News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 April
to Saturday 22 April 2006
DCS alarm management of change made easy
Matrikon announces the release of Alarm Mocca version 2.1, its premier windows-based alarm system Management of Change software application Brochure Available
News from Matrikon (21 April 2006)
Emotron expands into Latin America
Emotron, with head office in Helsingborg, Sweden, has experienced an increasing demand for its solutions in Latin America, with sales increasing continuously over the past few years
News from Emotron (21 April 2006)
Conference theme of "Learn, Lead, Unleash"
User presentations and workshops at the 2006 Emerson Global Users Conference are to focus on experience with Emerson enabling technologies and services: Mark your calendars!
News from Emerson Process Management (21 April 2006)
ABB actuators slash maintenance at Longannet
User Application Article ABB has supplied over GBP300k of electric actuators as part of an overhaul at the Scottish Power Longannet power station
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (21 April 2006)
RoHS Directive advice line established
Technical Background Article High precision manufacturer of displacement sensors and joysticks, Penny + Giles, has developed a new service to help customers comply with the RoHS Directive that comes into effect on July 1st 2006 Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (21 April 2006)
Reliable results under pressure from only GBP450!
Whether for continuous level measurement in chemical applications, monitoring of silo overpressure or flow measurement, Deltabar S DP transmitters do the business, now at only GBP450! Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (21 April 2006)
Suncombe Micro-Mixes mixes small volumes
Suncombe introduce 'Micro-Mixing' to their range of bio/pharma vessels, designed to provide a solution to aseptic mixing of small volumes of product, from a few litres to 100s of litres
News from Suncombe (21 April 2006)
Bruker Optics fights counterfeit drugs in China
User Application Article The State Food and Drug Administration in China has ordered a large number of analysers to be used in the detection of fake and substandard drugs
News from Bruker Optics (21 April 2006)
Goudsmit UK launch new website
Goudsmit UK are pleased to announce the launch of their redeveloped website describing their magnetic and metal detection capabilities
News from Goudsmit Magnetics Groep (21 April 2006)
Maintenance for Haden Drysys Environmental systems
Operational UK is pleased to announce facilities for the maintenance of Haden Drysys Environmental systems following the firm's recent demise
News from Operational UK (21 April 2006)
Precise pressure control for laboratory equipment
For suppliers of products and services to specialised industries such as the medical and laboratory sectors, the range of digital pressure controllers available from Marsh Bellofram offer advantages
News from Marsh Bellofram Europe (21 April 2006)
Asset management software helps NASCAR racing
User Application Article Invensys Avantis enterprise asset management software has played a key role in maintaining a competitive edge for the Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR team
News from Invensys Avantis (21 April 2006)
Freeman at International Powder and Bulk Solids
The Freeman Technology FT4 can be seen at the International Powder and Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition on the Particle Technology Labs booth, number 1156, 8-11 May in Illinois
News from Freeman Technology (21 April 2006)
Humidity alert meter with visual and audible alarm
Extech Instruments, a major supplier of test and measurement equipment for industrial markets, announces an important new addition to its Hygro-Thermometer line, the 445815 Humidity Alert Meter
News from Extech Instruments (21 April 2006)
Dosing pump is compact, robust and versatile
The XB range of hydraulically actuated dosing pumps, available through dosing pump specialists Milton Roy UK, deliver flow rates up to 310 l/hr at maximum pressures up to 105 bar Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe (21 April 2006)
Food Technology Partner for perfect dosing
The essential food industry requirements include: the optimum recipe itself and weighing and dosing solutions for accurate, consistent process control - all in a hygienic design
News from Schenck (20 April 2006)
Large project quality for Qatar water pipeline
Viking Johnson will supply pipe joints and repair products for a major Middle Eastern infrastructure project because of a reliable delivery record and consistent performance on large projects Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (20 April 2006)
New Mixing Solutions on show at PowerGen
Mixing technology advances are being shown at PowerGen by Mixing Solutions: these will include the new Phoenix system with revolutionary AirWing air sparge
News from Mixing Solutions (20 April 2006)
The independent guide to desktop search tools
The complete - and independent - guide to desktop search tools, with information about what desktop search tools are and what they can do: is now launched on a new website
News from Desktop Search Guide (20 April 2006)
PlantWeb University in Chinese and Spanish
Emerson Process Management has launched Spanish and Chinese language versions of their highly acclaimed PlantWeb University online educational programme
News from Emerson Process Management (20 April 2006)
Thermocouple wire for pharmaceutical autoclaves
Technical Background Article A technical background briefing document on thermocouple validation wire for pharmaceutical autoclaves, by Neville Mitchell, MD of Thermal Detection
News from Thermal Detection (20 April 2006)
TopClean pumps for reliable, hygienic pumping
The TopClean CS range of hygienic centrifugal pumps meet the exacting standards for reliable and hygienic transfer of sensitive liquids in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and brewing industries
News from JP Pumps (20 April 2006)
Many users not ready for ATEX, says ABB
Many motor users are inadequately prepared for the new ATEX regulations, due to be introduced this summer, according to Brian Austick, product specialist for LV motors, at ABB
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (20 April 2006)
SMS monitoring for temperature critical processes
Mendip Micro Systems has developed a low cost SMS (text message) monitoring system specifically designed for small, temperature critical, processes
News from Mendip Micro Systems (20 April 2006)
Quick release connectors on cooling circuits
Staubli quick release connectors on the cooling circuits of medium voltage inverters produced by Converteam significantly adds to the functionality and ease of use of these advanced electrical systems Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (20 April 2006)
System integration packaging specialist
As part of a drive to expand its system integration business, electronics packaging specialist Schroff UK has appointed Neil Ashby to the position of business development manager, system integration
News from Schroff UK (20 April 2006)
Valve automatically relieves trapped pump vapours
These valves automatically open to allow Wanner Hydra-Cell pumps to self-prime by quickly relieving trapped vapours or air, rather than having gas compression cause a pump airlock
News from Wanner Engineering (20 April 2006)
The 3K9 single pass filter kit
Schroeder Industries, a recognised leader in filtration and fluid conditioning products, announces the addition of the 3K9 single pass filter kit to its offline filtration products line
News from Schroeder Industries (20 April 2006)
Metal detectors keep sauces safe
User Application Article Since being founded in 1992, Panesar Foods has built an enviable reputation for the quality of its sauces, which range from Indian, Mexican and Chinese to North and South African
News from S+S Inspection (20 April 2006)
Ultrasonic level measurement sensors
New ultrasonic sensors utilise microprocessor technology to enable high accuracy even in the face of environmental variables
News from Scientific Technologies (19 April 2006)
Protocol converter, data logger and web interface
Red Lion Controls has announced its new Data Station Plus, the industry's most powerful tool for connectivity and machine data-management
News from Red Lion Controls USA (19 April 2006)
Electronic volumetric flow controllers
CVC (constant volumetric control) is a totally mechanical flow control valve which operates independent of any changes in pressure or temperature, maintaining flow to 1% of full scale range
News from ESE (19 April 2006)
New activated carbon textiles introduced
Carbon Filter Technology has been formed jointly with the technical textile expertise of J and D Wilkie, with an in-depth knowledge and experience of the activated carbon cloth market
News from Carbon Filter Technology (19 April 2006)
Best hire Peter Hancock, semiconductor ATE veteran
Best Electronics and Components, the leading contract test services provider for analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors, announces that Peter Hancock has joined the company as world wide COO
News from Best Electronics and Components (19 April 2006)
Remote UV (ultraviolet light) luminescence sensor
EMX Industries announces the first remote UV (ultraviolet light) luminescence sensor that combines small size with long range, high resolution, and ease of use in demanding applications Brochure Available
News from EMX Industries (19 April 2006)
CSMA in counterfeit drug detection breakthrough
CSMA, the industry expert in materials analysis, has developed a method for detecting counterfeit drugs which could revolutionise detection practice in the pharmaceutical industry
News from Ceram (19 April 2006)
Power supplies for X-Ray generators
Photon Power Technology has announced the Universal Voltronics range of X-Ray generators for use in process control applications
News from Photon Power Technology (19 April 2006)
Custom pump elements for design flexibility
A new range of custom-designed Gerotor pump elements for in-house designed pumps provide engineers with the important benefits of reduced tooling and set-up costs Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (19 April 2006)
Two conveyors for the price of one?
Yes, it is true: UniTrak Powderflight have developed their successful Tip Trak Bucket Elevator by introducing the Twin TT-250, which allows two products to be elevated separately at the same time
News from UniTrak Powderflight (19 April 2006)
Plastic tanks solve aggressive mixing problem
User Application Article When one of the UK's leading manufacturers of high quality inorganic fine chemicals approached Chem Resist they were desperate, desperate for an answer to their mixing tank material problem
News from Chem Resist Group (19 April 2006)
New pocket size digital protractor
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of an affordable, battery powered, pocket sized Digital Protractor Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (19 April 2006)
Mixing Solutions names new Managing Director
Mixing Solutions has announced the appointment of John Brace as Managing Director with responsibility for its worldwide process agitation business for the entire Eastern Hemisphere
News from Mixing Solutions (19 April 2006)
Aspectrics exhibits EP-IR technology
Aspectrics plans to set up a European Operations company, and will commence by exhibiting its EP-IR technology at ACHEMA 2006 in May Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (19 April 2006)
Don't be overcharged for effluent discharge
Technical Background Article Don't be overcharged for effluent discharge: David Hewitt, product manager for level at Siemens Automation and Drives, explains how to measure the flow totals of such discharges
News from Siemens Milltronics (18 April 2006)
Nitrogen costs for laboratory applications cut
Parker Balston has launched three innovative nitrogen generators that significantly reduce the costs of producing nitrogen for LC/MS, ELSD, Turbovaps and other laboratory applications Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (18 April 2006)
Software enables process analyser cost reduction
Symbion Systems announces a standard software platform to reduce the cost of process analyser deployment and ownership: Generic PAT solutions are available for supervisory control and data acquisition
News from Symbion Systems (18 April 2006)
Intrinsically safe LED lamp
The P861 is an LED Lamp for use in both safe and hazardous areas from RTK Instruments, providing visual on/off indication of process conditions, alarms or for operator alerts
News from RTK Instruments (18 April 2006)
zenOn installations use SQL Server for archiving
Many zenOn installations use SQL Server for archiving data, providing standardised storage for third party software such as ERP and higher level MES systems
News from Copa-Data UK (18 April 2006)
First ATEX wireless multi-gas monitor AreaRAE
RAE Systems UK launches the AreaRAE Responder - the first multi-gas, wireless monitor with ATEX certification for use in hazardous environments; these include refineries and chemical plants
News from RAE Systems UK (18 April 2006)
WBF and OMAC members of Automation Federation
The Automation Federation is an umbrella organization under which associations and societies engaged in manufacturing and process automation activities work more effectively to fulfill their missions
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (18 April 2006)
A fully featured hazardous area alarm annunciator
The NEX7250 feature rich alarm annunciator is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous areas and designed to type 'n' standards, offering all the features and benefits of a safe area annunciator
News from RTK Instruments (18 April 2006)
On-site compressed air replaces CO2 at Carlsberg
User Application Article An on-site air compressor provides the ideal solution to the problem of cylinder gas storage in the light of the continued discharge of CO2 and new CO2 legislation governing bar cellars
News from Gast Group - Jun-Air (18 April 2006)
Boiler-Trak flowmeter increases boiler efficiency
Sierra Instruments announces the release of its new Boiler-Trak smart insertion mass flow meter, a boiler and heater efficiency solution for natural gas flow measurement applications
News from Sierra Instruments (18 April 2006)
Training new Metrohm operators will save you money
Has a new person started using your Metrohm equipment? Do you want to get the most out of your Metrohm instruments? Do you have specific topics on which you would like further training? Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (18 April 2006)
Analysis of fertiliser nitrate and phosphate
Nitrogen and Phosphorus are both present in fertilisers and these can easily and affordably be analysed as nitrate and phosphate using the Compact IC systems from Metrohm Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (18 April 2006)
USB ready version of viscosity sensor
Biode introduces a USB ready version of the ViSmart viscosity sensor for plug-n-play applications, to attach to any computer via the USB port and start acquiring viscosity and temperature data
News from Biode (18 April 2006)
Latest customer training conference a success
Justice Laboratory Software, the leading manufacturer of chromatography data systems and chromatography application software, announces the success of their latest customer training conference
News from Justice Laboratory Software Europe (18 April 2006)
GMP for pharmaceutical excipients
Technical Background Article Companies manufacturing excipients for pharmaceutical finished dose manufacturers face an uncertain regulatory environment as the European Commission draws up its Good Manufacturing Practice Directive
News from Ipec Europe (17 April 2006)
The role of SPC in the ISO 9000 process
Quality Analyst does not in itself ensure compliance with ISO 9000 standards: What it does do is monitor your processes, identify deviations from your required standards and measure improvements Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (17 April 2006)
Howard Leight PerCap banded earplugs
Hearing protection leader Howard Leight has announced the availability of PerCap, the only folding banded earplugs available in the personal protection equipment [PPE] market
News from Sperian Hearing Protection (17 April 2006)
Upgrade of PDA-based vibration spectrum analyser
Datastick software upgrades for both its PDA and desktop PC software programmes provide enhanced display of high frequencies and faster operation during vibration collection and analysis
News from Datastick Systems (17 April 2006)
Catalyst characterisation analysers
Both of the Quantachrome Instruments catalyst characterisation units, the Autosorb-1C-TCD and the ChemBET-3000, feature stable, oxidation-resistant detectors for characterising carbon contents
News from Quantachrome Instruments (17 April 2006)
Millipore to acquire Newport Bio Systems
Millipore Corporation will acquire Newport Bio Systems, a provider of process containers used in biopharmaceutical production, to strengthen the ranges of Millipore disposable bioprocessing solutions Brochure Available
News from Millipore (17 April 2006)
IP67 Plug Connectors for harsh environments
The Variosub fieldbus plug connectors offer reliable protection in industrial environments, to protection category IP67, with a push-pull locking between the mounting and housing for easy operation
News from Phoenix Contact (17 April 2006)
Jesco N-5130 bench top dispenser
The N-5130 is a compact, two component dispenser for metering, mixing and dispensing non-corrosive, non-abrasive, level seeking materials, including epoxies, acrylics, urethanes and polysulphides
News from Jesco Products (17 April 2006)
Simplified mayonnaise production - continuously
User Application Article In recent years consumption of mayonnaise and salad dressings has increased globally: Bran + Luebbe has been an active supplier in this area of food processing for many years
News from SPX Process Equipment (17 April 2006)
Tie rod hydraulic cylinders
The latest generation of Parker hydraulic tie rod cylinders, developed and manufactured by Parker Hannifin, delivers a unique combination of power, performance and reliability Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (17 April 2006)
Dicksons help Kluber Lubrication in Ireland
Kluber Lubrication GB would like to congratulate their officially appointed distributors for Ireland, Dickson Bearings and Transmissions, on their first year of the trading relationship Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (17 April 2006)
Food managers of the future
Research has identified that there is a clear need for managers and supervisory career staff in the Humber region food manufacturing and processing companies
News from Grimsby Institute (17 April 2006)
EnSolv Roadshow: places are going quickly
This prestigious event to be held in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is now 70% booked, with overseas delegates as well Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (17 April 2006)
New Hach Lange company in Eire
Hach Lange, one of the world's leading manufacturers of test and monitoring equipment for water quality, has established a new office in Dublin that will serve customers in the Republic of Ireland
News from Hach Lange (17 April 2006)
Conference seeks presentation proposals
The Fieldbus centre has extended the presentation deadline for their first "Instrumentation Education, Training and Development Conference" proposal submissions to 31 May
News from Fieldbus Center (17 April 2006)
Battery backup for mission-critical applications
VxI Power has introduced a 130W switch-mode power supply that operates from a single backup battery to provide a robust and reliable source of power for mission-critical industrial applications
News from VxI Power (17 April 2006)
System uses AGA3 and 8 for erosion monitoring
The Controlstar includes a special function block for calculating the velocities for erosion monitoring; this uses AGA8 standard to accurately establish velocities at a number of points in the process
News from Controlstar Systems (17 April 2006)
Reliable and stable HV power supplies
Photon Power Technology is pleased to announce the availability of the Universal Voltronics range of X-Ray power supplies for use in inspection applications
News from Photon Power Technology (17 April 2006)
Single solution ERP and accounting software
User Application Article The Deacom accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system has been chosen as a single solution at Progress Paint, to streamline its business processes
News from Deacom (17 April 2006)
Etri 341DY offers wide range of performance
The Etri 341DY DC axial fan, available in the UK from Aerco, is supplied in four performance versions with airflow capacity ranging from 33.8 litres/sec (71.7 CFM) to 52.0 litres/sec (110.2 CFM)
News from Aerco (17 April 2006)
New developments in Formula Industrial PC systems
Nematron is pleased to announce significant new developments in its Formula Industrial PC systems, giving flexibility, compatibility and Nematron qualitywith new industrial monitors and other features
News from Nematron Europe (17 April 2006)
New range of low cost compact gas monitors
Edinburgh Instruments manufacture a wide range of low cost wall mounted infrared gas monitors that give accurate continuous sampling, measurement and display of target gas concentrations Brochure Available
News from Edinburgh Instruments (17 April 2006)
New 'Must-Have' Catalogue for Instrument Hire
Ashtead Technology Rentals has announced the publication of a new catalogue tailored to meet the needs of the rapidly growing instrument hire market
News from Ashtead Technology (17 April 2006)
Increased production of braid reinforced hose
NewAge Industries recently invested in improvements in its manufacturing processes and created increased capacity for its braided hose production lines
News from NewAge Industries (17 April 2006)
Reducing custom enclosure development costs / time
Electronics enclosure specialist Schroff expands system integration facilities to provide a comprehensive service for customers wanting to outsource some of their design and manufacturing activities
News from Schroff UK (17 April 2006)
K-TEK expands level product management team
K-TEK announces the expansion of the product management team for their innovative family of point and continuous level measurement products, with three specialists
News from K-Tek (17 April 2006)
Sounder with 26 user-selectable tones is I.S.
The RTK Instruments DB5 Sounders are designed for maximum efficiency in relation to their size, and have 26 user-selectable tones at up to 100dBA
News from RTK Instruments (17 April 2006)
Intrinsically Safe, high brightness LED Clusters
The DA170 range of LED Clusters from RTK Instruments provides reliable, high brightness visual on/off indication of process conditions in safe and hazardous areas
News from RTK Instruments (17 April 2006)
Simple installation for new DC drive from ABB
ABB launches a new series of high-performance DC drives, designed for easy installation: the drive can be installed by the end user, in most cases without reference to the manual
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (17 April 2006)
New range of low cost temperature chambers
Unitemp announce the availability of a new range of UK designed and manufactured low cost temperature chambers for product testing of pharmaceuticals and other products
News from Unitemp (17 April 2006)
Carbon filter units remove contaminants from gases
Tecnium are pleased to announce that their carbon filter units incorporate the latest innovative carbon media from Chemviron, to remove hydrogen sulphide, mercaptans and other contaminants
News from Tecnium (17 April 2006)
First handheld to pass host interoperability test
The Emerson 375 field communicator successfully completed the Fieldbus Foundation Host Interoperability Support Test (HIST), the first hand-held to do so
News from Emerson Process Management (17 April 2006)
Sierra flow meters and controllers
Sierra is one of the most trusted manufacturers of high performance flow meters and controllers today, consistently delivering the best flow measurement solutions for our customers
News from Sierra Instruments (17 April 2006)
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