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Sunday 30 April
to Saturday 6 May 2006

How will new European Safety Standards affect you?

 Technical Background Article  A FREE paper from LC Automation outlines how the new European Safety Standards will affect your business - if you have machinery, the answer is that it will!  Brochure Available 

News from LC Automation ( 5 May 2006)

Free Westermo industrial communications workshop

The 'Westermo Workshop' tour discussing Ethernet, radio connectivity and modems arrives at the LC Automation Head Office in Blackburn on 24th May 2006, and FREE places can be reserved now  Brochure Available 

News from LC Automation ( 5 May 2006)

Web based automation technology is here to stay

 Technical Background Article  The Internet and its surrounding technologies are taking over as leading tools in the provision of open and accessible control of all sorts of manufacturing industries, according to Schneider Electric

News from Schneider Electric ( 5 May 2006)

Extech to show new products at ACHEMA 2006

Extech Instruments, one of the largest suppliers of test and measurement equipment, will exhibit their latest products at ACHEMA 2006, the worldwide platform for the process industry

News from Extech Instruments ( 5 May 2006)

Temperature monitoring of vaccines by data-logger

Crown Graphic is providing safeguards for the secure monitoring and transportation of vaccines, with the introduction of the SM420 temperature data logger from Dickson, a leading recorder designer

News from Crown Graphic ( 5 May 2006)

Circuit breaker now offers remote disconnection

Suitable for telecommunications equipment or plant control systems E-T-A Circuit Breakers introduces a new version of an award winning magnetic circuit breaker which now offers remote disconnection  Brochure Available 

News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 5 May 2006)

Freeze dryers with flexibility and convenience

The VirTis Freezemobile series freeze dryers are designed with flexibility and convenience in mind, so that multiple users can configure the same system for a wide range of different applications  Brochure Available 

News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 5 May 2006)

Foxboro automation for 4 new Chinese power plants

Invensys to implement I/A Series digital automation systems for four new China Power International generating plants, representing 4,200 megawatts of new coal-fired capacity in eastern China

News from Invensys Foxboro ( 5 May 2006)

Energy management messages to UK industry

This food and drink seminar programme will provide information on how to use energy more efficiently, with presentations being made by some of the leading names in the field of energy management

News from Energy Management ( 5 May 2006)

Oil and gas platform unmanned operation in Brunei

Emerson uses PlantWeb with Foundation fieldbus devices and DeltaV systems to enable completely unmanned operation of the Champion West oil and gas field platform in Brunei  Brochure Available 

News from Emerson Process Management ( 5 May 2006)

Elcometer now testing concrete for salt

From their experience in the coatings industry, where testing for salt on steel structures is essential before applying a coating, Elcometer have now developed a test kit for use on concrete

News from Elcometer Instruments ( 5 May 2006)

Major contract for new Australian office

 User Application Article  The Operational Group, specialists in energy efficiency and process optimisation, have won a major Australian client just three months after opening a new office in Melbourne

News from Operational UK ( 4 May 2006)

Web based document control and PLM

Leader in quality software applications rolls out a comprehensive web based document control and product lifecycle management solution to provide greater agility, scalability and functionality

News from Mystic Management Systems ( 4 May 2006)

Insectron insect exterminators in Ireland

Berson UV has appointed John Kennedy of AA Fly and Bird Control as the exclusive Irish distributor of its Insectron range of insect exterminators

News from Berson UV-techniek ( 4 May 2006)

A new IT solution on material compliance

 User Application Article  BASF IT Services and Atrion International have signed an agreement with a new customer, the Spanish energy company CEPSA

News from BASF IT Services ( 4 May 2006)

Poor workplace health is problem in engineering

Increased anger and loss of humour amongst people in the workplace are just two of the knock-on effects that engineering businesses face due to poor workplace health, according to new research

News from Chartered Management Institute ( 4 May 2006)

High accuracy flowmeter for water and wastewater

V2 System is ideal for plant water wells, plant water pump stations, reclaimed water, HVAC system chilled water, steam systems, and treated water effluent

News from McCrometer ( 4 May 2006)

Added power plant simulation and operator training

 User Application Article  Wholesale power seller, Constellation Energy, has selected Invensys Process Systems for advanced SimSci-Esscor simulation software for three Baltimore, Maryland area generating units

News from Invensys SimSci Esscor ( 4 May 2006)

ISA releases Measurement Equations resource

ISA has announced the release of an updated 2nd edition of the ISA Handbook of Measurement Equations and Tables, edited by Jim Strothman

News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 4 May 2006)

Most stand space now booked for RAC07

With less than eleven months to go until doors open at the NEC for RAC07, the event organisers have announced that space at the show is already three-quarters booked

News from RAC Exhibition 2007 ( 4 May 2006)

"S" beam load cells for tensile test machines

The overall accuracy and stability of the DBB range of "S" beam load cells from Applied Measurements make them suitable for use in top quality high performance tensile test machines  Brochure Available 

News from Applied Measurements ( 4 May 2006)

GRP tank cover designs in the largest sizes

 User Application Article  Specialist GRP cover designers AMi Designs are building a reputation for excellence within the GRP design and manufacturing community thanks to the successful completion of some large tough projects

News from AMi Designs ( 4 May 2006)

Turbulent Contact Absorption fume scrubbers

The Chem Resist specialisation in the design and manufacture of thermoplastic plant for the process industries includes a range of TCA Fume Scrubbers

News from Chem Resist Group ( 4 May 2006)

Elcometer France expands into larger facilities

Due to substantial growth in the last 12 months, Elcometer in France are pleased to announce that they have recently completed their move into new, purpose built offices

News from Elcometer Instruments ( 4 May 2006)

How to make the change to lean production

The global economy is asking tough questions of western manufacturers: no wonder that lots of companies feel compelled to consider radical changes like going 'lean'!

News from Arden Partnership ( 4 May 2006)

Portable multi-channel data loggers

Signatrol introduce their high performance SL7000 series of multi-channel portable data loggers, providing optimum precision and versatility

News from Signatrol ( 4 May 2006)

Mooring line integrity monitoring system

 User Application Article  A permanent Mooring Line Integrity Monitoring System supplied by AVT is playing a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing safety of the floating offshore oil storage installation for BHP Billiton  Brochure Available 

News from AV Technology ( 4 May 2006)

The range of Synectic instrumentation amplifiers

Having designed and built instrumentation amplifiers for numerous years now, Synectic understand the market in great depth, allowing us to provide customers with what they need now and in the future

News from Synectic Design ( 4 May 2006)

Advanced umbilicals contract for deepwater 'Q'

Aker Kvaerner has won a USD10M contract to deliver an advanced umbilical system, including engineering and project management, for the deepwater "Q" field development project in the Gulf of Mexico.

News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 4 May 2006)

The new MS Outlook priority IT Dashboard

The Priority software vendor eMerge Information Technology have this month launched a new version of its business Intelligence model, the new MS Outlook priority IT dashboard

News from eMerge Information Technology ( 4 May 2006)

Dual fluid metering with variable flow control

The Ratio:Matic Dual Head Metering Pumps and V300 Stroke Rate Controller can meter and electronically vary the flow of two fluids at ratios from 1:1 up to 1000:1, from 20 microl/min up to 4L/min

News from Fluid Solutions ( 4 May 2006)

Novel X-ray scattering instrument from Anton Paar

The Anton Paar SaxSess is a laboratory instrument which combines both small-angle and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS and WAXS / XRD) techniques

News from Anton Paar ( 4 May 2006)

CFTL launch 'Captiv8' activated carbon textiles

CFTL have announced the launch of 'Captiv8' as the brand name for a new range of activated carbon textiles, a group of molecular filtration materials

News from Carbon Filter Technology ( 3 May 2006)

Transit-time ultrasonic flowmeters with Bluetooth

Sierra Instruments steps into the ultrasonic flowmeter market with the release of its new Innova-Sonic Ultrasonic Flowmeter product line, with Bluetooth

News from Sierra Instruments ( 3 May 2006)

CANbus added to servo motion controller/driver

QuickSilver Controls adds CANbus to its SilverDust IGB servo motion controller/driver for servo control of NEMA 17 and 23 frame stepmotors

News from QuickSilver Controls ( 3 May 2006)

ALISS at-line particle size analyser on show

The recently introduced Malvern ALISS at-line particle size analyzer for dry powder processes will be shown at the International Powder and Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition (8-11 May in Illinois)

News from Malvern Instruments ( 3 May 2006)

Silver Spring water is pure, with UV disinfection

Hanovia ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection systems are helping the Silver Spring Mineral Water Company in Folkestone ensure its products are free from microbial contamination

News from Hanovia ( 3 May 2006)

Popular VM Vibration Meter is updated

One of the most popular and successful Monitran products, the VM series vibration meter, has recently undergone an updating exercise

News from Monitran ( 3 May 2006)

NEW twin bore capillary Rheometer!

The NEW RheoCapillary is one of the most technically advanced laboratory capillary rheometers for the determination of the flow behaviour of a wide range of materials

News from ATS Rheosystems ( 3 May 2006)

Krohne launches versatile vortex flowmeter

Krohne launches a robust and versatile vortex flowmeter, for liquids, gases or vapours, to measure operating flow, volumetric flow and mass flow with integrated pressure and temperature measurement

News from Krohne ( 3 May 2006)

Digital automation of the world's largest FPSO

Emerson has been awarded a contract from Bergesen Worldwide Offshore for supplying a safety and automation system, process instrumentation, and fiscal metering system for the FPSO BW Enterprise  Brochure Available 

News from Emerson Process Management ( 3 May 2006)

Sole distributors for Lebow in the UK and Ireland

Transducer specialists RDP Electronics are pleased to announce their appointment as sole distributors in the UK and Ireland for the Lebow Products range of load and torque transducers  Brochure Available 

News from RDP Electronics ( 3 May 2006)

ABB GBP145k analyser order for UK chemicals plant

 User Application Article  ABB has supplied a packaged analytical system worth GBP145k to contractor Alstom as part of an upgrade at a chemical plant in Cheshire

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Analytical) ( 3 May 2006)

High specification validated hygienic SS pipework

Axium Process, specialist stainless steel fabricators, now offer the highest specification, validated hygienic stainless steel pipework fabrication in sizes from 6mm up to 500mm

News from Axium Process ( 3 May 2006)

Establishment of Saudi Kayan Petrochemicals

Mohamed Al-Mady, Vice Chairman and CEO of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, announced that SABIC is a strategic partner in the formation of the Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company

News from SABIC ( 2 May 2006)

Programmable self-cleaning dry vacuum system

Just set it and walk away! Welch's new programmable 2 torr self-cleaning dry vacuum system is ideal to use with rotary evaporators, concentrators and gel dryers

News from Gardner Denver Welch ( 2 May 2006)

Flexible SS conduit has corrosion resistance

Offering corrosion and abrasion resistance, the Kopex International KSU metallic stainless steel conduit is designed for a wide range of industrial areas and hygiene sensitive applications  Brochure Available 

News from Kopex International ( 2 May 2006)

ifm take on Water Aid Six Peaks Challenge

Sensor market leader ifm electronic are proud to annouce their participation in this year's WaterAid - Six Peaks Challenge  Brochure Available 

News from IFM Electronic ( 2 May 2006)

Diba flared tubing guards against leaks

The Diba Industries flared tubing assemblies ensure tight fluid connections for consistent, leak-free processing, guarding against potentially dangerous poor connections in analytical instruments

News from Diba Industries ( 2 May 2006)

Can and bottle piercer with Oxybaby V gas analyser

A can and bottle piercer attachment for the Oxybaby V hand held gas oxygen measuring system is available from Witt Gas Techniques, the gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier

News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 2 May 2006)

New product manager for Meech Air Technology

Meech International is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Burnell as product manager for its Meech Air Technology Division

News from Meech Air Technology ( 2 May 2006)

Brookfield Viscosity and Rheology seminar

A few places are still available for our popular Viscosity and Rheology seminar at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Coventry on the 24th May, for technicians and managers using the Brookfield rotational system

News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 2 May 2006)

Brewhouse control system upgrade at Coors in Alton

 User Application Article  FMA have completed a major turnkey project involving a complete upgrade of the brewhouse control system at the Coors Brewers' Alton Brewery - which brews Carling, the UK's best selling beer

News from FMA Process Engineering ( 2 May 2006)

V-Cone conforms to API 22.2 for oil/gas metering

The McCrometer V-Cone flowmeter relies on an advanced differential pressure flow technology, designed with built-in flow conditioning to achieve an accuracy of +/-0.5%, with a repeatability of 0.1%

News from McCrometer ( 2 May 2006)

Reduce product damage with the ShockWatch Clip

Lamerholm Electronics announces the availability of the ShockWatch Clip, designed to save time and money by providing a cost-effective damage deterrent and monitor when shipping goods  Brochure Available 

News from Lamerholm Electronics ( 2 May 2006)

Alliance with Camo for NIR chemometric modeling

Thermo Electron announces a strategic collaboration agreement with Camo Software to promote compatibility between Thermo Result software and Camo 'The Unscrambler software'  Brochure Available 

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) ( 2 May 2006)

Electrical components with application expertise

MGB Electrical operates in three key electrical areas, each offering you expertise through skilled, knowledgeable and trained staff: product supply, engineering services, and hazardous area equipment

News from MGB Electrical ( 2 May 2006)

Humidity Alert Meter has visual and audible alarms

Extech Instruments, a major supplier of test and measurement equipment, announces an important new addition to its Hygro-Thermometer line, the 445815 Humidity Alert Meter

News from Extech Instruments ( 2 May 2006)

Triconex SIS chosen for refinery modernisation

 User Application Article  Ecopetrol SA selects Invensys to implement Triconex safety instrumented systems for a refinery modernisation, the upgraded burner management systems will utilise triple-modular redundant technology

News from Invensys Triconex ( 2 May 2006)

New CCTV makes light work of pipeline inspection

Sahara Pipeline Inspection has just launched a unique colour video camera facility enabling the inside of pressurised water mains to be viewed without having to close them down for the inspection

News from WRc ( 2 May 2006)

Uninterruptible power on DIN rail

The DC-UPS/10A uninterruptible power supply on a DIN rail from Phoenix Contact ensures continuous operation of all 24V devices in electrical installations during power disruptions

News from Phoenix Contact ( 2 May 2006)

Automatic analysis of drinking water

TitrIC offers new possibilities in ion analysis through the unique combination of titration and ion chromatography, particularly enabling the automatic analysis of drinking water  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK ( 2 May 2006)

Flow indicators for gas handling equipment

Platon glass tube flowmeters and indicators from Roxspur Measurement and Control are installed on gas analysers, mixers, welding kits, samplers and purging systems

News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 2 May 2006)

WBF call for papers for European Conference

WBF, the Forum for Automation and Manufacturing Professionals, has released a call for papers for their bi-annual European WBF Conference to be held November 13-15 in Belgium

News from WBF: World Batch Forum ( 2 May 2006)

FF supports ISA committee standardising EDDL

The Fieldbus Foundation announces its support for the ISA SP104 committee creating a harmonised version of the IEC 61804-3 international standard on Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL)

News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 1 May 2006)

LAB-manager recipe control of automated reactors

The Hi Tec Zang LAB-manager Recipe Control of Automated Reactors in Research and Development Laboratories brings flexibility and reproducibility using the unit operation concept.  Brochure Available 

News from Labtex ( 1 May 2006)

Building industry material metal separation

 User Application Article  With a mix of magnets, metal detector and detector ancillaries, a leading supplier of building industry materials is achieving high quality, effective and safe processing of its marine aggregates  Brochure Available 

News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 1 May 2006)

Reduces particles and droplets to sub-micron sizes

The M-710 Microfluidiser processor model reduces particles and droplets to sub-micron sizes in a single pass, offering a cost-effective scale-up alternative

News from Microfluidics ( 1 May 2006)

Guided wave radar level for bulk solids

The new K-Tek Guided Wave Radar level transmitter for bulk solids features an integrated graphic display with waveform screen

News from K-Tek ( 1 May 2006)

Pulp production process automation project

 User Application Article  Suzano Papel e Celulose of Brazil has selected Invensys for a multimillion dollar digital process automation project at world-scale single-line pulp production plant

News from Invensys Process Systems ( 1 May 2006)

New Development in Ion Analysis - from Metrohm

Acid pickling is usually the final cleaning stage prior to plating and is the removal of scale (surface oxides) and other contaminants such as dirt and films from chemical immersion  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK ( 1 May 2006)

Making commissioning easy at Blackburn Hospital

More than 100 ABB HVAC drives are playing a key role in handling the air and water for the new Blackburn Hospital, which is due to receive its first patients in August

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 1 May 2006)

Verano signs new systems integrator in Lithuania

Verano announces that FIMA in Lithuania has selected the Verano Real-Time Application Platform (RTAP) as its SCADA platform of choice

News from Industrial Defender ( 1 May 2006)

Wireless WAN for industrial automation

Digi International announces the introduction of the Digi Connect WAN IA, a new wireless WAN cellular router with features specifically tailored for industrial automation applications

News from Digi International ( 1 May 2006)

Remote plant management via the Internet

Innominate Security Technologies has launched its innovative mGuard Tele Service for secure remote service and maintenance of individual machines or complete production facilities

News from Innominate Security Technologies ( 1 May 2006)

Instrument controller for vacuum measurement

The leading vacuum pump manufacturer BOC Edwards launches a new Turbo Instrument Controller that allows operators to view data and programme up to six vacuum gauges from one central controller

News from Edwards ( 1 May 2006)

The new Draeger X-am personal gas monitor

As small as a mobile phone, the new Draeger X-am 2000 is small, reliable and easy to use: one of a new generation of gas detectors which have been specially designed for personal monitoring use

News from Draeger ( 1 May 2006)

Intelligent LVDT controllers and indicators

Macro Sensors, a sensor company specialising in the manufacture of LVDT-based linear sensors and gauging probes, has designed a family of user-friendly digital controllers and indicators

News from Macro Sensors ( 1 May 2006)

Drugs and alcohol misuse at work

Established in 1996 Grendonstar is now one of the UK's leading authorities on the problems associated with drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace, with a tried and tested approach

News from Grendonstar ( 1 May 2006)

On-line dew point control for medical gases

New regulations will suggest that all medical gas supplies should be continuously monitored for dewpoint or moisture content, rather than the previous periodic measurement by portable instruments  Brochure Available 

News from Michell Instruments ( 1 May 2006)

New gas detector for extreme environments

Crowcon has extended its Xgard fixed-point gas detector range with a new stainless steel bodied sensor which provides exceptional corrosion resistance in extreme industrial environments  Brochure Available 

News from Crowcon Detection Instruments ( 1 May 2006)

Freeze dryer uses Eurotherm T800 Visual Supervisor

 User Application Article  The Lyoscience LSG60 freeze dryer offered by Bristol based scientific equipment manufacturer, Severn Science, uses the Eurotherm T800 Visual Supervisor for accurate and reliable control

News from Eurotherm ( 1 May 2006)

Increase sales with intelligent sales solutions

Providing sales management with all the tools required to boost sales levels, the ISS Intelligent Sales Solution is designed to revolutionise field performance in a traditional sales force

News from Intelligent Sales Solutions ( 1 May 2006)

Telemetry out in the open, in the rain

Jekyll Electronic Technology is pleased to announce the launch of a new weatherproof version of its Telemodem 2 telemetry system  Brochure Available 

News from Jekyll Electronic Technology ( 1 May 2006)

Schneider Electric appoints new CEO for Citect

Citect, one of the world's largest, real-time intelligence and industrial automation software companies is pleased to announce the appointment of John Ross as Chief Executive Officer  Brochure Available 

News from Citect ( 1 May 2006)

Harmonic Drive launches new knowledge rich website

Harmonic Drive, Europe's leading manufacturer of precision gears and actuators, has launched a brand new version of its website

News from Harmonic Drive UK ( 1 May 2006)

Wheelabrator group delighted at being certified

World market leading surface preparation experts Wheelabrator Group have passed an in-depth examination to receive the aerospace industry's acclaimed Nadcap accreditation.  Brochure Available 

News from Wheelabrator Group ( 1 May 2006)

New modular gas detection controller from Draeger

 User Application Article  The innovative, modular design of the new Regard 3900 Gas Detection Controller means that the system can be extended or changed at any time to meet the future needs of the application

News from Draeger ( 1 May 2006)

A new generation of variable speed drives

The Hannover Messe saw the launch of the new generation of Emotron AB variable speed drives, which have grown in terms of function but reduced in size, with a new application focus

News from Emotron ( 1 May 2006)

New 60mm diameter ducting product range

Truduct Products is now offering a high quality stainless steel clipped ducting system in 60mm diameter

News from Truduct Products ( 1 May 2006)

Two new applications centres in India

Materials characterisation company Malvern Instruments has established two applications centres in India, one in Mumbai and the other in Vadodara (Baroda)

News from Malvern Instruments ( 1 May 2006)

Low cost routine potentiometric titrations

The TitraLab 840 and 845 represent today the best value for money on the market for routine potentiometric titrations, whatever your application, ideal for routine applications

News from Radiometer Analytical ( 1 May 2006)

New residual chlorine monitor offers cost savings

Analytical Technology has introduced the Q45H chlorine monitoring system for the on-line monitoring and control of chlorination in water  Brochure Available 

News from Analytical Technology ( 1 May 2006)

Schaeffler UK launches new INA and FAG catalogue

Schaeffler UK has launched a new hard copy rolling bearing catalogue which includes over 40,000 INA and FAG products  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 1 May 2006)

ATEX for Fisher DVC2000 digital valve controller

The Fisher DVC2000 series digital valve controller now has ATEX Certification to EEx ia IIC T4/T5, making it suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres  Brochure Available 

News from Emerson Process Management ( 1 May 2006)

ABB process and automation products go via RS

RS Components has signed a co-operative agreement to supply the ABB range of process and automation products within the UK and for export

News from RS Components UK ( 1 May 2006)

Wallplanner assists maintenance routines

RS is offering a free wallplanner to customers that will assist engineers in their maintenance routines

News from RS Components UK ( 1 May 2006)

Machinable, mouldable moisture adsorbing polymers

Brownell has developed VMAP a new range of polymer based adsorbents that are capable of adsorbing moisture, odours and organic volatiles, while being suitable for moulding or machining to shape  Brochure Available 

News from Brownell ( 1 May 2006)

Profibus user experience from pharma to water

The 2006 Profibus International User Conference will present techniques used and experience gained in recent Profibus, Profinet and Profisafe installations, over two days of expert presentations

News from Profibus Group ( 1 May 2006)

Intelligent pump system on show at ACHEMA

Flowserve Corporation has chosen ACHEMA 2006 to introduce IPS Tempo, a pre-engineered intelligent pump optimisation, control and protection system.

News from Flowserve ( 1 May 2006)

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