mm, to their range of weld inspection products
News from Orbimatic ( 2 September 2005)
Software Partners sought for embedded computers
Moxa Technologies announces that they are conducting an aggressive marketing campaign to attract top-notch software vendors to create application software for the Moxa family of embedded computers
News from Moxa Technologies ( 2 September 2005)
Trends in radar level measurement
User Application Article Over the past few years, the performance and variety of level radar devices has significantly increased: the following review discusses the different aspects of process tank applications Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 2 September 2005)
Data collector for condition monitor applications
The new Enpac 2500 portable condition monitoring data collector and analyser from Rockwell provides users with a cost-effective condition monitoring tool for the analysis of rotating equipment
News from Rockwell Automation ( 2 September 2005)
Peristaltic pumps used for SWWA coagulant dosing
User Application Article South West Water is using a peristaltic pump from Watson-Marlow Bredel for dosing coagulant into raw reservoir water for purification purposes at variable rates, driven by the raw water conditions Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 2 September 2005)
Process control training and awareness academy
ACTC and Emerson have a new training and awareness event: "Process Control Academy 2005": an overview of enhanced process control and plant monitoring techniques through end-user application stories
News from ACTC: Applied Control Technology Consortium ( 2 September 2005)
Draeger Safety GBP3m expansion in Blyth
Draeger Safety has completed the second phase of a GBP3M expansion programme and opened a new Technical Centre at its Blyth, Northumberland site
News from Draeger ( 2 September 2005)
Motion control libraries and drives for PLCs
TML LIB S7 and TML LIB CJ1 are a collection of high-level functions and function blocks allowing the control, from a PLC, of the Technosoft intelligent drives and motors based on MotionChip technology
News from Technosoft ( 1 September 2005)
Ultra low voltage Celeron 400/650MHz PC Module
Aaeon announces their highest specification PC/104 module, the PFM-620S, a small yet powerful computing platform from a cost effective manufacturer of innovative industrial computer boards
News from Impulse ( 1 September 2005)
New VP and General Manager for the Middle East.
Nabil Kassem is the new Vice President and General Manager for Invensys Process Systems Middle East: a veteran of both the oil and gas and IT industries Nabil has wide-ranging international experience
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 1 September 2005)
Bulk bag filler brings fill head to operator
The all-new bulk bag filler from Flexicon has a pivot-down fill head that enables the operator to connect empty bags at floor level rapidly, eliminating the need to climb steps, strain or risk injury
News from Flexicon Europe ( 1 September 2005)
6.2mm analogue MCR modules at IRCHEM 2005
Phoenix Contact will be showing its new range of mini MCR analogue modules at the IRCHEM 2005 exhibition, Citywest Hotel at Saggart in Dublin from 22-23 September
News from Phoenix Contact ( 1 September 2005)
Pharmaceutical Water Supply Chain conference
The IChemE will be organising a conference in Cork on 'Understanding the Pharmaceutical Water Supply Chain' on 11 and 12 October 2005 to address this important pharmaceutical utility
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) ( 1 September 2005)
Invicta Vibrators approved for hazardous areas
Invicta Vibrators have a new technical brochure describing recent design advances in its L Series rotary electric vibrators, which have ATEX and UL approval for use in hazardous, dusty areas
News from Invicta Vibrators ( 1 September 2005)
New challenges for the power generation industry
Technical Background Article On 2nd December the British Standards Institution finally published BS EN 14181 - Stationary Source Emissions, to improve air pollution standards by tighter monitoring of emissions by AMS/CEMS
News from Servomex ( 1 September 2005)
Industry experts "Talk Rubbish" at RWM 2005
The free seminar programme for this year's Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition has now been published, with details of the workshop sessions on Employment and Legislation
News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition ( 1 September 2005)
DLS and zeta potential in nano materials
User Application Article A freely downloadable audiovisual presentation given by Malvern Instruments explores new applications for dynamic light scattering and zeta potential measurements in nano materials characterisation
News from Malvern Instruments ( 1 September 2005)
8-Pole Bessel Filter with differential amplifier
The new LPF-8 is a high quality signal conditioner combining an 8-pole low pass Bessel filter with a DC amplifier for signal conditioning in Biomedical, Vibration Analysis, Industrial Process Control
News from Warner Instruments ( 1 September 2005)
New V300 Stroke Rate Controller for fluid metering
Fluid Metering introduces the new V300 Stroke Rate Controller for precision control of all FMI V-Series Variable Speed Metering Pumps in labs, R and D pilot plants, process and production applications
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 September 2005)
Radar level transmitter for dusty solids and silos
The latest version of the award-winning Sitrans LR 400 radar level transmitter is field proven in thousands of applications on dusty solids such as cement, fly-ash, flour, grain, and plastics
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (31 August 2005)
Real-time event monitoring of critical SHE alarms
The Maxiflex 32SOE Sequence of Event module from Omniflex provides real-time alarm/event monitoring of critical SHE alarms with true first up monitoring Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (31 August 2005)
Weighing system ensures better eggs
User Application Article Chilbridge Farms in Dorset is a major producer of eggs: thanks to Sartorius, mixing of 75 to 80 tons of feed ingredients per week is now more accurate and totally automated Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (31 August 2005)
Free 'ATEX Explained' poster to meet deadline
Technical Background Article With nine months remaining to the deadline for implementation of the ATEX Workplace Directive 99/92/EC, Wolf Safety has updated its 'ATEX Explained' poster guide, which reviews the main requirements
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (31 August 2005)
Multiple point liquid level measurement
The liquid level measurement accuracy required in a tank or chamber reflects either the value of the liquid, the value of the equipment or the protection needed for the process involved
News from Gentech International (31 August 2005)
Managing the supply chain: can you keep a balance?
Hundreds of manufacturers are meeting in October to learn how to master the supply chain balancing act, from the experienced hands of international industrial, governmental and academic leaders
News from Manufacturing Institute (31 August 2005)
Operations in Spain reinforced, with J Mabres
ProSim, the French process simulation software developer, has strengthened its presence in Spain through a commercial representation agreement with the local company J Mabres
News from ProSim (31 August 2005)
Robust industrial environment Ethernet connector
Han-Max is a robust Ethernet connector for use in harsh industrial environments, conforming to ODVA (Open Device Vendors Association) standards and fulfilling the requirements of Category 5e
News from Harting (31 August 2005)
Opti-Cal calibrator for RH moisture sensors
The Opti-Cal stand-alone calibrator for RH sensors provides humidity and temperature profiling with an in-built, cooled mirror reference hygrometer, traceable to International Standards Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (31 August 2005)
ATS Australia expands to Sydney, Australia
Solution provider ATS Applied Tech Systems is expanding its business with a new office in Sydney, NSW, to provide automation solutions training for the major manufacturing companies of Australia
News from ATS International (31 August 2005)
SmartSignal condition monitoring partnership
Invensys and SmartSignal expand their successful equipment performance improvement partnership, to further enhance Invensys comprehensive real-time condition-based asset performance solutions
News from Invensys Process Systems (31 August 2005)
Particle size, count and shape measurement system
PS Prozesstechnik is to display their new XPT XenParTec particle size, count and shape measurement system family at Powtech 2005, with other powder analysis equipment
News from PS Prozesstechnik (31 August 2005)
Latest thermal cameras on show at Medtec Ireland
Thermography is now eminently affordable and easy to apply to all manner of thermal imaging, process monitoring and vision applications see the latest on the Flir Systems stand in Medtec Ireland 2005 Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (30 August 2005)
Dew-point analyser brought to life in FREE CD
The revolutionary hydrocarbon and water dew-point analyser, Condumax II, is now presented on a visual and audio CD, explaining the fundamental principles of dew-point measurement in natural gas Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (30 August 2005)
Bubble trap prevents disruption to fluid flow
A new small, inert bubble trap for laboratory tubing provides a cost-effective, time-saving method for removing gas bubbles that interfere with flow, and produce errors or cause columns to run dry
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (30 August 2005)
May low friction, precise force be with you!
The MQP Series is a single acting, low friction, air operated thrust cylinder from the world's leading factory automation experts: the piston-free construction gives low friction, yet precise force
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (30 August 2005)
Improved cement plant efficiency
User Application Article Major operational and business benefits for Kosmos Cement Co following the installation of several Servomex 2500, 1800 and 4900 gas analysis systems
News from Servomex (30 August 2005)
Shipping approvals for ultrasonic level systems
Siemens MultiRanger 100 and 200 ultrasonic controllers for level measurement have received Type Approval Certificates from the American Bureau of shipping (ABS) and Lloyd's Register of Shipping
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (30 August 2005)
Moxa embedded computer range increases
The newest member of the Moxa "Embedded Computer Force" will be ready to ship in September: UC-7408 is an Intel Xscale RISC based, front-end embedded computer with a robust, fanless, low power design
News from Moxa Technologies (30 August 2005)
Equal opportunity training in action
User Application Article It is heartening to see a company go to some lengths to make its workplace inclusive, with equal opportunities available to those that make a commitment in the pursuit of excellence
News from IDC Technologies (30 August 2005)
Programme for quantitative XRF analysis of oils
Petroil Quant is a new, unique pre-calibration programme to help analysts in the petrochemical and petroleum industries meet various analytical requirements using X-ray spectrometers Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (30 August 2005)
Variable area flowmeter range enhanced
Krohne has enhanced its DK 37 range of variable area flowmeters: these miniature instruments are now available with a rugged, all metal construction and with either an analogue or digital display
News from Krohne (30 August 2005)
WIB praises Levelflex for accuracy and ease of use
The Levelflex M guided radar achieved excellent results in a recent evaluation report from WIB, testing the unit for level measurement performance in stilling wells, next to columns, vessels and tanks Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (30 August 2005)
Continuous loss-of-weight bulk bag unloader
The new, automated Bulk Bag Unloader is now equipped with an activated surge bin and flexible screw conveyor that allow continuous loss-of-weight (gravimetric) discharging directly from bulk bags
News from Flexicon Europe (29 August 2005)
Drive for better building services
Technical Background Article Building services engineers have fought shy of installing variable speed drives in the past, but Guy Kennett of Mitsubishi Electric says that their apprehensions are based on older technologies Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (29 August 2005)
Detector for 'Hot Metal'
The foto-captor 'programmable hot metal detector' from weber Sensors provides a versatile alternative to a typical detection device for hot metal flows
News from weber Sensors (29 August 2005)
A new ABB FactFile on motor markings
Technical Background Article Are your motors ATEX approved? To comply with ATEX, motors must be approved, correctly marked and installed in the appropriate area: this FactFile shows how to interpret motor markings
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (29 August 2005)
Harness and cable testers offer system versatility
The Synor range of harness and cable testing systems is flexible enough to test up to 2000 points for continuity on simple cable looms to complex cable harnesses with diodes and capacitors Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (29 August 2005)
Any plant can add Foundation fieldbus segments
The Rosemount 3420 Fieldbus Interface Module provides an online asset management and control interface using fieldbus devices on plants with older or 'legacy' host control systems Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (29 August 2005)
Safety first for critical systems on BTC pipeline
User Application Article As the 1768 kilometre Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline enters service, key systems will rely on cable glands from Hawke International for safe cable termination in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous environments
News from Hawke International UK (29 August 2005)
Factors to consider in cell disruption methods
Technical Background Article Microfuidics presents a review of how to choose the best cell disruption method for research and pharmaceutical production
News from Microfluidics (29 August 2005)
'Zero failures' of electro-hydraulic control valve
User Application Article Protracted problems with control valves have been successfully eliminated by the introduction of electro-hydraulic alternatives at the Scottish Power Longannett Power Station in Clackmannanshire
News from Rotork Skilmatic (29 August 2005)
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