Processingtalk news headlines: Sunday 29 October to Saturday 4 November 2006

Determining water content in gases to ISO10101-3

Many of our customers would like to determine the moisture content of their gases: Metrohm has now developed a clever method based on the ISO standard 10101 Brochure Available

News from Metrohm UK ( 3 November 2006)

Mini hi-res mobile component cables

Belden mini hi-res mobile component cables from Maser Communications are designed for RGA, VGA and HDTV applications

News from Maser Communications UK ( 3 November 2006)

Digital milliohm-meter is versatile and accurate

The Cropico DO4A is a versatile digital ohmmeter for low resistance measurement across a diverse range of process industry applications including electrical bonding resistance and power system safety Brochure Available

News from Cropico ( 3 November 2006)

Digital amplifiers from Synectic Design

Synectic Design is renowned for the high quality and excellent value instrumentation amplifiers produced, but now many process control systems require the digital input available from the latest units

News from Synectic Design ( 3 November 2006)

Basic PLC programming course

The Automation Systems Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has launched a two-day introductory course covering the basics of PLC programming

News from Profibus Group ( 3 November 2006)

Demand for Zelio Logic grows and grows!

With their unique combination of value for money and ease of use, Zelio Logic smart relays are so attractive to users that sales through distributors have increased by more than 28% in a year

News from Schneider Electric ( 3 November 2006)

Eclipse improves resolution in protein separation

Wyatt Technology has introduced the Eclipse separation system, designed for the analysis of protein, biopolymer and colloidal materials, as an alternative to conventional chromatography Brochure Available

News from Wyatt Technology ( 3 November 2006)

A fresh new website launched for Midland-ACS

Midland-ACS has recently released their newly re-designed website, featuring 'Mouse-overs', and quick access to every item, from CAD drawings to pdfs of literature and specifications Brochure Available

News from Midland ACS ( 3 November 2006)

Sigpack training package

Sigpack Systems now offers a comprehensive training scheme which can be customised to each customer's specific needs to ensure the most relevant training is delivered

News from Sigpack Systems ( 3 November 2006)

Automated welding system designed for Robots

Finnish welding equipment manufacturer Kemppi has launched its new KempArc Synergic 300, 400 and 500 product range for automated welding, at Euroblech 2006 in Hannover

News from Kemppi (UK) ( 3 November 2006)

Winning year for Viking Johnson

Pipe joint and repair products specialist Viking Johnson has had an exceptionally good year, with no less than eleven UK water undertakings selecting the company as its preferred supplier. Brochure Available

News from Viking Johnson ( 3 November 2006)

Optimised control valve operations need actuation

Tomoe Valve, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of valves and process control systems, has announced a major extension to the G Series pneumatic actuator range

News from Tomoe Valve ( 3 November 2006)

Greensand preparation plant uses CitectSCADA

User Application Article Orthos Projects has used a CitectSCADAsystem to provide plant visualisation and operator interface in a multi-million Rand project for a new state-of-the art greensand casting facility in South Africa Brochure Available

News from Citect ( 3 November 2006)

New telemetry opportunities with OpenNET

OpenNET modules allow a small cell of wireless sensors, suitable perhaps for a sewage treatment works, with intelligent logic at the hub creating alarm messages, sent over any standard comms link

News from Pacscom ( 3 November 2006)

New addition to the Omni16C Annunciator range

Omniflex specialises in providing products and solutions to industry in the fields of Remote I/O, RTU, Data Acquisition, Alarm Annunciation, Sequence of Events Records and Signal Conditioning Systems Brochure Available

News from Omniflex (UK) ( 3 November 2006)

Megger moves loop testing to a higher category

Currently the only instrument of its type which is certified suitable for high-energy Category IV 300V applications, as defined by IEC 61010-1, is the new Megger LT300 high-current loop tester Brochure Available

News from Megger ( 3 November 2006)

Crane seals reputation with another BPMA award

Mechanical sealing solutions specialist John Crane has repeated its successes of recent years by scooping yet another first prize at the 2006 British Pump Manufacturers Association Awards

News from Crane EAA ( 3 November 2006)

New 'Fuel Cells Polymer Bulletin'

Fuel cells are growing rapidly in popularity and the abundance and diversity of research means it can be difficult to stay in touch with new developments: hence the Fuel Cells Polymer Bulletin

News from Smithers Rapra ( 3 November 2006)

Duplex filters save downtime at Peter's Foods

User Application Article Peter's Food Services recently contacted Axium Process to solve the constant blocking of the fine spray nozzles which apply glaze to their range of baked pies and sausage rolls on the browning lines

News from Axium Process ( 3 November 2006)

Immigrants help the UK economy grow by 3 percent!

Migrant workers have added GBP36.7 billion - or 3% - to the UK wealth since 1997, independent research shows

News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 3 November 2006)

Free software with every moisture analyser!

New moisture analyser software from Mettler Toledo provides efficient and reliable data collection and visualisation, and is free with all new analysers bought before the end of January 2007 Brochure Available

News from Mettler Toledo ( 2 November 2006)

Engine tests with particulate flow sampling

The new Sierra model BG-3 engine particulate partial flow sampling system for transient emission test cycles of diesel, gasoline, or natural gas engines has been shown at the Testing-Expo in Michigan

News from Sierra Instruments ( 2 November 2006)

Trace ion determination in nuclear plants

To ensure safe operation, nuclear and conventional power plants require very large quantities of ultrapure water: precise trace-level determination of anions and cations on-line is essential Brochure Available

News from Metrohm UK ( 2 November 2006)

Fast and accurate polyurethane MW measurement

User Application Article The Wyatt Technology miniDawn TriStar achieves an accurate and fast determination of the molecular weight of Becton Dickinson Medical polyurethanes Brochure Available

News from Wyatt Technology ( 2 November 2006)

CFdesign offers fast flow and thermal solutions

The latest version of CFdesign upfront CFD software generates first-pass flow and thermal simulation in minutes and delivers high-fidelity design reviews 20 times faster

News from Blue Ridge Numerics ( 2 November 2006)

Planned preventative maintenance for Chevron FPSO

User Application Article By involving the ABB Aberdeen-based marine service team at the early planning stage, Chevron reduced the overall time for an electrical preventative maintenance project on the Captain North Sea FPSO

News from ABB UK Service ( 2 November 2006)

HIMA has founded a new joint venture in China

The products and services offered by HIMA (Shanghai) Safety Systems Co include the sales and delivery of complete safety-related automation solutions for the process industry Brochure Available

News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt ( 2 November 2006)

Award winning communications and translation

Pilkington, a longstanding client of Lloyd International Translations, has scooped a top European award for "Pilkington Focus", their multi-lingual international magazine for Pilkington employees

News from Lloyd International Translations ( 2 November 2006)

New Teleterm M2 Multiplexers launched by Omniflex

In addition to their very successful and very flexible Maxiflex RTU, Omniflex have released a new range of programmable DIN-rail mount RTUs called the Teleterm M2 with 12 universal inputs/outputs Brochure Available

News from Omniflex (UK) ( 2 November 2006)

Dr Neil Sanderson has retired from Ceram

Dr Neil Sanderson retires from Ceram, having turned it into an organisation of international repute, generating the surpluses needed to invest in people, infrastructure and R+D

News from Ceram ( 2 November 2006)

Tank vent dryer prevents damage from condensation

Brownell manufacture a wide range of tank vent dryers and adsorbents which prevent valuable fluids from being contaminated by harmful moisture condensation Brochure Available

News from Brownell ( 2 November 2006)

Infrared imagers for building survey applications

Adding to the growing line of Fluke test tools for HVAC/R and IAQ professionals, new rugged, reliable imagers include software for organizing images and generating professional reports Brochure Available

News from Fluke (UK) ( 2 November 2006)

Pipestoppers and pipe freezing systems

A new four-page leaflet is available from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques showing the entire Pipestoppers range of mechanical pipe plugs and Pipe Plug Freezing products Brochure Available

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 2 November 2006)

Simple to install force sensors for assembly QA

The new Kistler range of five force sensors has been developed specifically for use in production environments, especially for quality assurance monitoring in press-fit assembly applications

News from Kistler Instruments ( 2 November 2006)

Dosing pump with integrated flow monitor

Alldos, a Grundfos Company, has won the Technical Innovation of the Year Award at the 2006 UK Pump Industry Awards ceremony, for their digital dosing pump with integrated flow monitor Brochure Available

News from Grundfos Alldos ( 2 November 2006)

Active ingredient production at Bayer uses PAS-X

User Application Article A third active ingredient plant has been furnished with a PAS-X system by Werum Software and Systems at the Bayer HealthCare production site of Wuppertal-Elberfeld in Germany

News from Werum Software and Systems ( 2 November 2006)

Response Equalisation extends sound+vibration DAQ

The new Response Equalisation Extreme feature extends the measurement capability of the Pulse sound and vibration data acquisition and analysis platform available from B + K

News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 2 November 2006)

Saudi Aramco Manifa FEED project

Foster Wheeler has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) and project management services contract by Saudi Aramco for the Manifa Arabian Heavy Crude Programme

News from Foster-Wheeler ( 2 November 2006)

Automation market in the Oil and Gas industry

The worldwide automation market for the Oil and Gas industry is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% over the next five years, to reach over US$12Bn in 2010

News from ARC Advisory Group ( 2 November 2006)

New Sales and Marketing Director for NPS

Frans K.A Maas has been appointed as Group Director Sales and Marketing for Niro Pharma Systems (NPS), a part of the GEA Group, based in Collette in Belgium

News from Niro ( 2 November 2006)

Understanding hydraulic hose technology

Technical Background Article Steve Payne, Industrial Hose Territory Manager at Parker Hannifin, explains the importance of hydraulic hose construction and the correct specification for the application Brochure Available

News from Parker Hannifin ( 2 November 2006)

Low cost multi-channel transducer conditioning

The RDP Modular 600 is a fully featured microprocessor instrumentation system, which also incorporates configurable analogue outputs. Brochure Available

News from RDP Electronics ( 2 November 2006)

Maser new European office

Maser continues to grow and expand with the opening of a new office in France, where it is expected to reflect the UK operation and help build the Maser presence in the European market

News from Maser Communications UK ( 2 November 2006)

Gas analysers for Helium purity measurement

User Application Article Servomex gas purity analysers will be used to detect trace methane impurity levels in helium used for medical applications, having helped BOC validate the new European Pharmacopoeia method

News from Servomex ( 1 November 2006)

Positioning stage with speed and precision

The V-106 QuickScan series of PCI-card-driven, high-speed voice coil positioning stages provide up to 20 mm (0.8 inches) of travel and resolution to 100 nanometers Brochure Available

News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 1 November 2006)

Determining free fatty acid content in olive oil

The acid content of oils - often only present in traces - is a quality criterion and can be determined by thermometric titration using the 859 Titrotherm from Metrohm Brochure Available

News from Metrohm UK ( 1 November 2006)

Pressure sensor available in high pressure ratings

American Sensor Technologies, a manufacturer of MEMS-based pressure sensing products, introduces the new AST47HP series of pressure sensors for pressures up to 60,000psig (4000Bar)

News from American Sensor Technologies ( 1 November 2006)

House of Commons honours Curvaceous Software

Shadow Attorney General Dominic Grieve recently hailed Britain's revolutionary Curvaceous Software for its place at the 'cutting edge of technological innovation' in the House of Commons

News from Curvaceous Software ( 1 November 2006)

Win EFCE prize for going places!

This biennial European award from EFCE is to encourage chemical engineering students to travel, rewarding those students who have studied in different countries for longer than one semester

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) ( 1 November 2006)

Leading Dutch distributor markets Extech printers

Extech Instruments has appointed Nedcoding as an Authorised Distributor to market the Extech range of mobile receipt printers in the Netherlands

News from Extech Instruments ( 1 November 2006)

Modbus TCP/IP driver for DeltaV virtual I/O module

Mynah Technologies announces the release of a Modbus TCP/IP driver for the DeltaV Virtual I/O Module (VIM) with Modbus TCP/IP master and slave functionality supported

News from Mynah Technologies ( 1 November 2006)

High performance resistance thermometry bridge

The new ASL F600 high performance resistance thermometry bridge is the first on the market available in both AC Bridge and DC Bridge formats, offering the ultimate flexibility and customer choice

News from Barber InSys ( 1 November 2006)

S+S separate recycled plastics for Centriforce

User Application Article An S+S Varisort-N plastics separation system sorts recycled plastic bottles at the Liverpool factory of Centriforce Products, separating valuable HDPE from PET, and removing any metal contamination

News from S+S Inspection ( 1 November 2006)

New Harvard Apparatus Physio 22 syringe pump

A new motor renders the Physio 22 Syringe Pump electrically silent, making the most popular syringe pump from Harvard even better

News from Harvard Apparatus ( 1 November 2006)

Wireless HART has wide automation support

Leading process automation companies from around the world expressed support for the development of new wireless capabilities for HART communications during ISA 2006

News from Hart Communication Foundation ( 1 November 2006)

ESE Pulsation Dampeners and Surge Suppressors

Blacoh Sentry Pulsation Dampeners and Surge Suppressors from ESE remove virtually all hydraulic shock, enhancing all-around performance and reliability of fluid flow from PD pumps

News from ESE ( 1 November 2006)

Increased process safety with EasyClean 400

Our new fully automatic pH cleaning and calibration system offers outstanding flexibility, optional ATEX compliance and digital interface capability - allowing you to optimise pH control Brochure Available

News from Mettler Toledo (31 October 2006)

Measuring vacuum: negative or absolute pressure

Technical Background Article There are two reference points for measuring a vacuum pressure: either you can measure how much the pressure is below local atmospheric pressure or how much it is above absolute zero vacuum

News from SensorsOne (31 October 2006)

Five-year warranty on conveyors and shakers

Key Technology introduces a new industry-leading warranty on its Iso-Flo family of vibratory conveyors and Impulse family of electromagnetic shakers

News from Key Technology (31 October 2006)

MRO support for control valves on North Sea Rim

In anticipation of a strong market position across the North Sea, Severn Unival continues its strategy of gaining long term delivery partners in each of the North Sea Rim countries

News from Severn Unival (31 October 2006)

Unlocking the true potential of ERP and MRP

The Marco Group claim that their innovative and ground breaking Trac-IT MES factory floor software suite is unlocking the real power of ERP and adding value to MRP

News from Marco (31 October 2006)

Vehicle component cleaning machine success

User Application Article A Wheelabrator SL200, a conveyor-type washer, will form the component washing section of a large integrated assembly machine which Rivercircle are making for an automotive component supplier Brochure Available

News from Wheelabrator Group (31 October 2006)

Light reactive welding helmets

The Starparts division of Wilkinson Star, the Worsley, Manchester based industrial equipment supplier, has announced the launch of a new range of Beta light reactive welding helmets

News from Wilkinson Star (31 October 2006)

Hayman Award goes to new UKWF President

The prize for the best student on the 2006 UWIC course in the weighing aspects of legal metrology is awarded to the Federation's new president, Tony Mellor of Mettler Toldeo - Leading by example!

News from UK Weighing Federation (31 October 2006)

Lovelock lecture on global warming

The leading environmentalist, Professor James Lovelock, will deliver the 5th John Collier Lecture in London on Tuesday 28 November 2006, on the subject of 'The consequences of climate change'

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (31 October 2006)

Ion chromatography for power plants

Metrohm has published a new brochure covering the whole range of IC applications running in power plants Brochure Available

News from Metrohm UK (31 October 2006)

Another first for S+S in UPVC recycling

User Application Article A major UK recycler of UPVC window and door frames was so impressed by the new Spektrum BW plastics sorting and separation system, they bought the GBP60k machine straight off the RWM stand

News from S+S Inspection (31 October 2006)

Dosing pump framework agreement with Severn Trent

Alldos, a Grundfos company, have secured a dosing pump framework agreement lasting three years, with Severn Trent Water, supplying pumps for continuous chemical dosing treatment processes Brochure Available

News from Grundfos Alldos (31 October 2006)

Filters designed for use with Biofuel supplies

Particles, agglomerates, varnishes and oxides formed in the vehicle fuel tank when using biodiesels can be effectively filtered using the 400 Series HH filter assembly, designed for use with biofuels Brochure Available

News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (31 October 2006)

Pump blockages solved at Hafan Derwen Hospital

User Application Article Onerous maintenance problems and frequent blockages in the sewage and waste water system at a hospital in Wales have been overcome with the installation of a Mono Series 'A' Muncher in the sewage sump

News from Mono Pumps (31 October 2006)

Consumer water meter wins innovation award

Flownetix has won the IET Innovation in Engineering Award 2006 for its low cost, low power non moving part consumer water meter product range, the Flownetix 300 series Brochure Available

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (31 October 2006)

Witt Gas synthetic air mixers in NHS Hospital

Free standing gas mixing systems supplied by Witt Gas Techniques are being used by one of the leading NHS Hospitals to supply high purity air to their operating theatres and intensive care wards

News from Witt Gas Techniques (31 October 2006)

Food and beverage production needs automation

Many of the leading food manufacturers recognize the need for a vastly improved and more global automation infrastructure than currently exists in even their most automated facilities

News from ARC Advisory Group (31 October 2006)

Portable receipt printer has wireless connectivity

Extech Data Systems, a leading developer of portable printers for enterprise-wide applications, offers its new S2500THS Series thermal printer with wireless connectivity for receipt printing

News from Extech Instruments (31 October 2006)

Work Smarter: the advice for saving the planet

Campaigners for smarter working have offered an immediate answer to some of the problems of the environmental impact of human activity on the globe: the world needs to reform the way it works

News from Work Wise UK (31 October 2006)

Work Smarter: the advice for saving the planet

Campaigners for smarter working have offered an immediate answer to some of the problems of the environmental impact of human activity on the globe: the world needs to reform the way it works

News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (31 October 2006)

'Innovations in pharmaceutical processing' seminar

Malvern Instruments is co-sponsoring - together with K'Tron Process Group, Howarth Pharma, Fitzpatrick, and Leistritz - a seminar on recent technological developments for the pharmaceutical industry

News from Malvern Instruments (30 October 2006)

Casemark alternative to print-and-apply labels

DataLase has been awarded a "Highly Commended" accolade for Casemark, its alternative to print-and-apply labels, from the UK Packaging Awards, sponsored by Packaging News magazine

News from DataLase (30 October 2006)

First SCADA software to support IEC 61850

IEC 61850 is a new worldwide accepted standard that defines the communication between electrical switchgear, control equipment in substation automation and the related system requirements

News from Copa-Data UK (30 October 2006)

Help for electroplaters to optimise productivity

Technical Background Article A new software tool launched by Envirowise helps electroplaters produce detailed cost-benefit analyses for surface treatment systems - allowing them to optimise productivity and resource efficiency Brochure Available

News from Envirowise (30 October 2006)

Ethernet Direct Korea set up with KTS Optonics

Ethernet Direct is cooperating with KTS Optonics, Korea's leading supplier of fibre-optic and networking products, to set up the Ethernet Direct base in Korea

News from Ethernet Direct (30 October 2006)

Fastest ever multi-run natural gas flow computer

Thermo introduces the AutoExec flow computer, a next generation flow computer that brings unparalleled speed and accuracy to multi-run natural gas product flow calculations

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific - Process Instruments (30 October 2006)

Multiphysics brings simulations to more users

With its enhanced features, COMSOL Multiphysics 3.3 brings simulation and virtual prototyping to a far wider community of engineers Brochure Available

News from Comsol (30 October 2006)

IEA project to improve power transmission networks

A new five year international programme, supported by the IEA, has been launched to help countries across the world develop more energy-efficient and resilient electricity transmission networks

News from EA Technology (30 October 2006)

Data logging system rewards fruit pickers' labours

User Application Article Kent and Sussex Scales are introducing their innovative 'pick and click' data logger, specifically designed for electronically recording picked weights of soft fruits directly in the field environment

News from Kent and Sussex Scales (30 October 2006)

Extended flow range and HART from vortex meter

Sierra Instruments is pleased to announce that the Innova-Flo volumetric vortex flowmeter product line now features an entirely redesigned electronics package including HART Communications protocol

News from Sierra Instruments (30 October 2006)

Superior printing with lead-free solder pastes

A combination of proven design features have been brought together to ensure lead-free printing success through the adoption of stencils and squeegees from Tecan

News from Tecan (30 October 2006)

OK International celebrates 60 years

This year marks the 60th anniversary of OK International, the leading supplier of production assembly equipment and manufacturing tools for the electronics assembly industry Brochure Available

News from OK International (30 October 2006)

Thermal imager for building diagnostic application

Fluke has introduced new IR FlexCam fully radiometric Thermal Imagers, the Fluke TiR2, TiR3 and TiR4, and Fluke IR InSight Thermal Imagers aimed at building diagnostic applications Brochure Available

News from Fluke (UK) (30 October 2006)

Mimosa real-time data integration software

With ProcessMonitor Mimosa, enterprise decisions support systems can access real-time and historical data and disseminate this information for condition based maintenance, maintenance etc

News from Matrikon (30 October 2006)

New low cost benchtop temperature chamber

Unitemp announce the availability of a new low cost benchtop temperature chamber, that fulfils a variety of controlled requirements over a temperature range of -65C to +180C

News from Unitemp (30 October 2006)

Compact-sized precision Coriolis flow sensor

New Model CMB Coriolis flowmeter from Fluid Components International delivers highly accurate flow measurement in a rugged, yet compact-sized unit for liquid or gas service

News from Fluid Components International (30 October 2006)

Lufft range of portable measuring instruments

New 24 page brochure describing the Lufft range of portable measuring instruments is available as either a hard copy or a low resolution download, from the Barber InSys website

News from Barber InSys (30 October 2006)

Poster shows Galileo LIMS use on Admet profiling

New poster demonstrates the Pfizer use of high throughput data processing capabilities in the Thermo Galileo LIMS for automated ADMET profiling Brochure Available

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (30 October 2006)

Split seal for Bluewater FPSO in deep water

User Application Article Seal developer and manufacturer Busak+Shamban is a strategic sealing partner to Bluewater, who design, develop, manage, construct and operate Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) vessels

News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (30 October 2006)

MCERTS first for Aquamatic Wastewater samplers

Aquamatic, the first UK wastewater sampler manufacturer to receive a coveted Environment Agency MCERTS certificate in continuous water monitoring equipment, has now gained MCERTS for their whole range

News from Aquamatic (30 October 2006)

Real Crisps orders nitrogen generator

User Application Article Real Crisps, based in Newport, produce various bag sizes of gourmet potato crisps, and have ordered a Maxigas nitrogen generator for Modified Atmosphere Packaging, to extend the product shelf-life

News from Parker Domnick Hunter (30 October 2006)

Strong entries for the Swedish Steel Prize finals

Italy, Canada and Spain - two continents and three countries are represented by the finalists who have been nominated for the Swedish Steel Prize 2006

News from SSAB Tunnplat AB (30 October 2006)

Security of natural gas odorising systems ensured

Staubli HCB couplings provide the secure, reliable, quick release connections which are required by Robinson Brothers for use in the production of gases for their Natural Gas odorising systems Brochure Available

News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (30 October 2006)

Univar has acquired Achimar

Univar has acquired Achimar, a chemical distribution business, based in the central region of Italy, servicing the pharmaceutical, food, water treatment, metal-working and electronics industries

News from Univar Europe (30 October 2006)

Faster, easier shaft alignment by Fixturlaser

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has introduced an innovative new system designed to make the process of shaft alignment quick, simple and cost effective Brochure Available

News from SKF UK (30 October 2006)

Linear motion innovations for printing benefits

Space and cost savings, enhanced precision and outstanding reliability are the benefits that innovative linear motion products from THK are delivering in a wide range of printing-industry applications

News from THK UK (30 October 2006)

Ciba choose Proficy batch execution software

User Application Article Ciba Specialty Chemicals chose GE Fanuc Proficy batch execution software, operating on a Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX platform, for two main pigment manufacturing processes at its Paisley plant Brochure Available

News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (30 October 2006)

ArchestrA eases migration of legacy applications

The ArchestrA Bulk Import Utility eases the process of integrating information when migrating existing manufacturing systems and legacy applications to those that use new ArchestrA technology

News from SolutionsPT (30 October 2006)

Report shows a new orientation towards future

FIZ Karlsruhe has moved towards a new orientation, from a provider of electronic scientific information to a service partner for knowledge management and knowledge transfer in science and industry Brochure Available

News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (30 October 2006)

LabVIEW drivers for wireless sensor networks

LabVIEW users can now fully integrate their ZigBee, IEEE 802.15.4 or proprietary wireless sensors into the National Instruments LabVIEW graphical development environment Brochure Available

News from National Instruments (30 October 2006)

Business to business PR communications

US Scientific Instrument Manufacturer, Aspectrics, has appointed the Scott Partnership to conduct its global PR campaign, focused towards the process and laboratory industries

News from Scott Partnership (30 October 2006)

Ethernet Direct partners Catena in Scandinavia

Ethernet Direct, a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, is cooperating with Catena to set up the Ethernet Direct base in the Scandinavian region