News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 March
to Saturday 17 March 2007
Ashtead comprehensive range of rental instruments
Ashtead at MCERTS 2007 will feature some 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 (16 March 2007)
Environmental and gas monitoring systems
Orbital Gas Systems staff will be attending the MCERTS event at Bretby on 25-26 April to discuss how their expertise in environmental monitoring can assist with your air monitoring requirements
News from MCERTS Exhibition (16 March 2007)
The Merck Index 14th Edition, with searchable CD
The Merck Index 14th Edition is the latest version of this essential reference: it includes a searchable CD, and a new upgrade offers extensive structure search capabilities Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (16 March 2007)
Flow Monitor overcomes common plant problems
Omniflex have created a flow monitoring solution using Maxiflex, to overcome two common problems on plant: poor quality 4-20mA cabling, and the availability of only digital inputs into the DCS Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (16 March 2007)
Condition based maintenance in oil and gas
Aker Kvaerner and IBM have established an alliance for the condition based maintenance of oil and gas plants in Norway, to reduce plant downtime for on-going maintenance to the minimum
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (16 March 2007)
NES appoints more consultants for Northeast
Recruitment company NES has appointed five additional consultants in the North East, responding to the demand for skilled personnel within the oil / gas, construction and building services industries
News from NES Group (16 March 2007)
Solid state pressure switch at new, low price
American Sensor Technologies announces a significant price reduction for its Model 1000 pressure switch: from USD250 for low (1-9) quantities, down to USD195 for the media isolated pressure switch
News from American Sensor Technologies (16 March 2007)
Low cost ultrasonic proximity sensors
Sensing and instrumentation specialists Vydas International Marketing has introduced the new M-300 family of RoHS compliant ultrasonic position and proximity measurement sensors Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (16 March 2007)
Calling all younger engineering research workers
NESTA is calling for talented early career researchers from across the world of science to join in to with up-and-coming researchers from different disciplines, in the Crucible programme
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (16 March 2007)
Analogue and digital multifunction Bluetooth I/O
The MFC-4422 is a analogue and digital multifunction i/o Bluetooth interface for professional wireless control applications in data acquisition, automation and facility management applications
News from Audon Electronics (16 March 2007)
RTP and Tyco partner in safety shutdown systems
RTP and Tyco announce a Strategic Oil, Gas and Petrochemical partnership to provide systems and service to customers requiring the best F+G, ESD and High Integrity Protection Systems
News from RTP Corp (16 March 2007)
MD appointed for UK and European operations
Hardide Coatings, the provider of ultra-hard surface engineering technology, has appointed Neill Ricketts as managing director to head the company UK and European operations
News from Hardide Coatings (16 March 2007)
13th international BHR multiphase conference
Multiphase technology continues to deliver remarkable improvements in production performance to allow companies to extend their operations and address previously insoluble transportation problems
News from BHR Group Conferences (16 March 2007)
IMC invest in valve sales personnel in UK
IMC specialises in the design and manufacture of 316 stainless steel valves, and having invested in production facilities is now reorganising the sales force to communicate better with customers Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS (16 March 2007)
Solid state stainless steel flow sensor
Now available from sensor market leader ifm electronic, the new all-stainless steel SI5000 is the latest in a successful line of solid-state flow sensors Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (16 March 2007)
ARC to distribute Network Vision IntraVue
Network Vision IntraVue simplifies the task of supporting industrial devices over Ethernet networks by addressing common industrial communication problems helping non-IT personnel to locate faults
News from ARC Informatique (16 March 2007)
Surface World Exhibition 2007
Enviro Tech Europe will be joined by their specialist partners at the UK's only international exhibition for the product finishing and surface treatment sector, scheduled for November 2007 Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (16 March 2007)
Zwick expands its accessories programme
With a doubling of sales in the last five years, the Zwick range of testing accessories helps its customers to keep up to date, by adding increased functionality to existing testing equipment Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (16 March 2007)
New real time water monitors launch at IWEX 07
Intellitect Water is making its debut at this year's IWEX with Intellisonde and Intellical - showing how to use advanced sensor technology to provide multi-parameter water quality monitoring
News from Intellitect (16 March 2007)
Foamglas insulation used on major UK gas terminal
User Application Article Foamglas cellular glass insulation from Pittsburgh Corning has been used extensively throughout the new Langeled gas reception terminal, for Ormen Lange gas imports to Easington in East Yorkshire
News from Pittsburgh Corning (16 March 2007)
RH and temperature logger for pharmaceuticals
The low cost, self-contained stainless steel SL54TH records both temperature and relative humidity in a wide range of storage and transportation applications involving pharmaceuticals and drugs
News from Signatrol (16 March 2007)
Stainless steel-impregnated paint
The Hoffman new PowderPlus Finish is an FDA approved, chemical-resistant paint that provides a uniform stainless steel finish and appearance between equipment and enclosures
News from Hoffman (15 March 2007)
Gas flow monitoring and control at MCERTS
Bronkhorst UK will be exhibiting at MCERTS 2007 from 25-26 April at Bretby, showing their range of gas mass flowmeters and controllers
News from Bronkhorst (15 March 2007)
Pure gases and mixtures with flair, at MCERTS
Air Liquide Service, expertise and education with a topping of new products will be the ingredients that should ensure a visit to the Air Liquide stand is on the menu for your visit to MCERTS
News from MCERTS Exhibition (15 March 2007)
Training in modern welding techniques at HFT
One of the principal distributors for Huntingdon Fusion Techniques visited the company headquarters recently to take advantage of the training sessions organised by HFT
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (15 March 2007)
New Dialog Vision UPS secures wireless LANs
The new Dialog Vision from Riello UPS is a line interactive uninterruptible power supply specifically designed to solve power problems within local area networks and wireless systems
News from Riello UPS (15 March 2007)
Corena S and AS lubricants for compressors
The Shell lubricants companies are revitalising their Corena range of high quality air compressor oils with the introduction of two new products, the Corena S and AS lubricants Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (15 March 2007)
New wafer loader for microscopy
McBain Instruments, a leading supplier of research, inspection and laboratory microscopes, announces a newly designed lab tool, the Wafer Handler WL150 and WL200 Series
News from McBain Instruments (15 March 2007)
New phosphate minerals production project in Saudi
Ma'aden and SABIC have entered an agreement opening the way for the two companies to create a strategic joint venture and join a Saudi phosphate minerals project
News from SABIC (15 March 2007)
Aquatrode Plus - highest level water analysis
The Aquatrode Plus is a combined pH glass electrode that has been specially designed for pH measurements and pH titrations in poorly conducting samples such as natural surface or deionised water Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 March 2007)
Interconnection solutions for automation IT
At Total Processing and Packaging, the Harting Technology Group is featuring its broad range of interconnection and networking solutions for the automation IT environment
News from Harting (15 March 2007)
Vacon opens sales support offices in Australia
The Finland-based AC drives manufacturer Vacon has strengthened its global presence by opening Vacon Pacific, with offices across Australia in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane
News from Vacon (15 March 2007)
Spyraflo bearings for quality performance and cost
User Application Article Document and image scanners want smoothness, quietness and long life: Spyraflo self-clinching, self-aligning bearings continue to be the answer, meeting the 10 year warranty requirement
News from Micromech (15 March 2007)
Thermo Fisher launches APEX 100 metal detector
The Thermo Scientific APEX 100 Metal Detector brings the latest technology in metal and contaminant detection to the food, pharmaceutical and beverage industries
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (15 March 2007)
Ethernet Direct expands with 6 locations in China
Ethernet Direct, a provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, is proud to add new locations in Greater China and Hong Kong to serve clients in the Chinese-speaking region
News from Ethernet Direct (15 March 2007)
Festo at Total Processing and Packaging 2007
Festo faces up to the challenge of remaining competitive in the machine building market through technology, people and organisation, as to be demonstrated at Total Processing and Packaging 2007 Brochure Available
News from Festo (15 March 2007)
A complete solution for pollution prevention
MetaSphere has won a significant Anglian Water order to supply 300 MM3P remote telemetry units (RTUs) and associated analysis and reporting software for its pollution prevention operations
News from MetaSphere (15 March 2007)
Free guide to electrostatic solutions in packaging
Meech International has produced a free 'Application Guide' that highlights the problems that can occur due to uncontrolled static charge within the packaging industry Brochure Available
News from Meech International (15 March 2007)
450F gas-fired vertical conveyor oven
The Grieve 998 is a 450F (232C) gas-fired, vertical conveyor oven, currently used for curing rubber parts at one customer facility
News from Grieve (15 March 2007)
Growing H+V event looks to future with confidence
H+V07 enjoyed a second successful show at the NEC recently, with a record number of exhibitors unveiling a diverse range of products under the show's theme of "Sustainable Solutions For The Future"
News from Heating and Ventilating Exhibition (15 March 2007)
Asset Management Services capabilities for Europe
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has announced that its Thermo Scientific Asset Management Services capabilities have expanded in Europe
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Asset Management Services (15 March 2007)
Symbion Systems partnership with Labtronics
Symbion Systems has announced a partnership with Labtronics, an industry leader in laboratory data integration and management solutions, to to enable spectroscopic connectivity for LIMS
News from Symbion Systems (15 March 2007)
New hybrid stepper motors offer up 40% more torque
Danaher Motion, the specialist in drive and control technology, has launched a new CT series of hybrid stepper motors which offer up to 40% more operational output torque
News from Danaher Motion (15 March 2007)
Telit enlarges commitment in Germany and Poland
The international M2M specialist Telit Wireless Solutions and CEP AG have today put the seal on their future collaboration, by concluding a distribution contract covering Germany and Poland
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (15 March 2007)
Anderol introduces new grease selection guide
Technical Background Article Anderol, a global manufacturer of specialty synthetic lubricants, has released a new step-by-step grease selection guide to selecting the most effective grease based on application requirements
News from Anderol (15 March 2007)
Three new battery powered USB specialty loggers
Measurement Computing, the market leader in low-cost data acquisition, has announced the addition of three new battery powered specialty loggers to its growing USB product line
News from Measurement Computing (15 March 2007)
New multi-tasking IR camera for clearer images
With Bluetooth voice recording and a detector resolution 45% higher than standard, the TP8 thermal imager sets new standards wherever IR is used to inspect plant, buildings, structures etc Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (15 March 2007)
High quality temperature and humidity chambers
Unitemp announce a new range of temperature and humidity chambers for basic temperature or temperature / humidity testing or monitoring, with either steady state or cycling conditions
News from Unitemp (15 March 2007)
Sample preparation, filtration and analysis
The Process Lab is a new 'at-line' analyser to follow on in the success of the Titrando range of laboratory titrators, for automatic sample preparation, filtration, extraction and analysis Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (15 March 2007)
CMP Batteries launches product grading scheme
CMP Batteries, part of the Exide Technologies Group, unveiled its product rating classification system at the IMHX exhibition, offering both environmental and commercial factors
News from Exide Technologies (15 March 2007)
CMP Batteries launches product grading scheme
CMP Batteries, part of the Exide Technologies Group, unveiled its product rating classification system at the IMHX exhibition, offering both environmental and commercial factors
News from Exide Technologies (15 March 2007)
Gas analyser calibrator launch at MCERTS
Procal will launch their NEW gas analyser calibrator at the MCERTS Exhibition and Conference event at Bretby: it accurately mixes gases, and water, in the field, for testing installed CEMC/AMS
News from MCERTS Exhibition (14 March 2007)
Thermal imaging cameras detect small hotspots
Impac Infrared have expanded their range of on-line process thermal imaging cameras, with the release of the HS-Vision Series of cameras
News from Impac Infrared (14 March 2007)
Optimising cement production with Pyroprocessing
User Application Article Cement Producer Monarch is to deploy the Pavilion Pyroprocessing Control Solution to increase production and reduce energy costs on two kiln lines at its Humboldt, Kansas plant
News from Pavilion Technologies (14 March 2007)
Increased free air delivery from Boge Compressors
On-going product development at Boge Compressors has led to significant improvements in the free air delivery of the popular C and CL, 2.2 to 7.5 kW, series of screw compressors Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (14 March 2007)
Bosch Rexroth partners SP Technology open day
SP Technology, a partner of Bosch Rexroth on many projects throughout Scotland and Ireland, is holding an Open Day from 28-29 March at its facility on Camperdown Industrial Park, Dundee
News from SP Technology (14 March 2007)
Bacteria resistant furniture from BuckHickman
Bacteria resistant furniture storage products are now available from BuckHickman inOne, with the company offering BioCote coatings on its Roebuck Workline range
News from Buck & Hickman (14 March 2007)
Water seepage monitoring in the Channel tunnel
User Application Article Natural groundwater collected from the tunnels operated by Eurotunnel across the Channel is continuously monitored before being pumped along to the coast and discharged into the sea
News from Hach Lange (14 March 2007)
Wolf offer more at Safety and Health Expo 2007
The Wolf Safety Lamp Company will be highlighting its latest products at the Safety and Health Expo 2007 on Stand J20 in Hall 10 - a favoured spot for the last four years
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (14 March 2007)
First ever real-time batch crystallisation control
A new automated technique for controlling batch crystallisation has been developed by Ashe Morris, for use in the unique Coflux batch technology, which improves both quality and consistency
News from Ashe Morris (14 March 2007)
Cost effective and reliable torque sensing
Datum Electronics continues to drive forward their range of torque sensing products improving performance and reliability, whilst keeping prices competitive
News from Datum Electronics (14 March 2007)
Briefing on the welding and consumables market
Frost and Sullivan will host a teleconference on 20 March to provide industry participants with an overview of their recently published study focusing on the welding equipment and consumables market
News from Frost and Sullivan (14 March 2007)
ISA releases bioprocess modelling resource
Industry experts Gregory K McMillan and Michael A Boudreau have written and published a new resource on bioprocess modelling, entitled "New Directions in Bioprocess Modelling and Control"
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (14 March 2007)
Software automates hydrogenation reactions
Control software specialists Aitken Scientific have concluded an agreement for ThalesNano to licence bespoke software for its recently launched H-Cube Autosampler system
News from Aitken Scientific (14 March 2007)
Flexible epoxy adhesive and sealant from 'adhere'
It is unusual to find an all round "stick-most-things-to-most-other-things" kind of adhesive in a high performance specialist area
News from Intertronics (14 March 2007)
Scots Bearings is stockist across Scotland
The Inverness branch of Scots Bearings - which recently celebrated its 10th birthday - has been appointed a 'Premier Stockist' by Festo, joining their colleagues in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Irvine Brochure Available
News from Festo (14 March 2007)
Why wait 16 weeks for a ballscrew? 6 is enough
SKF has introduced a new generation of ground ball screws, from flanged nut ballscrews with internal preload to DIN standard double preloaded flanged nut ballscrews, through to tailor-made products Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (14 March 2007)
New welding blankets for protecting workpieces
Huntsman brand welding blankets are used to protect component surfaces and work areas against spatter and other hot sparks during welding and cutting, which can cause damage, or even cause fires
News from Jackson Products (14 March 2007)
EFD.Pro software reduces air flow design time
User Application Article Jazo Zevenaar used a combination of Pro/Engineer and EFD.Pro from Flomerics to cut 20 days from their design cycle for four new weatherproof, outdoor transformer housings Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (14 March 2007)
Delayed coker package project for Indian Oil
User Application Article Foster Wheeler USA has been awarded a contract by Indian Oil Corporation to provide a license and basic engineering package for a new 3.7 Mtpa delayed coker, based on the SYDEC process
News from Foster-Wheeler (14 March 2007)
Emerson partners with Qatargas in automation
User Application Article Emerson Process Management has been selected as a long term digital automation alliance partner and preferred supplier for all Qatargas oil, gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities
News from Emerson Process Management (14 March 2007)
European business has grown 57% in 2006
Blue Ridge Numerics has enjoyed sustained year-on-year growth over the past five years with business growing by a total of 390%, with 57% growth in Europe last year alone
News from Blue Ridge Numerics (14 March 2007)
More news of next week's Pro2Pac
Exciting companies have signed up to Pro2Pac in the count down to the exhibition at ExCeL next week, 18-21 March
News from Pro2Pac (14 March 2007)
Reduced costs for trailing shields
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques has invested in advanced tooling for use in the manufacture of trailing shields for stainless steel welding, and offers the shields at lower prices for welding customers
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (14 March 2007)
TrunkGuard passes fieldbus short-circuit tests
Technical Background Article Independent tests prove that the TrunkGuard device coupler works seamlessly with a DeltaV control system during repeated short-circuit testing and extreme temperatures
News from Moore Industries International (14 March 2007)
New on-line ISE process analyser for sulphide
This new on-line analyser for sulphide features the unique Dynamic Standard Addition method which guarantees the widest working range and highest accuracy possible while validating each result Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (14 March 2007)
The need for condition monitoring expertise
User Application Article As process manufacturing becomes increasingly challenging, the successful UK companies find that operational excellence is directly linked to professionalism in maintaining plant reliability Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (13 March 2007)
Enviro Technology Services on display at MCERTS
Visitors to the Enviro Technology Services stands at MCERTS 2007 will see a range of technologically advanced products and systems for continuous ambient air and industrial air emissions monitoring.
News from Enviro Technology Services (13 March 2007)
Linde speciality gases at MCERTS 2007
Linde Gas UK is a speciality gas supplier to the world, with a limitless number of gas mixture combinations available, to various standards, certified or reference, dependant on requirements
News from MCERTS Exhibition (13 March 2007)
Robust flow rate indicator switches
The robust Flow-Mon flow rate indicator switches have been developed, engineered and manufactured in the UK over many years, and are now joined by two new variants of the Flow-Mon 'Sight Indicators' Brochure Available
News from Flow-Mon (13 March 2007)
AWS is joining dissimilar metals in Florida in May
Technical Background Article A new AWS Conference will showcase industry secrets and latest innovations in joining dissimilar metals: industry experts will explore emerging technologies and problem-solving techniques
News from American Welding Society (13 March 2007)
Fibreoptics and digital technology in IR pyrometer
Impac Infrared is a leader in the use of digital technology in infrared temperature measurement, reinforced by the launch of the latest addition to the Series 50 range of Pyrometers
News from Impac Infrared (13 March 2007)
PA tray sealers on display at AusPack
Visitors to this year's AusPack exhibition in Melbourne will see equipment from leading UK manufacturer Packaging Automation, as relationships with the Australian agent MPI strengthen
News from Packaging Automation (13 March 2007)
Thorite twosome tackle Swedish training
Two product managers from leading compressed air products and process systems specialist, Thorite, have recently returned from a four day intensive training course in Sweden, as guests of PIAB.
News from Thorite (13 March 2007)
Jackson opens UK office
Jackson Switchgear has opened a UK office in Didsbury near Manchester, where they will be known as Jackson Power Systems
News from Jackson Power Systems (13 March 2007)
Multi-display solutions for automation
Matrox Graphics will showcase some multi-display solutions for automation and other mission-critical environments, the first in the industry, at the 2007 Automation World Conference and Exhibition
News from Matrox Graphics (13 March 2007)
AC800F Control System for 80ktpa styrene plant
ABB has received an order from China Oil and Natural Gas Co for an AC800F Control System to operate an 80,000 ton/year styrene production facility
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (13 March 2007)
Yorkshire Water selects Landia for anoxic mixers
After an intensive tendering process, Yorkshire Water Services has chosen Landia to provide purpose-built anoxic/selector tank mixers for a 5-year, single source supply Framework Agreement
News from Landia (13 March 2007)
Recycling waste refrigeration equipment
Technical Background Article The Oko-Institut, a leading environmental research organization defines the best practice methods for the recycling of waste refrigeration equipment containing hydrocarbons
News from RAL: Quality Assurance Association (13 March 2007)
Flatfish announces lemon sole expansion
Flatfish, one of Europe's largest suppliers of lemon sole, has nearly completed a massive GBP1.35 million investment programme to extend its Grimsby based processing factory
News from North East Lincolnshire Council (13 March 2007)
Lightweight titanium accelerometer with TEDS
Kistler single axis, K-Shear piezoelectric accelerometers are now available with a Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) to simplify installation and calibration
News from Kistler Instruments (13 March 2007)
Klaxon to launch new products at Fire Expo 2007
Klaxon Signals, one of the world's leading manufacturers of signalling equipment, has repositioned itself as a key supplier in the fire market through the development of innovative new products
News from Klaxon Signals (13 March 2007)
Fireray smoke detectors on show at IFE Fire Expo
The entire range of smoke detectors from Fire Fighting Enterprises - including working examples of the new, technologically advanced Fireray 5000 - will be exhibited at the International Fire Expo
News from Fire Fighting Enterprises (13 March 2007)
Buoyant UPS markets in European healthcare
Although still a niche market, the share of the healthcare sector is continuously rising and presents significant growth opportunities for UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) manufacturers
News from Frost and Sullivan (13 March 2007)
Free LED Key light: Not needed with Vega plics!
Since mid 2006 all integral display backlighting is available as standard in all Vega transmitters using the common plics system and instrument display, Plicscom Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (13 March 2007)
NIR gas cell for process gas applications
Axiom Analytical, supplier of sampling equipment and systems for molecular spectroscopy, announces a near-infrared gas cell optimised for pharmaceutical drying and other process gas applications
News from Axiom Analytical (13 March 2007)
A range of simple RO for the industrial user
ELGA Process Water announces a new addition to their market-leading reverse osmosis equipment, the miniRO, with low pressure membranes which remove 98% of dissolved inorganics, colloids and organics
News from Elga Process Water (13 March 2007)
New range of miniature high quality accelerometers
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new range of high performance, rugged, analogue accelerometers, lower cost than piezo-resistive, but better in performance Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (13 March 2007)
Garlock for increased lip seal abrasion resistance
A new sealing material introduced by Garlock is used in the Klozure Mill-Right range of high performance dynamic seals, offering up to 90% increased abrasion resistance over conventional lip seals
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (13 March 2007)
Barco features PlantMaster at Total 2007
At this year's Total Processing and Packaging show in Birmingham (NEC 15-18 May), Barco will showcase its PlantMaster Manufacturing Execution System for packaging
News from BarcoVision (13 March 2007)
Inspection and Location Equipment at IWEX
Radiodetection will be showing its comprehensive range of location products and Pearpoint pipeline inspection equipment on Stand R20 at IWEX, at the NEC from 1 - 3 May 2007
News from Radiodetection (13 March 2007)
CCMP Capital agrees to acquire BOC Edwards
CCMP Capital have reached agreement with the Linde Group, the global gases company, to acquire BOC Edwards, a leading manufacturer of vacuum equipment
News from Edwards (13 March 2007)
Brammer gets grip on low vibration power tools
User Application Article Brammer, the industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) product distributor, wants to raise awareness of the availability of low vibration hand-held power tools
News from Brammer (12 March 2007)
Registration open for the Deacom user conference
The annual Deacom user conference, discussing the Deacom Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, will take place from 16-17 May 2007 in Philadelphia
News from Deacom (12 March 2007)
New website for Maintenance Management
Maintenance Management has now launched a new and powerful web site, which offers RSS feeds to advise you of all new articles, plus full information about other maintenance data sources
News from Maintenance Management (12 March 2007)
Controlling crude oil chemical additives
User Application Article Custom flowmeter manufacturer Litre Meter has supplied a further eight VFF positive displacement flowmeters for installation on the Orlan Platform, on Sakhalin Island in Russia
News from Litre Meter (12 March 2007)
CAP Associate recognition programme for students
ISA has launched a CAP Associate recognition programme for students interested in working in automation, with an exam that gains a year's credit in the Certified Automation Professional scheme
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (12 March 2007)
Darwin LIMS now includes environmental monitoring
Thermo Fisher Scientific continues to strengthen the core functionality of its purpose-built laboratory information management system for pharmaceutical manufacturing R+D and QA/QC applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (12 March 2007)
Brammer expands with a Polish acquisition
Brammer, Europe's leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products, has had its European position strengthened following a recent acquisition in Poland
News from Brammer (12 March 2007)
New, simple Draeger oral drug presence test kit
Easy and quick to use, the non-invasive Draeger DrugCheck drug testing kit enables the simultaneous, qualitative detection of up to six classes of illegal substances in a single sample of oral fluid
News from Draeger (12 March 2007)
Faster control panel building with SmartWire
Faster control panel building, more flexibility to accommodate modifications, elimination of wiring errors and easier fault finding are the first benefits of the new Moeller Electric SmartWire system
News from Moeller Electric (12 March 2007)
Aker Kvaerner wins polypropylene project in China
User Application Article China Petroleum has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for the basic engineering design of equipment for a new polypropylene plant at the PetroChina GuangXi Petrochemical Company complex
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (12 March 2007)
LP Oxo Technology licensed to Tianjin Soda Plant
Dow Chemicals and Davy Process Technology have licensed LP Oxo Technology to the Tianjin Soda Plant in China, for a new 2-ethylhexanol (2EH) and butanol plant - used for PVC plasticisers and solvents
News from Davy Process Technology (12 March 2007)
Automated water determination in Biodiesel
According to EN ISO 12937 the water content of biodiesel is to be determined by coulometric Karl Fischer titration techniques, which can easily be carried out with the Metrohm KF Coulometer Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 March 2007)
PetroChina Polypropylene will use Unipol process
User Application Article World-leading Unipol PP Process Technology has been selected for a new 200 KTA polypropylene facility to be constructed at the PetroChina GuangXi Petrochemical Company complex
News from Dow Technology Licensing (12 March 2007)
Wireless starter control application kit at USD599
Rabbit Semiconductor introduces the wireless control application kit - for remote monitoring and control - expanding the wireless family of rabbit-based solutions
News from Rabbit Semiconductor (12 March 2007)
Wireless research donation for DMU Leicester
Cutting-edge research into the field of wireless communications at De Montfort University Leicester has received a GBP200k boost, after a donation from a Jordan investor
News from De Montfort University Leicester (12 March 2007)
AWS to help educators fight US welder shortage
AWS Local District 10 in Ohio and Pennsylvania propose first-ever welding advisory council aimed at enhancing welding education and student recruitment, with meeting on March 14
News from American Welding Society (12 March 2007)
Southern UK Instrumentation exhibition in October
The highly regarded Instrumentation regional exhibition, from Trident Exhibitions, hits the road again in 2007, with an event in Reading in October
News from Trident Exhibitions (12 March 2007)
Engineering recruitment opportunities at the NEC
The National Engineering and Construction Recruitment Exhibition (NECR), at the NEC, Birmingham on 11 and 12 May 2007, will offer a vast range of excellent career opportunities
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (12 March 2007)
New guide to working with oil in MV switchgear
Technical Background Article Power engineering specialist EA Technology has launched a new publication called 'Guidance on Working with Oil in HV Switchgear', for users of oil-filled switchgear rated up to 36kV
News from EA Technology (12 March 2007)
Enterprise wide information in Mandarin Chinese
Matrikon is pleased to announce the upcoming release of extended language support, including Mandarin Chinese, for ProcessNet, their industry-leading information visualisation system Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (12 March 2007)
New Delta pump takes pride of place at IWEX
The Delta precision dosing pump from ProMinent Fluid Controls will be the centerpiece of their water treatment equipment display at IWEX 2007
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (12 March 2007)
FCX Performance acquires RVS Controls
FCX Performance announces that it has completed the acquisition of RVS Controls and Instrumentation, a well-respected distributor of process control instrumentation in Eastern USA
News from FCX Performance (12 March 2007)
Another ERIC re-deployment vehicle for Midlands
ERIC, the MEIRG Engineering Resource and Innovation Centre vehicle, has been a real success in helping re-employment in the engineering sector in the Midlands, such that another vehicle is planned
News from MEIRG (12 March 2007)
MCERTS shows high quality gas standards supplier
Spectra Gases will attend the MCERTs Exhibition at Bretby from 25 -26 April to enable discussions about their speciality and reference gases available
News from MCERTS Exhibition (12 March 2007)
'Future-proof' monitoring technology on show
Quantitech reports brisk business across their whole range of environmental emission monitoring equipment and will use MCERTS 2007 to explain the advantages of the latest technologies
News from Quantitech (12 March 2007)
Successful launch of new 2-channel logger
The OTT Hydrometry new 'DuoSens' two channel battery-powered datalogger is a small sized, cost-effective logger with all the functionality of larger and far more expensive predecessors
News from OTT Hydrometry (12 March 2007)
New manager for manufacturing innovation in the US
Invetech, a specialist in instrument development and custom automation, announces the appointment of Ian Fitzpatrick as Manager of Manufacturing Innovation in North America
News from Invetech (12 March 2007)
MALS instruments help malaria research
User Application Article A newly published application note shows how the novel Wyatt Technology Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) instruments can characterise novel malaria vaccine candidates Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology (12 March 2007)
Glass slurry waste separation using centrifuges
User Application Article Pilkington Special Glass has improved its lead oxide glass slurry waste handling process by installing two heavy-duty decanter centrifuges from Centriquip
News from Centriquip (12 March 2007)
Custom spectroscopy services from Aspectrics
Following the outstanding success of its pioneering EP-IR analysers, Aspectrics has established a new Professional Services Division to offer turnkey custom solutions to its ever-growing clientele
News from Aspectrics (12 March 2007)
Mass Spectrometry products voted best at Pittcon
Thermo Fisher Scientific has received the Editors Silver Award at Pittcon 2007, the North American conference and exposition on laboratory science and instrumentation
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (12 March 2007)
Pharmaceutical laboratory conference stream
L.A.B, a new European trade fair and conference devoted to analysis, bio and laboratory equipment, announces the first in a series of conference streams to take place at the new exhibition
News from Leipziger Messe (12 March 2007)
Greerco Homogenizer creates smoother blends
User Application Article Mixers made by Chemineer have enhanced the manufacturing process and reduced waste at Reckitt Benckiser, the world leader in cosmetic depilatories/hair removal products
News from Chemineer (12 March 2007)
Simulating PD activity in HV and MV assets
EA Technology has launched an instrument to help train personnel to detect, locate and measure partial discharge (PD) activity in HV and MV assets such as switchgear and transformers
News from EA Technology (12 March 2007)
ASi-tech experts Road Show at Old Trafford in May
The ASi-tech 2007 Road Show will deliver education and updates on AS-i in: functional safety, 'getting the installation right', and the latest V3 technology: join in at Old Trafford on May 22
News from AS-Interface UK (12 March 2007)
Injection moulding temperatures via signal cabling
User Application Article Kistler have extended their multi-channel cabling to allow a single cable to connect multiple injection moulding cavity pressure and temperature sensors to the Como Injection process monitoring system
News from Kistler Instruments (12 March 2007)
Aluminium profiles in the Frameparts catalogue
If you use aluminium profiles, the new Frameparts catalogue is a must have, the range encompasses slot nuts, leveling feet, connectors for aluminium profile systems, door catches, plastic and........
News from Automation Supplies (12 March 2007)
High-performance servo motor is compact
Now available from Micromech is the new compact 1FT7 servo motor for high-performance applications in production machinery and demanding mechanical handling equipment
News from Micromech (12 March 2007)
Increased capabilities for peristaltic pumps
Increasing the overall performance and pressure capabilities, leading peristaltic pump manufacturer Watson-Marlow Bredel has launched the 520 LoadSure elements range, for operation at up to 7 bar! Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (12 March 2007)
Over 40 years of fume-hoods and casework
Duralab Corporation of Parlin, New Jersey, has released its free NEW catalogue of laboratory casework and fumehoods
News from Duralab (12 March 2007)
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