News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date

Sunday 5 November
to Saturday 11 November 2006

Automatic handling for Microsolve cleaning systems

By removing the need for manual movement of components through the process, Autotrans Mini allows throughput to be maximised while ensuring consistent cleaning quality from batch to batch  Brochure Available 

News from Guyson International (10 November 2006)

Improved flare modeling analysis for plant safety

A link has been developed between the SimSci-Esscor Visual Flow safety system design software and the DNV Software PhastFX flammable effects software module, to help plant design studies

News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (10 November 2006)

Tank level monitoring using a standard web browser

Through their web-enabled Webflex remote monitoring terminal, leading level specialists Hycontrol are bringing a new dimension and transparency to the concept of remote inventory monitoring

News from Hycontrol (10 November 2006)

Remote building monitoring for London Borough

 User Application Article  Citect Nexa facilities software is providing the remote monitoring of lifts, water pumps, water tanks, boilers, and riser pumps in multi-occupancy buildings right across a large London Borough  Brochure Available 

News from Citect (10 November 2006)

Promoting greater acceptance of robotics in UK

New product manager for TM Robotics UK and Ireland, Colin Reader, has goal to help improve understanding of SCARA and Cartesian robotics in UK industry, even if only by a fraction!  Brochure Available 

News from TM Robotics (Europe) (10 November 2006)

Expo proves a hit for attendees and exhibitors

The three day ISA Expo event featured a cutting-edge technical conference, a renowned training programme, and an exhibition featuring some of the newest technology on the market today.

News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (10 November 2006)

Multi-sensor for aqueous corrosive liquids

The Grundfos direct sensors range of pressure/temperature sensors have been developed for long lasting service on boilers, heating and other water management systems

News from SensorsOne (10 November 2006)

Helping the understanding of energy efficiency

 Technical Background Article  With energy efficiency a key focus for its business and customers, Schneider Electric will be exhibiting and speaking at four ESTA conferences around the country.

News from Schneider Electric (10 November 2006)

Five of the best ATEX safety products from Wolf

Wolf Safety of Sheffield, the UK market leader in the field of Safety Lamps and Torches for use in explosive atmospheres, now has a range of five Zone 0 Hazardous Area products

News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (10 November 2006)

MEG contract with Reliance

 User Application Article  Aker Kvaerner has signed a contract with Reliance Industries for the design and delivery of a monoethylenglycol (MEG) reclamation system for the Reliance KG-D6 gas project

News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (10 November 2006)

Brushless motors to replace Rockwell N-series

Higher performance brushless servo motors from Parker EME are designed to replace the now obsolete N-Series motors recently discontinued by Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (10 November 2006)

The market is switching to circuit breakers

Growth of nearly 4% is forecast for the EMEA market for moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), driven both by the development of the economy in EMEA and the success of MCCBs

News from IMS Research (10 November 2006)

Ultra-lightweight safety spectacles from Pulsafe

The Pulsafe Protege utilise the latest design and materials technology to provide an ultra-lightweight pair of safety spectacles

News from Sperian Protection (UK) (10 November 2006)

Hired high-speed camera reveals process detail

 User Application Article  A hired high-speed camera from Ashtead Technology Rentals has provided a manufacturer of can-making equipment with hitherto unattainable access to production machine performance information

News from Ashtead Technology (10 November 2006)

Plastics price increases in EMEA region

DSM Engineering Plastics has announced a price increase for a number of polymers effective throughout the EMEA region from 1 January 2007

News from DSM Engineering Plastics (10 November 2006)

Building Controls Industry Awards announced

Do you know of anyone in the building controls industry who deserves to be recognised for the work that they do? Why not submit them for one of the first Building Controls Industry Awards?

News from Building Controls Industry Awards (10 November 2006)

Call for papers at Conference on Fluid Sealing

The BHR Group has issued a call for papers for the 19th International Fluid Sealing Conference, to be held in Poitiers, France, on 25-26 September 2007

News from BHR Group (10 November 2006)

Acoustics module simulates any sound

Scientists and engineers interested in creating and measuring sound or acoustic waves can benefit from the new simulation capabilities now available in the Comsol Acoustics Module  Brochure Available 

News from Comsol (10 November 2006)

World's largest cooking plant at Asian pulp mill

Aker Kvaerner has received an order for the delivery of what will become the world's largest cooking plant to a pulp mill in Asia

News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping ( 9 November 2006)

Effective protection against battery acid spills

Concerned about the effectiveness of a conventional chemical spillkit, Fosse Liquitrol has designed battery acid spillkits which provide for the rapid neutralisation of the spilled battery acid

News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 9 November 2006)

Transparent pricing for Roebuck workwear

BuckHickman InOne claims that Roebuck embroidered workwear is the first range aimed at industry not to charge a set-up cost for logos

News from BuckHickman InOne ( 9 November 2006)

In-line check valves for BSPP, NPT and SAE

Whilst increasing the size coverage of the BSPP and NPT check valve ranges, a complimentary SAE range has been introduced, to provide a comprehensive selection for hydraulic engineers

News from Hydraulic System Products ( 9 November 2006)

Armaturenbau temperature and pressure gauges in UK

STS has been awarded a distribution agreement for the German gauge manufacturer Armaturenbau to supply their top quality temperature and pressure gauges and accessories within the UK

News from Southern Temperature Sensors ( 9 November 2006)

RS and Omron have new automation solutions

RS Components (RS) and Omron have combined their respective expertise in the fields of e-commerce and automation technology, in the formulation of a new web-based product launch initiative

News from RS Components UK ( 9 November 2006)

Laser sensor for position measurement at Jaguar

 User Application Article  The Micro-Epsilon displacement sensor is used in the Jaguar pedestrian impact safety testing procedures,now an increasingly important aspect of new car design  Brochure Available 

News from Micro-Epsilon UK ( 9 November 2006)

New fieldbus chip available from AMI

The Fieldbus Foundation announces the availability of a new Fieldbus Media Attachment Unit (MAU) interface chip from AMUI Semiconductor, to substitute for the obsolete Yokogawa uSAA22Q

News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 9 November 2006)

Precise humidity measurement for coating processes

 User Application Article  Coating processes are widely used in the pharmaceutical and confectionary industries for tablets, pills and sweets: Michell provides the essential humidity measurements needed during coating  Brochure Available 

News from Michell Instruments ( 9 November 2006)

Cost-effective polymer materials control

Wittmann has extended their product portfolio for the intelligent control of material handling systems with the new cost effective and operator friendly "eMax" network control system

News from Wittmann UK ( 9 November 2006)

'Flexible friend' puts tricky valves within reach

Dutch valve-control specialist Netherlocks has developed Nether-Flex, a flexible shaft system to facilitate the operation of valves that are inconveniently situated

News from Netherlocks ( 9 November 2006)

Unique explosion panel for ATEX bucket elevators

Elfab, Europe's leading explosion panel manufacturer, has introduced Lift-Gard to help users and manufacturers of bucket elevators comply with the Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) Directive

News from Elfab ( 9 November 2006)

Interlocking wheel chock locks loading bay doors

Industrial-safety specialist Castell has added a new component to its Salvo range of drive-away prevention systems, Salvo Chock, which forces operatives to chock vehicles to open loading bay doors

News from Castell Safety International ( 9 November 2006)

Aker Kvaerner to source FPSO process equipment

Aker Kvaerner has signed a contract for delivery of the process modules and equipment to the Aker SMART Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels

News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 9 November 2006)

Rugged monitors/PCs for tough marine environments

Developed to meet stringent marine industry standards, a new range of compact, modular, rugged LCD monitors and embedded PCs has been launched

News from MAC Solutions (UK) ( 9 November 2006)

Reduced cooling tower blow-down saves water

Dublin based ACK Solutions now offers opportunities for significant water usage reduction in process companies using cooling towers

News from ACK Solutions ( 9 November 2006)

Oil flow monitor and alarm

The Titan PD400 oil flow meter is designed for fuel measurement on boilers, in fuel test cells and other oil metering applications, to record the total use of oil  Brochure Available 

News from Titan Enterprises ( 9 November 2006)

Zetasizer helps develop Solumer drug delivery

 User Application Article  Zetasizer Nano is used at SoluBest in the characterisation of their drug formulations to evaluate the nano particle entities produced, their size and the stability of the dispersions

News from Malvern Instruments ( 9 November 2006)

Robust pH probes solve maintenance headaches

 User Application Article  Rockwood Additives will standardise on ABB AP200 pH probes from Instrumentation Alliance partner WH Good following successful trials in the Rockwood effluent plant

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 9 November 2006)

Monitoring injection moulding processes

The new Kistler CoMo-MIS is a manufacturing information system designed to provide a quick, yet comprehensive overview of the injection process during the moulding cycle

News from Kistler Instruments ( 9 November 2006)

Rail industry supplier expands in UK fluid control

Midland-ACS invests GBP2 Million in production and R+D resources to develop fluid control components business  Brochure Available 

News from Midland ACS ( 9 November 2006)

Baldor Electric to acquire Rockwell Power Systems

Baldor has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Reliance Electric Company and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Power Systems business") of Rockwell Automation  Brochure Available 

News from Baldor UK ( 9 November 2006)

Farnell confirmed supplier to UK Higher Education

Huge product range, reliability and impressive customer service means Premier Farnell extends preferred supplier to UK higher education sector and research councils agreement till 2008

News from Farnell ( 9 November 2006)

UV/visible spectrophotometers on the seven seas

In our modern times the protection of our environment is becoming more important and one growing area of testing relates to the bulk shipment of chemical products by sea

News from WPA ( 9 November 2006)

The Convir ITC 600 infrared temperature calibrator

Calex Electronics is proud to announce the latest addition to its range temperature calibration products, the new Convir ITC 600 bench-top infrared temperature calibrator

News from Calex Electronics ( 9 November 2006)

Sample water analysis at the push of a button

The complete fully automated titration and ion chromatography system for drinking water analysis at the push of a button  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK ( 9 November 2006)

HFT increases the range of Pipestopper products

Additional sizes of expandable nylon plugs have been introduced by Huntingdon Fusion Techniques to complement an already comprehensive range  Brochure Available 

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 9 November 2006)

First wireless electrical sub-metering components

LEM launches the Wi-LEM (Wireless Local Energy Meter) family of components, an innovative solution that allows electricity consumption to be monitored simply, and reduced

News from LEM UK ( 9 November 2006)

Simple intuitive alarm set-up using trailing trips

The setpoint relays in monitors from AIC offer intuitive and easily configurable "trailing alarm" functions, allowing simple stepped bag filling speed control when approaching an adjustable set-point

News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 8 November 2006)

Development of advanced motion control systems

The Windows-based Mint WorkBench toolsuite now includes breakpoints, single-step programme execution and virtual hardware - sophisticated tools for dealing with the complexity of machine design  Brochure Available 

News from Baldor UK ( 8 November 2006)

Single bolt clamp connectors for well tree head

Destec Engineering has enhanced the operational ability of the new MARS work platform - supplying subsea single bolt clamp connectors that offer rapid and simple connection to the well tree head

News from Destec Engineering ( 8 November 2006)

Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges for paper plants

Aker Kvaerner and Alfa Laval have entered a global reselling agreement for the Alfa Laval P2 range of decanter centrifuges, designed for use in white liquor plants in pulp mills

News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping ( 8 November 2006)

Webcast on advances in temperature measurement

 Technical Background Article  A LumaSense webcast will focus on how accurate temperature measurement leads to increased productivity and reliability, maximum product life and decreased costs - especially in harsh environments

News from LumaSense Technologies ( 8 November 2006)

Massimotto coded magnetic safety switch

The latest Massimotto coded magnetic safety switch is a tamperproof, contactless, coded, magnetic switch with an integrated M12 connector, particularly useful for the food processing industry

News from Comitronic ( 8 November 2006)

Staubli connectors celebrate 50 years

After 50 years of progress, the Staubli quick release coupling business remains focused on developing excellence in connection products and solutions right across the industrial sector  Brochure Available 

News from Staubli UK (Connectors) ( 8 November 2006)

GBP1M project on Regenerative Medicine Technology

The Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network has been instrumental in winning a DTI Collaborative R+D Grant in Regenerative Medicine Technologies

News from Chemistry Innovation KTN ( 8 November 2006)

Modular valves with extended operating life

The B Series pneumatic directional control valves incorporate a revolutionary wear compensation system, extending the operating life of the spool seals and reducing sticktion to improve response times  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin ( 8 November 2006)

Fire Safety rules, and intumescent coatings

 Technical Background Article  Colin Clark of Copon E Wood, takes a timely look at the implications of the recent fire safety legislation changes and calls for a responsible attitude in the steel intumescent coating industry

News from Copon E Wood ( 8 November 2006)

Easy-to-use PDA-based vibration spectrum analysers

Datastick Systems introduces the next generation of handheld PDA-based vibration spectrum analysers for machine diagnostics and predictive maintenance

News from Datastick Systems ( 8 November 2006)

Fan-less smoke venting motors reduce cost

New smoke venting motors from ABB can now take advantage of the surrounding airstream for cooling when mounted inside a ventilation duct, allowing use of a smaller sized motor

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 8 November 2006)

Biotubes help water separators by digesting oil!

Increase the effectiveness of your effluent discharge oil : water separator by using bacteria impregnated Biotubes to digest the oil, reducing oil content by up to 6 kg per week

News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 8 November 2006)

Award recognises advanced sealing technology

The technical achievements of the groundbreaking Ishida QX-1100 traysealer have been recognised an award for being the the year's Innovative Packaging Machinery Development

News from Ishida Europe ( 8 November 2006)

Pavilion 2006-2007 customer advisory council

Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, has announced the members of its 2006/7 Customer Advisory Council, which provides feedback and strategic guidance on product developments

News from Pavilion Technologies ( 8 November 2006)

Sanitary pumping made easy for Irish customers

The 800 series, food grade, high viscosity sanitary pump from Serfilco is perfect for pumping fluids and solutions including mayonnaise, syrups, shampoos, lotions

News from ACK Solutions ( 8 November 2006)

The new Promag 55S aggressive slurry magmeter

In food and beverage, pulp / paper and wastewater, the processes often have to contend with high solids content fluids, often that are abrasive, high in temperature and chemically aggressive  Brochure Available 

News from Endress + Hauser ( 8 November 2006)

Measuring antioxidant inhibitor in transformer oil

Monitoring the degradation of the antioxidant in transformer insulating oil can result in substantial savings by extending the service life of the oil and by slowing down the transformer aging process  Brochure Available 

News from Wilks Enterprise ( 8 November 2006)

Ultra-stable cooling system for electron beam unit

 User Application Article  Grant Technologies has developed a bespoke refrigeration system to provide ultra-stable cooling for the lens, chamber and handling system of the Vistec VB300 electron beam nano-lithography machine

News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 8 November 2006)

Hygienic mobile process mixing systems

Hygienic mobile process mixing systems typically comprise heated and polished mixing vessels complete with CIP and instrumentation, which can include flowmeters, temperature / level probes, load cells

News from Barvick Process Systems ( 8 November 2006)

Particulate quality preservation technology award

Engineers from the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, at the University of Greenwich, have been highly commended in the 2006 IChemE awards

News from University of Greenwich ( 8 November 2006)

Dutch dryer manufacturer achieves fuel savings

 User Application Article  WBB Minerals at Warmsworth near Doncaster showed fuel savings of about 30% achieved by a newly installed Ventilex dryer/cooler, as compared with the rotary drum dryer which it replaced  Brochure Available 

News from Orthos (Engineering) ( 8 November 2006)

Automation Technology Exhibition in Egypt 2007

An international industrial control and automation technology exhibition and conference, "Automation Technology Egypt 2007" is scheduled to be held in Cairo from 8-10 March 2007

News from Automation Technology Egypt 2007 ( 8 November 2006)

Climate change boosts water disinfection markets

Climate Change is more and more a key driving factor for contamination in food and specially drinking and waste water with known but also new infectants, increasing the need for disinfection

News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy ( 8 November 2006)

On-line monitoring for water treatment plants

 User Application Article  Online spectrometry has found its way into the monitoring and management of modern water treatment plants, and presents an easy and cost efficient method of monitoring critical water plant parameters

News from Process Measurement & Analysis ( 8 November 2006)

Asset management training seminar

A seminar on Competence Assessment and Professional Development for Asset Managers will be held at the University of Warwick on 23 November  Brochure Available 

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 7 November 2006)

Water intake monitor protects against pesticides

The 5 s::can researchers combined their diverse experiences from the fields of chemistry, water management, electronics and software, optics and mechanics, into one idea, the s::can process analyser

News from Process Measurement & Analysis ( 7 November 2006)

Uponor launches new website

Uponor has developed an informative new website for their UK and Ireland Infrastructure Solutions division, which went live in October

News from Uponor ( 7 November 2006)

AchemAsia 2007

AchemAsia 2007 will be a one-stop shop for suppliers to China's process industry: no other economy in the world today comes even close to China's breathtaking modernisation and growth pace

News from AchemAsia ( 7 November 2006)

Temperature recorder for product transportation

Credit card sized and ideally suited to transportation and storage environments, the Trix-8 high performance, environmental data recorders has a temperature sensor recessed into the side of the case  Brochure Available 

News from Isatec ( 7 November 2006)

Single cable solutions for gas detection

 Technical Background Article  Why in today's digital age do many Gas Detection Systems still need to be installed with individual analogue loops from control to sensor, each requiring a separate 3 or 4 core cable connection?

News from International Gas Detectors ( 7 November 2006)

Tom Kinney returns to Invensys

Process control industry veteran Tom Kinney has returned to Invensys to help drive critical plant-level performance services in support of the company's unique asset performance management strategy

News from Invensys Process Systems ( 7 November 2006)

New food industry ISO 22000 certification

Witt-Gasetechnik has been awarded the international food industry's highest quality standard ISO 22000:2005 certification for Food Safety Management

News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 7 November 2006)

Revolutionary industrial weight controller

Adding to its already extensive range of process weighing systems, Applied Weighing are launching the Model 820i programmable weight indicator, with an intuitive user interface

News from Applied Weighing International ( 7 November 2006)

Milli-volt output for dynamic pressure measurement

 Technical Background Article  For the best frequency response from a pressure sensor use an un-amplified piezo-resistive transducer that provides a mV output directly from a strain gauge bridge

News from SensorsOne ( 7 November 2006)

'ECOnomical' PLC modules for simpler automation

German PLC manufacturer Vipa offers fieldbus and I/O expansion modules with mid-range specifications for less demanding automation systems, keeping costs down for smaller, simpler automation systems  Brochure Available 

News from Vipa UK ( 7 November 2006)

Enhanced relay operation on panel meters

Latching setpoint relays are now available on the panel mount temperature monitors available from Amalgamated Instrument Co, to require explicit intervention by an operator.

News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 7 November 2006)

The new RTP 2500 TUV approved safety system

The RTP 2500T TUV approved safety system is a next generation triple modular redundant system that ensures the highest integrity and the highest availability of user data

News from RTP Corp ( 7 November 2006)

Thermoformed tubing assemblies for instrumentation

Thermoformed tubing assemblies can be custom designed with bends and coils that fit neatly into analytical instruments, preventing kinking and improper installation for problem-free processing

News from Diba Industries ( 7 November 2006)

Fin loading is automatic with Bosch Rexroth!

 User Application Article  A pre-configured Cartesian Motion System has provided Applied Cooling Technology with a safe, convenient and cost-effective solution for loading cooling fins into its innovative finning machines

News from Bosch Rexroth ( 7 November 2006)

Apply now for six-star scholarship opportunity

The Manufacturing Institute invites scholarship applications for its prestigious MSc in Manufacturing Leadership, which is run in partnership with the six-star Lancaster University Management School

News from Manufacturing Institute ( 7 November 2006)

Vibration training seminars with iLearnInteractive

A vibration training course, led by the renowned international instructor, Jason Tranter, founder of the Mobius Institute, which will follow the ISO 18436.2 vibration training standard

News from Maintenance Management ( 7 November 2006)

Vinotrode measures pH in juice, beverages or wine

The Metrohm Vinotrode pH measurement demonstrates the superiority of the fixed ground sleeve diaphragm, especially suited to use in juice, beverages or wine  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK ( 7 November 2006)

Emerson to continue OSIsoft PI in DeltaV

Process automation leader Emerson and OSIsoft, the leader in performance management software, announce the continuation of their global value added reseller agreement of the last three years  Brochure Available 

News from Emerson Process Management ( 7 November 2006)

Fluidised-bed boilers power project in Vietnam

 User Application Article  Foster Wheeler awarded a contract for two 545 tons per hour sub-critical circulating fluidised-bed (CFB) steam generators for the Cam Pha power plant project in Vietnam

News from Foster-Wheeler ( 7 November 2006)

Diligence delivers Duncan a diploma

Following six months of intensive study Duncan Holmes (42), Service Manager for compressed air equipment and systems specialists Thorite, has gained the BCAS DipCAM qualification

News from Thorite ( 7 November 2006)

Wind farm EPC contract in Italy

 User Application Article  Foster Wheeler has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Voreas for a new wind farm at Pietramontecorvino, in Southern Italy

News from Foster-Wheeler ( 7 November 2006)

Smaller size of innovative Millistak+ Pod filter

The Millistak+ Pod family of disposable filters has been expanded to include a version capable of processing small bioreactor batches of 5-20 Litres  Brochure Available 

News from Millipore ( 7 November 2006)

Stable Micro Systems launches user web-networks

The Stable Micro Systems website is now home to sophisticated 'User Network Pages', which will allow texture analysis users to develop contacts and share information in a controlled forum

News from Stable Micro Systems ( 7 November 2006)

Lista workstations give improved assembly system

The Lista Arlink 8000 modular workstations are specifically designed to accommodate future needs, and they provide a central element in the DMP manual product assembly system even after 5 years

News from Lista International ( 7 November 2006)

Wide range turbidity sensor with high sensitivity

With the internationally patented measuring instrument Cosmos-25, Zullig is setting new standards in the measurement of turbidity and suspended solids in watery media.

News from Process Measurement & Analysis ( 7 November 2006)

Report on the WWEM 2006 water industry exhibition

Taken from the newsletter of 7 November, this report describes a one-day visit to the WWEM 2006 water, waste and effluent monitoring exhibition in Telford, UK

News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor ( 7 November 2006)

Easy portable measurement in ultra-pure water

The new SG7-USP/EP handheld conductivity unit is dedicated to measurements in pure and ultra-pure water according to the European and US pharmacopoeia  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo ( 6 November 2006)

Fieldbus Foundation launches new website

A new redesigned and enhanced website for the Fieldbus Foundation provides unprecedented global reach

News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 6 November 2006)

Precise monitoring alcohol vats with radar gauges

 User Application Article  The accurate monitoring and control of stocks of alcohol to levels of accuracy better than +/-2mm using radar gauges is proving a successful market for Enraf

News from Enraf Fluid Technology ( 6 November 2006)

MCERTS approval for its Turbidity Monitor

Partech Instruments has become the first manufacturer to be awarded MCERTS certification for a turbidity monitoring system for effluent discharge installations

News from Partech Instruments ( 6 November 2006)

Enterprise Integration of Control Systems seminar

A seminar on Enterprise Integration of Control Systems will take place at the University of Warwick on 23 November, to discuss the integration principles proposed by the SP-95 Standard  Brochure Available 

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 6 November 2006)

New agreements give broader product offering

New product exclusives with 16 new supplier agreements provide superior depth and breadth of Farnell InOne globally through a multi-channel approach

News from Farnell ( 6 November 2006)

Experience is the key to machine safety

Omron Corporation is intensifying its special focus on machine safety by sharing its considerable experience with customers and other interested parties

News from Omron Electronics ( 6 November 2006)

New UV disinfection system from ProMinent

The new Dulcodes R UV disinfection system is ideally suited for the disinfection of drinking and process water and the photochemical reduction of chloramines in swimming pool water

News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) ( 6 November 2006)

Hygienic valves for pharmaceuticals

Hanningfield Process Systems are working with the Italian manufacturer, Sterivalve, to supply a range of high quality stainless steel hygienic valves to the pharmaceutical and allied industries

News from Hanningfield Process Systems ( 6 November 2006)

'Talking Italian' - On-line, with donaldson

Italian customers can now log on to the Donaldson Membranes comprehensive product guide on the new Italian website, for everything you should know about ePTFE membranes

News from Donaldson Membranes ( 6 November 2006)

Impact indicator from Lamerholm Electronics

Lamerholm Electronics is pleased to announce the launch of the new Mag 2000 impact indicator - now available with a date and time stamping feature  Brochure Available 

News from Lamerholm Electronics ( 6 November 2006)

Energy Pumps supply sewage and slurry pumps

Energy Pumps has over 25 years experience in the manufacture and provision of Diaphragm and Ram pumps for the sewage, wastewater and other industries including potteries, paper, farming and food

News from Energy Pumps ( 6 November 2006)

Oil-in-water measurements on site

Oil-in-water measurements on off-shore platforms, in refineries or wastewater treatment facilities with easy-to-use, portable infrared analysers  Brochure Available 

News from Wilks Enterprise ( 6 November 2006)

Improving productivity in Government IT projects

The DSDM Consortium has announced that DSDM has been used extensively by a Government Department to implement business change and lifecycle project management

News from DSDM Consortium ( 6 November 2006)

Hansford offers cost-effective vibration sensors

Hansford Sensors will make use of many years of experience in the monitoring of industrial and process machinery, to design and manufacture an up-to-date range of cost-effective vibration sensors

News from Hansford Sensors ( 6 November 2006)

Monitoring density to improve Bioreactor control

Broadley Technologies has been selected by Fogale Nanotech of France as their distributor for the Biomass viable cell density monitoring system in the UK and Ireland

News from Broadley Technologies ( 6 November 2006)

CorTuff the clear choice for packaging film

Global leader in manufacturing packaging film and machinery, Sealed Air, has redesigned its already successful CorTuff film and is targeting sectors to include industrial packaging and hardware  Brochure Available 

News from Sealed Air ( 6 November 2006)

Emerson expands vibration monitoring services

Emerson is pleased to announce the expansion of its vibration monitoring service through an alliance with the US based engineering experts in rotating machinery, RoMaDyn  Brochure Available 

News from Emerson Process Management ( 6 November 2006)

New stainless steel ultra flexible conduit

Kebt SS ultra-flexible stainless steel overbraided electrical conduit is the latest addition to the Kopex International Screenforce range of conduit systems  Brochure Available 

News from Kopex International ( 6 November 2006)

A new Peristaltic Pump - the Verderflex Dura!

Verder has recently launched the Verderflex Dura - the most advanced peristaltic pump design on the market today, with exceptional dosing features

News from Verder ( 6 November 2006)

Chronos launch website for service and spares

The possibility of achieving increased profitability through using regular maintenance programmes and genuine spare parts is just one of the benefits highlighted on a new Chronos Richardson website

News from Chronos Richardson ( 6 November 2006)

Sontay launches catalogue with customer benefits

Sontay, the market leading manufacturer of HVAC control peripheral products, has introduced the latest version of its catalogue, available in both hard copy and CD-ROM format

News from Sontay ( 6 November 2006)

New fast, flexible vector signal analyser

Keithley Instruments introduces the Model 2810 RF Vector Signal Analyser, optimised for automated testing of wireless devices and transmitter circuits in production test environments  Brochure Available 

News from Keithley Instruments ( 6 November 2006)

Robust and reliable pH metering from Metrohm

What do you expect from a pH meter "Made in Switzerland": the 827 pH lab has it! With its modern housing, it continues the Metrohm 60 years of reliable high-precision pH meters that are made to last  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK ( 6 November 2006)

Robotic pick and place - the ultimate challenge

 User Application Article  RTS, the innovative UK provider of vision-guided robotic pick and place systems to the food industry, developed a system to pick Poppadums in order to automate a heavily labour-intensive process  Brochure Available 

News from RTS Flexible Systems ( 6 November 2006)

Production kept in Wales because of workforce

Schaeffler (UK) has been awarded the 'Education, Skills and Leadership Award' at the CBI 'Human Capital Awards' - for its outstanding performance in people management  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 6 November 2006)

Flexible interconnect system suits high-speeds

A sophisticated high-performance flexible interconnect system is now available from ACAL Radiatron offering design engineers and system builders a compact alternative to traditional options

News from ACAL Radiatron ( 6 November 2006)

H20 Networks cut congestion using sewerage system

The sewerage system is providing an environmentally friendly way for organisations to set up their own IT and telecom networks

News from H2O Networks ( 6 November 2006)

Continuous condition monitoring data plant-wide

SKF introduces SKF Machine Suite, a comprehensive software solution to integrate inspection, vibration and surveillance data from multiple condition monitoring systems and processes  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK ( 6 November 2006)

Sleeve bearing for high temperatures, at low costs

Jamicon DC fans are now available with a new bearing system that is far less expensive than ball bearings, provides longer life than sleeve bearings and is quieter than ball and sleeve combinations

News from Aerco ( 6 November 2006)

New EP-NIR Analyser on show at PITTCON 2007

Aspectrics, the innovator of patented Encoded Photometric Infrared (EP-IR) spectroscopy technology, announces the launch of its new Encoded Photometric Near Infrared (EP-NIR) analyser.  Brochure Available 

News from Aspectrics ( 6 November 2006)

Switch2Citect solution adds RSView Importer

Switch2Citect offers an automated way to convert legacy screens to CitectSCADA using numerous importers, such as RSView, Fix32, iFix, InTouch and FactoryLink  Brochure Available 

News from Citect ( 6 November 2006)

Process laboratory automation seminars

Thermo Electron has scheduled two free seminars for LIMS users and prospective customers in Sweden and Norway, to show how LIMS can enable improved productivity and quality in the process industry  Brochure Available 

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 6 November 2006)

Manufacturing Operational Excellence in Daventry!

 User Application Article  Pantek, who market and support Wonderware software products in the UK and Ireland, reports on their premier 2006 customer event - the UK WonderWorld and 2006 User Conference

News from SolutionsPT ( 6 November 2006)

"Minerals Process Plant of the Year" award

The Hunter Valley Operations of Rio Tinto Coal Australia, together with Matrikon, recently won the "Minerals Process Plant of the Year" Award for Innovation in Coal Prep Plant Control Optimisation

News from Matrikon ( 6 November 2006)

Fourth annual hydraulics event a complete success

More than 80 delegates from a wide variety of industries attended a seminar day at the Thames Barrier, London, hosted recently by Bosch Rexroth

News from Bosch Rexroth ( 6 November 2006)

Waterflux wireless distribution flow metering

Krohne has launched Waterflux, a new battery-powered bulk water meter designed for distribution mains that overcomes the traditional problems encountered with low water flow rates and night flows

News from Krohne ( 6 November 2006)

Software works with all image acquisition systems

Halcon works with all image acquisition interfaces, platforms such as Linux or Windows or standards such as FireWire or GigE: Halcon is highly flexible

News from MVTec Software ( 6 November 2006)

MJK introduce their major product ranges

MJK from Denmark attended the WWEM Exhibition to present their comprehensive range of water industry instrumentation, and seek a competent UK distribution network

News from MJK Automation ( 6 November 2006)

New line of ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeters

 User Application Article  Precision Flow showed off their ultrasonic clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter at WWEM, and have developed several applications in the water industry: a recent example was on an HVAC system

News from Precision Flow ( 6 November 2006)

Instrumentation on display at WWEM

icenta Controls presented their comprehensive range of instrumentation for the water industry at WWEM 2006, particularly featuring the Oval Corporation range of flow meters

News from icenta Controls ( 6 November 2006)

ASCO solenoid valve with Ex-rated connector

New connection system allows the installation, servicing and repair of solenoid valves to be carried out easily, safely and economically in potentially explosive environments  Brochure Available 

News from ASCO Joucomatic ( 6 November 2006)

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