News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 February
to Saturday 3 March 2007
Elutions launches new Wizcon Supervisor 9.3
Elutions, the premier provider of wireless enterprise automation solutions, has announced the launch of Wizcon Supervisor 9.3, the newest version of its process automation software
News from Wizcon Systems – Elutions Europe ( 2 March 2007)
Servo drives now preferred in production machinery
ARC suggests that the servo drive market growth is being driven by users seeking to lower lifecycle cost and improve accuracy plus repeatability in production machinery
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 2 March 2007)
Unique industrial facilities management expertise
Leading engineering consultants AV Technology (AVT) are experiencing an unprecedented increase in demand for their facilities management services from manufacturing companies Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 2 March 2007)
Sensors help contain the spread of Bird Flu
User Application Article Carbon dioxide monitoring systems from Edinburgh Instruments have been supplied to enable a fast and humane response to bird flu outbreaks, when large populations have to be destroyed Brochure Available
News from Edinburgh Instruments ( 2 March 2007)
Shot peening with a smooth finish
User Application Article Wheelabrator CFX600 Peening Machines supplied to General Motors are being used to improve the strength of its engine components, while still allowing the use of their laser marking process Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group ( 2 March 2007)
Secure telemetry network for Shell uses BT lines
User Application Article Device servers configured by M.A.C Solutions have enabled a new low cost, secure onshore wide area telemetry network to be set up for Shell, using a BT packet-switched system on ISDN2e channels
News from MAC Solutions (UK) ( 2 March 2007)
New range of 4-20mA Tiltmeters / clinometers
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new range of high quality Tiltmeters / Clinometers with 4-20mA outputs, to operate on current loops Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 2 March 2007)
Biofuels networking event at Brussels Expo
Biofuels will play a key role in alleviating the growing threat of climate change, help hedge against high oil prices and diversify energy supplies: the Biofuels Market Congress is well timed!
News from Green Power Conferences ( 2 March 2007)
Portable valve actuator adds torque and speed
Valve-control specialist Netherlocks has developed a portable pneumatic handheld actuator that enables manual valves to be operated at least 40 times faster than by hand
News from Netherlocks ( 2 March 2007)
Portable gas analyser with laboratory performance
Quantitech launch the world's first truly portable FTIR multi-component workplace gas analyser, allowing site measurement of gases after chemical spills, leak alarms and for industrial safety surveys
News from Quantitech ( 2 March 2007)
Local temperature readout requires no power
The Bimetal dual-mode remote thermometer provides on-site indication of process temperature conditions, and simultaneously provides a mV or ohm signal proportional to temperature
News from Moore Industries International ( 2 March 2007)
Major presence planned at Interkama in Hannover
The large FF stand at Interkama will demonstrate the recent key developments of High Speed Ethernet technology, Foundation fieldbus safety instrumented systems and EDDL integration
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 2 March 2007)
Rules for bursting panels in the food industry
Elfab, Europe's leading manufacturer of the bursting panels required on silos and vessels containing dusts, has been helping the food industry to comply with recent enhancements to the ATEX Directive
News from Elfab ( 2 March 2007)
Accurate measurement of water in Ethanol
Aspectrics has published a new application note showing that its innovative new MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser can achieve precise measurement of water in ethanol Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics ( 2 March 2007)
FEED project for LNG terminal in Nigeria
User Application Article A Foster Wheeler JV has been awarded the FEED contract for the SevenPlus project in Nigeria, which will involve the two largest LNG liquefaction trains in the world
News from Foster-Wheeler ( 2 March 2007)
Verdal yard wins 34th jacket construction contract
In a planned BP contract Aker Kvaerner Verdal will procure, fabricate, load-out and sea-fasten the steel jacket substructure and piles for the Valhall Re-Development Project in the North Sea
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 2 March 2007)
Everything you need to know about SIL on-line
Technical Background Article General Monitors, the industry's premier safety monitoring solution provider, announces the on-line availability of their new extensive Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) Information Centre
News from General Monitors ( 2 March 2007)
Consortium will develop use of noise simulation
User Application Article New VA, Vibro-Acoustic, analysis methods offer a powerful innovative solution for structure-borne noise analysis in industrial applications, and the MARI consortium will share the results and success
News from ESI Group ( 2 March 2007)
Catterton Partners acquires MonoSol
MonoSol, the world leader in developing and commercialising specialty water-soluble products, has announced that Catterton Partners has acquired a controlling interest in MonoSol LLC
News from MonoSol ( 2 March 2007)
New accelerated stress test chambers
Unitemp announce the availability of a new range of accelerated stress test chambers manufactured by Espec, used for accelerated testing of components and assemblies
News from Unitemp ( 2 March 2007)
Optoprox offers long range plus simple operation
The new Balluff Optoprox has a rugged construction: its reliable fixed sensing distance is suitable for a wide variety of target materials, exact background suppression, and small sensing hysteresis
News from Balluff UK ( 2 March 2007)
Tray feeder for the food industry
Advanced Dynamics is targeting the UK food industry with an exciting hygienic stainless steel version of its best selling LB-2 friction tray feeder and wrapping machine
News from Advanced Dynamics ( 2 March 2007)
New line of gas fired fuel efficient water heaters
Armstrong Introduces Flo-Direct, a new design of gas flame Contact Water Heater, that gives a high fuel efficiency and fast response, with no scale problems!
News from Armstrong International ( 2 March 2007)
Alliance with Microsoft for software developments
Following SampleManager LIMS, the Thermo Fisher flagship product for the process industries, supported on the SQL server, Thermo will develop further software solutions on a Microsoft platform Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 2 March 2007)
Production increase helped by oxygen analyser
User Application Article In order to increase the Wilton production of PTA (pure terephthalic acid) and polyester resin products, Servomex have supplied a 2200 series process oxygen analyser as part of an SIS
News from Servomex ( 2 March 2007)
Variable size aseptic bag-in-the-box filling
User Application Article A new aseptic bulk bag-in-box filler for Lipid Technologies Provider in Sweden has demonstrated the Rapak ability to offer the highest levels of sterility for filling operations, in various size packs
News from Smith Plastics (Rapak) ( 2 March 2007)
Efficient delivery tracking system introduced
Express Delivery! A new service for keeping customers informed on the status of their orders has been introduced by Yaskawa Engineering Europe
News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe ( 2 March 2007)
Steam trap survey earns rapid payback for Heinz
User Application Article Energy savings have enabled Heinz to realise a payback of less than nine months after investing in a Spirax Sarco steam trap survey and undertaking the resulting remedial work
News from Spirax Sarco ( 2 March 2007)
IR gas monitor technology for harsh applications
How infrared photometry succeeds where other technologies find gas analysis difficult, eg when the gas is flammable, corrosive or toxic
News from Servomex ( 1 March 2007)
FGD impeller technology on show at Russia Power
Mixing Solutions will show the Phoenix system at the Russia Power Exhibition, providing forced oxidation performance in flue gas desulphurisation systems
News from Mixing Solutions ( 1 March 2007)
Tightened regulations for all factory effluents
Technical Background Article Colin Worthington of the Wheelabrator Group advises that many companies using surface preparation equipment fail to comply with UK legislation, by flushing contaminated machine effluent down the drain Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group ( 1 March 2007)
New WLC - Wireless Logic Controller, from Elutions
The WLC is a new all-in-one M2M device enabling wireless communication, monitoring and control for enterprise automation, featuring remote Over-The-Air Soft Logic user programmability
News from Wizcon Systems – Elutions Europe ( 1 March 2007)
Carbon capture and storage breakthrough
Technical Background Article Geo-Processors USA has recently completed the development of an innovative Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology following successful initial process trials in Australia
News from Geo-Processors USA ( 1 March 2007)
Five technology tracks for ISA Expo 2007
Focused technical content is the main strength of the ISA Expo 2007, with five separate conference tracks: the exhibitors will be grouped into four distinct pavilions plus an industrial bus station
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 1 March 2007)
New Wonderware performance management software
New Wonderware software applications are designed to make the collaboration of plant-production and performance information faster and easier than ever before
News from SolutionsPT ( 1 March 2007)
1200C high temperature calibrator is portable
Techne showed the latest addition to its range of portable temperature calibrators at the MTEC exhibition -- a high-temperature model with a top temperature of 1200C Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 1 March 2007)
Demand for welding expertise increases in Dubai
Continuing its philosophy of providing extensive support to its distributors, Huntingdon Fusion Techniques recently visited Dubai, to visit customers alongside the PCT Group Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 1 March 2007)
Milford Haven LNG plant argon welding systems
User Application Article Major argon gas cost savings have been achieved at Milford Haven with the HFT Argweld Quick Purge system, developed and tested on site by HFT engineers from nearby Burry Port Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 1 March 2007)
UV-visible Spectrophotometer with 1.0 nm bandwidth
The new Thermo Scientific Evolution 60 is a cost-effective UV-visible spectrophotometer, designed for regulated laboratories, life science, QA/QC, and general research and teaching laboratories Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) ( 1 March 2007)
New accreditations in health and safety
FMA, of Lichfield, UK, have underlined their commitment to occupational Health and Safety by securing NEBOSH accreditation for two of their senior employees, and gaining a SAFEcontractor certificate
News from FMA Process Engineering ( 1 March 2007)
ISO compliant media formulations
Through an on-going programme of product development, Lab M continues to lead the way in launching new formulations of its dehydrated culture media for microbiological testing in the food industry
News from Lab M ( 1 March 2007)
Research chair in process automation at Imperial
ABB, under the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chairs Scheme, is sponsoring a new research chair in process automation at Imperial College, London
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 1 March 2007)
New sales and marketing director at Uponor
Iain Knowles, previously with BG and Gas Measurement Instruments, has been appointed as the Uponor infrastructure sales and marketing director in Glasgow, following the retirement of George Lees
News from Uponor ( 1 March 2007)
'Energy-From-Waste' Veolia plants monitored
WRc is celebrating 10 years of working with Veolia, the UK's largest waste management company, to characterise residues from their energy-from-waste plants
News from WRc ( 1 March 2007)
Beko now offer air quality testing
In an extension to our existing range, Beko now offer an on-site air testing service, using state of the art equipment to test for carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water and oil content Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 1 March 2007)
Mettler Toledo is to feature at Total 2007
The Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Division will be on show at the Total Exhibition in the NEC, featuring metal detection, X-ray and checkweighing equipment, as well as weigh-price labellers Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 1 March 2007)
Ready to talk about your Technology? Then win!
Nesta FameLab is back from 6 March, offering free presentation training and the chance to win money and foreign travel - just for talking about your work in engineering, technology, science or maths!
News from NESTA FameLab ( 1 March 2007)
Chinese power units start up ahead of schedule
User Application Article Successful installation and start-up of Emerson Ovation control system helps two new Yuhuan ultra-supercritical power units synchronise to the power grid eight months ahead of schedule
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water ( 1 March 2007)
Hoffman new double-hinged Protek DH cabinet
A new wall-mount unit, the ProTekTM Type 12/4, protects network equipment from harmful contaminants, and are now available in double-hinged models with a three-part design for easier access
News from Hoffman (28 February 2007)
Additional UV units for increased wastewater flow
User Application Article Equipment from ultraviolet disinfection specialist, Aquionics, was recently chosen by the Flat Creek WRF in Gainesville, Georgia, to meet the increased wastewater treatment demands
News from Aquionics Inc (28 February 2007)
New CD is comprehensive source of FCI data
For the ninth year in a row, FCI is packing their new CD catalogue with the latest and most helpful information available to enable the specification of the right flow, level or temperature meter
News from Fluid Components International (28 February 2007)
Laboratory tests enable better filtering solution
The Eaton Filter Applications Lab can help you achieve your filtration objectives - whatever they may be - by analysing samples to assess the correct filter media
News from Eaton Filtration (28 February 2007)
Sludge level detector is portable
Find sludge levels quickly in lagoons, ponds, clarifiers, septic tanks or any other process where there is a sludge/liquid interface, using the Markland Sludge Gun
News from Markland Specialty Engineering (28 February 2007)
Advanced features added to maintenance website
Maintenance Management introduces new features in their dedicated maintenance news website, to bring maintenance management issues to reader attention quickly, when it is announced
News from Maintenance Management (28 February 2007)
KAB ultrasonic level measurement product range
K-Tek, a US based manufacturer of state-of-the-art level instrumentation, has acquired South Africa based KAB Instruments, and their advanced line of non-contact ultrasonic level measurement equipment
News from K-Tek (28 February 2007)
Fraser Cleaning Technologies expand distribution
Fraser Cleaning Technologies of Livingston are to become responsible for Northern UK sales and logistics support on behalf of the EnSolv range of degreasing products Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (28 February 2007)
New personnel safety and protection from 3M
BuckHickman InOne has extended its 3M range of personnel safety and protection with 180 new products, now available for hearing, eye, respiratory or welding protection, sorbents, safety matting etc
News from BuckHickman InOne (28 February 2007)
New MassWorks CLIPS for mass spectrometers
MassWorks CLIPS is an entirely new and revolutionary way to attain fast and reliable elemental composition determination from single or triple quadrupole mass spectrometers Brochure Available
News from Cerno Bioscience (28 February 2007)
Safety shock absorbers in a smaller package
Automation control equipment manufacturer Ace Controls International has extended its range of safety shock absorbers with the addition of two new smaller but still high performing units.
News from Ace Controls International (28 February 2007)
New linear ion trap mass spectrometer
The new Thermo Scientific LTQ XL linear ion trap mass spectrometer is equipped with Electron Transfer Dissociation for protein and peptide analysis: it is on display at Pittcon Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (28 February 2007)
Multi-purpose polyethylene tubing is lightweight
NewAge Industries offer two types of polyethylene tubing: linear low density - and low cost - formula and a style co-extruded with EVA, both of which even conform to FDA standards
News from NewAge Industries (28 February 2007)
NIR chemical imaging becomes tool for routine use
Malvern launches SyNIRgi - the sophisticated near infrared chemical imaging system - designed to bring the technology into routine use as a highly desirable, quantitative analytical tool
News from Malvern Instruments (28 February 2007)
Pentra controller adds RS232 communications module
IDEC Electronics have dramatically increased the serial communications capability of its Pentra programmable controller range by the recent introduction of an expansion communication module.
News from Idec Electronics (28 February 2007)
Tube clamp system suitable for many diameters
The tube clamp system from Automation Supplies is a versatile approach to tube clamping, using one unit for multiple diameters of tube sizes from 20 to 50mm
News from Automation Supplies (28 February 2007)
Single unit feeder escapement is lower in cost
Elscint Automation, the ISO 9001:2000 certified leading vibratory bowl feeder manufacturer, offers a unique pneumatic escapement to deliver a single unit at a time from the bowl feeder
News from Elscint Automation (28 February 2007)
Ever needed an urgent extra pair of hands?
A sales call lost when you are working 18-hour days is business you won't have when you really need it: ignore the phone calls for a while by contracting them out to a fully briefed call centre
News from Answerlink (28 February 2007)
News from Pro2Pac on exhibitors this year
Several further companies have announced that they will be exhibiting at Pro2Pac, the packaging and processing exhibition for the food and drink industry
News from Pro2Pac (28 February 2007)
New bio-analysis, QC and life science trade fair
L.A.B is the name for a new European trade fair and conference devoted to analysis, bio and laboratory equipment: first event is in October at ExCel International in London
News from Leipziger Messe (28 February 2007)
Crevice free FDA rated low profile powder sifter
Kason Corporation introduce a low profile particle and powder sifter, with a crevice-free interior finished to cGMP, 3-A, USDA and FDA standards, allowing rapid, thorough washdown
News from Kason Corporation Europe (28 February 2007)
Welds on process pipework shine bright!
When welding stainless steels, reactive alloys, nickel alloys, nimonics and titanium, in the process industries, it is possible now to keep the welds clean, while welding quite inexpensively Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (28 February 2007)
Training and simulation system for offshore users
A new ABB Extended Operator Workplace installed in Aberdeen allows oil and gas operator training, control system modification testing, and software enhancement simulation for local customers
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (28 February 2007)
American Air and Water recognised as tradename
American Air and Water, specialising in germicidal UV systems for air, surface and water disinfection, has registered their company name at the US Patent and Trademark Office
News from American Air and Water (28 February 2007)
Farnell InOne appointed as new EU distributor
Extech Instruments is pleased to announce the appointment of Farnell InOne as an Authorised Distributor to market the Extech range of test and measurement products in the UK and Europe
News from Extech Instruments (28 February 2007)
Accurate bin-weighing for fleet waste collection
User Application Article An accurate bin-weighing solution has enabled one of the UK's progressive and dynamic waste collection and recycling companies to accurately weigh the waste materials collected from their customers
News from Vehicle Weighing Solutions (28 February 2007)
Middle East office for Viking Johnson
Pipe joint and repair specialist Viking Johnson has opened an office in Dubai in order to accommodate growing demand for its products and expertise throughout the Middle East Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (28 February 2007)
Forecasts for future sales of magnetic flowmeters
The worldwide market for magnetic flowmeters has currently accelerated to USD730 Million, thanks to rising automation and high demand from the water industry
News from ARC Advisory Group (28 February 2007)
Free listing in the next Insulation Handbook
A fully revised and updated edition of The Insulation Handbook is being prepared, to update the 2002 directory: free of charge listings are sought before 30 April
News from Turret Group (28 February 2007)
High-performance x-ray for inspection applications
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the Thermo Scientific Powerx, a new line of high-performance x-ray systems for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (27 February 2007)
StarFish heating and stirring workstation
User Application Article StarFish multi-experiment heating and stirring workstations have replaced a range of standard hotplate stirrers, heating mantles and water baths in pharmacy teaching and scale-up synthetic research
News from Radleys (27 February 2007)
Loma launches new X4 X-ray inspection system
Demonstrating their dedication to producing the best inspection systems that the market has to offer, Loma has launched its most up-to-the minute X-ray system, the new X4
News from Loma Cintex (27 February 2007)
JV wins decommissioning project at Sellafield
British Nuclear Group has awarded the ACKtiv Nuclear JV - Aker Kvaerner, Atkins and Carillion - a project to provide a new operational export facility within a Magnox Storage Pond at Sellafield
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (27 February 2007)
Guide to water baths, circulators and chillers
The new 64-page Huber Thermoregulator catalogue provides descriptive and technical information detailing their complete range of environmentally friendly water baths, circulators and chillers
News from Huber UK (27 February 2007)
SKF energy efficiency service for process plant
SKF has developed a web-based plant energy analysis application that can help to significantly reduce energy consumption and save costs for process plants and manufacturing industries Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 February 2007)
Experience in monitoring the Lower Colorado River
Technical Background Article The Lower Colorado River Authority water flow data has to deliver on-the-spot forecasts and 80-year projections: a report on the enormous task facing the LCRA hydrologists every day
News from SonTek/YSI (27 February 2007)
Redesigned website improves ease of use
Hardy Instruments has redesigned its website to improve ease of use, plus provide an overall fresh, professional look and feel
News from Hardy Instruments (27 February 2007)
Armstrong Optical launch new IR source
Now available through Armstrong Optical is the Axetris Microsystems infrared source, ideal for continuous remote on-line monitoring applications over the wavelength range 2 to 16 microns
News from Armstrong Optical (27 February 2007)
Versatile receipt printer from Extech
Extech Data Systems, a leading developer of portable printers for enterprise-wide applications, announces its new portable S4000T four inch receipt printer
News from Extech Instruments (27 February 2007)
The Metrohm Spectrosense electrode
Visual indication with coloured indicators is certainly the oldest method for recognising the endpoint of a titration; and is still frequently used today: the Spectrosense can automate this system. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (27 February 2007)
New benchtop Nutsche filter dryer with agitator
To minimise contamination and exposure, high purity chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates etc are efficiently filtered, washed, reslurried and dried in this portable lab scale Nutsche filter Brochure Available
News from Labtex (27 February 2007)
Malvern Insitec ALISS particle size analyzer
User Application Article A recent upgrade at Holcim, one of the world's leading cement producers, has seen the production plant move to an automated laboratory for the routine analysis of cement composition and particle size
News from Malvern Instruments (27 February 2007)
LogTag HAXO-8 humidity and temperature recorder
Isatec are the new distributors of the LogTag range of high performance, environmental data recorders for humidity and temperature monitoring, ideal for use in the cold chain delivery environment Brochure Available
News from Isatec (27 February 2007)
ABB Technology day at RS in Birmingham
The popular ABB technology trailer will visit the RS Components Birmingham trade counter on Tuesday 20th March for an ABB Technology day, with discounts and prizes for participants
News from RS Components UK (27 February 2007)
Omni16 Alarm Annunciator evolves with new features
Where each generation of technology lasts probably less than 12 months, it is a testament that the Omni16 Alarm Annunciator has been in control rooms for 25 years Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (27 February 2007)
See RDP at Midlands Manufacturing in Coventry
Total capability in position sensors will be exhibited by RDP at the Midlands Manufacturing Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry from 18-19 April 2007 Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (27 February 2007)
Embedded World show welcomes new RabbitCore module
The RCM4200 RabbitCore module for embedded control, with 10/100 Ethernet connectivity, is ideal for serial-to-Ethernet and data-logging applications
News from Rabbit Semiconductor (27 February 2007)
Paraytec awarded prize for new product innovation
The Paraytec ActiPix detection instrument has been judged the best innovative new product with high growth potential developed by a company in Yorkshire, UK
News from Paraytec (27 February 2007)
Tomoe Japan secures Saudi contract with Rotork
Tomoe Valve, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of valves and process control systems, has won a significant Saudi contract in partnership with Rotork Fluid Systems
News from Tomoe Valve (27 February 2007)
Neutron source for materials science research
Harnessing developments in fusion-power research which could one day provide the world's most powerful source of neutrons for materials science research
News from Editorial: letters to the Processingtalk Editor (27 February 2007)
Thin-film pressure sensor technology matures
Technical Background Article Morten Moller reviews the development of thin-film pressure sensor technology, and advises: "The time is right to offer standard thin film sensors in a simple package at a low price" Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK (27 February 2007)
Activated carbon advanced filter material support
Carbon Filter Technology is providing enhanced technical support services for their activated carbon advanced flexible materials, adding Anna Hans in a partnership deal with the University of Abertay
News from Carbon Filter Technology (27 February 2007)
New EP-NIR analyser on show at Pittcon
The innovative new Encoded Photometric Near Infrared process analyser from Aspectrics will be on display at Pittcon 2007, offering coverage of the extended spectral range of 1375-2750nm Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (27 February 2007)
Calibration instrument range causes stir at MTEC
Calibration Dynamics enjoyed a hugely successful exhibition at MTEC, with an enhanced calibration product range, particularly for pressure measurement instrumentation
News from Calibration Dynamics (27 February 2007)
AC drives to be supplied to sugar cane industry
The Finland-based variable speed AC drives manufacturer Vacon has signed a contract to supply AC drives to the sugar cane industry in Brazil
News from Vacon (27 February 2007)
Power supply and comms for tunnel construction
User Application Article Calex Electronics has been working hard to ensure that the UK transport links to the world are operating at full capacity, by helping on the Heathrow Terminal 5 construction project
News from Calex Electronics (27 February 2007)
Laser range-finder and liquid level transmitter
The new LM80 from Allison Engineering is an industrial instrument that measures the distance to solid objects or opaque liquids, including liquid or solid level measurement in silos, bunkers and bins Brochure Available
News from Allison Engineering (27 February 2007)
At-line analysis in etching and degreasing baths
The Process Lab is a new at-line analyser which will automatically analyse plating baths eg copper, nickel and zinc for content and associated other baths used for cleaning and degreasing Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (27 February 2007)
Energy efficient bearings reduce losses 30%
SKF has developed a new family of bearings that reduce the energy losses produced by motor bearings by at least 30% compared to standard ISO products Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 February 2007)
New inspection technology on show at Total 2007
Loma Systems and Cintex, leading suppliers of metal detection, checkweighing, X-ray inspection, and temperature systems, will be exhibiting a range of new inspection solutions at Total 2007
News from Loma Cintex (26 February 2007)
Large energy savings in industrial compressors
User Application Article Gas or air compressors present a significant area for cost savings in many industrial applications: three different technical solutions from SKF are quoted as examples of the possible results Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 February 2007)
Humidifier featuring ionic bed technology
The HumidiClean provides clean, trouble-free humidification for a variety of highly sensitive end-use applications such as hospitals, schools, museums, electronics manufacturing and more
News from Armstrong International (26 February 2007)
Emission control for waste and incinerator plant
User Application Article Donaldson Membranes has helped a municipal waste and incineration plant meet European Community Directives for emission control, with performance proved over 18 months operation
News from Donaldson Membranes (26 February 2007)
First thermographic camera with 1.23 MP resolution
The specialists in infrared measurement solutions, InfraTec, present the VarioCAM high resolution - the world's first mobile thermographic camera with a megapixel resolution
News from InfraTec (26 February 2007)
Further balancing technology contracts for Lafarge
User Application Article After successful installations on the preheater ID fan at the Lafarge Dunbar Works, Lafarge Cement has opted to install the Lord Fan Balancing System at three additional UK sites
News from TEVA (26 February 2007)
Hydrocarbon (oil/grease) contamination in water
Wilks Enterprise manufactures portable infrared analysers for easy, on-site measurement of the hydrocarbon (oil/grease) contamination level in water Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (26 February 2007)
Labtex announces deal with Pope Scientific
Pope Scientific, represented in the UK by Labtex, is at the forefront of manufacturing chemical processing equipment, engineered systems and laboratory apparatus for science and industry Brochure Available
News from Labtex (26 February 2007)
Recycle 1st is approved WEEE Compliance Scheme
Recycle 1st, the Greenstar official compliance scheme, is pleased to announce that it has been approved as a WEEE Compliance Scheme
News from Greenstar Environmental (26 February 2007)
Size grader for solid-dose pharmaceuticals
Symetix, the pharmaceutical business unit of Key Technology, introduces Impulse/P, a high volume size grader designed specifically for solid-dose pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers
News from Symetix (26 February 2007)
ChromQuest chromatography software control
The ChromQuest Chromatography Data System provides integrated instrument control, digital data acquisition, chromatography data processing and reporting for the Thermo Scientific Accela High Speed LC. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (26 February 2007)
'World Hydrometry Today'
Technical Background Article ''World Hydrometry Today - and concerns for the future'' by Dr Reg Herschy of the BSI Committee on Hydrometry: a keynote presentation from the Sontek/YSI 2007 International Water Resources Forum
News from Editorial: letters to the Processingtalk Editor (26 February 2007)
New machinery drive with true servo performance
ABB has designed a new drive which it claims is the most adaptable in the market, allowing control of synchronous or asynchronous motors, either open loop or closed loop
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (26 February 2007)
Moeller adds versatility to motor starting
The new PKZ2 motor protection circuit breakers from Moeller Electric provide a wide range of convenient, dependable and exceptionally versatile starting solutions for motors rated up to 18.5kW
News from Moeller Electric (26 February 2007)
World's smallest backlash-free precision gears
Harmonic Drive, the world's leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high performance gear and actuator systems, has introduced the world's smallest backlash-free precision gear sets
News from Harmonic Drive UK (26 February 2007)
Satamatics cold chain logistics by satellite
Satamatics, the global provider of satellite-telematics, asset tracking and monitoring services, launches the new Reefermatics cold chain logistics service, aimed at US trucking, rail and containers
News from Satamatics (26 February 2007)
New biogas gas flow sensors bring benefits
For monitoring Biogas downstream of aeration tanks/basins and to bring about an overall methane/carbon dioxide system balance, Combimass gas flow sensors are now available from Gas Data
News from Gas Data (26 February 2007)
Traceable MRO inventory for BA efficiency drive
User Application Article British Airways Maintenance has seen a significant cost reduction in its MRO stock, and has had no stock outs, after installing a Cribmaster inventory management system from BuckHickman InOne
News from BuckHickman InOne (26 February 2007)
Chronos Richardson biomass packing solutions
User Application Article The growth in biomass fuel production around the world has provided the stimulus for Chronos Richardson to develop their packaging and handling products to meet the needs of this expanding market
News from Chronos Richardson (26 February 2007)
RS partnership marked by a special technology day
ABB and RS are celebrating their newly formed strategic partnership with a technology day at the RS Components Birmingham trade counter, with technical advice, prize draws and special discounts!
News from ABB Automation Technologies (Low Voltage Products) (26 February 2007)
New Grease Goblin system clears fat from drains
On any commercial premises water from the sink ends up in a sewer and is regarded as trade effluent, subject to the Water Industry Act 1991, which limits the amount of grease that can be discharged
News from Watling Hope Wastewater Engineering (26 February 2007)
Robot vision system reduces cost for integrators
Fanuc Robotics has introduced a new vision system which integrates directly with its RJ3iC controller, reducing cost and time for integrators Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (26 February 2007)
Wireless Ethernet gaining ground in networking
Recent market research into wireless networks in industrial facilities finds extensive deployment of wireless Ethernet (Wi-Fi) networking, with an increasing trend toward even greater usage
News from Venture Development Corp (26 February 2007)
The simplest disposable gas detector in the world
Crowcon has introduced two new versions of the Eikon, its tiny, disposable, single-gas detector: simply the simplest disposable gas detector in the world Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (26 February 2007)
RTP critical control and safety systems
RTP announces the Viking III controller, significantly improving the speed of execution of floating point calculations, such as PID controls, fuzzy logic, and advanced C++ algorithms
News from RTP Corp (26 February 2007)
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