News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 September
to Saturday 9 September 2006
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing filters
Sartorius offers leading-edge protection coupled with maximum efficiency with the Sartobind membrane chromatography modules and Virosart filter for the removal of viruses from feed streams Brochure Available
News from Sartorius Group ( 8 September 2006)
New I-Linx series provides data line protection
Tame rogue data line signals that can garble a message or damage electronic components by inserting an optical isolator in the data line, with the new I-Linx series from B+B Electronics
News from B and B Electronics Manufacturing Company ( 8 September 2006)
ERP as a 'lean-ing' tool for paint manufacturers
Jay Deakins, founder of the Deacom Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning Software System, will present a paper entitled "ERP as a Leaning Tool for Paint and Coatings Manufacturers"
News from Deacom ( 8 September 2006)
Flowserve launches ValveAnalysis software
New software plug-in works with Emerson Process Management AMS Suite to run diagnostic signatures for Flowserve valves, actuators and positioners
News from Flowserve ( 8 September 2006)
Lubrication support for food processing industries
Technical Background Article The lubricants and service package KLASS has been designed by Kluber Lubrication to meet the needs of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, to improve output and product integrity Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 8 September 2006)
The world's biggest rollout of Novell iPrint
User Application Article With the rollout of the Novell iPrint software at BASF AG, BASF IT Services has completed the world's most comprehensive installation of this printing solution, on 30,000 PCs and 9,000 printers
News from BASF IT Services ( 8 September 2006)
Innovations in fine chemical process development
In response to considerable marketplace demand, the inaugural Radleys Lara and Coflux one-day symposium will provide a learning forum for researchers in pharmaceutical and chemical process development
News from Radleys ( 8 September 2006)
Renewable benefits on landfills for Summerleaze
User Application Article Summerleaze Re-Generation are successfully utilising instrumentation made by Gas Data to continuously monitor the gases produced by the Poplars landfill in Cannock
News from Gas Data ( 8 September 2006)
New cased pump range from Autoclude
Autoclude have launched a new range of cased pumps for scientific and heavy duty industrial applications, incorporating the Easy Tube Load pump heads for quick tube change
News from Autoclude ( 8 September 2006)
Improved engine connector and cable available
Now available from Aerco is a new single pole, high current engine connector from AB Connectors that has been designed to overcome the long standing problem of thermal damage to the insulation
News from Aerco ( 8 September 2006)
LabJack U3 low-cost USB data acquisition device
Now available from Audon Electronics is the LabJack U3 low-cost USB multifunction data acquisition and control device
News from Audon Electronics ( 8 September 2006)
Peristaltics neutralise the pH problem at a WTW
User Application Article Installation of Watson-Marlow Bredel pumps at Buckton Castle WTW has overcome the previous blockage problems when dosing the viscous lime slurry used to maintain a neutral pH Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 8 September 2006)
Sterility and cleanability with new food mixer
Designed for food processing applications requiring exemplary standards in sterility and cleanability, Chemineer has launched an ASME-BPE-compliant Static Mixer
News from Chemineer ( 8 September 2006)
Pumps for every liquids handling application
Pumps for just about every liquids handling application is the theme of the new general brochure recently published by Pump Engineering, covering chemical, pharmaceutical, food and water/waste
News from Pump Engineering ( 8 September 2006)
For cleanrooms, you can count on Fluke
Even the minutest piece of contamination ignored in the manufacture of payloads destined for space can result in eventual degradation of performance or even circuit failures and the loss of a mission Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 8 September 2006)
Data logger module for use with batch controllers
The SY010 Data Logger has been designed to be used with Synectic Design batch and flow controllers, to simplify the downloading of data to a PC
News from Synectic Design ( 8 September 2006)
Henrob adopts an energy efficient solution
User Application Article Henrob, a world leader in self-pierce fastening technology, has realised a 16 percent drop in energy costs by installing a Boge SF 100-2 frequency controlled screw compressor Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 8 September 2006)
New European head office opened
The head office of Sabic Europe has been opened by His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah Ibn Thunayan Al-Saud (Chairman of Sabic) and Joop Wijn (Minister of Economic Affairs of The Netherlands)
News from SABIC ( 7 September 2006)
Ethernet switches for ring protocol
Ethernet Direct Corporation introduces the Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch, HME-800, HME-621 and HME-623 Series, for mission-critical applications
News from Ethernet Direct ( 7 September 2006)
New enhancements to 'Project Manager' software
WebAsyst announces an upgrade to its Project Manager application in WebAsyst Suite - their premier line of web based, collaborative software applications
News from WebAsyst ( 7 September 2006)
New quick response centre for Flowserve in Europe
The new Flowserve Quick Response Centre at Moerdijk in the Netherlands offers seal repair, manufacturing and maintenance services
News from Flowserve ( 7 September 2006)
Sampling systems chosen for Swedish refineries
Jiskoot has supplied three Co-Jetix sampling systems to Independent Inspection Services AB, to replace the manifold samplers installed at the Preem, Gothenburg and Scanraff, Lysekil refineries
News from Jiskoot ( 7 September 2006)
Food quality stainless steel chain
Corrosion and acid-resistant, 'RexPlus' is one of the new generation of stainless steel roller chains from Rexnord, ideal for packaging and filling applications in the food and drink industries
News from Rexnord UK ( 7 September 2006)
Novel key storage device ensures 24/7 access
With 10,000 possible combinations, the new, robust 'ShurLok' key storage device provides individuals with an ideal, secure place to store their keys, right next to the lock or door
News from MAC Solutions (UK) ( 7 September 2006)
REACH Conference call for papers
REACH: Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals, is quoted as potentially the most intrusive piece of EU legislation to hit the chemicals supply chain - its impact will be widespread
News from Smithers Rapra ( 7 September 2006)
Financial rewards don't stop women quitting
Women have received higher salary increases than men for the tenth successive year and are more likely to be given a bonus, but still walk out first
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 7 September 2006)
Slim Pentium M Panel PC now RoHS compliant
BVM has now added a fully RoHS compliant 17inch Pentium M fanless panel PC to its ultra-slim WLP Series for multimedia, kiosk, POI, medical and automation applications
News from BVM ( 7 September 2006)
Project delivery framework publicly available
A new publicly available version of DSDM project delivery framework 4.2 is now available for processing organisations and process project managers who are not members of the DSDM Consortium
News from DSDM Consortium ( 7 September 2006)
Packaging equipment and films exhibition centre
Exciting changes are taking place at Bradford-based Sealed Air Shrink Packaging, following a move to new bespoke premises with a permanent equipment and films exhibition centre
News from Sealed Air ( 7 September 2006)
SustainabilityLive! exhibition family at NEC
Faversham House proudly announces the launch of SustainabilityLive!, an Exhibition which is to take place from 1-3 May 2007 at the NEC, incorporating IWEX, ET, ES, ICU and Nemex
News from Faversham House Exhibitions ( 7 September 2006)
Schugi Flexomix gives dust free bread improvers
The Schugi Flexomix Agglomerator, from Hosokawa Micron, is used to add a binder liquid to the fine powder and intensively mix the materials, so a homogeneous, dust free, granular material is produced
News from Hosokawa Micron ( 7 September 2006)
Innovation Forum set to inspire food sector
Leading food and drink companies in the Yorkshire region are being invited to a ground breaking Innovation Forum that will help sharpen their competitive edge
News from Food Technology Advisory Service (FTAS) ( 7 September 2006)
Meech solves an egg direct printing problem
User Application Article High speed printing of date codes onto eggs in plastic trays produced static, attracting dust onto the printer: Meech static elimination bars stopped hold-ups for cleaning, and improved print quality Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 7 September 2006)
Pulsar Sludge Finder is a blanket success
The Pulsar Sludge Finder is a new ultrasonic device designed to reliably and accurately detect and measure the interface level between water and sludge blanket in a variety of clarifier applications Brochure Available
News from Pulsar Process Measurement ( 7 September 2006)
Tertiary treatment presentations at Aquatech
Severn Trent Services, a global leader in water and wastewater treatment solutions, will present at Aquatech the latest developments in Tertiary Treatment and Disinfection Technologies
News from Severn Trent Services ( 7 September 2006)
Washing machine gets a clean bill of health
User Application Article The UK factory of a bearings manufacturer benefited from Yaskawa engineering expertise by chance recently when two EEU engineers stepped in to assist with a malfunctioning bearings washing machine.
News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe ( 7 September 2006)
Extend the life of your VirTis freeze dryer
If you have a VirTis freeze dryer which has been in operation for some years you may wish to consider extending the lifetime of your dryer by considering a control system upgrade Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 7 September 2006)
UK Businesses ignore marketing
The latest survey from the Chartered Institute of Marketing finds the majority of the UK's top businesses are failing to recognise the benefits of marketing
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 7 September 2006)
Redundant fieldbus system has back-up segment
The MooreHawke TrunkSafe is the only Foundation fieldbus system that provides complete redundancy and automatic switchover to a back-up segment in case of a segment fault, avoiding process shutdowns
News from Moore Industries International ( 7 September 2006)
South-coast distributor Martlets Airpower acquired
Atlas Copco Compressors has acquired the compressed air and industrial power tools distributor, Martlets Airpower, who support customers throughout Hampshire, Sussex, Dorset, Surrey and Berkshire
News from Atlas Copco Compressors ( 6 September 2006)
ATEX-certified thermistor input for VSD
The AC drives manufacturer Vacon has developed an ATEX-certified thermistor input which is fully integrated into the drive, for monitoring motor temperature in potentially hazardous areas
News from Vacon ( 6 September 2006)
Guide to Tetratex ePTFE membranes at ComPaMed
At ComPaMed 2006, Donaldson Membranes will provide a guide to Tetratex ePTFE membranes, with their unique microporous structure and hydrophobic characteristics for medical and respiratory applications
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 6 September 2006)
Novados Speed pumps offer variable output
The best way of varying the motor speed of a metering pump is with a frequency inverter: the new Bran + Luebbe Novados Speed pump range has been designed to provide this control capability
News from SPX Process Equipment ( 6 September 2006)
Over 1000 old screens converted to CitectSCADA
The Citect 'Switch2Citect' solution has allowed end users and Citect Integration Partners to convert over 1000 screens from other SCADA vendors to CitectSCADA Brochure Available
News from Citect ( 6 September 2006)
MBO at technical recruitment business NES
Graphite Capital, the leading UK mid-market private equity specialist, is backing the GBP86 million management buy-out of the NES Group technical recruitment business from its founders
News from NES Group ( 6 September 2006)
New gas flow system for food packaging industry
Witt Gas Techniques introduces an electronic gas flow control system for MAP for automatic packing machines in the food industry and also for atmosphere control in fruit and vegetable storage
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 6 September 2006)
Landia mixers go behind bars to hold-off the lions
User Application Article At Wuppertal Zoo a man-made river that somewhat importantly acts as a barrier between hungry lions and unsuspecting humans, is having agitation provided by submersible mixers from Landia
News from Landia ( 6 September 2006)
New ParkerStore offers superior hydraulic services
Parker Hannifin has opened a new ParkerStore in Livingston, in conjunction with Robbie Fluid Engineering, supplier of fluid engineering services and equipment to Central Scotland Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 6 September 2006)
THK linear motion helps food and vending machinery
THK, the world's largest dedicated developer and manufacturer of linear motion technology, introduces linear motion products for use in food and vending machinery, from soup dispensing to sushi making
News from THK UK ( 6 September 2006)
SKF acquires Economos to strengthen seals business
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has acquired Economos, the leading Austrian manufacturer of high performance industrial seals and engineered plastic components Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 6 September 2006)
New regional headquarters in Shanghai
Booming business has led market leading surface preparation and equipment specialist Wheelabrator Group to strengthen its network by opening a new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai, China Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group ( 6 September 2006)
'Push-fit' high-performance Phastite tube fitting
Innovative 'push-fit' high-performance tube fitting offers cost savings to industrial gas and liquid system builders, replacing expensive-to-install cone-and-thread or welded fittings up to 20,000psi Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 6 September 2006)
Demand drives new image analysis standards issue
Sustained high demand has led Whitehouse Scientific to issue a new batch of the company's NIST traceable glass microsphere standards for use with particle image analysis systems Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 6 September 2006)
Miniature two-piece non-contact temperature sensor
The new Convir VL miniature infra-red temperature sensor from Calex Electronics is designed to offer maximum flexibility in the smallest possible package.
News from Calex Electronics ( 6 September 2006)
Conference workshop on infrared chemical imaging
A team of experts from Malvern Instruments will lead a half-day workshop on 'Infrared chemical imaging' at the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies Florida meeting this month Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 6 September 2006)
Webinar on production performance management
AMR Research, Pavilion Technologies and SAP host webinar on the recent AMR survey of the value of production performance management in manufacturing, to realise business value
News from Pavilion Technologies ( 6 September 2006)
New help to clean the air
Technical Background Article To help organisations respond to the challenges of climate change, the British Standards Institution (BSI) has published three new international standards
News from BSI British Standards ( 6 September 2006)
Ideal pumps for hydrogen fuel cell test stands!
The NEW V300 variable flow fluid metering system provides accurate and versatile fluid control for fuel cell test stands
News from Fluid Metering ( 6 September 2006)
Darwin evolves in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Thermo Electron has introduced significant updates to Darwin LIMS, its commercial-off-the-shelf LIMS designed specifically for pharmaceutical manufacturing R + D and QA/QC Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 6 September 2006)
China Datang Co signs 500 KTA Unipol license
Dow Technology Licensing has announced that a subsidiary company of China Datang Corporation selected Unipol PP Process Technology with design capacity of 500 KTA for its new polypropylene facility
News from Dow Technology Licensing ( 6 September 2006)
On-line analysis of CaO in Sodium Carbonate plant
Continuous information on the accurate concentration of active CaO in the column is of vital importance to the economic operation of a Sodium Carbonate plant Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical ( 6 September 2006)
Magnet producer receives ATEX qualification
Goudsmit Magnetic Systems, based in Waalre, The Netherlands, has recently received the ATEX Production Quality Assurance Notification for the production of rotating magnets in dust explosion zone 20
News from Goudsmit Magnetics Groep ( 5 September 2006)
Panasonic accolade for the second year
Farnell InOne, international distributor of electronic and industrial components, repair and operations products and services, has been presented with a special award by Panasonic Industrial Europe
News from Farnell ( 5 September 2006)
Moxa launches new MA theme website
Moxa has reinforced its position as one of the top providers of device networking products worldwide by launching a new themed website that targets manufacturing automation (MA) markets
News from Moxa Technologies ( 5 September 2006)
Chain for tight space and lubrication problems
Chain for applications where access is difficult or the risk of product contamination is not permitted has typically been technically complicated and burdened with a hefty price tag
News from Rexnord UK ( 5 September 2006)
New online resource for secure sample storage
The new Micronic website dedicated to providing pharmaceutical, clinical, food and agricultural laboratories a resource for sourcing innovative, affordable products for secure sample storage Brochure Available
News from Micronic ( 5 September 2006)
Rapid shelf life study of hot and cold dispersions
The new LumiFuge 111 Universal Stability Analyser permits both QC and R+D departments to evaluate the shelf-life of products over the temperature range from 4 to 60C
News from Christison Particle Technologies ( 5 September 2006)
Agenda for International RubberChem conference
The European chemicals industry is facing one of its toughest periods in recent years, with the growth of TPEs at the expense of conventional elastomers
News from Smithers Rapra ( 5 September 2006)
Bran + Luebbe enters BioFuels processing market
Bran + Luebbe, an SPX Process Equipment company, is now offering BioFuel producers customised production packages for high efficiency and safe product blending
News from SPX Process Equipment ( 5 September 2006)
Remote archiving of process screens
Eurotherm has launched a major new data acquisition product that allows users to view and archive data remotely from different operator displays around the plant
News from Eurotherm ( 5 September 2006)
Co-operation over supply of 35 N Sea bulkheads
User Application Article Arc Energy Resources has completed the overlay cladding of thirty-five oil pipeline bulkheads manufactured by W Maass for the Tweedsmuir Development in the North Sea
News from Arc Energy Resources ( 5 September 2006)
Bioreactor technology on display at FREE seminar
Broadley Technologies is sponsoring a FREE Showcase Seminar on the latest developments on bioreactor technology at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire on Thursday 28th September 2006
News from Broadley Technologies ( 5 September 2006)
Skid or machinery frames made easy
Many manufacturers of special purpose machinery, in the UK, are switching over from fabricated machine frames to more flexible solutions using extruded aluminium profiles
News from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division ( 5 September 2006)
ABB appoints first UK energy spokesperson
ABB has appointed Steve Ruddell as its first UK spokesperson on energy - a topic which he has often discussed in his role as manager of the ABB drives and motors for the UK
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 4 September 2006)
Seminar on HACCP regulations re compressed air
Helping food manufacturers comply with HACCP regulations is a new seminar for food and drink manufacturers from the British Retail Consortium in conjunction with the British Compressed Air Society
News from Parker Domnick Hunter ( 4 September 2006)
Multi-process portable welder
The Cebora Tri Star MIG1635/M is a new low cost, single phase 160A multi-process welding power source using inverter technology from Wilkinson Star
News from Wilkinson Star ( 4 September 2006)
Bosch Rexroth delivers hydraulic power - fast!
Users of hydraulic power packs no longer have to choose between the inflexibility and inconvenience of standard products, and the high cost and long delivery of bespoke fluid power solutions
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 4 September 2006)
Weighing and packing systems bring benefits
Two twin and eight bespoke LineMaster Workstations supplied by Marco Weighing Systems are bringing a rapid return on investment in the packaging line of a leading fresh herb producer
News from Marco ( 4 September 2006)
Energy monitoring system launches at PPMA
ITS is to launch Loadview, an energy monitoring system that records energy data and helps companies to understand, control and improve their energy efficiency, on Stand C12 at the PPMA Show 2006
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) ( 4 September 2006)
Siemens acquires Controlotron ultrasonic flow
Controlotron and Siemens have signed an agreement whereby Siemens is to acquire the business activities of Controlotron in Hauppauge, New York
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 4 September 2006)
Solving hydraulic oil contamination problems
Hydraulic products specifically designed to provide an economical and efficient solution to contamination control, fluid system predictive maintenance as well as on-going system cleanliness Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division ( 4 September 2006)
E+H, Burkert, GE Sensing and Danfoss at WWEM06
Further major instrumentation suppliers will be presenting their product ranges for the water industry in the WWEM exhibition in Telford on 1-2 November, alongside the conference
News from WWEM ( 4 September 2006)
Wyatt Technology launches new-look website
Wyatt Technology, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterisation instrumentation and software, has unveiled a completely reworked website
News from Wyatt Technology Europe ( 4 September 2006)
Wonderware certified Systems Integrator status
Leading process control and management information technologies specialists, FMA, now have Certified Integrator Status from Wonderware, the international supplier of industrial automation software
News from FMA Process Engineering ( 4 September 2006)
Web seminar focuses on exciting new technology
A Malvern Instruments web seminar will discuss near infrared chemical imaging (NIR-CI), an exciting new technology for the characterisation of complex heterogeneous solid-state materials Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 4 September 2006)
Sewage decanter centrifuges for supply to China
Centriquip is looking to build long-term business relationships with companies in China to launch its new range of environmental decanter centrifuges to the Waste Water and Sewage industries.
News from Centriquip ( 4 September 2006)
IS viscometer solves viscosity control problems
User Application Article A Hydramotion IS viscometer is saving time and money and boosting productivity by solving viscosity control problems for Ricoh UK Products in Shropshire Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion ( 4 September 2006)
Enhanced halogen moisture analyser
The HR83 from Mettler Toledo has always been renowned for its unique reproducibility - now it has reached the 0.1mg resolution of the analytical balance, showing 0.001% moisture content Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 4 September 2006)
Electronic line shaft drive for printing industry
User Application Article A new electronic line shaft solution using standard Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700S AC drives helps reduce press downtime allowing the printing industry to maximise automation investments
News from Rockwell Automation ( 4 September 2006)
A flywheel coupling to suit every pump and engine
For many UK manufacturers of quarry plant, lifting and materials handling systems, Guardian two-piece flywheel couplings are integral to their product design Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 4 September 2006)
Continuous improvement systems to grow 12.7% pa
Globalisation is exerting extraordinary pressure on manufacturers, causing most to adopt their own continuous improvement programmes: the market is forecast to grow at 12.7%pa to US$403M by 2010
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 4 September 2006)
New Kevlar-protected Ethernet cabling
Sixnet is proud to introduce its new Cat5E cable and cordsets, which with high reliability, superior ruggedness and Kevlar protection is a perfect choice for any industrial or military application Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 4 September 2006)
New international website for a growing Copa-Data
HMI/SCADA trailblazers Copa-Data have launched their new website for international customers, with members only support and information in multiple languages, beginning with English and German
News from Copa-Data UK ( 4 September 2006)
Rapid mix accessory for fast kinetic measurements
Thermo Electron, the world leader in analytical instrumentation, announces the launch of a new Rapid Mixing accessory for use with the Thermo Evolution 300 UV-Vis spectrophotometer
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) ( 4 September 2006)
Advanced process control training courses
Two of the popular training courses from Hans Eder, of Applied Control Techniques (ACT) are scheduled for this autumn: first is the ACT course, and second the Model Based Control training course
News from ACT: Hans Eder ( 4 September 2006)
In a tight spot with your depth measurement?
The MTM/N10 miniature submersible level sensor is only 10mm in diameter and is specifically designed for geotechnical survey and scientific investigations, using small boreholes
News from SensorsOne ( 4 September 2006)
Determination of water content in meat products
Meat contains a relatively large amount of water that is enclosed in cells, and the volumetric method of water determination by titration is appropriate, using the 841 Karl Fischer Titrando Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 September 2006)
On-line COD analysis by UV absorbance
The Applikon Process Analyser ADI 2040 really offers the best of both worlds: continuously in touch by the UV photometer, backed by the standard test, but run only when off-limit is detected Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical ( 4 September 2006)
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