News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 July
to Saturday 22 July 2006
World wide survey system and analysis
User Application Article For the worldwide exchange of information throughout the entire BASF Group, BASF IT Services and the BASF company have developed a communication platform in the Intranet
News from BASF IT Services (21 July 2006)
22,400 active AWS certified welding inspectors!
The American Welding Society has reached a milestone of nearly 22,400 active Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI), and the programme continues to expand worldwide
News from American Welding Society (21 July 2006)
'Analytical Day' announced for WWEM Conference
The organisers of WWEM 2006 are delighted to announce the inclusion of an 'Analytical Day' at WWEM entitled "Analytical solutions to safeguard the future of the Environment"
News from WWEM (21 July 2006)
New Industrial Wireless Handbook from Elpro
Technical Background Article The new Elpro Industrial Wireless Handbook offers a single-source reference on wireless technology, covering security, wireless reliability, antenna technology plus application and installation ideas
News from Elpro Technologies (21 July 2006)
Powerful Dual Homing Technology for JetNet 4508
As networks expand to connect many devices together, Ethernet redundancy becomes more critical to ensure continuous connection and non-stop production
News from Korenix Technology (21 July 2006)
Environmental specialist has Cranfield recognition
User Application Article A technique for regeneration of ferric chloride etchant, used in the manufacture of metal parts, such as in the etching of solder paste screening stencils for the electronics manufacturing industry
News from Tecan (21 July 2006)
Geomagic expands presence in Shanghai, China
In a move to expand upon its market presence in China, Geomagic, a worldwide software and services firm, has opened a wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai
News from Geomagic (21 July 2006)
UAL welcomes the Government nuclear reality check
The recent Government Energy Review, in which it gives a green light for investment in nuclear power, is a welcome 'U' turn on the previous green and renewable led energy policy, according to UAL
News from Utility Auditing (21 July 2006)
Steel mill pressure sensor has to be rugged
American Sensor Technologies introduces the new AST47SM Series MEMS-based pressure sensors designed to perform in the rugged environments of the steel and aluminum manufacturing industry
News from American Sensor Technologies (21 July 2006)
Companies in China to have Street Crane option
Street Crane, the UK's largest industrial crane maker, has agreed a licensing deal with Nanjing Hoisting Machinery General Works Company (NHM) to manufacture Street Cranes under license in China
News from Street Crane (21 July 2006)
FREE seminar on design of hydraulic systems
On the 5th September 2006 at the Thames Barrier, London, Bosch Rexroth is hosting a free seminar on the planning and design of hydraulic systems, for designers, purchasers or specifiers
News from Bosch Rexroth (21 July 2006)
Multi-day OPC User Group conference
The vendor neutral MatrikonOPC User Group Conference will assemble discrete manufacturers, process control professionals and automation technicians over a two day conference, plus other training days
News from Matrikon (21 July 2006)
Beer - quality control by anion monitoring
The majority of anions found in beer are a consequence of the water that is used during the brewing process: it typically contains chloride, phosphate, sulphate, nitrate and fluoride Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 July 2006)
Chemical Industries 'Innovator of the Year' 2006
The Chemical Industries Association have judged Curvaceous Software to be the Innovator of the Year 2006 in recognition of their business enhancing 'Geometric Process Control' technology
News from Curvaceous Software (21 July 2006)
Display of enhanced hygiene motors/gearboxes
Stainless steel bodied motors and motor/gearboxes from Marlin Stainless, that eliminate corrosion and enhance plant hygiene, will be on show at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health meeting
News from Marlin Stainless (21 July 2006)
Extended range Steelface proximity sensors
The number one reason sensors fail is repeated or excessive physical contact with heavy or fast moving metal objects: Balluff Steelface sensors offer a rugged single-piece stainless steel housing
News from Balluff UK (21 July 2006)
New Applications Specialist on Process Systems
Malvern Instruments has appointed Bernd Looser to the new post of Applications Specialist on the Process Systems Team
News from Malvern Instruments (21 July 2006)
Data-logging through your Local Network
The new Infinite iLOG LAN data acquisition system is now available from Jekyll Electronic Technology, with a built-in Ethernet/LAN adaptor Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (21 July 2006)
New UV disinfection system at Aquatech Amsterdam
Hanovia is launching its new AF300 amalgam (low pressure, high output) UV disinfection system at the Aquatech Exhibition in Amsterdam in September
News from Hanovia (21 July 2006)
Flow-Mon export sales spread worldwide
Since 1971 Flow-Mon having been manufacturing 'Flow Rate Indicator Switches' for the UK Market and have also exported throughout Europe and the Rest of the World Brochure Available
News from Flow-Mon (21 July 2006)
RDP Electronics launch new web site
The website for transducer specialists RDP Electronics has a new look, and is now packed with even more valuable information and product specifications Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (21 July 2006)
Logix 3200IQ receives new IECEx certifications
Flowserve Flow Control announces that the Flowserve Logix 3200IQ has received two new IECEx Certificates of Conformity, enabling the digital positioner to be used in hazardous locations
News from Flowserve (21 July 2006)
Optiflex shines in low conductivity applications
User Application Article Leading calcium-silicate brick and aerated concrete products supplier, Xella, has installed a Krohne Optiflex level radar meter at its factory in Germany
News from Krohne (20 July 2006)
Non-intrusive current sensors monitor batteries
LEM has introduced a series of dual-range, automotive-qualified sensors for accurate, wide-range current measurements in vehicle battery monitoring applications
News from LEM UK (20 July 2006)
Ethernet Direct operations throughout the world
Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, is privileged to announce its expanding operations throughout the world.
News from Ethernet Direct (20 July 2006)
Compact multi-function digital multimeters
Extech Instruments, a leading brand of test and measurement equipment for the industrial marketplace, announces its new 300 Series of digital multimeters featuring built-in voltage detection
News from Extech Instruments (20 July 2006)
New names on-board for RAC 07
A whole host of companies have signed up for exhibition space at the top UK event for the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry, RAC07, to take place at the NEC, 27 Feb - 1 March
News from RAC Exhibition 2007 (20 July 2006)
On-line particle sizing for process control
Susan Aberle, project manager for the Malvern Instruments on-line particle size analysis group, will be a keynote speaker at the forthcoming conference 'Control of Particulate Processes VII'
News from Malvern Instruments (20 July 2006)
Korean contract for Al-Jubail polypropylene plant
Sabic affiliate Ibn Zahr signs LOI with Daelim Industrial for engineering, procurement and construction management services of utilities and off-site facilities for the Polypropylene 3 Project
News from SABIC (20 July 2006)
New process tunable diode laser spectrometers.
A UK based company, TDL Sensors, have launched a new process tunable diode laser spectrometer, designed primarily for the in-situ measurement of gases
News from TDL Sensors (20 July 2006)
Digital Bridge Amplifier uses USB interface
The SY034 digital bridge amplifier is the ideal tool for numerous measurement applications where ease of use and accuracy are important: simple to use, it uses a USB computer connection
News from Synectic Design (20 July 2006)
Are you puzzled over how to manage compressed air?
At Energy 2006, Direct Air will demonstrate how their compressed air energy solutions package is assisting end users in the on-going management and efficient control of their compressed air networks
News from Direct Air and Pipework (20 July 2006)
Partnership wins another large LNG contract
Aker Kvaerner, in a JV with Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, has won a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of the Ingleside Energy Centre regasification terminal in Texas
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (20 July 2006)
ISA batch control standards to undergo revision
The ISA SP88 Batch Control standards development committee has formed a working group to update the first two standards in the widely used ISA-88 series
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (20 July 2006)
PPMA to show bag filling and sealing equipment
Supreme Plastics is introducing a new dimension to its Pronova-Joker bag filling and sealing equipment at the PPMA exhibition, at the NEC from 26-28 September 2006
News from Supreme Plastics (20 July 2006)
A measured approach to energy management
If companies want to make a real reduction in the amount of steam and hot water they use, the first thing they must do is measure it, says Mark Allinson of ABB
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (20 July 2006)
Permanent team contracted at major Europe refinery
User Application Article Furmanite has been contracted to provide a permanent on-site core team to maximise asset uptime at the Shell Stanlow refinery, under an up to five year contract with effect from May
News from Furmanite International (19 July 2006)
Foster Yeoman chooses Rota Val for asphalt plant
User Application Article A market leader in the manufacture of asphalt, Foster Yeoman, selected Rota Val rotary valves for a key part of its plant in Somerset, because of value for money, robustness and suited to purpose
News from Rota Val (19 July 2006)
Update to powerful data analysis software
A new maintenance update for FlexPro7, the premier data analysis software for technical data sets, has just been released by Weisang, and is now available from Adept Scientific Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 July 2006)
Small, precise and user-friendly servo drive
The new MR-J3 generation of servo drives from Mitsubishi deliver state-of-the-art technology and simple operation in a very compact package Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (19 July 2006)
Level measurement designed for solids applications
Accurate and reliable level measurement is critical to optimising plant performance and efficiency: Endress+Hauser offer a range of methods for continuous level measurement of solids Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (19 July 2006)
A useful guide to temperature technology selection
Technical Background Article Ben Pyne, UK Temperature Product Specialist for ABB runs through the options available to engineers who are looking to measure that most fundamental of parameters - temperature
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (19 July 2006)
Level sensor for corrosive and hazardous media
The ATM/N Depth Pressure Transmitter not only measures the level of fresh water but also more corrosive media such as sea water, brackish water, waste water, hydrocarbons and other corrosive chemicals
News from SensorsOne (19 July 2006)
Soundproof cabinets for Jun-Air OF1200 range
Compressor manufacturer Jun-Air has introduced a new soundproof cabinet for its OF1200 oil-less compressor range, reducing sound emissions to as low as 55 dB(A) from these quiet oil-less compressors
News from Gast Group - Jun-Air (19 July 2006)
Conveyors help continue boiled sweet traditions
User Application Article Spiroflow are delighted to report that one of their Flexible Spiral Conveyors is performing 'brilliantly' making boiled sweets for UK manufacturer Joseph Dobson and Sons Brochure Available
News from Spiroflow (19 July 2006)
Listgrove urges positive executive resourcing
A shortage of exceptional business leaders is challenging many UK manufacturing companies to enlarge their HR and recruiting competences to recruit the right kinds of executives for their businesses
News from Listgrove (19 July 2006)
Inlet works pumps offer self cleaning sumps
User Application Article Hidrostal and their pumps have played a significant role in the improvements made to the inlet at the Sewage Treatment Works situated in and serving Esher in Surrey
News from Hidrostal (18 July 2006)
IO link gains momentum
The "IO Link" working group is developing the specification for a fieldbus-independent communication interface for intelligent sensors / actuators in factory automation
News from Profibus Group (18 July 2006)
Esteemed H + S accreditation for Boge Compressors
Boge Compressors was recently awarded with a further updated Britannia SAFEcontractor accreditation, confirming that the company operates to the highest health and safety standards Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (18 July 2006)
One new combined TUV identity mark
From the 1st of June 2006 the TUV GS Mark has changed: the new TUV Rheinland GS Mark brings together two well know TUV marks into one combined mark
News from TUV Rheinland UK (18 July 2006)
New CA44 AS-i valve terminals from Bosch-Rexroth
Able to replace two ordinary AS-i air boxes, with significant savings in space and assembly time, the new CA44 AS-i valve terminals can accommodate any two valves from the company's extensive MC range
News from Bosch Rexroth (18 July 2006)
Multi-channel analogue adder/subtractor
Lee-Dickens are to manufacture a four channel analogue adder/subtractor for like-for-like replacement of products in existing applications. Brochure Available
News from Lee-Dickens (18 July 2006)
Engineering contract for EO/EG projects in China
Dow Chemical has awarded Aker Kvaerner an engineering contract for two Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol (EO/EG) plants to be built in the People's Republic of China by subsidiaries of Sinopec
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (18 July 2006)
Wide range of compliant stack samplers
It does not matter how good the analyser is, if the stack sampler is poor or inappropriate: Quantitech offers a wide range of high quality sampler systems conforming to International Standards
News from Quantitech (18 July 2006)
More resource in oil and gas sector recruitment
NES Overseas has made a further recruitment appointment to its UK-based team, to develop the presence in the European contract sector within the oil and gas industry
News from NES International (18 July 2006)
New low energy Powercool chillers
Coolmation - the exclusive distributor of Rhoss chillers into the UK market - has introduced the new air-cooled series of low energy Powercool chillers for industrial and process cooling applications
News from Coolmation (18 July 2006)
Fully packaged steam plant room
User Application Article Fulton Boiler Works has designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned a fully packaged steam plant room for Stoke Mandeville Hospital, CAD designed in three modules, for a recent major project
News from Fulton Boiler Works (18 July 2006)
A big hand for compact testers
Rugged enough to withstand the toughest of on-site environments, the Megger new MIT400 series insulation testers are compact enough to allow easy one-handed operation with either hand Brochure Available
News from Megger (18 July 2006)
High signal density in a little package
A new, ultra compact IP-Link extension box is now exclusively available in the UK from Hayes Control Systems, to complement its existing range of fieldbus devices
News from Hayes Control Systems (18 July 2006)
Wireless comms standards for industrial M+C
The ISA standards committee on wireless systems for automation, ISA-SP100, has issued calls for proposals for a new series of wireless communication standards for industrial monitoring and control
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (18 July 2006)
Hearing protection devices at NSC congress
The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group will be showcasing several new hearing protection offerings at the National Safety Council 2006 Annual Congress and Expo, at San Diego in November
News from Sperian Hearing Protection (18 July 2006)
On-line acid concentration measurement
Throughout virtually all industries, ranging from food to steel, from microprocessors to chemicals, the concentration of acid during the various stages of the production process is of vital importance Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (18 July 2006)
The Schneider Electric S-elect offer is expanded
The Schneider Electric S-elect offer, whereby electrical wholesalers of all sizes can freely purchase and stock popular products from the company, has been expanded
News from Schneider Electric (17 July 2006)
Machine data acquisition aids cigarette production
User Application Article Ethernet converter devices are helping to solve production planning and data visualisation problems for one of Europe's largest tobacco manufacturers
News from MAC Solutions (UK) (17 July 2006)
The Sixnet industrial remote access switch
Sixnet is pleased to introduce its new and innovative Remote Access Switch, bringing together an industrial telephone modem with an industrial 5-port managed Ethernet switch Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (17 July 2006)
Deacom ERP chosen to strengthen process control
User Application Article La Tortilla Factory has chosen Deacom Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning Software to integrate its entire food manufacturing operations in order to maximise productivity and profitability
News from Deacom (17 July 2006)
Appointment at Meech Surface Cleaning Technology
Meech International is pleased to announce the appointment of Eddie Gray as Business Development Manager for its Surface Cleaning Technology Division Brochure Available
News from Meech International (17 July 2006)
Infrastructure, Oil and Gas and Power brochures
Specialist technical and engineering recruitment company, NES has announced the launch of a series of new corporate brochures
News from NES International (17 July 2006)
AdBlue to be installed on five sites in Europe
Shell and Yara have announced their intention to install Air1 AdBlue on five European unmanned sites in the course of next year, to help trucks meet the more stringent EU restrictions on emissions
News from Air1 (17 July 2006)
The best UK engineering apprentice - again!
Working for Packaging Automation has been described as "the best start to working life anyone could get" - and the company's latest award winning apprentice would certainly agree
News from Packaging Automation (17 July 2006)
NWRI-Approved UV system to be on show at WEFTEC
UV disinfection specialist Aquionics will be showing its InLine+ medium pressure UV system at this year's WEFTEC exhibition in Dallas
News from Aquionics Inc (17 July 2006)
Technical courses on Digital Signal Processing
hueggenberg gbr, the experienced firm for technical training courses, is pleased to announce a new series of short courses on "DSP for FPGAs"
News from hueggenberg gbr (17 July 2006)
Atlas Copco to acquire Italian compressor company
Atlas Copco Italia has signed a contract to acquire the Industrial Division of the ABAC Group, a major manufacturer of piston compressors for the industrial market via the ABAC, Balma and Agre brands
News from Atlas Copco Compressors (17 July 2006)
Engineering project skills available
The engineering skills and manufacturing capability required to deliver BS EN ISO 9001:2001 accredited projects around the world are now featured on a new Chronos Richardson website
News from Chronos Richardson (17 July 2006)
SOW rated coiled cords with neoprene jackets
Whitney Blake Company, the leader in interconnect solutions, offers SOW rated coiled cords, with a tough and durable jacket for abrasion resistance, totally designed for heavy-duty applications
News from Whitney Blake (17 July 2006)
HART communications DTM available free of charge
New MTL generic communications Device Type Manager, available FOC, will enable devices to pass HART data to any Instrument Maintenance software (IMS) packages utilising the FDT/DTM concept
News from MTL Instruments Group (17 July 2006)
Backwashing filters minimise maintenance costs
A backwashing bag type fluid filter uses pressurised air released into the inside of the filter bag to dislodge and transport collected particulates to a safe location, and minimise maintenance costs
News from Rosedale Products Europe (17 July 2006)
Ceramic liners cut decanter maintenance costs
User Application Article Centriquip has cut the cost of maintaining the decanter centrifuges at Scottish Power in Glasgow by exchanging the old stainless steel and tungsten discharge port liners with new ceramic ones
News from Centriquip (17 July 2006)
Cost-effective trailer immobilisation device
Actiserve (UK) has added another high quality product to its existing range of industrial safety and security products in the form of the Suzielok articulated trailer immobilisation device
News from Actiserve (UK) (17 July 2006)
Vibration monitoring in hazardous plant areas
Customers can now obtain advanced analysis of the condition of rotating equipment in all areas of their plants using the hazardous area approved CSI 2130 Machinery Health Analyser Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (17 July 2006)
Microwave chemistry moves up to production-scale
Most chemists are now familiar with the benefits of working with microwave reactor technology in the laboratory: scaling up to production quantities is now far easier.
News from C-Tech Innovation (17 July 2006)
Communications: getting alarms before its too late
Omniflex "Conet" networks are one of very few networks capable of running underground on low grade cables and is the only network capable of distances up to 10 km on a screened twisted pair cable Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (17 July 2006)
New pocket size product selector
Phoenix Contact have produced a convenient pocket size product selector for their spring cage terminals and accessories to compliment their Clipline complete range of DIN rail mounted terminals
News from Phoenix Contact (17 July 2006)
New pressure switches catalogue
A new catalogue bringing together their expanding range of pressure and vacuum operated switches has been published by Hydraulic System Products of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, UK
News from Hydraulic System Products (17 July 2006)
Attend a CSMA UK Roadshow
CSMA -The Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis - is holding a series of roadshows around the UK demonstrating and discussing surface analysis techniques
News from Ceram (17 July 2006)
Designer's Corner helps stepper motor selection
Lin Engineering, the Stepper Motor Specialists, are pleased to introduce the patent pending 'Designer's Corner': a new online step motor selection tool
News from Lin Engineering (17 July 2006)
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