News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 October
to Saturday 8 October 2005
Display of maintenance and purchasing analytics
Invensys Avantis has introduced new software that provides manufacturing and executive decision-makers with key role-based maintenance and purchasing analytics via a standard web-portal
News from Invensys Avantis ( 7 October 2005)
New customer won from public service sector
User Application Article BASF IT Services is to help the municipality of Ludwigshafen standardise its computer environment, to improve efficiency and reduce costs
News from BASF IT Services ( 7 October 2005)
Management skills for engineers and scientists
Lack of management skills is a criticism often levelled at engineers and scientists: two intensive one-day courses from the University of Oxford address this skills gap
News from University of Oxford CPD Centre ( 7 October 2005)
Government temporary oil cost reduction measures?
Technical Background Article Energy Consultancy McKinnon and Clarke have called on the Government to take steps to reduce the cost of fuel in the UK - or risk paying a much greater price in the long term
News from McKinnon and Clarke ( 7 October 2005)
Expansion projects signed by Sharq
New Sharq contracts with Stone and Webster, Foster Wheeler Energy and Linde-KCA-Dresden will implement a mega-expansion project at its complex in the Jubail Industrial city
News from SABIC ( 7 October 2005)
Mono packaged pumping station for rural locations
User Application Article Mono has solved a problem for Maldon District Council in Essex through the replacement of an old pump house with a Mono Packaged Pumping Station
News from Mono Pumps ( 7 October 2005)
RoHS compliant blower ideal for small enclosures
The Delta BFB0412 from Aerco is a new, RoHS compliant centrifugal blower available in a 42mm x 45mm x 19mm frame size that is ideal for use in small enclosures
News from Aerco ( 7 October 2005)
Space saving and energy saving compressor solution
New models in the 'compressed air station' range combine the award winning BOGE S Series screw compressor module with an integral refrigerant dryer and optional integrated frequency control inverter Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 7 October 2005)
Controls upgrade for MBL Corp in USA
User Application Article The Chronos Richardson advanced CR600XP Process Control system is being supplied as part of a major controls upgrade for MBL Corp, a subsidiary of the Japanese Corporation Mitsuboshi Belting
News from Chronos Richardson ( 7 October 2005)
Ultra portable hand held dew point Hygrometer
The new SADPminiEx Hygrometer combines the proven reliability of an ultra-high capacitance aluminium oxide dewpoint sensor in an ultra portable, compact and lightweight instrument
News from Alpha Moisture Systems ( 7 October 2005)
Ultra portable hand held dew point Hygrometer
The Model SADPmini automatic dewpoint hygrometer from Alpha Moisture Systems sets new industry standards for portable dew point measurement equipment
News from Alpha Moisture Systems ( 7 October 2005)
Modern digital technology on Broom and Heather
User Application Article PlantWeb architecture with DeltaV digital systems and FF helps integrate expanded platform automation and deliver information for efficient operations on North Sea Broom and Heather platforms Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 7 October 2005)
Quality control health check on magnet systems
To help keep your company's reputation intact Eriez Magnetics Europe are offering a full health check on the installation of permanent magnets used in food processing and production Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 7 October 2005)
Robust pressure performance in harsh environments
ABB has expanded its 2600T pressure transmitter range with the addition of a new device suitable for use in harsh process environments, manufactured from stainless steel all round
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 7 October 2005)
Force Cal simplifies silo and vessel calibration
The highly successful Procon Engineering ForceCal Force Calibration System for calibrating weighing vessels, silos and hoppers is now available with a system capability of up to 40 tonne
News from Procon Engineering ( 7 October 2005)
High durability sensor is reliable under shock
Designer and manufacturer of high precision sensing technology, Penny + Giles, has launched a new rotary position sensor using proven, non-contact Hall effect technology Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 7 October 2005)
Oil and gas ISO/TS 29001 quality certificate
Yokogawa, leading global provider of plant automation, has gained a much sought after ISO/TS 29001 quality certificate, issued by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, one of the first issued in Europe
News from Yokogawa UK ( 7 October 2005)
Chemical-resistant FEP hose
AdvantaPure, the sanitary tubing and hose division of NewAge Industries, announces the immediate availability of rubber-covered FEP hose in a new style for increased flexibility Brochure Available
News from AdvantaPure ( 6 October 2005)
SPX side entry mixers for oil industry application
User Application Article SPX Process Equipment has been awarded the contract to supply IOCL (India) with 45 Plenty side entry mixers for the Paradip tank farm project on the East coast of India.
News from SPX Process Equipment ( 6 October 2005)
SWIG consults and discusses future MCERTS role
Technical Background Article The Environment Agency Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) was the focus of the recent WWEM 2005 event, leading to a SWIG sub-group to represent member interests vis-a-vis MCERTS in particular
News from SWIG ( 6 October 2005)
Real-time Ethernet motion control
Technical Background Article Baldor has published an extensive 28-page guide to the use of Ethernet in real-time motion and machinery control applications Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 6 October 2005)
Metal detectable plastic pens in low temperatures
E-Components and Chains announce the launch of their Detectamet metal detectable plastic retractable cryo pen, a pen with more fluid ink flow at lower temperatures
News from E-Components and Chains ( 6 October 2005)
New cost effective GPS aided inertial navigation
Inertial Aerosystems announce a new, cost effective, precise position and attitude system providing higher performance than either a GPS or inertial system can provide independently Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 6 October 2005)
Specialist in technical and engineering recruiting
NES International, the UK specialist technical and engineering recruiter is on target to exceed last year's GBP76m turnover, and smash its growth targets
News from NES International ( 6 October 2005)
New appointments at NES
Four new appointments at the NES Group Manchester head office reflect continued growth within the recruitment industry
News from NES International ( 6 October 2005)
Process simulation software selected by ExxonMobil
User Application Article ExxonMobil extends the use of SimSci-Esscor products to include the Dynsim dynamic simulation and operator training simulator software and services to their worldwide downstream affiliates
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor ( 6 October 2005)
Second US distribution partner announced
A second US distribution deal for the Pursuit Dynamics PDX sonic food and beverage processing technology has been signed with Anderson and Dahlen
News from Pursuit Dynamics ( 6 October 2005)
Liquid level monitoring inside plastic bottles
How can a pharmaceutical company assure that medicine bottles are filled to the proper level? Medicine bottles are often made of frosted plastic making accurate visual detection difficult
News from Sensors Unlimited ( 6 October 2005)
New stainless steel hygienic mixers
Euromixers is proud to announce a new range of stainless steel, direct drive, hygienic mixers, designed to meet the demands of the food, drinks pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries Brochure Available
News from Euromixers ( 6 October 2005)
Curvaceous wins AMEC award from IChemE
Curvaceous Software, inventors of the Geometric Process Control technology, are this year's proud winners of the AMEC Award for Innovation and Excellence in an SME
News from Curvaceous Software ( 6 October 2005)
Tyco Thermal Controls expands distribution
To expand the Raychem electric underfloor heating and heat-tracing business, Tyco Thermal Controls has expanded its specialist distribution sales team, appointing two more regional sales managers
News from Tyco Thermal Controls ( 6 October 2005)
Portable multifunctional process calibrator range
Eurotron Instruments UK announce a new rugged range of hand-held multifunctional documenting process calibrators for use in the laboratory or on-site
News from Eurotron Instruments (UK) ( 6 October 2005)
Water monitoring for paint spray booth recycling
User Application Article Three DFM-IV Ultrasonic Flow Meters have been installed at the Plasticomnium automotive plant in Derby as part of a project to improve the quality performance of their spray booth plant
News from Micronics ( 5 October 2005)
Temperature valve cuts size of marine engines
User Application Article The new Yanmar "ECO Diesel" range of low NOx and fuel-efficient high performance marine engines has been developed incorporating an AMOT custom-designed self-actuating temperature control valve Brochure Available
News from AMOT ( 5 October 2005)
Accurate CO2 transmitters for humid environments
The Carbocap carbon dioxide transmitters are the first transmitters available for a wide range of industrial CO2 applications such as greenhouses, tunnels, mushroom farms and livestock husbandry Brochure Available
News from Vaisala ( 5 October 2005)
The right HMI/Operator interface is the cheapest
Experienced systems integrators know that getting the HMI "right" can spell the difference between a successful control system implementation and one that fails
News from Euro Reps ( 5 October 2005)
Industrial lubricants for the food industry?
User Application Article Kluber Lubrication runs very successful maintenance and engineering seminars for the UK food industry, highlighting many contamination issues as well as the understanding of food grade lubricants. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 5 October 2005)
Partech introduces low range turbidity analyser
The accurate and reliable measurement of Turbidity at very low levels, even below 0.1 NTU, demands a sensor capable of maintaining its performance over extended periods of time
News from Partech Instruments ( 5 October 2005)
BP Coryton refinery CEMS will use IR gas analyser
User Application Article Emerson has won a substantial contract for Rosemount Analytical Continuous Emissions Monitoring systems for use on the BP Coryton refinery site in Essex Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 5 October 2005)
New 3D modelling software from Rittal
The new Rittal RiCAD-3D software supports the creation of models to provide a complete 3D picture of Rittal products with the visualisation, layout and spacing of single components Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 5 October 2005)
Arc Energy expansion and new board appointments
Gloucestershire based Arc Energy Resources has continued its planned expansion with the acquisition of a further 5000 sq ft of space at its Stonehouse site
News from Arc Energy Resources ( 5 October 2005)
Precision control of vial stoppering pressure
World-renowned freeze drying manufacturers Usifroid have developed a feature to control and monitor vial stoppering pressure, allowing control and traceability Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 5 October 2005)
Humicap hand-held humidity and temperature meter
The Vaisala Humicap Hand-held Humidity and Temperature Meter HM70 is a user-friendly meter for demanding spot-checking humidity measurements Brochure Available
News from Vaisala ( 5 October 2005)
Cost effective oil measurement flowmeter solution
User Application Article The Krohne H250 variable area flowmeters are providing a cost effective solution to processing rape seed oil at Thywissen Company, a specialist food manufacturer based in Germany
News from Krohne ( 5 October 2005)
Materials research consortium works with Malvern
User Application Article Malvern Instruments is the primary supplier of systems for nanoparticle characterisation to a consortium of 13 companies and 12 academic research groups in Israel - Nano Functional Materials (NFM)
News from Malvern Instruments ( 5 October 2005)
Coaxial valves offer fast acting reliability
High quality co-axial valves for fast response, high pressure, direct acting operation giving absolute reliability in production processes, are currently available from KV Process Controls
News from KV ( 4 October 2005)
Digital jitter meter features for optical discs
The new TA220 digital jitter meter has new features designed to aid adjustment and inspection in production-line testing of the next generation of Blu-ray high-density optical discs
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 4 October 2005)
ISO standard cylinder offers long service life
The C85 series is a stainless steel body cylinder conforming to ISO standard 6432, designed for a long service life: plus it offers dimensional interchangeability with other manufacturers' cylinders
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 4 October 2005)
Industry banks on hard-wearing vibratory machines
Throughout the mining industry, Schenck is renowned for powerful, reliable and versatile screening machines: Schenck staff are experts in processing difficult bulk solids
News from Schenck Process ( 4 October 2005)
Loading Automation System offers added value
The Schenck Loading Automation System automates your entire shipping process, saving huge amounts of time, improving quality, avoiding faults, increasing efficiency and reducing costs
News from Schenck Process ( 4 October 2005)
Success in business requires training
Why send your employees to high-cost seminars and courses when in-house training is just a fraction of the cost? Computer-based and audiovisual training products are effective, efficient, economical Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 4 October 2005)
Simple solution for rotary position sensing
The MLX90316 is a monolithic, programmable Triaxis Hall IC designed for absolute non-contacting 360 degree rotary position sensors
News from Melexis ( 4 October 2005)
Maintenance-in-place pumps for aggressive fluids
User Application Article Throughout all areas of industry it is common to encounter applications where it is necessary to pump fluids containing quantities of abrasive materials that can cause substantial damage to pumps. Brochure Available
News from AxFlow ( 4 October 2005)
Scandinavian distribution for Maplesoft
Maplesoft has appointed Adept Scientific as the exclusive distributor of its advanced mathematical and analytical software products in Sweden, Norway and Finland Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 4 October 2005)
Radioactive detector gets the full UHPLC picture
Beta-RAM, the on-line radioactivity detector from LabLogic Systems, ensures that sufficient data is captured when using the new ultra high pressure liquid chromatography method (UHPLC). Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems ( 4 October 2005)
Greater sensitivity, even clearer images
The exceptional thermal sensitivity and powerful new features of the new ThermaCAM S65HS infrared camera enable the professional thermographer to work with unprecedented efficiency and productivity Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 4 October 2005)
Industrial device servers support copper and fibre
Moxa is pleased to introduce the new NPort IA series of industrial device servers that connect serial devices to 100 Mbps copper or fibre Ethernet networks
News from Moxa Technologies ( 4 October 2005)
Technically advanced infra-red line imaging
The PV-320 is a technically advanced line imaging solution, and is suitable for a variety of applications including temperature analysis, laser beam profiling, NDT, medical imaging and metrology
News from Electrophysics Corp ( 4 October 2005)
Support Center Practices certificate for 3rd year
The SCP re-certification follows an extensive audit of the Invensys Customer Satisfaction Centre in Foxboro, Massachusetts
News from Invensys Foxboro ( 4 October 2005)
Zero-maintenance recording at Hunterston B
User Application Article Engineers at British Energy Hunterston B nuclear power station have standardised on the Yokogawa DX range of paperless recorders as their main control-room recording instruments
News from Yokogawa UK ( 4 October 2005)
VCP picks Aker Kvaerner to supply wash presses
Votorantim Celulose e Papel (VCP) has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for two wash presses for the Jacarei mill in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil
News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping ( 4 October 2005)
Under the spotlight at Offshore Europe
Thompson Valves has recently exhibited at the Offshore Europe exhibition in Aberdeen where the company showcased its Maxseal solenoid valve range and its IVP pressure regulators
News from Thompson Valves ( 4 October 2005)
Smart electro-pneumatic positioners come of age
008 "Smart" electro-pneumatic positioners from K Controls have now completed more than three years successful service in a variety of different applications
News from K Controls ( 4 October 2005)
Litre Meter introduce the new F-Pod interface
The F-Pod offers a universal digital to analogue interface for use with flow meters of all types, providing outputs like a scaled pulse in engineering units, 4-20mA analogue and RS232 or MODBUS
News from Litre Meter ( 4 October 2005)
Non-metallic seal-less pump for chemicals handling
AxFlow has announced the introduction of a non-metallic seal-less pump featuring an integral synchronous drive, intended for chemical duties: the pump is corrosion resistant and ATEX certified Brochure Available
News from AxFlow ( 4 October 2005)
Ductless Fume Hoods from Air-Science
The Purair 'Ductless Fume Hood' line from Air-Science USA provides operator safety and exceeds OSHA, ANSI and all relevant international standards
News from Air Science USA ( 4 October 2005)
Global Users Exchange opens to record attendance
Processing and manufacturing leaders from 47 countries come together for insights to improve safety, uptime, and efficiency at the Emerson Global Users Exchange, Oct 05 Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 4 October 2005)
'MCERTS for Air' conference nearly full
Marcus Pattison, one of the MCERTS organisers, reports "Delegate bookings are already 10% ahead of last year's record figures with a week still to go": doors open on 12 October
News from MCERTS Exhibition ( 4 October 2005)
BatchMV improves productivity of fine chemicals
User Application Article Perceptive Engineering has recently completed a project with a speciality chemical company based in the North West of England
News from Perceptive Engineering ( 4 October 2005)
Dosing pump reduces lead levels in potable water
User Application Article The Bran + Luebbe ProCam metering pump has been configured for dosing phosphoric acid into potable water, to produce an insoluble coating of lead phosphate as a coating protecting lead pipework
News from SPX Process Equipment ( 3 October 2005)
Compact cylinder with lock and air cushion
SMC Corporation of America, the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic automation products, has released the RLQ series, a compact cylinder with a lock and air cushion
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 3 October 2005)
Full range on display at BCEIA in Beijing
Thermo Electron Corporation presents its expanded offering of laboratory software solutions at the Beijing Conference and Exhibition on Instrumental Analysis Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 3 October 2005)
How to get the most from our energy budgets
Technical Background Article With vastly rising utility costs year on year companies should be looking at maximising energy usage - the potential to reduce utilities expenditure in business should not be underestimated
News from McKinnon and Clarke ( 3 October 2005)
Compressor pumps and tanks now available to OEMs
Compressor manufacturer Jun-Air is making its range of compressor pumps and receiver tanks available as individual components for OEMs to build into their own products.
News from Gast Group - Jun-Air ( 3 October 2005)
Boise presentation co-sponsored with MRO Software
User Application Article Matrikon and MRO Software are co-sponsoring the Boise presentation on Control Performance Monitoring, at the Pulp and Paper Reliability and Maintenance Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
News from Matrikon ( 3 October 2005)
Profibus-enabled switchboxes on Changi waste plant
User Application Article Profibus-enabled switchboxes have been specified for the control of hundreds of pneumatic actuators on the giant new state-of-the-art waste water treatment plant at Changi in Singapore
News from Rotork Valvekits ( 3 October 2005)
Klaxon range now caters for the fire market
The Fire and Life Safety range from Klaxon Signals provides audible and visual signalling technology for fire alarm systems, catering for all major applications and key segments within the fire market
News from Klaxon Signals ( 3 October 2005)
Compact version of the S7AC LVDT in-line amplifier
RDP Electronics has launched a new compact version of its popular S7AC LVDT in-line amplifier, containing all the required circuitry to excite, condition and amplify the transducer Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 3 October 2005)
Multirail BogieLoad test bed for increased safety
Multirail BogieLoad test bed technology from Schenck has been applied to the inspection of high speed train bogies, providing safety through all around inspection
News from Schenck Process ( 3 October 2005)
MechaTron feed system updated at cement plants
User Application Article After a new European Parliament directive, over 350 cement plants throughout the European union had to be upgraded to the latest state of the art on or before the end of 2004
News from Schenck Process ( 3 October 2005)
Industrial IP30 aluminium Ethernet rail switch
The Korenix JetNet 3000 Series Industrial Entry-level Ethernet Switch is the perfect answer for high reliability network installations, for the 14.2 billion devices forecast to exist by 2010
News from Korenix Technology ( 3 October 2005)
Temperature sensors for every application
The established range of Labfacility thermocouple and PRT sensors has been greatly enhanced to meet the needs of virtually any industrial or scientific application
News from Labfacility ( 3 October 2005)
Technical guidance on temperature sensing
Technical Background Article A new brochure provides product information and technical guidance on a wide range of temperature sensors and probe assemblies, installation fittings, temperature transmitters and in-head indicators
News from Labfacility ( 3 October 2005)
Valves for high temperature operation
User Application Article The KV Process Controls Type 2/164 is a 2/2-way force pilot operated piston valve for high temperature applications, significantly for use on blast furnaces and in steel production
News from KV ( 3 October 2005)
Pumps for the refrigeration industry
User Application Article AxFlow Limited is stepping up its involvement within the UK refrigeration industry following its recent introduction of the Hermetic 40 bar design of seal-less centrifugal pumps for CO2 applications Brochure Available
News from AxFlow ( 3 October 2005)
Vibrating short fork switches feature 'Fast Drip'
New Rosemount point level switches feature broad applicability and high reliability, using a short vibrating fork switch quoted to provide a 'Fast Drip', useful in the food and beverage industry Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 3 October 2005)
Portable Infrared Pyrometer for metals industry
Recognising the need for a quality affordable pyrometer for the metals industry, IMPAC Infrared have developed a new fast response, high temperature, short wavelength pyrometer
News from Impac Infrared ( 3 October 2005)
High-efficiency pump design from Enerpac
The high-efficiency pump design of the ZE electric pump has higher oil flow and by-pass pressure, runs cooler and requires 18% less current draw than comparable pumps.
News from Enerpac ( 3 October 2005)
Reliability and durability from DRV Vacuum valve
KV Process Controls now supplies a 3/2 way DRV valve that has a high resistance to contamination along with an extremely high switching frequency, for low vacuum applications
News from KV ( 3 October 2005)
The most secure 802.11b wireless device server
Digi International has introduced the Digi Connect Wi-SP, the industry's first 802.11b wireless LAN device server featuring WPA2 and 802.11i security, fully backwards-compatible with the WPA standard
News from Digi International ( 3 October 2005)
Aker Kvaerner awarded subsea umbilical contract
Aker Kvaerner Subsea has been awarded the contract for supply and manufacturing of steel tube umbilicals for the Fram Ost and Vilje Subsea projects in the Norwegian continental shelf
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 3 October 2005)
Low voltage inverters from Mitsubishi
A Mitsubishi F700 Energy Saving Inverter can help to reduce unnecessary downtime, a feature that differentiates it from the many other low voltage inverters now available Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 3 October 2005)
Radar success with narrow focussing on molten iron
User Application Article Within the total of over 100,000 non-contact radar devices already supplied by VEGA, many have been installed into the steel and metal industries, working in some of the most demanding applications Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK ( 3 October 2005)
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