News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 January
to Saturday 20 January 2007
"College / University" membership programme
Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced their "college / university" membership programme
News from Xplor International (19 January 2007)
New engineering fluid dynamics analysis software
Flomerics has announced the release of the latest version of its popular Engineering Fluid Dynamics (EFD) analysis software suite: Version 7.3 includes 64-bit processor support Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (19 January 2007)
Varmeca motor with integral variable-speed drive
Demand for the Varmeca motor with integral variable-speed drive has grown, as more and more engineers replace outdated mechanical speed controls with a modern, easy to use, electronic solution
News from Leroy Somer (19 January 2007)
Emphasis on Ireland for automation specialist
Modular Automation International of Birmingham is further expanding its Irish operations, after many successful projects supplying assembly automation equipment to the manufacturing industry there
News from Modular Automation International (19 January 2007)
New plate tracking function for Morphologi G2
New software for the Morphologi G2 high sensitivity particle image analyser incorporates a plate tracking facility that further enhances its accuracy, especially at high magnifications
News from Malvern Instruments (19 January 2007)
Organon installs Werum PAS-X for API production
User Application Article Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacturer Organon has installed Werum PAS-X MES software in their new state-of-the-art API-powder processing production facility in Oss, The Netherlands
News from Werum Software and Systems (19 January 2007)
Managing waste-water analyses with WinLIMS
Christchurch City Council (NZ) purchased WinLIMS to handle the complex task of sample scheduling in a multi-site environment, needed to manage the Council's waste water analysis laboratories
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (19 January 2007)
W3C validated World-class website for Hawke
Hazardous area connectors and cable glands expert, Hawke International, has re-engineered their web site - passing every page with the W3C XHTML 1.0 'Strict' validation tool
News from Hawke International UK (19 January 2007)
GRP baffle walls for concrete WwTW tanks
AMi GRP baffle walls are suitable for concrete tanks up to 9.0 metres wide, are quick and easy to fit to a constructed tank, and have been applied to various water and waste treatment plants in the UK
News from AMi Designs (19 January 2007)
NEW precision dispensers and metering pumps
Fluid Metering has released their new 2007 36 page catalogue covering precision dispensers and metering pumps for laboratory, industrial, process and OEM applications
News from Fluid Metering (19 January 2007)
FM-approved programmable alarm trips monitor
The Moore Industries SPA2 programmable current/voltage and RTD/thermocouple limit alarm trips provide on/off control, warn of trouble, and provide for emergency shutdown in hazardous areas
News from Moore Industries International (19 January 2007)
Flowmeters for circulating lube oil in machinery
Universal Flow Monitors offers flowmeters that assure delivery of circulating lubricating oil in industrial machinery applications, with alarm switches for flow failure alarm and protection
News from Universal Flow Monitors (19 January 2007)
Chemical spills no longer a problem
The Argal ZM-ZMA range of thermoplastic self priming pumps available from the Pump Company ensure that chemical spills can be pumped away with the minimum of fuss
News from Pump Company (19 January 2007)
Bowl choppers make light work of major project
User Application Article Major International has installed two Laska bowl choppers supplied and integrated by food equipment specialist Union Food Machinery, to manufacture stock bases, sauces, soups and gravies
News from Union Food Machinery and Equipment (19 January 2007)
Vibration training seminars to ISO 18436.2
Vibration training seminars led by Jason Tranter, the founder of the Mobius Institute, and the developer of the iLearnInteractive vibration and alignment training products, follow ISO 18436.2 standard
News from Maintenance Management (19 January 2007)
Bespoke Fulton boiler helps hospital with no space
User Application Article Dublin-based Concord Boiler Engineering has installed and commissioned a specially sized Fulton gas-fired steam boiler for the laundry at Peamount Hospital near Dublin
News from Fulton Boiler Works (19 January 2007)
Safety controllers easily added at Fina Antwerp
User Application Article Easy integration of Himatrix safety controllers at Fina Antwerp Olefins through open communication using Profibus, Modbus and Ethernet: 5 systems are used for ESD, F+G and tank farm monitoring Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (19 January 2007)
Repair or replacement service for flow sensors
BTS Fluid Measurement operates a repair or replacement service for instrumentation sensors and transmitters for flow, level or depth, pressure and differential pressure, and associated systems
News from BTS Fluid Measurement (19 January 2007)
New European Measuring Instruments Directive (MID)
Technical Background Article On 30 October MID 2004/22/EC came into force, which means that measuring instruments must offer high-level metrological protection so that consumers can rely on the data they generate Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
BS 8888:2006 Technical Product Specification
Technical Background Article The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published the third revision to BS 8888:2006 'Technical Product Specification' for product development and manufacturing technical specification documents
News from BSI British Standards (19 January 2007)
New design principle for condensate drains
The new design principle used in the Bekomat 31/32 condensate drains just launched by Beko Technologies uses only two parts, offering considerable advantages in terms of maintenance and economics Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (19 January 2007)
Same day despatch on pressure gauges
As part of an on-going expansion, Southern Temperature Sensors has recently taken on a resale agreement for pressure gauges, and can now suit most gauge requirements from stock
News from Southern Temperature Sensors (19 January 2007)
Arc-flash tests set standard in sight-glass safety
Hawk IR sight-glasses and windows have successfully passed a fifth set of arc-flash tests alongside a major US based manufacturer of medium voltage switchgear Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (19 January 2007)
Micronics is celebrating its 21st anniversary!
Yes that's right: Micronics has achieved 21 years of manufacturing and marketing clamp-on ultrasonic flow and metering products, and has experience in the field second to none
News from Micronics (19 January 2007)
New drives and motors catalogue from ABB
The 2007 issue of the 44-page ABB Drives and Motors catalogue is now available, with technical details of the ABB range of low voltage AC drives from 0.18 to 2,800 kW and motors from 0.06 to 710 kW
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (19 January 2007)
PrimeRead automatic meter data collection
Jekyll Electronic Technology announces the launch of PrimeRead, a multi-vendor, multi-networking application for automatic meter data collection from utility meters Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (19 January 2007)
Euro Standard for Chemical Plant Operator Training
21 organisations from 9 countries have been working together to develop a European Reference Model for the education and training of control room operators in the chemical and process industries
News from TSC Simulation (19 January 2007)
Grimsby Institute welcomes Indonesian visitors
The Grimsby Institute has enhanced their influence in food production and traceability after welcoming visitors from Indonesia to discuss possible collaborative projects in fish processing
News from Grimsby Institute (18 January 2007)
Mikro Mak mill for processing of fibrous materials
The special geometry of the Hosokawa Mikro Mak mill grinding elements makes it suitable for the size reduction of natural fibrous materials such as wood, cellulose, grain, bran, corn, peas and reeds
News from Hosokawa Micron (18 January 2007)
New methanol project licensed
A new methanol project at Qinghai Zhonghao Natural Gas Chemical Co will use Johnson Matthey Catalysts and Davy Process Technology to supply methanol technology, basic engineering design and catalysts
News from Davy Process Technology (18 January 2007)
Lyondell signs agreement for PlantTriage software
User Application Article ExperTune announce that Lyondell Chemical Company has executed an agreement to license PlantTriage Performance Supervision Software at up to 25 of its manufacturing facilities worldwide
News from ExperTune (18 January 2007)
New 12-inch touch panel computer released
12-inch touch panel computer TPC-2012 works with the LabVIEW 8.20 Touch Panel Module, giving control and design engineers another option for deploying the LabVIEW graphical development environment Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (18 January 2007)
Omron Junma: a revolution in servo-drive design
Omron has introduced its Junma series of ultra-compact servo drives which offer installers savings of up to 30 per cent of cabinet space plus significant reductions in cabling and set-up time
News from Omron Electronics (18 January 2007)
Lab Impex Systems has launched a new website
Specialist in the supply of radiation monitoring systems and services, Lab Impex delivers and services installations worldwide in the defence, nuclear, medical and industrial sectors
News from Laboratory Impex Systems (18 January 2007)
DSDM Consortium founder recognised as influential
Jennifer Stapleton, a founding member of the DSDM Consortium, has been heralded as one of the most influential women in project management by PM Network magazine
News from DSDM Consortium (18 January 2007)
Max series freeze-dryers are scalable
Millrock Technology offers the new Max Series freeze dryer line with a shelf area of up to 20 square feet, and allows easy scaling up to full production systems
News from Millrock Technology (18 January 2007)
Improved wind tunnel fan control from Schneider
User Application Article New medium-voltage switchgear and motor starters from Merlin Gerin are revitalising the wind tunnel at one of the UK's leading fluid dynamics research facilities - the Cambridge Whittle Laboratory
News from Schneider Electric (18 January 2007)
Pipe Stopping Products described in brochures
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques has introduced three new leaflets showing its ranges of Pipe Stopping Products for the processing industries Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (18 January 2007)
Adhesives help upgrade GEF-40 lifeboats on site
User Application Article Crystic Crestomer Advantage 30, a high performance structural adhesive, has been used by Norsafe AS to upgrade their GEF-40 (gravity escape free-fall) lifeboats to the latest safety specifications
News from Scott Bader Company (18 January 2007)
Peter Zornio directs Emerson strategic initiatives
Emerson Process Management has appointed Peter Zornio as Chief Strategic Officer, to direct strategic initiatives, investment and acquisitions in innovative automation technology and services Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (18 January 2007)
Elga Process Water is Achilles UVDB verified
Elga Process Water, the high purity water specialists of Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies, has achieved Category B2 registration under the Achilles Verify scheme
News from Elga Process Water (18 January 2007)
AIM Academy training described on new website
AIM Academy, the training division of specialist IT, technical, engineering and rail recruitment company, NES, has announced the re-launch of its corporate website
News from NES International (18 January 2007)
H+V07 Exhibition over 60% bigger than before
Event organisers Emap Maclaren reveal that H+V07 planned for the NEC Birmingham, from 27 Feb-1 Mar 2007, will be over 60% larger than the inaugural event in 2005
News from H and V Exhibition 2007 (18 January 2007)
Predictive maintenance using Infra-red IR cameras
Predictive maintenance is a core business for Flir Systems and its extensive range of infrared cameras confirms this: a new brochure explains the options available for efficient predictive maintenance Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (18 January 2007)
Grundfos integrates the Alldos dosing business
Consolidating the acquisition of the German dosing pump and disinfection equipment manufacturer Alldos two years ago, the business area is now extended and renamed Grundfos Alldos Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos (18 January 2007)
HazardEx lecture on SIS design from Hima-Sella
Technical Background Article Hima-Sella will participate in the HazardEx 2007 Conference and Exhibition, with a lecture on functional safety for end-users and system integrators: book your FREE attendance now!
News from Hima-Sella (18 January 2007)
Paulett Eberhart is appointed President of IPS
Paulett Eberhart has been appointed CEO and President of Invensys Process Systems, moving from EDS, the global technology services company
News from Invensys Process Systems (18 January 2007)
Local distributor goes national with e-commerce
Trading on the Internet has promoted Applied Automation in Cardiff from a local pneumatics and factory automation supplier into the national league: it all started with the 'x-stk' website
News from Applied Automation (UK) - X-stk Division (18 January 2007)
Rugged and reliable illuminated keyboards
CKS Holdings, the UK designer of industrial HMI products - including keyboards, trackerballs, monitors and computers - are launching a ruggedised illuminated keyboard for kiosk applications
News from CKS Holdings (18 January 2007)
Vibration and balancing expert joins Datastick
The experienced vibration and balancing expert Derek Norfield has joined Datastick Systems to help customers simplify vibration analysis in plant maintenance
News from Datastick Systems (18 January 2007)
The origins of Marconi and wireless
Technical Background Article Emerson chose Bologna to launch their Smart Wireless system in Europe, in homage to Marconi: reviewing the reports from attendees, Processingtalk suggests some other links with Marconi and wireless
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (18 January 2007)
Smoke detection in the Sydney Harbour tunnel
User Application Article Chubb Fire Safety has been awarded a contract to install the D-Tec camera-based fire detection system within the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, the largest privately-funded public works project in Australia
News from DTec Video Smoke Detection Systems (17 January 2007)
License-free industrial wireless Ethernet modem
Westermo Data Communications has expanded its range of wireless products with the release of an industrial WiFi (802.11b compliant) 2.4 GHz license-free wireless Ethernet modem
News from Westermo Data Communications (17 January 2007)
Westfalia Separator hot oil separation technology
The latest hot oil separation system from Westfalia Separator solves the problem of how to clean the oil during cooking, improving potential profits for food processors
News from Westfalia Separator (17 January 2007)
Visit Calibration Dynamics at MTEC
Calibration and measurement specialists Calibration Dynamics are attending the 2007 Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation Show, the MTEC Exhibition, at NEC Birmingham from the 14-15 February
News from Calibration Dynamics (17 January 2007)
Weigh-price-labelling and product check-weighing
Mettler Toledo drives a new era in weigh-price-labelling and product check-weighing technology for Britain's food producers, to maximise the margin potential Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 January 2007)
SKF to unveil Microlog Analyser GX-E at Maintec
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, will launch its new Microlog Analyzer GX-E System at Maintec 2007, the UK's leading exhibition for the maintenance and asset management industry Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (17 January 2007)
The new Pro2Pac for food and drink industry
Anyone involved in the food and drink industry is set to learn how to operate more effectively and efficiently, thanks to a brand new exhibition, Pro2Pac that is launching in 2007
News from Pro2Pac (17 January 2007)
Schaeffler redesign of their UK website
Schaeffler (UK) has re-launched its website, offering engineers improved navigation and easier access to bearing products and services Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (17 January 2007)
New UK Sales Manager at Hawk IR
Hawk IR are pleased to announce that Geoff Smith has joined the Hawk IR International team as the UK Sales Manager Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (17 January 2007)
MAINTEC to show steam system maintenance services
At Maintec 2007, Spirax Sarco will present its portfolio of maintenance services aimed at helping organisations with steam systems to achieve their business goals
News from Spirax Sarco (17 January 2007)
Fieldgate web server: Remote technology that works
With remote Fieldgate technology from Endress+Hauser, the benefits are tangible in terms of time, efficiency, resources and smooth operation, when remotely interrogating HART or Profibus devices Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (17 January 2007)
ABB US$215M oil expansion contract in Algeria
ABB has received a US$215 million contract from the Algerian oil and gas company Sonatrach to supply pumping stations and automation systems to boost their transport capacity
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (17 January 2007)
Connector for USB cables in harsh environments
Now available from assembling distributor PEI-Genesis is the Amphenol 'USB Field' connection system, which enables standard USB 2.0 cables to be used in harsh environmental conditions Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis UK (17 January 2007)
Projen increase staff numbers significantly
PROjEN, the award winning project Management Company based at Northwich in Cheshire, has announced its biggest 18 month growth in personnel and seeks to recruit more staff
News from PROjEN (17 January 2007)
Flextraction exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing
Flextraction, the Melton Mowbray based specialist solution provider capturing at source all forms of airborne contamination, is exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Exhibition
News from Flextraction (17 January 2007)
DSP courses for Programmable Logic Technology
hueggenberg, the experts for technical training courses, are pleased to announce a new series of short courses on "DSP for FPGAs" beginning in March 2007, to be presented in several world cities
News from hueggenberg gbr (17 January 2007)
New sales director to develop Maxsys strategy
Walsall-based Maxsys, developer of the Fuel+ range of magnetic fuel treatment systems, has appointed Paul Finnegan as sales director
News from Maxsys (17 January 2007)
Optimass control product consistency at Akzo Nobel
User Application Article Akzo Nobel, a world leading producer of paints and coatings, has installed four Krohne Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters to help accurately control product consistency and minimise production costs
News from Krohne (17 January 2007)
Free guide to static in the Printing industry
Technical Background Article Meech International has produced an Application Guide that highlights the problems that can occur due to uncontrolled static charge within the printing industry Brochure Available
News from Meech International (17 January 2007)
Ethernet switches connect gas field operations
User Application Article Ethernet switches connect challenging gas field operation Westermo Data Communication T-208 industrial Ethernet switches feature 1us time synchronisation and 30ms reconfiguration time.
News from Westermo Data Communications (17 January 2007)
Lee-Dickens Instrumentation achieves SIL2 rating
Lee-Dickens announce that their range of high quality trip amplifiers and signal converters have in most cases been assessed and awarded SIL2 rating (with a proof test interval of one year) Brochure Available
News from Lee-Dickens (17 January 2007)
Weigh price labeller systems for fresh food
Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched two new weigh price labeller systems for the UK and Irish pre-packed fresh food industry, offering an economical solution with the capabilities of expensive systems
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (17 January 2007)
Wireless metering system for cold water meters
User Application Article During the Summer of 2006, a wireless metering system based on WIRR (Wireless Intelligent Routing Relay) technology from Tai Feng Yuan has been operated successfully on a trial site in China
News from Tai Feng Yuan Meters (16 January 2007)
Emerson launches European Smart Wireless solution
Emerson Process Management has launched 2.4 GHz in-plant Smart Wireless solutions, enabling European mainstream manufacturing to move to the next level of reliability and operational performance Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (16 January 2007)
From the attic to the process plant - Marconi
The Emerson launch of a wireless offering for Europe was held in the historic city of Bologna, the birthplace of Marconi, discoverer of wireless communications: a review of the launch by Eoin O'Riain
News from Read-Out Publications (16 January 2007)
Opportunities in the Indian water market
India is one of the biggest and most attractive markets in the world, in relation to water management: this year the Everything about Water Expo 2007 is bigger and better, with 9000 visitors forecast
News from Everything about Water (16 January 2007)
An orifice gate valve for dry bulk solids handling
A new orifice gate valve for dry bulk solids handling makes two major advances, in one single modular design: the valves have been specifically designed for solids handling applications
News from Vortex Valves Europe (16 January 2007)
Mobile weld fume extraction system
User Application Article Flextraction, a specialist in capturing all forms of airborne contamination, have supplied their latest mobile weld fume extraction equipment - Strongmaster UPF, to the Severn Valley Railway
News from Flextraction (16 January 2007)
Process oxygen analyser as a part of a SIL2 system
User Application Article A Servomex process oxygen analyser used as part of a SIL 2 safety system has enabled PTA production output to be increased at Advansa UK, in the T8 Revitalisation Project at Wilton
News from Servomex (16 January 2007)
AchemAsia 2007 achieves record exhibitor growth
Four months before the opening of the 7th AchemAsia (May 14-18) in Beijing, a record amount of space has already been taken up by a total of around 400 exhibitors
News from AchemAsia (16 January 2007)
Pressure transmitter with Profisafe PA driver
Siemens has added a new digital pressure transmitter to its Sitrans range, which for the first time supplies a Profisafe PA driver and SIL compliance, according to IEC 61508/61511, in one instrument
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (16 January 2007)
New MD for Jackson Products covers EMEA
Jackson Products, the personal and industrial safety equipment manufacturer, has announced the promotion of Phil Chew to Managing Director Europe, Middle East and Africa
News from Jackson Products (16 January 2007)
Vega radar gains minus 170C ATEX approval!
Liquid gases stored at low temperatures are often also in ATEX zoned areas, particularly for LNG, propane etc: Vega have now gained a unique ATEX approval for applications from -170C to +150C Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (16 January 2007)
10:1 cartridges for MixPac dispensing system
ConProTec, the leading innovator of 2-component adhesive dispensing systems, announces the availability of the S-50 System 10:1 ratio cartridges for its MixPac hand-held cartridge dispensing system
News from Sulzer Mixpac USA (16 January 2007)
Side entry mixers for oil tanks shown at StocExpo
Mixing Solutions will display their mixing technologies suitable for oil applications at StocExpo Europe, the Storage Terminal Operator's Conference and Exhibition at the Antwerp Expo Centre
News from Mixing Solutions (16 January 2007)
Witt Gas at Total Processing and Packaging 2007
Witt Gas Techniques will be exhibiting a wide range of gas distribution, mixing and analysis equipment for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) at the Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition
News from Witt Gas Techniques (16 January 2007)
Co-operation extends motion package capability
Micromech and Underwoods are pleased to announce an agreement of co-operation to provide complete Siemens motion packages to customers
News from Micromech (16 January 2007)
High-tech Profibus system succeeds in the outback
User Application Article The BHP Billiton Cannington mine - the world's largest and lowest-cost producer of both silver and lead - has implemented a Profibus fieldbus strategy in new split flotation and zinc cleaner projects
News from Endress + Hauser Australia (16 January 2007)
Emerson launches European SmartWireless solution
Emerson Process Management has launched 2.4 GHz in-plant SmartWireless solutions, enabling European mainstream manufacturing to move to the next level of reliability and operational performance
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless (16 January 2007)
Series 342 stainless steel filter regulator
Available in 1/4'' and 1/2'' sizes, this fully stainless steel filter regulator design meets NACE MR 01.75 and is ATEX certified: it complements the existing range of stainless steel solenoid valves Brochure Available
News from ASCO Joucomatic (16 January 2007)
MAINTEC maintains its appeal
Once again MAINTEC, at the NEC from 20-22 March, is proving that, with a good proven formula, it is still going strong after some 30 years, and growing, with 150 stands and a full list of workshops
News from easyFairs UK (16 January 2007)
Fuel-line extrusion for cars or machinery
Corelco, manufacturer of plastic-extrusion equipment, presents its range of vacuum fuel-line extruders, called "corrugators", that are modifiable for increased efficiency and quality
News from CORELCO (15 January 2007)
Ultra-sanitary, double-deck screener
The new Vibroscreen ultra-sanitary double-deck screener from Kason Corporation for scalping, de-dusting and dewatering of contamination-sensitive materials meets cGMP, 3-A, USDA and FDA standards
News from Kason Corporation Europe (15 January 2007)
New Microfluidizer processors on show at Powtech
Microfluidics will showcase the latest version of its laboratory Microfluidizer high-shear processor, the M-110EH-30, at Powtech 2007, from March 27-29 in Nurnberg, Germany
News from Microfluidics (15 January 2007)
An overview of the French chemical industry
This new 24-page brochure presents today's chemical industry in France with the most up-to-date information on activities, innovations, and statistics, with profiles on top companies in the field
News from French Technology Press Bureau (15 January 2007)
Conference on MCERTS for air quality
The 'MCERTS for Air' conference is scheduled for 25-26 April this year, where the air quality community will gather once again, to discuss air quality within the workplace and in industrial emissions
News from MCERTS Exhibition (15 January 2007)
Version 2007 of CFD products unveiled
ESI Group, the technology leader in the field of advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics, announces the release of V2007 of CFD products
News from ESI Group (15 January 2007)
Sixth US patent for EP-IR technology
Aspectrics, the innovator of Encoded Photometric Infrared Spectroscopy (EP-IR) analysers, has been awarded a sixth US patent for its EP-IR disk technology and associated optics Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (15 January 2007)
New eLINE Dispenser from Biohit!
A new member of the Biohit eLINE product family is the Electronic Dispenser, especially convenient for dispensing in long series or with viscous and high vapour pressure liquids
News from Biohit (15 January 2007)
Bespoke, unique handling solutions at IMHX
The tremendous diversity of bespoke materials handling solutions from Excel Automation presented at this year's IMHX exhibition features an inductive powered handling conveyor demonstration
News from Excel Automation (15 January 2007)
Website for information on recording microbalances
CI Electronics is launching a new website that takes visitors straight to information about its range of recording microbalances for special applications
News from CI Electronics (15 January 2007)
FF announces General Assembly speakers
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the speakers for its 2007 General Assembly, to be held in Houston, Texas, on February 22-23
News from Fieldbus Foundation (15 January 2007)
Fourth ISA edition of 'Measurement Uncertainty'
The ISA recently released the fourth edition of the comprehensive tutorial, Measurement Uncertainty, by Ronald Dieck
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (15 January 2007)
Metal detection or X-ray inspection in food?
Technical Background Article The choice between between metal detection and X-ray inspection systems for food processing, ready meals, meat and poultry, bakery and dairy sector organisations Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 January 2007)
New biopharma air operated double diaphragm pump
In order to meet all biopharmaceutical needs, a complete new design of diaphragm pump utilising the latest AODD pump technology has been introduced recently by Axflow, with 3-A and EHEDG certification Brochure Available
News from AxFlow (15 January 2007)
Measurement of environmental vibration meeting
The measurement and assessment of human response to environmental vibration has always been a difficult subject, and will be discussed in a one day meeting at the Institute of Acoustics on 13 March Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (15 January 2007)
Centralised single or multi-site control
Citect Nexa is open and reliable way to cut building management costs and achieve centralised single or multi-site control, integrating climate, lighting and other systems Brochure Available
News from Citect (15 January 2007)
The new Squirrel SQ2010 data logger
Squirrel SQ2010 is an ultra compact, easily configurable handheld data logger for battery powered mobile data logging, giving accurate (to 0.1%) and reliable results within minutes of switching on
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (15 January 2007)
New filter efficiency test on show at Filtech 2007
Whitehouse Scientific will introduce a new filter efficiency test at Filtech 2007 in Wiesbaden in February, enabling measurements down to very fine pore sizes Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (15 January 2007)
ISA training at the ABB Automation World Event
ISA will be an Educational Partner at the ABB Automation World 2007: several of the popular ISA technical training courses, along with special conference presentations are scheduled
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (15 January 2007)
Determination of cations in Ethanol using IC
Ethanol as a fuel is made by fermenting and then distilling starch and sugar crops, which is now a well established process: it can provide a high performance motor fuel Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 January 2007)
USB data acquisition covers up to 40 devices
National Instruments has announced two new high-performance M Series multi-function data acquisition (DAQ) devices for USB: NI signal streaming technology delivers portable, hi-speed USB performance Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 January 2007)
Witt Gas to exhibit at EFI 07 packaging exhibition
Witt Gas Techniques will be exhibiting and providing information on a wide range of gas distribution, mixing and analysis equipment for MAP at EFI UK'07 Packaging Exhibition, 23-25 January 2007
News from Witt Gas Techniques (15 January 2007)
Free on-line training on wireless technologies
The Emerson PlantWeb University has broadened its Internet Engineering School with 19 new courses about using wireless technology in process automation applications Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (15 January 2007)
Perfect your processing systems at Pro2Pac
Companies will be able to uncover the latest processing techniques to operate faster and cheaper thanks to 80 companies exhibiting at the new Pro2Pac show, ExCeL London from 18-21 March 2007
News from Pro2Pac (15 January 2007)
Gigabit switch now available with SFP
Ethernet Direct Corporation is promoting the Husky Series industrial managed gigabit Ethernet switch with SFP ports to insert different fiber modules
News from Ethernet Direct (15 January 2007)
RMS launch the BWB-1 Flame Photometer
The all new BWB-1 Flame Photometer offers simple and reliable measurements in Flame Photometry, offering the user the capability to simultaneously detect Na, K, Li, Ca, and Ba and display all 5
News from Russell Mainstream Supply (15 January 2007)
Free on-line training on wireless technologies
The Emerson PlantWeb University has broadened its Internet Engineering School with 19 new courses about using wireless technology in process automation applications
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless (15 January 2007)
Custom-designed cartridge seals give 12 years use
Six cartridge seals with floating glands, custom-designed by James Walker, have now operated problem-free for over 12 years at a major UK refinery Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (15 January 2007)
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