News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 July
to Saturday 5 August 2006
UK waste minimisation assisted by a KTN
Collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing are key to improved resource efficiency and waste minimisation in the UK: the KTN helps this interface via a web portal and technology managers
News from Resource Efficiency Knowledge Transfer Network ( 4 August 2006)
Increased stake in the global translation industry
Lloyd International increases its stake in the global translation industry, with sales increasing by an impressive 62% over the same period in 2005
News from Lloyd International Translations ( 4 August 2006)
Agile Systems new Vice President of Engineering
Ralph Steedman, President and CEO of Agile Systems, one of the world's leaders in compact, energy efficient, motion control technology, announces the appointment of Dr Chris Butlin as VP Engineering
News from Agile Systems ( 4 August 2006)
Safety gets the personal touch
From padlocks and multiclasps to danger boards, industrial safety specialist Castell Iso-Lok offers customers a personalised service with its detailed key differ register and bespoke engraving service
News from Castell Iso-Lok ( 4 August 2006)
Monitoring and data acquisition in Aberdeen Show
Lamerholm Electronics and sister company Jekyll Electronic Technology will be showing a range of monitoring equipment on stand 301 at the Instrumentation Scotland and Offshore Systems exhibition Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics ( 4 August 2006)
Sustainable solutions on show at RAC07
Reflecting the industry's growing concerns with climate change, energy usage and environmental issues, the organisers of RAC07 announce the theme for the event: "Sustainable Solutions For The Future"
News from RAC Exhibition 2007 ( 4 August 2006)
Handheld PDA for all data collection and scanning
Portable data collection and scanning devices are now used at almost every point in a supply chain, from manufacturing, maintenance, 'goods-in' inspection, retailing, fast food outlets and hospitals
News from MAC Solutions (UK) ( 4 August 2006)
New 'medias' bearing design and calculation tools
The latest Schaeffler bearing selection and calculation software offers engineers even more information, plus a wider range of support services, giving the right information faster than ever before Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 4 August 2006)
Stable gas pressure makes for quality applications
The new low pressure regulator from Witt Gasetechnik now makes it possible to obtain industrial quality, maintenance-free oxygen regulators with constant flow in the low pressure part of the range
News from Witt Gasetechnik GmbH ( 4 August 2006)
Basics of Instrumentation Measurement in Aberdeen
JW Fairbairn, in partnership with the InstMC, will present the FREE workshops at the Instrumentation and Offshore Systems Scotland Exhibition, in Aberdeen, on 6 September
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 4 August 2006)
Online Hydrogen Peroxide and Hydroquinone analysis
On line monitoring of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and hydroquinone (HQ) is now a realistic option with the Applikon Process Analyser model ADI 2040 Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical ( 4 August 2006)
3D visualisation provides marketing support
Interfocus has used Autodesk Inventor 3D design software from Micro Concepts as a crucial tool in winning a major contact for a new student accommodation block at Cambridge University
News from Micro Concepts ( 3 August 2006)
Basket washing machines for hardened components
A Huddersfield manufacturer of hydraulic motor drive components is flushing out inefficiencies thanks to three new superior washing systems from Wheelabrator Group Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group ( 3 August 2006)
European Capital buys up Avery Weigh-Tronix
The One Stop buyout of Avery Weigh-Tronix, the first buyout by the European Capital London office, has been completed at a cost of Euro123Million
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix ( 3 August 2006)
Process pumps and valves with PFA linings
Is the new fluoroplastic PFA-P a highly permeation-resistant revolutionary material? On many plants, PFA-P will lead to a significant prolongation of the service life of the pumps and valves used
News from Richter Chemie-Technik ( 3 August 2006)
Institute of Directors Role for Derek Carpenter
Derek Carpenter, Sales and Marketing Director of Enviro Tech Europe has become the Secretary of the South Yorkshire Branch Committee of the Institute of Directors Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe ( 3 August 2006)
Nullmatic controllers donated as training aids
ISA has announced the donation of 4 Nullmatic controls with integral setting and transfer switch from Siemens Energy and Automation, to be used in its technical training programme
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 3 August 2006)
X-ray microanalysis system upgraded
Thermo Electron Corporation has improved its X-ray microanalysis system, Noran System Six, enabling superior productivity gains in high throughput microstructure characterisation laboratories Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) ( 3 August 2006)
Portable printers for outdoor use are IP54
Extech Data Systems, a leading developer of portable printers for enterprise-wide applications, announces the addition of IP54 certification for its 2, 3 and 4 inch printers
News from Extech Instruments ( 3 August 2006)
MCERTS Health Check for effluent discharge sites
New service launched as Emerson analysis predicts only 20% of UK water company effluent discharge sites will be on course to confidently pass the MCERTS 5 year re-certification tests
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement ( 3 August 2006)
Total Processing and (Food) Packing Show 2007
Witt Gas Techniques will be exhibiting gas distribution, mixing and analysis equipment for use on Modified Atmosphere Packaging lines at the Total Processing and Packing Exhibition in May 2007
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 3 August 2006)
Embedded IPCs enable machine footprint reduction
The embedded industrial PC sector will be the fastest growing within the EMEA market for industrial PCs according to the latest study published by IMS Research
News from IMS Research ( 3 August 2006)
Lifetime lubrication - 45 years on
After 45 years in the market place, Kluber Isoflex NBU15 still remains the market leader in high speed spindle bearing greases, where lifetime lubrication conditions are required! Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 3 August 2006)
Dry running vacuum pumps on corrosive vapours
Technical Background Article Contaminated waste disposal during pharmaceutical manufacturing processes is a significant cost to the industry: dry running vacuum pumps with temperature control offer a solution
News from Sterling Fluid Systems Sihi ( 3 August 2006)
Steam condensate recovery system design improved
Technical Background Article Amarinth has assisted Spirax Sarco develop a modern steam condensate recovery unit, providing more efficient heat recovery for industrial steam systems, and meeting a challenging design brief
News from Amarinth ( 3 August 2006)
New Wireless Technologies in Industrial Automation
The use of the newer wireless technologies will grow significantly over the next 5 years, according to IMS Research
News from IMS Research ( 3 August 2006)
Durapipe UK welcomes new industrial sales manager
Durapipe UK, the leading plastic pipework manufacturer, has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of David Ord to the position of Industrial Sales Manager for the South of England
News from Durapipe UK ( 3 August 2006)
New Kopex updated catalogue now available
The Kopex International electrical conduit product catalogue has just been revised Brochure Available
News from Kopex International ( 3 August 2006)
Efficient fridge recycling is essential
This year's extreme summer weather has brought back into focus an environmental problem that is still seriously underestimated by the public in general: the effects of fridge recycling
News from RAL: Quality Assurance Association ( 2 August 2006)
Armada Supplies appointed Festo 'Premier stockist'
Armada Supplies, the Falmouth based specialist hydraulic component and equipment supplier, has been appointed a 'Premier Stockist' by Festo, expanding their range to also include pneumatic components Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 2 August 2006)
Tyco T5 fuel tank floating suction units
User Application Article Tyco Valves and Controls will supply Heathrow Terminal 5 with Whessoe-Varec Style 4 floating suction units for eight huge fuel tanks that supply the airport fuel ring main
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 2 August 2006)
In-situ oxygen measurement with autocalibration
Emerson announces the Rosemount Analytical SPS 4001B, IMPS 4000 and MPS 3000 self triggering autocalibration systems for in-situ oxygen analysers Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 2 August 2006)
Electrically conductive high speed bearing grease
Kluberlectric BE 44-152 is newly formulated and unique: an electrically conductive High Speed Grease for the lubrication of rolling bearings Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 2 August 2006)
Multi function intelligent cooling from Aerco fans
Many of the fans in the extensive Aerco range can be supplied with multi-function signals and controls to provide system protection and intelligent cooling control
News from Aerco ( 2 August 2006)
Fabricated pipe fitting expertise saves costs
Specialist installation service helps the water industry make significant cost savings, through innovative techniques that shorten installation times and reduce disruption to road traffic
News from Uponor ( 2 August 2006)
FMA appoints project engineering manager
Leading project design, process control and management information technologies specialists FMA have promoted Nick Jones, 42, to a new role of Project Engineering Manager
News from FMA Process Engineering ( 2 August 2006)
Medical instrument engineering capacity increased
Aubrey Group, a Southern California engineering firm and contract manufacturer specialising in complex electro-mechanical medical instruments, has announced the opening of its new facility
News from Aubrey Group ( 2 August 2006)
Support package helps maximise Autodesk investment
The leading Autodesk authorised systems and training centre, Trionics, is looking to strengthen its pre and post-sales support team, as part of its 'complete service ethic'
News from Trionics ( 2 August 2006)
New website for Aspectrics EP-IR analysers
Aspectrics, the innovator of Encoded Photometric Infrared Spectroscopy (EP-IR) analysers, announces the launch of its newly designed website Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics ( 2 August 2006)
ATEX cable glands complement World-class conduit
Kopex International has announced a new range of EExe ATEX approved cable glands to complement its world class conduit systems Brochure Available
News from Kopex International ( 2 August 2006)
Recent developments in SAXS Seminar
A seminar on recent developments in small angle x-ray scattering analysis of proteins, nano-particles and nano-structures will be held at the University of Bath Chemistry Department in September
News from Anton Paar ( 2 August 2006)
KTP Project awarded to Perceptive Engineering
Perceptive Engineering are delighted to annouce they have been awarded a 2nd Knowledge Transfer Partnership project linked with the University of Manchester
News from Perceptive Engineering ( 2 August 2006)
New Leak-Master on show at PPMA Birmingham
Witt Gas Techniques will exhibit their range of gas distribution, mixing and analysis equipment for use on modified atmosphere packaging lines at the PPMA Show, 26-28 September at the NEC
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 1 August 2006)
Millipore wins awards at R3N and AFI exhibitions
Millipore awarded top honours for the most attractive, informative and "impossible to miss" booth at the Finnish R3 Nordic (R3N) congress! Plus an Italian Industrial Pharmaceutical Association award Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 1 August 2006)
Full range of plate heat exchangers for Covrad
User Application Article Covrad Heat Transfer has ordered Tranter PHE plate heat exchangers for power generation applications, the latest of a long line of orders for Tranter PHE equipment
News from Tranter PHE ( 1 August 2006)
Humidity measurement in H2O2 atmospheres
Humidity levels and temperature must be controlled for optimum performance when using hydrogen peroxide as a sterilising agent, and the Testo hygrotest 650 is the most technically developed means
News from Testo ( 1 August 2006)
Waste uncovered in free RWM06 seminar programme
Industry experts will demystify waste legislation and uncover the latest recycling solutions and technologies in the free seminars at RWM06 in the Birmingham NEC from 12-14 September 2006
News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition ( 1 August 2006)
Siemens backing starts Transmitton global growth
Horizons are expanding for leading supplier of integrated control and asset management solutions Transmitton, set to capture some major international business following an intensive export drive
News from Transmitton ( 1 August 2006)
Vehicle Emissions Monitoring Programme launched
Following the success of their Accuscan 4600 vehicle emissions monitoring demonstrations in London and Glasgow this June, Enviro Technology have launched a Vehicle Emissions Monitoring Programme
News from Enviro Technology Services ( 1 August 2006)
Take a day off! And improve your productivity
The ABB Robotics 'Productivity Days' put manufacturers on the right track! ABB will host 'Productivity Days' on 4/5 October 2006, at the ABB Robotics Centre, Milton Keynes Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 1 August 2006)
'Bumper' maintenance catalogue launched
BSL Brammer, the UK's largest distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products, has launched the latest edition of their Essential Maintenance Catalogue
News from Brammer ( 1 August 2006)
Leading the way in ZigBee technology
Farnell InOne, the number one source for RoHS compliant products and information, has launched a new Freescale ZigBee developer starter kit
News from Farnell ( 1 August 2006)
RFI shielding needs early design focus
The design, manufacture and assembly of EMC enclosures needs to be considered at an early stage of equipment design in order to avoid costly modification and delays in bringing the product to market
News from Tecan ( 1 August 2006)
Realtime measurement of engine piston displacement
User Application Article An automotive consultancy is using miniature, eddy current displacement sensors built into pistons on gasoline engines to measure the displacement between the piston and the cylinder - in real time Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK ( 1 August 2006)
Innovative water management technology award
Waterscan, provider of an innovative approach to water audit and cost reduction services, has recently been named one of the top twenty winners in the BT Business 'Essence of the Entrepreneur' Award
News from Waterscan ( 1 August 2006)
Calcium analyses at ppb level on a chlorine plant!
Electrolysis of brine requires Ca levels in solution to be low: break through of Ca later will cause major process upsets down stream, whilst too early replacements of membranes are also undesirable Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical ( 1 August 2006)
Safety-critical software enables refuelling pods
User Application Article Cobham Air Refuelling have announced the use of the Wind River safety-critical VxWorks real-time operating system in the 900E series air refuelling pods - to be used on the A330MRTT and A400M
News from Wind River Systems (31 July 2006)
High flow rate portable particle counters
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions rolls out its next generation of airborne particle counters with the release of the new Solair 3200+ and 5200+
News from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions (31 July 2006)
Filter element choice is easy with ParFit handbook
Parker Hannifin has produced a new handbook making it easy for factory, plant and maintenance engineers to choose a replacement hydraulic filter element from its extensive ParFit range Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (31 July 2006)
World's smallest hollow shaft servo actuator
Harmonic Drive has launched a new and unique range of miniature hollow-shaft servo actuators, developed specifically for use in demanding applications
News from Harmonic Drive UK (31 July 2006)
Metal detector sets new standards
Thermo Electron has introduced the new Apex High Performance Metal Detector, setting a new industry standard by improving metal detection sensitivity over the previous generation of products
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (31 July 2006)
New Convir high performance fibre-optic pyrometers
The new Convir FL series of fibre-optic infrared temperature sensors are ideal for installations where traditional sensors cannot operate, for example near induction heaters, or in vacuums
News from Calex Electronics (31 July 2006)
Human vibration analyser meets EC requirements
Bruel and Kjaer introduces a portable system for acquisition, measurement and evaluation of human vibration, to provide all the data required by recent directives
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (31 July 2006)
Awards to celebrate long service at Turbo Systems
The leading UK manufacturer of depositing equipment for the food industry, Turbo Systems, has given awards to two long serving staff members, celebrating a total of 65 years with the company
News from Turbo Systems (31 July 2006)
Invetech Makes Debut in USA at Boston
Invetech, specialists in instrument development and custom automation, announces its corporate sponsorship of Drug Discovery Technology and Development 2006 in Boston Brochure Available
News from Invetech (31 July 2006)
Quantachrome announce user training schedule
Quantachrome Instruments announces seven powders and porous material characterisation training classes for customers during the rest of 2006 at its Florida headquarters
News from Quantachrome Instruments (31 July 2006)
Split-frame unloader for bulk bags and rigid bins
Bulk solids handling specialists, Flexicon (Europe) have announced a new Split Frame Unloader that allows discharging of bulk bags and rigid totes from mezzanines and other low headroom areas
News from Flexicon Europe (31 July 2006)
Nitrogen generation system cuts operating costs
User Application Article Rockwood Electronic Materials is using the Parker Hannifin innovative NitroSource nitrogen generation system to produce a consistent and controllable supply of nitrogen on-site Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (31 July 2006)
A simple solution to cut water wastage
Water consumption in domestic and commercial premises can be reduced greatly simply by fitting a Honeywell pressure reducing valve
News from Honeywell Water Controls (31 July 2006)
Displacement sensor uses strain gauge technology
Applied Measurements is pleased to announce the introduction of a new range of strain gauge based displacement transducers, the AML/SGD Series, with stroke lengths of 0-10mm and 0-25mm Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (31 July 2006)
Measuring inorganic species in aerosols
Marga measures the concentration of inorganic species in aerosols and their related gas phase components in ambient air Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (31 July 2006)
EcoSafe protection for Land Rover production
User Application Article Land Rover has chosen to install the Bosch Rexroth EcoSafe protective barrier system around the automated production line and robots in Solihull, to protect the plant personnel
News from Bosch Rexroth (31 July 2006)
New Marketing Appointment for ABB in Aberdeen
ABB, a global leader in power and automation technology, has appointed Arlene Grant as Marketing Manager for their UK service division, based in Aberdeen
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (31 July 2006)
Handheld pendant with live or dead man switches
The MR175 series Handheld Pendant Station for machine control offers a superb ergonomic form factor, a full complement of control options, and choice of serial or hardwired interface Brochure Available
News from Micronor (31 July 2006)
Solving shaft leakage problems on agitators
Top-entry agitator shafts on reactors, fermenters, crystallisers and similar machinery cause frequent sealing problems: seal replacement is the real problem, until the arrival of Meco OFS split seals Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (31 July 2006)
Single-call drive service from ABB Drives Alliance
Users of variable speed drives can for the first time source repairs, maintenance and hire services, as well as new drives, from one source, thanks to a new support package from ABB Drives Alliance
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (31 July 2006)
Jumo Instrument on display at WWEM in November
Jumo Instrument Company, a world-leading manufacturer of process instrumentation and control equipment, will be attending the WWEM Exhibition and conducting a seminar 1-2 November at Telford
News from WWEM (31 July 2006)
Sealing leaks in a subsea water injection pipeline
User Application Article The first commercial implementation of Platelet Technology for pipeline leak sealing was in September 2004 on a subsea water injection pipeline on the BP Foinaven field
News from Brinker Technology (31 July 2006)
Pulsweld gives orbital tig power and stability
Liburdi Dimetrics technology has a 30 year proven track record of providing the customer with a balance of the latest technology and the practical application of this technology
News from Liburdi Dimetrics (31 July 2006)
Two FREE training seminars on laboratory analysis
Hach Lange has announced two further free seminars for September in the fields of water and wastewater testing and monitoring, providing hands-on and informal tuition from leading experts
News from Hach Lange (31 July 2006)
Trunkguard for fieldbus short-circuit protection
Trunkguard TG200 Series fieldbus device couplers prevent segment failure caused by single device faults, cure common commissioning headaches, and handle both Foundation fieldbus and Profibus systems
News from Moore Industries International (31 July 2006)
Caprolactam plant Permanganate Index analysis
High speed processes demand Permanganate Index analysis to be on specification; or there is wastage in the plants reprocessing operations Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (31 July 2006)
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