News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 November
to Saturday 2 December 2006
Ammonia monitoring in refrigeration applications
Jumo Instrument is now offering the new Jumo Aquis 500 series with the well-established ammonia electrode as an economical system for ammonia detection in refrigeration applications
News from Jumo Instrument Company ( 1 December 2006)
Introducing Automation Supplies for conveyors
Automation Supplies is a new company offering a range of exciting new engineered products in modular automation components, for factory automation and machine building
News from Automation Supplies ( 1 December 2006)
Robust and cost-effective oxygen analysis
The new Systech Model EC600 oxygen transducer is aimed at OEM applications, but is also suitable for industrial and laboratory applications where reliable, simple to install oxygen analysis is needed
News from Systech Instruments ( 1 December 2006)
The Finishing Industries Yearbook - 2007 edition
The Finishing Industries Yearbook - 29th edition is a comprehensive updated listing of manufacturers, suppliers, associations and trade bodies in the UK surface treatment and metal finishing industry
News from Turret Group ( 1 December 2006)
New sales and marketing director
Steve Wellburn has been appointed as sales and marketing director of Peterborough-based engineering company Peter Brotherhood, for steam turbines and reciprocating gas compressors
News from Brotherhood ( 1 December 2006)
Framework agreement with Anglian Water
Centriquip of Clay Cross in Derbyshire has secured a 5-year framework agreement to provide service, breakdown and repair for all the decanter centrifuges and drum thickeners in Anglian Water
News from Centriquip ( 1 December 2006)
Less stress with new Hydra-Cell pumps
Clean, dirty, hot, high pressure, thick, gooey, abrasive and flammable are some of the words used to describe the pumping applications where Hydra-Cell seal-less positive displacement pumps excel
News from Michael Smith Engineers ( 1 December 2006)
Customers outperform in manufacturing intelligence
A recent Aberdeen Group survey has found that customers using Wonderware software solutions performed significantly better in their businesses than users of other manufacturing intelligence software
News from SolutionsPT ( 1 December 2006)
The future for UK fluid handling equipment supply
A study of the UK's leading fluid handling equipment companies has shown that few are fully in control of their overall business strategy
News from Plimsoll Publishing ( 1 December 2006)
New interactive website launched
Wilkinson Star, the Worsley, Manchester based industrial equipment suppliers, have created a brand new and interactive web site, which is now up and running
News from Wilkinson Star ( 1 December 2006)
Offshore oil loading systems for arctic conditions
Aker Kvaerner has recently been awarded several contracts for the delivery of advanced oil loading and offloading systems with a total contract value of NOK 130 million
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 1 December 2006)
Hardide wins top business award
Hardide Coatings, the Oxfordshire-based surface engineering company, has won the Small Business Award 2006 in the Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards
News from Hardide Coatings ( 1 December 2006)
New low-cost, full featured GPIB interface
Keithley Instruments, a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announces the Model KPCI-488LP Low Profile GPIB Controller Interface plug-in board Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 1 December 2006)
APEM launches sealed rocker switches
APEM Components, a leading manufacturer of high quality miniature and industrial switches, announces the release of the KR Series, a family of sealed rocker switches
News from Apem Components ( 1 December 2006)
Reliable characterisation of micelles
The Wyatt Technology Europe Eclipse asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation (AF4) system achieves successful characterisation of micelles suspensions Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology Europe ( 1 December 2006)
Tree transporters share one track reliably
User Application Article Yaskawa MP2300 machine controllers drive the cranes on a tree growing nursery in the Netherlands, using Ethernet and fieldbus communications, for operation on a single track
News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe ( 1 December 2006)
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) in EMEA
Invensys Process Systems announced this week the appointment of Andrew Johnson, who will head up sales and operations for their Avantis enterprise asset management business in EMEA
News from Invensys Avantis ( 1 December 2006)
Turck armoured M12 eurofast cordsets
The new Turck armoured M12 eurofast cordsets provide protection against abrasion, cuts, water, oil and impact, and are excellent for use in automotive, stamping plants and welding environments
News from Turck ( 1 December 2006)
Gas filters for protection against condensation
Witt Gas markets a range of gas filters to provide protection against flammable and non-flammable gas contamination and condensation, with BAM approval for use with acetylene in many heavy industries
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 1 December 2006)
Balancing act at Aillwee Cave by Landia aerator
User Application Article A submersible, free-standing Landia Air Jet has significantly helped the owners of a popular tourist attraction in Ireland with the management of the site effluent treatment plant
News from Landia ( 1 December 2006)
Circuit breakers catalogue for equipment experts
Specifying circuit breakers for equipment (CBEs) is a daunting task, but help is at hand from electrical component distributor Rowe Hankins Components
News from Rowe Hankins Components ( 1 December 2006)
RED lights the way for safe unmanned supplies
Merlin Gerin has launched a new reclosable residual current circuit breaker (RED), which brings higher levels of security and more convenience for resetting circuit protection
News from Schneider Electric ( 1 December 2006)
New Dynamic Light Scattering instrumentation
Viscotek, specialists in multi-detector characterisation of proteins, polymers and nanoparticulate materials, announces a new Model 802 Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) instrument Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe ( 1 December 2006)
ATEX compliant weighbridge for hazardous areas
Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched an ATEX compliant weighbridge for use in hazardous areas: a retrofit service is also available for existing Avery Weigh-Tronix weighbridges to meet new regulations
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (30 November 2006)
Servo controller includes Ethernet and CAN
QuickSilver Controls has responded to the demands of industry for low cost network support with its newest single axis controller/driver
News from QuickSilver Controls (30 November 2006)
How to specify industrial robot cells
Technical Background Article Choosing the right robot for the task and building it into a fully functioning automated work cell is the role of specialist, independent robot system integrators like Barr and Paatz
News from Barr and Paatz (30 November 2006)
Work in Windows without sacrificing security
Verano, the SCADA security company, has announced that its Real-Time Application Platform on Linux is now available with a Windows client, Visualizer for RTAP on Linux
News from Industrial Defender (30 November 2006)
Infrared temperature sensors with USB interfaces
Calex Electronics are proud to announce three new additions to the Convir TL series of fixed-mount infrared temperature sensors, with USB interfaces for easier data-logging
News from Calex Electronics (30 November 2006)
Miniature pressure sensor has fast response
The new Type 6189A combined miniature pressure and temperature sensor has thermocouple leads threaded through the pressure measuring element to provide exceptionally fast temperature response
News from Kistler Instruments (30 November 2006)
Linear motion in magnetic fields and high vacuum
Armstrong Optical of Northampton have now added systems to allow linear and rotary motion control and operation in both extreme magnetic fields and ultra-high vacuum down to below 10e-7 Torr
News from Armstrong Optical (30 November 2006)
New compressed air support staff for the Northeast
The leading supplier of compressed air products, tools and systems in the North East, Hogg Pneumatic Solutions of North Shields, has appointed of two new Key Account Managers
News from Thorite (30 November 2006)
Piercer accessory for Oxybaby V Mini Gas Analyser
A 'Can and Bottle Piercer' attachment for use with Oxybaby V, a hand held gas oxygen measuring system from Witt Gas Techniques, has been updated making it easier to use
News from Witt Gas Techniques (30 November 2006)
Inductive conductivity control for cooling towers
The new ICT 1 inductive conductivity sensor from ProMinent Fluid Controls can be used in conjunction with the 'Cool-Control' system for fully automatic desalination control in cooling towers
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (30 November 2006)
Sandretto UK introduces cap cooling revolution
Reduced cycle time and increased productivity are the keys to increased profitability for companies manufacturing plastic caps and closures
News from Sandretto UK (30 November 2006)
Static Control Systems: a non-radioactive approach
Over the years Meech have been very successful in replacing old radioactive systems, installed for static control, with their active electrical systems - rather than use further radioactive materials Brochure Available
News from Meech International (30 November 2006)
ATEX certified 'No Smoke' extraction arm launched
The ATEX certified Evolution 'No Smoke' self supporting gaseous fume extraction arm, providing possibly the best industrial fume extraction solution, has been launched by Quickduct, part of Coral
News from Quickduct (30 November 2006)
New fully isolated DIN rail mounted LVDT amplifier
New from RDP Electronics is the low profile DR7AC carrier amplifier, designed to provide excitation and signal amplification for LVDTs and other inductive transducers. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (30 November 2006)
Automate existing reactors with an Expansion Hub
Available from Radleys the updated Lara Expansion Hub now enables computerised control of your reactor system and the integration of a wide range of third party equipment
News from Radleys (30 November 2006)
Building sustainable asset performance
Predictive maintenance allows companies to schedule plant maintenance before a failure occurs only when it is necessary, greatly reducing unnecessary inspection and improving productivity.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (30 November 2006)
Asset management of plant information
In today's process plants, software systems integrate and manage maintenance information from field instruments, monitor online conditions, and record historical data from these field devices
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (30 November 2006)
Capacitive hygro and hygrothermal transducers
The highly successful hygro and hygrothermal transducers from Jumo Instrument are used for the measurement of relative humidity and temperature in HVAC applications
News from Jumo Instrument Company (29 November 2006)
Festo enhances pharma tabletting simulator design
User Application Article A new tablet compaction simulator uses pneumatically-driven powder hoppers to minimise system footprint and increase flexibility, enabling scientists to accelerate evaluation of tabletting behaviour Brochure Available
News from Festo (29 November 2006)
The costs of change of PLC/HMI manufacturer
Changing from one PLC/HMI manufacturer to another, the cost of new software, connection cables, manuals and learning time can prove daunting: IDEC provide low cost entry software and programming kits
News from Idec Electronics (29 November 2006)
Crane Care launches the Quadrix into UK
As sole UK distributor for all HBC-radiomatic radio control products, material handing specialist Crane Care has launched the German manufacturer's brand new Quadrix handset onto the domestic market
News from Crane Care (29 November 2006)
Marine couplings prevent leakage ashore
User Application Article Pipe couplings designed by Viking Johnson for use on the high seas have found an unexpected application on land, for road drainage systems under the M40 Motorway Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (29 November 2006)
New recognition for customer service
Hayes Control Systems, the exclusive UK supplier of Beckhoff automation products, has opened its first overseas office and is strengthening its services to UK Industrial Automation customers
News from Hayes Control Systems (29 November 2006)
Global cooperation agreement for AC drives
Converteam, an international company developing systems and solutions for the conversion of electrical energy, and the AC drives manufacturer Vacon have entered into a global cooperation agreement
News from Vacon (29 November 2006)
Ethernet-compatible three-phase AC motor drives
Baldor is launching a ground-breaking range of Ethernet-compatible three-phase AC motor drives, the MotiFlex e100 range, which inject new system building flexibility into the large machinery sector Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (29 November 2006)
Process, pharmaceutical and chemical recruitment
Specialist chemical engineering, pharmaceutical and process recruitment has been strengthened at NES with the appointment of Vicky Eadon to the Manchester-based team
News from NES International (29 November 2006)
Efficient cleaning of overspray from tooling
User Application Article Leading manufacturer GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems is flying through the cleaning process at its Birmingham site, with a new Wheelabrator air blast machine Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (29 November 2006)
16 and 18-port industrial Ethernet managed switch
Sixnet, one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial Ethernet products, introduces the new 16 and 18-port Ethernet managed switches, the most compact high port count switches on the market Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (29 November 2006)
Industrial connectors incorporate USB and FireWire
Harting has introduced new versions of its established Han-Brid industrial hybrid connector range with the addition of high IP rated USB and FireWire interfaces for computers and peripherals
News from Harting (29 November 2006)
Fastest industrial Ethernet control in the world
The Korenix JetCon 1301, an industrial multi-mode / single-mode fibre converter, has been passed the system test of an open real-time Ethernet solution, EtherCAT
News from Korenix Technology (29 November 2006)
Removal of high and low boiling solvent mixtures
Genevac, world leader in solvent removal technologies, has introduced Auto-Defrost and Drain as an option to improve the efficiency and drying effectiveness of its centrifugal evaporation systems Brochure Available
News from Genevac (29 November 2006)
SS dewatering pumps for corrosive environments
ITT Flygt, the world leader in submersible pumps, now adds a range of stainless steel pumps for applications in corrosive and abrasive environments, for example mines, industries and public utilities
News from ITT Flygt (29 November 2006)
Dewpoint measurement of medical gases - an update
Technical Background Article This summer saw the release of Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 02, one in a series of ten providing guidance on healthcare specific standards, policies and up to date established best practice Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (29 November 2006)
Nominations deadline for annual ISA awards
ISA has announced that it will accept nominations for its 2007 Honours and Awards Gala up until 10 February 2007, in order to recognize the achievements of automation professionals around the world
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (29 November 2006)
Korean 800xA system order for YNCC ethylene plant
Yeochun NCC has chosen ABB System 800xA to upgrade their ethylene plant integrated process control and safety system, to improve the facility performance in a strongly competitive environment
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (29 November 2006)
Stainless steel hygienic industrial workstation
For environments where hygiene is of paramount importance Rittal has introduced an industrial operating station in stainless steel Brochure Available
News from Rittal (29 November 2006)
UK vehicle emissions testing 'first' for Bristol
User Application Article Air quality monitoring specialists Enviro Technology have announced the commencement of fleet characterisation work and vehicle emissions testing with Bristol City Council
News from Enviro Technology Services (29 November 2006)
New inductive conductivity measurement sensors
New sensor options in stainless steel and PVDF are now offered on the Jumo Instrument inductive transmitter for electrolytic conductivity, concentration and temperature measurement
News from Jumo Instrument Company (28 November 2006)
Intergraph alliance to streamline data management
Emerson plans to optimise PlantWeb engineering work processes by joining the Intergraph SmartPlant alliance programme, to streamline data management of automation projects and plants Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (28 November 2006)
ABB puts robot control in the panel
Easy integration with existing equipment designs, substantial space savings and exceptional versatility are some of the many benefits from the new ABB panel-mounting robot controllers Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (28 November 2006)
Pressure relief valve for high air flow rates
Brownell has introduced an automatic pressure relief valve which withstands extremely high flow rates, and can be operated from a remote position if required Brochure Available
News from Brownell (28 November 2006)
Rheometer helps unravel the secrets of silk
User Application Article Researchers at Oxford University have published work comparing the rheology of spider and silkworm spinning dope - the liquid material from which solid fibres are spun
News from Malvern Instruments (28 November 2006)
Websites now in French, Spanish and German
Worldwide leaders in fine mesh separation, Russell Finex, have launched three new websites in different languages - French, Spanish and German
News from Russell Finex (28 November 2006)
New biofuel-fired boiler plant planned in Sweden
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract for the supply of a large biofuel-fired boiler plant to Ovik Energi AB, for its new power plant being built close to the town of Ornskoldsvik, Sweden
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (28 November 2006)
Solving industrial equipment problems using logic
Root cause analysis is the logical way to solve industrial equipment problems: and having a third party impartial investigator also helps get unexpected wear problems solved Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (28 November 2006)
Our instrument storerooms just got bigger
Ashtead Technology Rentals has announced an investment of over GBP500k in further health and safety instruments to be made available for hire, making high tech product access easier than ever
News from Ashtead Technology (28 November 2006)
Schroeder Industries presents in-line filter range
Schroeder Industries, a recognised leader in filtration and fluid conditioning products, introduces its new line of in-line filters for the process industry
News from Schroeder Industries (28 November 2006)
Computer simulation investigates how dolphins swim
User Application Article How does a dolphin swim at 10 metres per second? Calculations predict that the dolphin's muscles would have to be seven times more powerful than they actually are to achieve that speed Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (28 November 2006)
Queen's Award for Enterprise
John Crane has had the successful performance of its Turbomachinery Division officially recognised by the presentation of a 2006 Queen's Award for Enterprise
News from Crane EAA (28 November 2006)
Marlin helps you calculate your savings
Carry-out frequent wash-downs to maintain hygiene standards? Replace motors due to failure and/or corrosion related poor hygiene? Now there is an answer: Marlin Stainless can demonstrate the savings
News from Marlin Stainless (28 November 2006)
Mobile phone service solutions at Southern Water
User Application Article Telepartner has been the preferred supplier of mobile field service solutions at Southern Water since 1999, and has currently been chosen for a Field Communications Upgrade to the latest devices
News from Telepartner (28 November 2006)
Food mixing systems to demanding standards
User Application Article GC Hahn UK, a major manufacturer of food ingredients and stabiliser systems, used John R Boone to design and install a mixing system to exacting standards of hygiene for very demanding formulations
News from Boone (28 November 2006)
The world's first environmental business cluster
Yarrabilba, in South-East Queensland, is being developed by Delfin Lend Lease, Australia's largest developer of master planned communities, to be a world benchmark in sustainable urban development Brochure Available
News from Citect (28 November 2006)
Biosensor reader manufacturing partnership forged
Universal Sensors and Grant Instruments have forged a manufacturing partnership thanks to the matchmaking service offered by the East of England Innovation Relay Centre (IRC)
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (28 November 2006)
BHR Pipeline Protection conference in Edinburgh
The BHR Group's 17th International Conference on Pipeline Protection will provide the latest information on research, developments and applications in this critical area, in Edinburgh in October 2007
News from BHR Group Conferences (27 November 2006)
Pump stations for abrasive or viscous media
An exciting new product augments the range of internationally acclaimed Larox Flowsys peristaltic pumps: the Larox LPP65-T pump stations for pumping abrasive, corrosive, viscous or crystallising media Brochure Available
News from Larox Flowsys (27 November 2006)
Silica analysis in boiler feed water
The latest in the Alert Colorimeter range is the new colorimetric Silica analyser: designed for reliability and minimal operator attendance the Alert analyser is perfect for boiler feedwater analysis Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (27 November 2006)
Infrastructure opportunities for stainless steel
Nigel Ward highlights the opportunity for stainless steel reinforcement in the rebuilding of the UK's infrastructure a conference exploring infrastructure applications further is planned for 2007
News from British Stainless Steel Association (27 November 2006)
Magnetic drive pumps on bio-diesel production
User Application Article CDR Pumps have recently completed the final phase of delivering a substantial order for metallic magnetic drive pump units, for a new bio-diesel production plant in France
News from CDR Pumps (UK) (27 November 2006)
Monitor achieves precise free chlorine measurement
The Analytical Technology Q45H chlorine monitoring system achieves accurate and reliable free chlorine measurement even in the presence of high levels of un-dissolved iron and manganese salts Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (27 November 2006)
e-training course on 'Pneumatic Valve Actuation'
Technical Background Article The popular K Controls e-training course "Pneumatic Valve Actuation" is now available free of charge to qualifying engineers working in the process industries
News from K Controls (27 November 2006)
Sandretto UK launches new management team
Leading injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK has restructured its management team with immediate effect: Chris Whitlam becomes the National Sales Manager for all products
News from Sandretto UK (27 November 2006)
Simulis Thermodynamics examples in MS-Excel
The McCabe-Thiele method, a chapter in all chemical engineering courses, is widely used to determine the number of theoretical stages required to separate a binary mixture by distillation.
News from ProSim (27 November 2006)
Rubber clad Stanyl components better than metal
DSM Stanyl PA46 in rubber-clad uses offers more design freedom, lower costs than traditional metal-to-rubber bonded components
News from DSM Engineering Plastics (27 November 2006)
Climate: A serious issue for fridge recycling
The World Climate Conference in Nairobi spawned alarming news on the state of global climate protection: It is essential that fridge recycling activities are subjected to rigorous critical appraisal
News from RAL: Quality Assurance Association (27 November 2006)
Mixing and degassing in one process!
Mixing and degassing of materials such as precious metal pastes or optical adhesives is generally a two-part process taking a long time - but adhesives specialists Intertronics have changed all that
News from Intertronics (27 November 2006)
'Lack of recognition' stifles career progress
Technical Background Article Managers in the engineering sector are highly motivated, but believe the impact they have on business performance goes un-noticed, according to the CMI
News from Chartered Management Institute (27 November 2006)
Robust quick couplings perform under pressure
Parker Hannifin has released a new and robust range of quick couplings for high pressure hydraulic tools and rescue equipment, where safety and reliability are crucial Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (27 November 2006)
Industrial fibre to Ethernet converters
Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, is offering the Retriever Series industrial fibre to Ethernet converter
News from Ethernet Direct (27 November 2006)
New machine vision training courses for 2007.
IVS have once again teamed up with WilliamsF1 Grand Prix Engineering Conferences to offer their machine vision training courses at the WilliamsF1 facility in Wantage, Oxfordshire for 2007
News from Industrial Vision Systems (27 November 2006)
OmegaIP lone worker protection survey
Latest survey from OmegaIP shows that 21% of those surveyed had no sort of monitoring system in place for lone workers, 42% indicated that the organization simply supplied a mobile phone!
News from OmegaIP (27 November 2006)
Auction of food processing and packaging machinery
A most exciting auction of processing and packaging machinery in Grimsby: a large proportion of the equipment was purchased new 2004/2005 and used for only 6 months: the machinery is still in situ
News from Clarke Fussells (27 November 2006)
Alarm management system launched by Yokogawa
Technical Background Article Yokogawa Industrial Automation and Control recently organised a European User Group Conference, to present their achievements and current plans, plus to launch their CAMS alarm management system
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (27 November 2006)
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