News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 October
to Saturday 7 October 2006
Meeting demand in new regions of the world
Swagelok sales and service centres have increasingly branched out into new territories, alongside customers from multinationals in the oil and gas, petrochemical, power and mining industries
News from Swagelok ( 6 October 2006)
Wireless technology will see 26% growth on plants
Wireless technology, now the networking backbone in homes and offices worldwide, is about to see widespread adoption on the plant floor and out in the field, where it will have a profound impact
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 6 October 2006)
Expo to host Birds-of-a-Feather roundtables
ISA announced today the suppliers that will be featured in the Control Systems Birds-of-a-Feather (BOF) roundtable discussions at the ISA Expo 2006, from 17-19 October in Houston
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 6 October 2006)
2006 Tibbetts Award and NSF small business funding
Geomagic, a worldwide software and services company, announces that it has won a 2006 Tibbetts Award from the Small Business Technology Council in the USA
News from Geomagic ( 6 October 2006)
Partnership with ICSystems for Central Europe
Ethernet Direct, a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, is cooperating with ICSystems to set up the Ethernet Direct base in Central Europe
News from Ethernet Direct ( 6 October 2006)
Wide Area Sounder exceeds the threshold of pain
E2S, the specialist manufacturer of high output audible and visual warning indicators, offers electronic sounders rated at 140dB(A) at 1m for use as wide area warning devices
News from European Safety Systems ( 6 October 2006)
Eight activated carbon water treatment systems
User Application Article A major recent project for Alldos has been to plan, design build and deliver eight activated carbon treatment systems for drinking water plants around St Petersburg for Degussa Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos ( 6 October 2006)
Profibus user conference papers requested
User Application Article Profibus UK has issued a 'Call for Papers' for its annual Profibus International User Conference to be held at Coombe Abbey, Warwickshire on 26-27 June 2007
News from Profibus Group ( 6 October 2006)
Global purchasing agreement with Dow Chemicals
Magnetrol International and Dow Chemicals confirm their co-operation over many years by entering into a two-year global purchasing agreement for liquid level measurement and detection instrumentation Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International ( 6 October 2006)
UK Fluid Handling companies see values increase
A new study by industry analysts Plimsoll Publishing finds that the value of the top 100 UK businesses operating in Fluid Handling Equipment has increased
News from Plimsoll Publishing ( 6 October 2006)
Engineering industry managers live with regrets?
Technical Background Article Managers in the engineering sector are plagued by a sense of regret, with many believing they have failed to reach their true potential, says a recent survey
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 6 October 2006)
Seminar on plans for new gas and aqueous sensors
A UK seminar will present the recently published OptoCem.Net gas and aqueous sensing roadmaps for the development and commercial exploitation of gas and aqueous sensors
News from OptoCem.Net ( 6 October 2006)
In pursuit of success for Finnish Alpine Ski Team
The AC drives manufacturer Vacon and the Finnish national men's, women's and junior alpine ski teams have signed a cooperation agreement for the season 2006-2007
News from Vacon ( 6 October 2006)
Partnership agreement with TraceTracker Innovation
Traceability Systems has signed an Agency and Service Partner agreement with TraceTracker Innovation, and becomes the first TraceTracker local agent in Ireland and Northern Ireland
News from Traceability Systems ( 6 October 2006)
New high performance large frame AC fans
Now available in the UK are Adda AC fans that are built in larger frame sizes than have previously been available, providing the cooling capacity for the refrigeration industry and industrial cabinets
News from Aerco ( 6 October 2006)
Liquid level switch with integrated test button
The new UNS-RG40 level switch from Barksdale is designed for versatile applications in shipbuilding and plant engineering, and is fitted with an IP68 test button Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products ( 6 October 2006)
Mammoth order for level transmitters from China
Siemens Milltronics has announced a major order from Beijing Dellsonics Science and Technology Co, their distributor in China, for 988 level transmitters
News from Siemens Milltronics ( 6 October 2006)
The Hard Sell - as seen on a TV programme
User Application Article Diverse TV are producing a prime time TV series for a major broadcaster about sales and business: so let us shake up your sales force for viewer entertainment!
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 6 October 2006)
Long life - 5 million cycle - coolant valves
SMC has released their new Series SGC coolant valve with a service life of 5 million cycles or more, for use in machine tool and auto industries
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 5 October 2006)
Horizons new for Food Design
Food Design has moved into a new GBP0.5M factory, expanding production capabilities 100% to meet increased demand from export, and is planning further expansion on the Pacific Rim
News from Food Design ( 5 October 2006)
MiMiC simulation software for Motiva Norco
User Application Article Motiva has implemented the Mynah Technologies MiMiC simulation software and Emerson DeltaV Simulate for multiple refinery operator training systems at Norco in Louisiana, to save time and money
News from Mynah Technologies ( 5 October 2006)
Yokogawa ProSafe-RS certified for shipboard use
The Yokogawa ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system has received type approval from certification organisations in the USA, UK and France for use on FPSO vessels, LNG carriers and similar applications
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 5 October 2006)
Cost optimised versions of E-T-A Smart Power Relay
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a cost-optimised version of its cubic-version Smart Power Relay, offering circuit breaker protection from a remotely controllable electronic switching relay Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 5 October 2006)
Compax3 from Parker now with DeviceNet
The Electromechanical Division of Parker Hannifin has extended the performance and functionality of its proven Compax3 digital servo platform with the introduction of a new DeviceNet fieldbus option Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation ( 5 October 2006)
Flow meter, switch and level products explained
New FCI short form catalogue now available, with detailed technology and application information, to provide a single, handy quick-reference tool
News from Fluid Components International ( 5 October 2006)
Identification of FDA Materials - from outside
FDA regulations will soon require more stringent inspection for identity, purity, quality, potency and composition of dietary ingredients and supplements, as practised in pharmaceuticals
News from Analytik ( 5 October 2006)
Miller Electric and Hobart donate US$1 M to AWS
AWS has announced that US$1 million is pledged from Miller Electric and Hobart Brothers to provide initial funding for the American Welding Society 'Welder Workforce Development Programme'
News from American Welding Society ( 5 October 2006)
Root cause analysis application, with simulator
Atlanta-SlipStream Software announces an industry first with its release of RT/RCA, a true real-time root cause application product, and RT/RCA-sim with a built-in simulator
News from SlipStream Software ( 5 October 2006)
Watertight sealing technology for drinking water
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has developed an O-Ring material for drinking water applications that is both effective and long lasting
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut ( 5 October 2006)
Disinfection for Europe's largest swimming pool
User Application Article Alldos equipment was chosen for the measurement, control and dosing systems of a massive outdoor swimming pool of lake-size proportions in Frankfurt, and has passed the peak Summer demand tests! Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos ( 5 October 2006)
Establishing overseas trade partners in dessicants
User Application Article Keen to reach an international customer base with VMAP, their new moisture absorbing polymer, Brownell approached UK Trade and Investment to find the most suitable overseas markets Brochure Available
News from Brownell ( 5 October 2006)
'Best Environmental Initiative' saves GBP12k pa
User Application Article An installation that reduced energy consumption by over GBP12,000pa at the Severn Trent Wanlip Sewage Treatment Works has won a 'Best Environmental Initiative' award for ABB and Severn Trent
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 5 October 2006)
Mixproof valve order for UK breweries
User Application Article A major order to supply two InBev plants at Magor in South Wales and Salmesbury near Preston has recently been completed by the Tyco Valves and Controls Hygienic Products Division
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 5 October 2006)
Flow simulation optimises hydrocarbon trap design
Miniature Precision Components has optimised the design of a new hydrocarbon trap by simulating it with EFD.Lab, a design-oriented flow simulation software package Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 5 October 2006)
Pre-engineered systems improve competitiveness
Technical Background Article Steve Meadows, Senior Marketing Engineer at Asco Joucomatic, outlines the benefits of pre-engineered systems for all areas of industry
News from ASCO Joucomatic ( 5 October 2006)
Intelligent titrator plus intelligent sensors
Universal titrator with intelligent sensors and advanced liquid handling - the Metrohm 854 iConnect is electrode cable and measuring amplifier in one, always calibrated together and recorded Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 October 2006)
NMi Coriolis meters for cryogenic custody transfer
World-leading Micro Motion Coriolis technology proves to exceed accuracy needed for legal custody transfer of cryogenic liquids, such as LNG, down to -200C (-392F)
News from Emerson Process Management ( 4 October 2006)
'Train the Trainers' programme in Azerbaijan
The TTE Technical Training Group has completed the first stage of a training programme, supporting the development of local people in Azerbaijan
News from TTE Technical Training Group ( 4 October 2006)
New range of SKF induction heaters
The TIH medium induction bearing heater range offers a lower cost solution, which combines the performance and energy efficiency of smaller models with the increased capacity of larger heaters Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 4 October 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 ( 4 October 2006)
Partech promotes its MCERTS credentials at WWEM
"Partech is proud to be the first manufacturer to gain MCERTS certification for its Turbidity Monitor for effluent discharge installations," says Sales and Marketing Director Angus Fosten.
News from Partech Instruments ( 4 October 2006)
Japanese pulping contract worth USD70M
Aker Kvaerner has received an order from a client for delivery of a new fibreline, an upgraded cooking plant and a modernised white liquor plant for a pulp mill in Japan
News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping ( 4 October 2006)
Strip-chart temperature monitoring in transport
A range of recorders now available in the UK generate a permanent strip-chart record of temperature conditions during storage or transportation of temperature sensitive products Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics ( 4 October 2006)
Portable viscometer helps improve fish processing
User Application Article The Viscolite portable viscometer from Hydramotion has dramatically reduced viscosity testing times for researchers at the Faeroese Fisheries Laboratory in Torshavn, Faeroe Islands Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion ( 4 October 2006)
New Combimass gas flow sensors from Gas Data
For thermal mass flow measurement, advanced electronic Combimass sensors are now available exclusively in the UK from Coventry-based Gas Data
News from Gas Data ( 4 October 2006)
Rugged, in-line ultrasonic flow meters clamp-on
For machine tool coolant and other industrial flow lines, the HTTF ultrasonic transit time flow meters from Hedland present an innovative and reliable solution, clamping on the outside of the pipe
News from Hedland ( 4 October 2006)
Fast hydraulic testers offer simple operation
Flo-tech portable hydraulic testers make all flow, pressure and temperature measurements simultaneously, for fast diagnostic troubleshooting of all types of mobile or stationary hydraulic systems
News from Flo-tech ( 4 October 2006)
Racine updates its RNL vortex flow meter series
Racine has modernised its RNL insertion-style liquid vortex flow meter line with updated electronics and an on-board display, giving a more user friendly product
News from Racine Vortex ( 4 October 2006)
Coriolis flow transmitter with US certifications
The RHE12 field mounting mass flow transmitter is now available certified for use in Class 1, Div 1, Gr B,C,D / Class 1, Zone 1 hazardous areas in both Canada and the USA
News from Rheonik USA ( 4 October 2006)
New high performance filters for marine industry
The Racor Division has introduced a new range of small craft filters designed to ensure cleaner systems, increased filtration efficiency and unparalleled engine protection in the marine industry Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 4 October 2006)
Environmental and flow monitoring at WWEM
The WWEM Exhibition in Telford will present monitoring sensors and loggers from Tyco Environmental Systems, and wastewater management and flow monitoring from Hydrovision and Flowmarque
News from WWEM ( 3 October 2006)
Current boom in control valve sales to slow
Driven by strong project activity, the worldwide control valve market experienced double-digit growth in 2005, but the market is only expected to grow at 5.5%pa for the next five years
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 3 October 2006)
Electro-pneumatic system for hazardous areas
AirLine EX Type 8650 is the first modular electro-pneumatic automation system for hazardous area use, that can automate complex process and production sequences, and mate with the Simatic ET 200iSP Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 3 October 2006)
TOC with new total nitrogen detector module
Thermo announces that its unique HiPerTOC Total Organic Carbon bench top analyser is the only instrument of its kind to offer full compliance with environmental regulations, giving TNb measurement
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 3 October 2006)
Direct operated valve for conveyor systems
SMC Corporation of America announces the release of their new Series VFD direct operated poppet valve for use in zero pressure accumulation conveyor systems
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 3 October 2006)
Zinc analysis in waste water
The latest addition to the Alert Colorimeter range from Applikon Analytical is the new zinc analyser Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 3 October 2006)
Labthink at World Packaging Exhibition in Paris
Labthink will take part in one of the largest exhibitions in the packaging industry: the Emballage World Packaging Exhibition in Paris from 20-24 November 2006
News from Labthink Testing Instruments ( 3 October 2006)
Aker Kvaerner wins boiler orders worth E100M
Recent Aker Kvaerner contracts for power boiler plant have included a major project in Asia, and a letter of intent to provide three power boilers in France, to a total value of 100Million Euro
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services ( 3 October 2006)
Platelet Technology success sealing water leakage
User Application Article Brinker Technology, an Aberdeen based world leader in innovative technology for leak location and sealing, has achieved another important success using its patented Platelet Technology
News from Brinker Technology ( 3 October 2006)
Service solutions at the touch of a button
Solutions can be found at the touch of button thanks to the new look Ceram website, which has been designed around the industry sectors served by Ceram Brochure Available
News from Ceram ( 3 October 2006)
Pharmaceutical tablet blend analyser
The Antaris target blend analyser is designed to meet the needs of scientists working in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical R+D, to monitor tablet manufacturing blending processes
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) ( 3 October 2006)
Malvern Instruments to exhibit at easyFairs Solids
The focus on the Malvern Instruments stand at easyFairs Solids 2006 will be the Insitec T on-line, and the Insitec Aliss at-line, particle size analysers Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 3 October 2006)
Promoting trade between Yorkshire and China
Businesses across the Yorkshire region will be gathering at Weetwood Hall Conference Centre in Leeds on 11 October to learn a string of top tips on how to establish and maximise trading in China
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 3 October 2006)
Agent and system integrator appointed for Ireland
Data Translation has appointed Integrated Measurement as an authorised System Integrator for data acquisition hardware and software customers in Ireland
News from Data Translation ( 3 October 2006)
Distributor for Denmark, Finland and Sweden
Indutrade Flow Technology Group (IFTG) and Krohne have signed a distributor agreement covering the sale of Krohne products in Denmark, Finland and Sweden for the next five years
News from Krohne ( 3 October 2006)
New peristaltic pump for challenging liquids
The Wanner Vector Series 3005 peristaltic pump, with a unique "roller and shoe" design, provides a significant benefit to users, providing reliable transfers of challenging liquids at up to 200psi
News from Wanner Engineering ( 3 October 2006)
Thermal imaging efficiency that fits in your palm
Small size and equally small cost are among the major features of the new Land Guide M3 thermal imager from infrared temperature measurement specialist Land Instruments International Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 3 October 2006)
Applikon process analyser in stainless steel
The ADI 2040 Process Analyser is the most versatile on line analyser available today: it is now available in a stainless steel housing for installation in areas where hygiene is critical Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical ( 3 October 2006)
Training how to create workplace mentors
'Embedded Coach' training equips managers and team leaders with tools and skills needed to act as mentors and coaches for their teams, to secure maximum benefit from skills acquired through training Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 2 October 2006)
Flow switches for chemical dosing
Sensor market leader ifm electronic now offers more flow switches designed for aggressive chemicals, as well as sensors for aqueous and oily media. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 2 October 2006)
BSSA Annual Dinner: date announced
The popular Annual Dinner of the British Stainless Steel Association will be held on Thursday 9th November in Stratford-upon-Avon, offering an ideal opportunity to catch up with colleagues
News from British Stainless Steel Association ( 2 October 2006)
New technology for groundwater collection
OTT Hydrometry will feature its new groundwater data collection equipment at WWEM 2006, collecting data from a borehole logger for onward telemetry to a base station
News from OTT Hydrometry ( 2 October 2006)
YSI in deep water at WWEM 2006
User Application Article YSI Hydrodata will run a workshop at WWEM on Wednesday 1 November at 12 noon entitled 'Monitoring the Water Column in a London Reservoir to Improve Intake Quality'
News from YSI Hydrodata ( 2 October 2006)
Saving five weeks of production at Corus
User Application Article When it comes to monitoring the condition of critical, slow-moving (0.25-80rpm), high capital value plant and machinery, companies really need to consider the benefits of acoustic emissions monitoring Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services ( 2 October 2006)
Hach Lange offers complete solution at WWEM 2006
Technical Background Article Hach Lange will display the latest technology for testing and monitoring water and wastewater in any application, at the WWEM Exhibition and Conference in Telford 1-2 November
News from Hach Lange ( 2 October 2006)
On-line website video shows a stirring system
Radleys has introduced a video presentation onto its website which demonstrates the simple assembly, set-up and operation of the Tornado IS-6 Overhead Stirring System
News from Radleys ( 2 October 2006)
Measurement of environmental vibration impact
Technical Background Article A one-day IOA meeting will discuss the measurement and assessment of environmental vibration impact plus BS4672 and the evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics ( 2 October 2006)
Hearing Conservation Seminars on the road in USA
The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group will conduct a series of free hearing conservation seminars this fall, entitled "What You Need to Hear: Best Practices in Hearing Conservation"
News from Sperian Hearing Protection ( 2 October 2006)
Screw jacks in Muenstermann Knauf drying plants
User Application Article Benzlers is shortly to complete delivery of around 200 screw jacks in just over a year to Muenstermann, the international drying plant specialists, for use in tunnel dryer systems
News from David Brown Engineering ( 2 October 2006)
Visitors should plan ahead for their visit
The schedule for WWEM 2006 (Telford 1+2 Nov '06) is packed with Conferences, Workshops and a large Exhibition, so visitors should plan ahead to make the most of everything on offer
News from WWEM ( 2 October 2006)
DataLase strengthens team following US expansion
DataLase (formerly Sherwood Technology), originators of the award winning DataLase process, announces new sales appointments in the USA
News from DataLase ( 2 October 2006)
On-site verification of chemical materials
The new InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer, from Wilks Enterprise, allows chemical and pharmaceutical materials to be quickly verified on the factory floor without sending them to a centralised lab Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise ( 2 October 2006)
Micromech Partner with Spyraflo for UK
These unique bearings from Spyraflo save machining, material and assembly time; they simplify assembly and their compact design means they take up less space in congested mechanisms
News from Micromech ( 2 October 2006)
Waterproof miniature USB connector
A new miniature USB connector joins the Bulgin Buccaneer family of waterproof data connectors Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components ( 2 October 2006)
SCADA system security against cyber attacks
Technical Background Article Securing integrated SCADA systems against the threat of cyber attacks: Paul Hurst of Citect UK provides a paper that discusses the options Brochure Available
News from Citect ( 2 October 2006)
Engineering scholarships offered for MSc courses
The School of Engineering and Applied Science at Aston University is offering a limited number of scholarships to support postgraduate engineering students who possess great potential and talent
News from Aston University ( 2 October 2006)
Permanent records of chlorine residuals in water
Analytical Technology has developed an innovative new Residual Chlorine Recorder to provide an integrated and cost-effective solution for monitoring chlorine residuals in water Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology ( 2 October 2006)
Malvern to sponsor Society of Rheology meeting
Malvern Instruments will show instruments from its range of rotational and capillary rheometers at the exhibition associated with the 78th Annual Meeting of the Society of Rheology Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 2 October 2006)
California man jailed for selling pirated software
A California man, Nathan Peterson, has been sentenced to more than seven years for software copyright infringement, by illegally selling software developed by Autodesk and others over the internet Brochure Available
News from Autodesk ( 2 October 2006)
Versatility in bucket elevator manufacture
User Application Article When gentle, quiet handling is needed during the manufacture of soap powder, Unilever use Nerak continuous and pendulum bucket elevators to convey their products
News from Nerak Wiese ( 2 October 2006)
On-line analysis for sulphide
New from Applikon Analytical the ADI 2019 Process Colorimeter for sulphide will provide reliable and accurate analysis of sulphide in most sample matrices Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 2 October 2006)
New on-line DeltaV operator training course
Emerson is now offering a comprehensive DeltaV Operator Training Course using eLearning online training, with demonstrations, practice sessions, workshops, quizzes and a final exam
News from Emerson Process Management ( 2 October 2006)
Ultrasonic flowmeter market is US$275M
Technical Background Article The worldwide market for ultrasonic flowmeters was US$275 million in 2005 and is forecasted to be over US$434 million in 2010, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 2 October 2006)
Emission monitoring by FTIR at green power station
Quantitech has recently installed a multi-component FTIR gas analyser at the renewable energy power station in Eye, Suffolk, the world's first 'poultry litter' fuelled power station
News from Quantitech ( 2 October 2006)
New environmental and food productivity solutions
Thermo Electron announces new environmental and food safety productivity solutions designed to accelerate traditional method development and validation processes for GC/MS
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 2 October 2006)
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