News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 January
to Saturday 4 February 2006
Direct-to-Drive technology eliminates transformer
Why buy an isolation transformer when you don't need one? That's the philosophy behind the ground-breaking development of the first transformer-less medium-voltage (MV) drive in the industry
News from Rockwell Automation ( 3 February 2006)
New software imports remote data into SCADA
Campbell Scientific software uses the OPC standard interface to allow viewing of data collected by dataloggers - on or off-site!
News from Campbell Scientific ( 3 February 2006)
Gas monitors go wherever hazards are
The versatile new Detective Plus is a free-standing, transportable gas detector which provides reliable protection wherever there are short-term gas hazards, such as during annual plant shutdowns Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
SIS and fire and gas systems in Algeria
User Application Article Invensys is to supply Triconex safety instrumented systems and fire and gas systems for SonaHess at the Gassi El Agreb oil field redevelopment project in Algeria
News from Invensys Triconex ( 3 February 2006)
High spec low temperature IR pyrometer
Impac Infrared have released the latest pyrometers in their Series 140 range of non contact temperature measurement pyrometers, for low temperature operation
News from Impac Infrared ( 3 February 2006)
New moisture meter for fast, accurate measurement
Extech Instruments offers the new MO100, a moisture meter providing fast, accurate measurement of the moisture content of wood and other building materials
News from Extech Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
Universal drive fits an assortment of trucks
The new universal drive is designed to easily fit to an assortment of trucks and trolleys to provide ease of movement for the operator
News from Zed Systems ( 3 February 2006)
'Power Drive' for hand pallet trucks
Install Power Drive to your hand pallet truck, to ease the strain of moving goods
News from Zed Systems ( 3 February 2006)
Fully automated wall friction measurement
A new module for the Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer allows fast, fully automated measurement of wall friction using standard or custom materials in contact with powders under test.
News from Freeman Technology ( 3 February 2006)
High sensitivity multi-purpose IR camera
Cedip Infrared Systems introduces the Jade SWIR, a high sensitivity, multi-purpose IR camera for applications including: online thermal analysis; process control; IR radiometry; IR signature analysis Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 3 February 2006)
PlantWeb expansion at pharmaceutical company
Emerson has completed a $500K PlantWeb digital plant architecture expansion project at the Gedeon Richter pharmaceutical company tank farm in Budapest Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 3 February 2006)
Innovative sensors from Fluxgate World at MTEC
Fluxgate World will be using the Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation Show, MTEC 2006 at the NEC from 15-16 February 2006 to launch three new products
News from Fluxgate World ( 3 February 2006)
On-line TOC analyser for the production floor
GE Analytical Instruments, a division of GE Water and Process Technologies, announces its new Sievers 500 RL on-line Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyser
News from GE Analytical Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
Options for automated fluidised bed control
Recent trials have demonstrated that the Parsum inline particle size analyser from Malvern Instruments can be used successfully to monitor particle growth in a fluidised bed
News from Malvern Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
The Thorite winter air power publication!
Compressed air and fluid process systems specialists, Thorite, have launched the Winter Edition of their hugely popular Air Power special offers publication
News from Thorite ( 3 February 2006)
New 2006 biopharmaceutical product catalogue on CD
Millipore offers the new 2006 biopharmaceutical filtration and separation product catalogue on CD, in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 3 February 2006)
Brochure on process gas treatment solutions
Tecnium has recently published its new brochure on Process Gas Treatment, giving particular emphasis on solving problems relating to corrosion and atmospheric pollution
News from Tecnium ( 3 February 2006)
Schering goes live first with new ADME LIMS
Schering AG in Berlin is the first pharmaceutical company to go live with the 5.6 version of Debra, the LabLogic Systems drug metabolism LIMS Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems ( 3 February 2006)
Bio-products laboratory upgrade completed
User Application Article Critical blood plasma process control system upgraded for Bio Projects Laboratory and validated for compliance with 21CFR part 11 legislation, improving productivity and ensuring future proofing
News from Haden Freeman ( 3 February 2006)
New expanded corporate headquarters
American Sensor Technologies is a New Jersey-based manufacturer of state-of-the-art, MEMS-based pressure sensors, differentials, switches and digital gauges
News from American Sensor Technologies ( 2 February 2006)
Gamma radiation detector is SIL rated
Designed to exceed the highest of safety standards, this new Continuous Monitoring Station (CMS) is top of the Lab-Impex range of a new generation of area and environmental monitoring systems
News from Laboratory Impex Systems ( 2 February 2006)
Austrian SCADA contract from gas storage company
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems Austria has won a contract to supply a SCADA system based on its I/A Series hardware for a major site revamp being carried out by OMV Austria Exploration and Production
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 2 February 2006)
ABB enhances electronic data recorder range
The ABB SM videographic recorder series now boasts an even greater range of features with the arrival of several new developments for the SM1000, SM2000 and SM3000 recorders
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 2 February 2006)
Integrated control to help BP boost gas production
User Application Article A new integrated ABB control system for the BP Bruce platform and the Rhum field in the North Sea will help BP expand production and tap new sources of gas
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 2 February 2006)
LPCB seal of approval for Klaxon Sonos products
Several products from the Klaxon Signals Sonos range of multipurpose fire alarm sounders have been approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board
News from Klaxon Signals ( 2 February 2006)
Control has plc architecture and DCS functionality
The innovative design of new Eurotherm T2550 controller combines plc architecture and DCS functionality: it can be deployed independently, or as part of a centrally controlled network
News from Eurotherm ( 2 February 2006)
Reducing chicken give-away with multi-head weigher
User Application Article A Northern Ireland chicken processor has installed 4 Aja Optima Multiweighers for fixed weight, fixed price, retail portion packs of chicken fillets and dark meat with outstanding 'Give Away' results
News from Aja ( 2 February 2006)
Rail freight market for bulk transport technology
ISO-Veyor technology is set to revolutionise the dry bulk transportation market just as ISO-tanks have done for the global bulk liquids market, says EWS, Britain's leading rail freight operator
News from InBulk Technologies ( 2 February 2006)
Willie Duncan is new Group Managing Director
Tomoe, a leader in the development of butterfly valves and actuators, has announced the appointment of Willie Duncan as the new managing director of the Tomoe Group in Europe
News from Tomoe Valve ( 2 February 2006)
'Loop Performance Snapshot' reveals opportunities
Engineers and technicians can now get an instant understanding of control loop performance, and any opportunities for improvement, with one glance at the "Loop Performance Snapshot"
News from ExperTune ( 2 February 2006)
Johnson Matthey buys Davy Process Technology
Johnson Matthey plc announces that it has purchased Davy Process Technology for GBP40 million in cash, from Yukos International: acquisition will present new development opportunities
News from Johnson Matthey Catalysts ( 2 February 2006)
SY045 Batch Weight Indicator released
Low-cost weight indicator for tank contents measurement and overflow prevention is loop powered, and has 18mm high 6 digit LED display, and IP65 rating
News from Synectic Design ( 2 February 2006)
Johnson Matthey buys Davy Process Technology
Johnson Matthey plc announces that it has purchased Davy Process Technology Limited for GBP40 million in cash
News from Davy Process Technology ( 2 February 2006)
On the move and investing for the future
Progressing cavity pump specialists Robbins and Myers have confirmed they are relocating their business to two new sites in the UK, to consolidate their position as a leading force in pump supply
News from Robbins & Myers UK ( 1 February 2006)
New displacement/position transducers brochure
RDP Electronics has recently published a new short form brochure showcasing their range of displacement and position transducers, including LVDTs, for industrial and other harsh environments Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 1 February 2006)
Process safety and environmental protection event
International process safety and environmental protection experts unite this Spring, at the 3-day conference - Hazards XIX: Process Safety and Environmental Protection - What do we know?
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) ( 1 February 2006)
Safegrease 2 with new look and new languages
John Crane has published an updated brochure for the Safegrease 2 automatic lubrication system, and in addition to English, it is also now available in Swedish and Finnish
News from Crane EAA ( 1 February 2006)
Combat big increases in your energy bill
Those companies whose energy contracts are up for renewal this spring should shop around early to mitigate the impact of huge price rises, according to a Manchester based energy management business
News from Utility Auditing ( 1 February 2006)
Sole Norgren distributor for Greater Manchester
Compressed air and fluid process systems specialists Thorite are appointed as sole official distributor for the Norgren ranges of pneumatic motion and fluid control equipment in Greater Manchester
News from Thorite ( 1 February 2006)
Managing projects successfully - using SAP
Managing projects successfully can be a challenging task - projects are expected to be on time and to budget, and of course they must add value and show reliable results
News from Cook ( 1 February 2006)
High throughput 16-lane checkweigher
Thompson Scale Company, a leader in checkweighing systems, packaging machinery controls, and custom production scales, announces the release of the new TSC 350 16x Checkweigher
News from Thompson Scale Company ( 1 February 2006)
Long-term petrochemical maintenance contract
Yokogawa has concluded a long-term maintenance contract with CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals under which it will maintain the instrumentation at CSPC Nanhai Petrochemical Complex in Huizhou, China
News from Yokogawa UK ( 1 February 2006)
Monitoring leachate sumps on landfill sites
User Application Article Sensit liquid depth measurement transmitters from Roxspur Measurement and Control have been successfully used for the measurement of leachate levels in landfill sites
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (31 January 2006)
First choice for ATEX filter media equipment
Donaldson Membranes has developed Tetratex anti-static filter media conforming to DIN 54345, which relates to the Testing of Textiles, Electrostatic Reaction, to determine electrostatic chargeability
News from Donaldson Membranes (31 January 2006)
New automated bench mounted pressure calibrator
Calibration Dynamics announce the availability of a new fully automated high accuracy precision pressure calibrator, the Mensor APC600
News from Calibration Dynamics (31 January 2006)
Environmental improvement programme in China
User Application Article Black and Veatch will assist the city of Luizhou recover from environmental degradation by improving wastewater management and treatment, transfer and collection of solid waste, and public lavatories
News from Black and Veatch (31 January 2006)
Needlefelt filter media for aggressive chemicals
Donaldson Membranes has announced the addition of a new needlefelt filter media to its high performance Tetratex Release range for filter bags
News from Donaldson Membranes (31 January 2006)
ShockLog adds tilt and roll monitoring capability
Lamerholm Electronics is pleased to announce the launch of the new RD404 tilt and roll accelerometer, designed to add additional monitoring capabilities to the ShockLog range of event data recorders Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (31 January 2006)
TopView process alarm and notification software
TopView process alarm and notification software, working with PI and OPC, adds Tag Groups and Output Points - allowing a quick response to any abnormal condition
News from Exele (31 January 2006)
New sales engineer in East Anglia
National Instruments UK and Ireland has recently promoted Peter Horn to Field Sales Engineer for the East Anglia region Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (31 January 2006)
Gas price hike leads to steam boiler plant demand
User Application Article Following the recent surge in gas prices, Watkins Hire have received an enquiry from a major European chemical producer to source 30 tons hour of steam at 200 psi from oil fired boilers
News from Watkins Hire (31 January 2006)
Push-Pull fibre-optic connector is 'plug and play'
The Push-Pull Fibre LC is the first fibre-optic connector within the company's RJ Industrial Push-Pull family, and brings 'plug and play' connectivity to industrial fibre-optic communications
News from Harting (31 January 2006)
Thermo compact ICP emission spectrometer
Thermo Electron Corporation announces the launch of its new iCAP 6000 Series, featuring the most compact ICP emission spectrometers available on the market, the iCAP 6300 and the iCAP 6500 Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (31 January 2006)
Sensorland at MTEC Sensors Exhibition
Now in its fifth year, Sensorland has become a well established on-line reference for engineers to source and learn about all types of sensors and measurement equipment
News from Sensorland (31 January 2006)
Check valves reduce costly maintenance on turbines
At Power-Gen Middle East, Parker Instrumentation is showing a unique new family of check valves, specially optimised for the high temperatures and aggressive media found in turbine installations Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (31 January 2006)
Temperature calibration at MTEC
Engineers and technicians visiting the MTEC show, involved with temperature calibration or calibration management, are invited to visit the "Calibration Corner" on the Barber InSys Stand
News from Barber InSys (31 January 2006)
Five year Alcontrol COD measurement contract
Alcontrol Laboratories has awarded a major contract to Hach Lange for a five-year supply of COD test equipment and consumables, representing around 500,000 tests
News from Hach Lange (31 January 2006)
New all-stainless mixers for sterile environments
User Application Article Chemineer has developed a new range of high quality, all-stainless steel mixers, which have several key benefits in sterile environments
News from Chemineer (31 January 2006)
FMA appoints new Business Development Manager
Leading project management, process control, and information management solutions specialists, FMA, of Lichfield, UK, have appointed Richard Lane, 52, as Business Development Manager
News from FMA Process Engineering (31 January 2006)
Flexible and adaptable range of touch screen HMI
Complementing its wide range of PLC and PC based automation solutions, VIPA have launched a new family of touch screen HMI for factory, process and building automation applications Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK (31 January 2006)
Dry bulk solids conveying and bag handling
Spiroflow has retained the services of Vaumax Kunish and Haring as representative agent in Germany for their ranges of dry bulk solids conveying and big bag handling equipment Brochure Available
News from Spiroflow (31 January 2006)
Filter media for explosive dust risk applications
Donaldson Membranes has announced the addition of a new polyester stainless steel anti-static filter media to the Tetratex Release range, for explosive dust risk applications
News from Donaldson Membranes (30 January 2006)
Legislation and solvent cleaning in Europe
Technical Background Article Derek Carpenter reviews the recent history of solvent use and legislation, and considers the impact of current Euopean legislation on future uses of vapour degreasers Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (30 January 2006)
Spray nozzle for plant wash down operations
The Hydro-Pro spray nozzle combined with the Swivel-Pro adaptor maximises operator control, flexibility and comfort taking the stress out of the heaviest plant wash down or clean up job
News from Waters Equipment (30 January 2006)
New strategic partnership for Pavilion
Strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services provides manufacturers across industries and geographies with best-in-class solutions to improve their manufacturing performance and profitability
News from Pavilion Technologies (30 January 2006)
New joystick option protects against dust and dirt
Penny + Giles has developed a protective boot for its JC120 single axis fingertip joystick to protect against ingress of dust and dirt on control and handling equipment Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (30 January 2006)
A guide to the selection of filter media
A baghouse filter is a dust removal device employing a fabric which acts as a barrier to remove particulate from a gas or liquid stream: this free guide from Donaldson shows how to select the fabric
News from Donaldson Membranes (30 January 2006)
Optimass is chocolate flavour of the month
User Application Article Specialist chocolate manufacturer Classic Couverture has installed three Krohne Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters, to improve the measurement accuracy of ingredients during production of chocolates
News from Krohne (30 January 2006)
DVGW Certification for UV water treatment systems
The Berson UV in-line + medium pressure UV water disinfection systems are now certified to the stringent new German DVGW Standard, W294: Berson is the first to achieve this
News from Berson UV-techniek (30 January 2006)
Kopex launches e-news
Kopex International, the market leader in electrical conduit systems for specialist applications, has launched its new ezine, called Kopex News Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (30 January 2006)
New catalogue is packed full of innovations
Phoenix Contact has recently released their new handy size Compact catalogue, based on extracts from their complete range of products, including Wireless Bluetooth and Ethernet switches
News from Phoenix Contact (30 January 2006)
Orbital flaring machine for hydraulic tubes
Parker Hannifin has launched its latest orbital flaring machine, specifically developed for low cost manufacture of hydraulic tubes for use with Parker O-Lok and Triple-Lok connections Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (30 January 2006)
Specialists in switching and sensing at MTEC
Willow Technologies is a supplier of sensors, specialised resistors, relays, and wireless sensor networks (MOTES) offering design, rapid prototyping, custom software and systems integration
News from Willow Technologies (30 January 2006)
Metrohm free "Pick and Mix" seminar tour
Metrohm announce their FREE UK analytical techniques seminar tour for 2006 on potentiometric titration, Karl Fischer titration, ion chromatography, voltammetry, automation and electrode systems Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 January 2006)
Team uses Zetasizer Nano for protein screening
User Application Article Osaka University has shown the utility of the Malvern Instruments Zetasizer Nano particle characterisation system in assessing the suitability of a protein sample for crystallisation
News from Malvern Instruments (30 January 2006)
Foxboro DCS contract for Netherlands power plant
Invensys Process Systems has won a major contract to improve obsolete visualisation systems in the DCS at the Essent Energie Moerdijk power plant in The Netherlands
News from Invensys Foxboro (30 January 2006)
New slim-line holders for bursting discs
Pressure-management specialist Elfab has introduced a range of universal slimline holders, compatible with the complete industry-leading Elfab bursting disc range
News from Elfab (30 January 2006)
High performance 12 input channel USB module
Data Translation is now shipping the DT9836 series of simultaneous analogue input multifunction data acquisition modules for USB 2.0
News from Data Translation (30 January 2006)
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