News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 January
to Saturday 27 January 2007
Hazardous substances beyond RoHS
The presence of hazardous substances in E+E products is becoming more and more of an issue: products are now tested for harmful chemical substances as well as safety and function Brochure Available
News from SGS (26 January 2007)
Thermo 2007 seminars: "All Molecule World Tour"
From February to May 2007, Thermo Fisher Scientific will be hosting a series of talks across the globe, under the name "All Molecule World Tour"
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (26 January 2007)
Slim-fit transmitter for borehole level monitoring
For level measurement of fresh-water boreholes it is necessary to install a slim-line hydrostatic level transducer, rather than standard units typically 1 - 1.5 inches in diameter or more
News from SensorsOne (26 January 2007)
Free IR imaging predictive maintenance seminars
Fluke will be presenting a series of free morning seminars covering various aspects of thermal imaging, explaining how it can be used in a predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programme Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (26 January 2007)
New approach produces smoother damping force
Automation control equipment manufacturer Ace Controls International has introduced a new range of hydraulic dampers which offer a smoother and consistent damping force compared to previous units
News from Ace Controls International (26 January 2007)
Wireless monitoring of vehicle operations
The ShockWatch EquipManager is a fleet management and monitoring system that wirelessly monitors usage, controls vehicle access and ensures safety compliance to increase productivity and reduce costs Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (26 January 2007)
Student 'Yes' to a future in Chemical Engineering
The number of school-leavers accepted on chemical and process engineering degree courses has increased for the fifth consecutive year, according to the latest UCAS figures
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (26 January 2007)
Easier raw material unloading at a warehouse
User Application Article Rubber compounders Eastland Compounding has selected a Thorworld electro hydraulic dock leveller to ease the unloading of incoming raw materials at its new 1,500 sqm warehouse in Clayton, Manchester
News from Thorworld Industries (26 January 2007)
Xtra-Guard Series cables from Alpha Wire
As one of the Alpha Wire key distributors, Maser (UK) are pleased to introduce the Alpha re-launch of their Xtra-Guard Cables, designed to deliver extreme performance and system reliability
News from Maser Communications UK (26 January 2007)
Invensys opens first office in Aberdeen
Invensys Process Systems is to open its first office in Aberdeen, a significant part of the Invensys North Sea initiative to support the growing Invensys customer base offshore
News from Invensys Process Systems (26 January 2007)
Lanolinx line of Industrial Ethernet Switches
Aaxeon is proud to announce the release of new models in our Lanolinx line of Industrial Ethernet Switches, with wide temperature ranges
News from Aaxeon Technologies (26 January 2007)
Merger creates Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Electron Corporation and Fisher Scientific International recently announced the completion of their merger creating Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (26 January 2007)
Viscometer tells how polymer chains are growing
User Application Article An on-line viscometer from Hydramotion is an essential tool in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyetheylene naphthalate (PEN) at a large polymer plant in Scotland Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (26 January 2007)
Beko offer a full range of refrigeration dryers
Beko is renowned worldwide for its innovative, solution-orientated compressed air technology: their refrigeration technology based dryer units have recently been developed and expanded Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (26 January 2007)
Steve Seddon to lead Mobrey global sales drive
Emerson Process Management has appointed Steve Seddon as the new director of sales and marketing for their Mobrey Measurement division
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (26 January 2007)
Can drying systems avoid noise and aerosols
User Application Article Scottish and Newcastle has recently installed six of the Secomak can drying systems at its Royal Brewery in Manchester, with five more planned for Berkshire in the spring Brochure Available
News from Secomak (26 January 2007)
Display of rental instruments at MCERTS 2007
At MCERTS 2007 Ashtead will feature their most popular portable products for gas detection and monitoring, including the Horiba PG250 for NOx, SO2, CO, CO2, and O2, and the Bernath heated FID for VOCs
News from Ashtead Technology (26 January 2007)
Machinery health technologies save 1.5M Euros
User Application Article Predictive maintenance based on vibration monitoring and oil analysis in mine hunters for the Belgian Navy has extended maintenance periods and saved costs of over 1.5M Euros over 7 years Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (26 January 2007)
Couplings secure underwater PE main
User Application Article AquaGrip flange adaptors from Viking Johnson have assured the integrity of a new submarine water main between the old and new districts of the city of Stockholm Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (26 January 2007)
Predictive maintenance live demo at MAINTEC
Predictive maintenance specialists Sensonics will show new specialist systems for turbines, pumps, fans and centrifuges, plus new vibration transducers, at Maintec, with a live demo display Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (26 January 2007)
Transmitton wins SCADA project on West Coast
User Application Article Transmitton is the SCADA contractor on the Network Rail West Coast Power Supply Upgrade, a programme of works to reinforce the electrification infrastructure, increasing the power available
News from Transmitton (26 January 2007)
Improved fan + bearing lubrication and monitoring
User Application Article By installing bearing lubricators and vibration monitoring equipment on its production machinery, chewing gum maker Gumlink has eliminated bearing defects and unplanned stoppages Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (26 January 2007)
Wireless temperature PC data acquisition system
Measurement Computing, market leader in low-cost data acquisition, announces the release of two wireless temperature sensor PC input devices, using 2.4GHz transmission to a USB connected receiver Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (26 January 2007)
Hydrogen sulphide induced corrosion - The solution
Increased sewage retention times and odour controls have dramatically increased Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) induced corrosion in new and old Wastewater Treatment plant structures
News from SPC (26 January 2007)
Pharmapaktor Brings Shape to your Powders
The Pharmapaktor is widely used in the pharmaceutical field for pre-densification of active ingredient mixes prior to final tabletting and capsule filling operations.
News from Hosokawa Micron (25 January 2007)
Northern sales engineer for OTT Hydrometry
Environmental instrumentation supplier, OTT Hydrometry announces the appointment of Adam Walley as Technical Sales Engineer for Northern England and Scotland, based in Kirriemuir near Dundee
News from OTT Hydrometry (25 January 2007)
Training in Solid Phase Extraction procedures
ChromSolutions offer training courses for analytical chemists and technicians interested in learning more about the use of Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) procedures as a sample preparation technique
News from Chromsolutions (25 January 2007)
Brammer becomes one organisation across Europe
Brammer, the leading pan-European distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products, has become a single trading organisation across Europe
News from Brammer (25 January 2007)
Servo drives power range extended
The power range of the Parker Electromechanical 'Compax3' servo drives has been increased to extend their scope of application in to the high power bracket Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (25 January 2007)
Tetra Pak acquires CPS and retains the brand
Tetra Pak have acquired the Carlisle Process Systems Limited Dairy Food and Beverage Division located in Sherborne, Dorset, and will change the name to Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (25 January 2007)
Fluid handling sales manager for North England
Flexrite Chemgiene, the leading supplier of fluid handling products to the food, brewery, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, has appointed Andrew Shaw as Area Sales Manager
News from FlexRite Chemgiene (25 January 2007)
Analysers take 100 chemical scans per second
Technical Background Article Aspectrics explains how their patented EP-IR spectroscopy technology can record in detail, every 10msecs, all chemical information pertaining to an ultra-rapid chemical reaction Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (25 January 2007)
Level and pressure transducer with 0.25% accuracy
Pressure Systems, manufacturer of KPSI level and pressure transducers, has just introduced a new, enhanced KPSI Series 705 submersible level transducer with static accuracy of +/-0.25% FSO
News from Pressure Systems (25 January 2007)
Aiding pneumatic discharge of solids in bulk bags
A new 'Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner' from Flexicon loosens bulk solid material that has solidified during storage and shipment, enabling bulk bag unloaders to discharge it through bag spouts
News from Flexicon Europe (25 January 2007)
Aurora heaters set standards for the hire market
Andrews Sykes has built a reputation second to none for supplying reliable space heating solutions for short or long term hire: a new Aurora range also sets new standards for energy efficiency
News from Andrews Sykes Group (25 January 2007)
EPC Contract for Refinery Project in Malaysia
Foster Wheeler has been awarded the basic design engineering package (BDEP) and the EPC contract for a debottlenecking/revamp project at the MRC PSR-2 Melaka Refinery in Malaysia
News from Foster-Wheeler (25 January 2007)
Siemens 'Automation Experience' at Ricoh Stadium
Siemens Automation and Drives will be hosting the 'Automation Experience' at the Ricoh Stadium in Coventry on 7-8 March to showcase the very latest in automation, drives and control technology
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (25 January 2007)
LNG plant assets: monitoring operating performance
On a seven year contract, Emerson engineers will evaluate Atlantic LNG plant performance, including methane, ethylene and propane centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, heaters, and heat exchangers Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (25 January 2007)
Recycling award for Uponor PE waste scheme
The Uponor 'SUPER' polyethylene recycling scheme team has received a national environmental award, recognising the benefits brought to Uponor, its customers and the environment
News from Uponor (25 January 2007)
Doubling gas processing capability in Tanzania
Foster Wheeler will expand the Songo Songo Island Gas Processing Facility, in Tanzania, in an engineering and project management consultancy contract
News from Foster-Wheeler (25 January 2007)
European water automation and control briefing
Frost and Sullivan will host a quarterly analyst briefing on automation and control solutions in the European water and waste water sector, on Tuesday 30 January
News from Frost and Sullivan (25 January 2007)
Hima-Sella attends Railtex 20-22 Feb
User Application Article The Railtex exhibition is on 20 - 22 February at the ExCel Centre in London: Hima-Sella will be present to demonstrate new technologies and partnerships which have been developed over the last year
News from Hima-Sella (25 January 2007)
AquaMaster meters protect wetlands from mine flows
User Application Article Mining company RWE Power has ordered 25 ABB AquaMaster electromagnetic water meters to help preserve groundwater based marshes and wetlands around its German coal mines
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (25 January 2007)
Visitor aids for planning a useful exhibition
The UK's largest exhibition for processing and packaging, Total Processing and Packaging 2007, is planning a number of initiatives to help visitors make the most of their time at the show
News from Total Processing and Packaging (25 January 2007)
Complete separation units in a hygienic design
Westfalia Separator offer a range of customised mechanical separator units specifically designed for hygienic or aseptic conditions for the production of contamination free end products
News from Westfalia Separator (24 January 2007)
Advanced range of Industrial Dead Weight Testers
Calibration Dynamics are pleased to launch to the UK market one of the most robust, complete and advanced ranges of Industrial Dead Weight Testers currently commercially available
News from Calibration Dynamics (24 January 2007)
Static checkweighing solution for Cromer Crab Co
User Application Article World-leaders in weighing technology, Mettler Toledo, have supplied a range of static checkweighing solutions to leading crab, lobster, prawn and shellfish specialists, The Cromer Crab Company Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (24 January 2007)
New Emerson control valve research laboratory
Emerson Process Management announces a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion of its Fisher control valves research and development facilities at Marshalltown in Iowa Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (24 January 2007)
Looking for assistance in WEEE registration?
Technical Background Article Generally manufacturers, importers and distributors are required to register as WEEE producers when they put products on the EU Member States market for the first time Brochure Available
News from SGS (24 January 2007)
New developments from IMPAC Infrared
Impac Infrared will launch several new products in 2007, firmly establishing the company as the leading innovative infrared temperature measurement company
News from Impac Infrared (24 January 2007)
WebFlex remote monitoring of oil tank contents
User Application Article A comprehensive level measuring and data management system installed by Redditch based Hycontrol is bringing extensive benefits to Maxol Lubricants, Ireland's leading independent lubricants supplier
News from Hycontrol (24 January 2007)
Data capture system will help boost plant safety
An innovative data capture system designed to facilitate ATEX 137 inspections has helped create a new generation of software-based data capture and plant inspection products
News from Terrington Data Management (24 January 2007)
New silo door designs stop insects and draughts
Braby, the world's leading manufacturer of silos, tanks and fabrications, has a brand new product to aid manufacturers in keeping their products clean, dry and uncontaminated when in storage
News from Braby (24 January 2007)
Process calculation engine from OPC tag inputs
OPCcalc version 3.2 from Exele allows users to easily create process calculations that use OPC tags as equation inputs and outputs, giving unmatched flexibility and reliable results
News from Exele (24 January 2007)
Vacon support for the AC drives market in India
The Finland-based AC drives manufacturer Vacon strengthens its global presence by opening a local sales and service subsidiary in Chennai, on the southeast coast of India
News from Vacon (24 January 2007)
Air Products realizes gains using alarm management
User Application Article Proper management of alarms and alarm data can be a significant source of "hidden capacity" in a plant, as Air Products and Chemicals discovered on their Calvert City ethylene vinyl acetate plant
News from Matrikon (24 January 2007)
Zlinx serial data radio modems are easy to install
Zlinx Modbus industrial grade radio modems can transfer RS-232/422/485 serial signals faster, easier, and less expensively than stringing cable
News from B and B Electronics Manufacturing Company (24 January 2007)
Remote I/O for efficient high-performance control
Omron, a global leader in industrial automation, has introduced the first I/O (input/output) modules for CompoNet - a new Open DeviceNet Vendors Association compliant control network
News from Omron Electronics (24 January 2007)
Aerco DesignSupport team to the rescue
The Aerco DesignSupport team was put in place to help customers bring competitive, high performance products to market in the shortest possible time, and has achieved its first success
News from Aerco (24 January 2007)
Nanoparticles take centre stage at new conference
Recent advances in the manufacturing, manipulation and characterisation of nanoscale particles and emulsions have led to new products with improved performance, a conference will hear
News from BHR Group Conferences (24 January 2007)
Refurbishment of aggregate storage hoppers in situ
User Application Article A specialist engineering company has saved Tarmac more than GBP750k by solving a wear problem on the aggregate hoppers and chutes at the company Hilton works, without disrupting production
News from Ace Arc (24 January 2007)
New White Paper on achieving Regulatory Compliance
Technical Background Article Thermo Fisher Scientific has published a new white paper to demonstrate the value of employing a full-system approach to achieving compliance for Thermo Scientific molecular spectroscopy systems Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (24 January 2007)
Wheelabrator spares and repair service blasts out
Wheelabrator Group, world-leading designer and manufacturer of surface preparation equipment, has launched a blast cleaning supplies, spares and replacement parts supply service Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (24 January 2007)
Building a business? Leave the phone alone!
For a one man business, handling telephone calls is fine when you are at your desk, but what happens when you are temporarily away from the office, on site or in a meeting?
News from Answerlink (24 January 2007)
ATEX approved torches for offshore duties
The new Wolf rechargeable, lightweight R-50 safety torch, ATEX Certified to Zone 1, designed for the firefighting market, is the preferred choice for offshore gas and oil operators around the world
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (24 January 2007)
Data logger with integral keyboard display
Campbell Scientific has introduced a new data logger into their range: the CR850 boasts an integral keyboard display to simplify onsite calibration, programme changes and data display
News from Campbell Scientific (24 January 2007)
Humidity measurement for engine testing
User Application Article The measurement of humidity plays an important role in measuring the efficiency, power output and emissions of internal combustion engines, and in standardising testing and development conditions Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (24 January 2007)
New measurement guide now available
A new measurement product guide has been launched that will help engineers select the correct displacement, position or temperature sensor for their measurement task Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (24 January 2007)
ISA announces 2007 Executive Board Members
As 2007 gets underway, the ISA Executive Board is in full swing, planning Society goals and objectives for the 2007 year and beyond
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (24 January 2007)
'Cost-effective Fabrication and Application of SS'
Building on the success of earlier stainless steel fabrication workshops, the next in the series takes place on 6 March at Doosan Babcock Energy, Renfrew, on cost-effective fabrication and application
News from British Stainless Steel Association (24 January 2007)
CompactDAQ data acquisition system award
Editors at Test and Measurement World, a magazine, have named the NI CompactDAQ USB-based modular data acquisition system from National Instruments a 'Best in Test' winner Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (24 January 2007)
Wessex Water awards COD contract to Hach Lange
User Application Article The COD (chemical oxygen demand) test is one of the most important analyses conducted by the wastewater sector: Hach Lange will supply the Wessex Water laboratory with all needed COD testing reagents
News from Hach Lange (24 January 2007)
Process visualisation with maintenance option
Siemens Automation and Drives has extended its popular Simatic WinCC process visualisation series by introducing Version 6.2, with additional display functions for messages and curves
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (24 January 2007)
Advantages of fluid power in a standard solenoid
A high performance solenoid, the Tube-Form provides all the protection and lower production cost advantages of fluid-power solenoids, yet are available as standard industrial conventional devices
News from Magnet Schultz (23 January 2007)
Anwil SA Chooses RotaBolt Technology
User Application Article Anwil, one of the largest chemical producers in Poland, has applied RotaBolt technology to improve production processes and efficiencies at one of its plants Brochure Available
News from James Walker Rotabolt (23 January 2007)
Festo process automation and training at IWEX 2007
At IWEX 2007, Festo will be showing an exciting range of automation and training services for the process sector, including its latest pneumatically-operated valve for the water industry Brochure Available
News from Festo (23 January 2007)
AxFlow rolls out new Wilden hygienic pump
AxFlow introduces a new hygienic pump from Wilden, that is capable of handling even the most demanding sanitary and hygienic applications: the stainless steel 38mm Wilden PV4 to EHEDG and 3A Brochure Available
News from AxFlow (23 January 2007)
SABIC announces USD 5.4 Billion profit in 2006
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) reported a record 2006 net profit of SR 20.3 billion (US$5.4 billion) compared to SR 19.2 billion in 2005, an increase of 6%
News from SABIC (23 January 2007)
Reducing anode effects in aluminium smelting
User Application Article Intelligent crust breaking cylinders from Parker have helped cut anode effects by 75% in aluminium smelting plant, increasing efficiency and reducing greenhouse emissions of CF4 and C2F6 as well Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (23 January 2007)
Aerosolisation and drug inhalation research
User Application Article Malvern Instruments has presented the results of collaborative work using a Spraytec particle size analyser in the aerosolisation of powders for inhalation, at a recent Drug Delivery conference
News from Malvern Instruments (23 January 2007)
Creative new impeller design keeps latex flowing
User Application Article Amarinth has designed and commissioned an innovative pumping solution for Polimeri Europa which prevents the frequent clogging common when moving latex agglomerate around a plant
News from Amarinth (23 January 2007)
January focus on Industrial Water Management
All manufacturing and most service industries have a need for large quantities of water, and the January issue of 'Everything about Water' focuses on Industrial Water Management
News from Everything about Water (23 January 2007)
Dairy in Ireland improves waste sludge capacity
User Application Article Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society in Kileshandra in Co Cavan has improved the sludge throughput of its wastewater treatment plant by installing a Centriquip Centrifuge
News from Centriquip (23 January 2007)
Unimatic motors, drives and linear products
Micromech of Braintree has acquired the motors, drives and linear products business divisions of Unimatic Engineers, to expand their activities in this business area
News from Micromech (23 January 2007)
EU proposes to move on from Kyoto
RAL Quality Assurance Association welcomes the latest EU Commission climate protection targets, which suggest a 30 percent reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by the year 2020
News from RAL: Quality Assurance Association (23 January 2007)
Ethanol Production air pollution control by RTO
Anguil Environmental Systems won a multi-million dollar contract to assist an ethanol plant meet Environmental Protection Agency air pollution control and regulatory requirements, using RTO systems
News from Anguil Environmental Systems (23 January 2007)
Innovative new on-line particle sensor
Analytical Technology (ATi) has introduced the innovative laser-based C10/77 Particle Sensor, for the continuous on-line monitoring of particle counts in raw water, filter influent and filter effluent Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (23 January 2007)
Heat exchanger enables 150kpa energy savings
User Application Article A Spirax Sarco packaged plate heat exchange system is delivering energy savings worth GBP150k a year at the Corus Llanwern strip steel processing plant near Newport, South Wales
News from Spirax Sarco (23 January 2007)
Ametek show three new Jofra products at MTEC
Ametek will be showing three new products from Jofra for the first time in the UK at the MTEC show: an ultra-cooler, a documenting pressure calibrator, and a handheld digital temperature indicator
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (23 January 2007)
Excellent project in blower control system upgrade
User Application Article Corus Automation Solutions has been awarded a Project Excellence Award from Pantek, for a recent blast furnace turbo blowers control system upgrade project at Corus Scunthorpe Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (23 January 2007)
UKIVA Vision seminars take a 'Holistic' approach
Free UKIVA Seminars at IPOT, alongside MTEC, will focus on 'Holistic Vision' and concentrate on the totality of solving problems with vision, including cameras and software and other components
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (23 January 2007)
Multiple sample streams fed to a single analyser
The new Swagelok SSV Series Stream Selector system delivers a representative sample from multiple sample streams to a single analyser, featuring double-block and bleed functionality
News from Swagelok (23 January 2007)
Advanced new insertion MagProbe
The new "flat tip" design of the redesigned probe tip on the DMP Insertion MagProbe series helps to reduce fouling in applications where suspended solids are present
News from Dynasonics (23 January 2007)
Speed Trap refrigerated solvent condenser
Genevac has launched a new second-generation version of its unique Speed Trap refrigerated solvent condenser for vacuum concentrators Brochure Available
News from Genevac (23 January 2007)
Money-saving IR thermometer/electrical test tools
With a non-contact infrared thermometer, a choice of clamp meter or voltage/continuity/current tester and a voltage detector, both kits give a huge saving compared with buying the products separately Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (23 January 2007)
Jonathan Rennert joins BioProcessors as President
BioProcessors, provider of micro-engineered solutions for biopharmaceutical process development applications in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, has appointed Jonathan Rennert as President and CEO
News from BioProcessors (23 January 2007)
Obtain a smoother flow by changing gear pump
When a smooth flow is the priority, when you need to handle thin or thick liquids, the choice of pump is critical: the Varisco 'V' series of Internal Gear Pump is a versatile option
News from Pump Company (22 January 2007)
China takes RoHS one step further than the EU
Technical Background Article The RoHS requirements in China are stricter and are based on a different principle than the self declaration concept in the European Union Brochure Available
News from SGS (22 January 2007)
Air prep system helps improve Hi-Force reliability
User Application Article Moduflex air preparation systems have been chosen by Hi-Force, supplier of high performance hydraulic tools, for high reliability on air driven pump units that complement its hydraulic torque wrenches Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (22 January 2007)
Automating largest drinking water filtration plant
User Application Article Emerson has won a USD5.3M contract to digitally automate Canada's largest drinking water filtration plant, which will use UV disinfection and geoexchange processes to supply 2M residents
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (22 January 2007)
Analyser for moisture measurement in Argon
The Gow-Mac Instrument Company introduces their newest process instrument, the Series 1400 Analyser, for measuring trace amounts of moisture (H2O) in argon using scales from 0 -2 to 0-200ppm
News from Gow-Mac Instrument (22 January 2007)
Helping businesses save on their energy
Leading energy consultancy energyTeam has a helpful guide for companies keen to save on energy use, and are hosting a series of events around the country to provide advice direct to local businesses
News from energyTEAM (22 January 2007)
Versatile inverter/charger for battery backup
The versatile Studer Compact series of inverter/chargers combines the functions of a sine-wave inverter, a battery charger and an automatic transfer system to manage the available power
News from VxI Power (22 January 2007)
Flexisaddle RTO heat transfer media
Koch Knight, an innovator in corrosion proof materials and environmental heat transfer equipment, introduces Flexisaddle Low Pressure Drop 1'' heat transfer media for regenerative thermal oxidisers
News from Koch Knight (22 January 2007)
PM vibration training seminar in California
Datastick Systems announces a vibration training seminar for predictive maintenance, called "Keeping it Simple": the veteran instructor says: "Vibration analysis is easy if it is properly taught!"
News from Datastick Systems (22 January 2007)
Suiting a transducer to hydraulic pressure testing
Technical Background Article Hydraulic pressure test stands can be extremely unforgiving to some pressure transducers especially in highly dynamic systems which are testing hydraulic actuators or valves
News from SensorsOne (22 January 2007)
New function blocks and utilities for VisSim
A new add-on for the VisSim dynamic simulation software system has been developed in a joint project between Adept Scientific and Visual Solutions, applicable to VisSim, VisSim Comm and VisSim ECD Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (22 January 2007)
"Convergence 2007" is our first user conference
Geomagic, a worldwide software and services company, announces that it will present a dynamic list of speakers at its first annual global users conference, "Convergence 2007" on 20-23 February
News from Geomagic (22 January 2007)
IR Thermography system in the automotive industry
Technical Background Article A new technical paper describes how advanced IR Thermography techniques are used in the automotive industry, from use in new vehicle design studies to troubleshooting production problems Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (22 January 2007)
Bid to beat Blue Monday with Samaritans
User Application Article Banish the winter blues and beat the year's most depressing day - 'Blue Monday' on January 22nd - as part of a campaign to improve people's morale and raise awareness and funds for Samaritans
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (22 January 2007)
Arc Energy is able to weld clad the elbows
User Application Article A contract at one of the UK's leading fabricators involved weld overlay cladding four very large elbows: cladding specialist Arc Energy Resources was one of only a few UK companies able to handle this
News from Arc Energy Resources (22 January 2007)
Temperature sensor connects direct to controller
A new family of add-on I/O modules means a wide range of temperature sensors can now be connected direct to the Moeller Electric innovative MFD Titan controllers
News from Moeller Electric (22 January 2007)
Design patterns for flexible manufacturing
Drawing from experience in control projects and ISA-88, author Dennis Brandl documents effective rules that should be used when applying the ISA-88 standard to both batch and continuous manufacturing
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (22 January 2007)
Temperature sensors for industrial applications
The Labfacility range of temperature sensors and installation fittings on show at MTEC on Stand B69 offers PRT or thermocouple sensors for any industrial application
News from Labfacility (22 January 2007)
Ethernet leading growth in industrial networking
Growth in the world market for industrial networking is being driven by a substantial increase in the use of Ethernet based technologies, according to a new report from IMS Research
News from IMS Research (22 January 2007)
Steam jacketed pump avoids seizures
User Application Article CDR Pumps recently won an order to solve a problem application which had previously cost their customer in excess of GBP100k in pump repair bills: a steam jacketed unit operating at 280C
News from CDR Pumps (UK) (22 January 2007)
New guide to managing critical power protection
Technical Background Article The Riello UPS Power Protection Guide provides detailed information on how to design and implement secure power continuity plans to protect critical organisational processes and systems
News from Riello UPS (22 January 2007)
Millenium 3 third generation logic controllers
Crouzet introduces the Millenium 3 range of logic controllers and accessories for automating installations that have up to 50 I/O channels, with wired and wireless PC communications Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (22 January 2007)
InduSoft Web Studio supports Microsoft Vista
InduSoft remains the only HMI/SCADA software that can run on all supported Microsoft operating systems, including Microsoft Vista
News from InduSoft (22 January 2007)
New enhanced LC/MS detection system
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announces the release of the latest and most advanced version of its high speed single quadrupole LC/MS detection system Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (22 January 2007)
FREE guide to electrical conduit for specifiers
Technical Background Article The new Kopex International FREE Guide to Specifying Electrical Conduit has been revised to include information on the latest lead-free conduit systems Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (22 January 2007)
Network Rail approved welders at Railtex 07
Wilkinson Star and General Welding Supplies are exhibiting diesel driven and petrol driven welding/generating machines from their MOSA 'TS' series of DC Welders/AC Generators at Railtex 07
News from Wilkinson Star (22 January 2007)
JW Winco offers metric size V-rings
JW Winco, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announces that it now offers an expanded line of Metric size V-rings
News from Winco (22 January 2007)
Polymer Cluster increases resources
The Polymer Cluster for the West Midlands is increasing its support for product design and for new product development to qualifying companies in the region
News from Polymer Cluster (22 January 2007)
Sandretto UK launches Power Saver for cost savings
The next electricity bill will bring much-needed relief to some plastics manufacturers who sought help from Sandretto to combat the recent sharp rises in electricity costs
News from Sandretto UK (22 January 2007)
Major contract for innovative heating solution
User Application Article Inditherm, the provider of innovative heating solutions, has been awarded a contract worth GBP155K for the supply of process heating to a well-known confectionery manufacturer in the UK
News from Inditherm (22 January 2007)
Proficiency testing scheme for the food industry
Following customer consultations, microbiology specialist Lab M has extended its Smart QA Proficiency Testing Scheme for the food industry
News from Lab M (22 January 2007)
New calibration kit from Systech is easy to use
To simplify the checking and calibration of packaging headspace gas analysers, the Systech compact calibration kit will help ensure that HACCP quality assurance requirements are consistently achieved
News from Systech Instruments (22 January 2007)
Jackson lightweight auto darkening welding filter
Jackson Products, the personal and industrial safety equipment manufacturer, has launched a new Euro format, lightweight, auto darkening welding filter 'Triple' ADF with a 90mm x 110mm window
News from Jackson Products (22 January 2007)
Creative design and web development expertise
A new service from Adept Scientific offers creative design and web development expertise to other organisations looking to increase the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (22 January 2007)
MBT 2007 expo on municipal solid waste
The MBT 2007 symposium - Mechanical-Biological Treatment of municipal solid waste and automatic waste sorting technology, will take place from 22-24 May 2007 in Hanover, Germany
News from Wasteconsult international (22 January 2007)
NI Symposium 2007 travels to 5 locations in UK
Free attendees at the NI Technical Symposium will learn how the latest developments in computer-based measurement and automation can increase productivity and lower costs Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (22 January 2007)
Mecmesin turn out 4 new torque testers
Mecmesin, manufacturers of force and torque test equipment, have developed four new closure-torque testing systems as an extension of their highly successful Orbis range Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (22 January 2007)
Continuing investment in staff development
Investment in staff training and development has led to leading packaging machinery manufacturer Packaging Automation retaining its Investors in People status - first achieved over four years ago
News from Packaging Automation (22 January 2007)
Free technical presentations on LIMS at ArabLab 07
Thermo Fisher Scientific has scheduled three free technical presentations for LIMS users at the forthcoming ArabLab 2007 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre in the UAE Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (22 January 2007)
Ethernet Direct announces first 2007 Webinar
Technical Background Article Ethernet Direct, a professional and primary provider of Industrial Networking and communication solutions, announces the first 2007 Webinar, part of their expanding 2007 schedule
News from Ethernet Direct (22 January 2007)
From wireless boloney to fibre-optics
The Emerson launch of their 2.4GHz wireless system availability at last in Europe is the lead story in the January issue of the Industrial Automation Insider
News from Industrial Automation INSIDER (22 January 2007)
Enhancements to B2MML now available for review
WBF and ISA announce that the Business To Manufacturing Markup Language v04 Release Candidate 2 schemas and documentation are now available on the WBF XML Working Group internal website for review
News from WBF: World Batch Forum (22 January 2007)
Portable datalogger offers powerful comms features
The new Datum-Y portable data logger from Yokogawa has a powerful range of communications capabilities including IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6), for which it carries the 'IPv6 ready' logo
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (22 January 2007)
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