News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 April
to Saturday 7 April 2007
Fixed thermal imaging for monitoring process plant
The new FLIR Systems A20 Series cameras enable fixed mounted thermal imaging to be used for general process automation applications, monitoring machinery and process lines for any developing hotspots Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 6 April 2007)
Emerson uses Dust Networks in new Smart Wireless
Emerson wireless solutions, using the Dust Networks self-organizing TSMP technology, have been field proven to excel in in-plant applications in tests over the last three years
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless ( 6 April 2007)
LabVIEW in use for undersea pipeline inspection
User Application Article LabVIEW with Blackfin Processors has been adopted by engineers for the rapid development of sophisticated embedded systems for a subsea pipeline monitoring system in the Ormen Lange gas field Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 6 April 2007)
Compac MK5 stainless steel lifting machine
Packline will be exhibiting their newly launched Compac MK5 stainless steel lifting machine, designed for use in hygienic and clean process environments, at the Total 2007 exhibition in May
News from Packline ( 6 April 2007)
Control Techniques has adopted ARTiSAN Studio
ARTiSAN Studio is helping to underpin intelligent motor controller innovation at Control Techniques, being used for embedded software development work on all electronic motor controller projects
News from Artisan Software Tools ( 6 April 2007)
Aerco stocks GE ElfaPlus circuit breakers
Aerco is now stocking the comprehensive range of ElfaPlus circuit breakers from GE Controls, and can supply these to installers on short delivery times with low minimum order quantity
News from Aerco ( 6 April 2007)
Two-pack epoxy paint finish on CDR pumps
CDR Pumps have recently completed the commissioning of a new pump paint facility to streamline the production processes, and improve all pump paint finishes generally
News from CDR Pumps (UK) ( 6 April 2007)
Characterisation of protein fractions
User Application Article A new application note resulting from work at Trinity College Dublin shows the Wyatt Technology miniDAWN Multi-Angle Light Scattering instrument in detailed macromolecular characterisation
News from Wyatt Technology ( 6 April 2007)
Special purpose IBC for pharmaceutical powders
A unique new 'Twin Compartment IBC' has been designed and manufactured by Hanningfield Process Systems, for loading bi-layer tablet presses from one IBC
News from Hanningfield Process Systems ( 6 April 2007)
Bell Flow Systems is hosting a flow Q + A website
Bell Flow Systems introduces the newly created "Q~zone", a flow measurement and liquid handling message board where topics from flowmeter selection to pump installation and servicing can be discussed
News from Bell Flow Systems ( 6 April 2007)
Moody rates Sabic A1 and stable for long term
Moody's has assigned a long term foreign and local currency rating 'A1' with a stable outlook to SABIC, citing their worldwide leading market position in petrochemicals, fertilisers and steel products
News from SABIC ( 6 April 2007)
Deutz power on show at SED and Hillhead
As the oldest and one of the world's largest independent manufacturers of diesel and gas engines, Deutz will be featuring a selection from their product range at SED 2007 and Hillhead 2007
News from Deutz UK ( 6 April 2007)
FDT comms technology on all sensors
ifm electronic offers FDT technology for pressure, temperature and flow sensors: all can be used in the Classic mode for point to point connection, and can be selected to use FDT communications later Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 6 April 2007)
OPC servers for the pharmaceutical industry
User Application Article When considering an MES for the pharmaceutical industry, developing the OPC server to connect to the various machines in a line can be a costly and time consuming exercise Brochure Available
News from Isatec ( 6 April 2007)
New UK General Manager for Flowserve
Nick Green has been appointed UK General Manager of Flowserve Flow Control process division, based at their manufacturing facilities at Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, in West Sussex
News from Flowserve ( 6 April 2007)
Power supplies for automation applications
A modular design with parallel connection of five units, and high specifications make the new SN3 switch-mode power supplies versatile, convenient and cost-effective for automation applications
News from Moeller Electric ( 6 April 2007)
Reflected energy compensation, a secret weapon
Technical Background Article Measuring a target with a low emissivity value can be difficult at the best of times, but when the target is inside a hot oven and the sensor outside, it can be virtually impossible: until now!
News from Calex Electronics ( 6 April 2007)
BBC uses texture analyser to perfect cooking
User Application Article In his recent prime-time series, "In search of perfection", chef Heston Blumenthal, has turned to texture analysis to help him perfect classic dishes, aided by the Stable Micro Systems TA.XTPlus
News from Stable Micro Systems ( 6 April 2007)
Early warning of switchgear failure and danger
EA Technology has added a new product to its market-leading portfolio of instruments for detecting, monitoring and locating partial discharge activity in medium and high voltage power assets
News from EA Technology ( 6 April 2007)
At-line monitoring of the phosphating process
The quality of a phosphated metal surface directly depends on the composition of the phosphating baths (pH, conductivity, acidity, alkalinity, fluoride and zinc) Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical ( 6 April 2007)
Power industry conductivity transmitters
Hach Ultra announces the release of the new Polymetron 9120 dual channel conductivity transmitter, part of the Hach Ultra range of on-line water chemistry analysers designed for the power industry
News from Hach Ultra Analytics ( 5 April 2007)
Facilities management consultancy from AVT
Leading engineering consultants AV Technology (AVT) are experiencing an unprecedented increase in demand for their facilities management services - from manufacturers Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 5 April 2007)
Analysis of aspirin tablets
User Application Article A review of the possible history of aspirin from Metrohm, and a suggested method for the titrimetric determination of sodium bicarbonate in aspirin tablets using the Metrohm Titrando Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 April 2007)
Pukka Pies monitored with X-Ray systems
User Application Article The Mettler Toledo product inspection division has provided Pukka Pies with three high performance X-ray systems, for the very highest levels of contaminant detection Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 5 April 2007)
Fieldbus temperature sensor reduces costs 70%
The MTL 9331-TI Foundation fieldbus multiplexer is a field-mounted temperature input block for 2 and 3 wire RTDs, thermocouple, voltage and resistance inputs for eight temperature inputs
News from MTL Instruments Group ( 5 April 2007)
Visit us at Total Processing and Packaging!
Biopharma Process Systems will be exhibiting at this year's Total Processing and Packaging show in Birmingham this May: why not visit us there on stand 5169 in Hall 5 Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 5 April 2007)
Phosphate water-dosing is costly for steam systems
Plant operators could be wasting thousands of pounds in fuel because their water treatment supplier is failing to monitor the phosphate levels of raw water for their steam systems
News from Spirax Sarco ( 5 April 2007)
Twelve I/O wireless functionality with Bluetooth
connectBlue extends its product portfolio with Bluetooth I/O Modules, which can be purchased either as OEM modules or as a Bluetooth I/O Developer kit
News from connectBlue ( 5 April 2007)
UKWF to host 2007 CECIP General Assembly.
The UK Weighing Federation are hosting the 57th CECIP general assembly, which is being held between the 17 - 19th May 2007 at the Guoman Tower Hotel in the heart of London
News from UK Weighing Federation ( 5 April 2007)
E/P transmitter for remote locations
The EPX2 Voltage-to-Pressure (E/P) transmitter can use natural gas as its pneumatic supply, making it suitable for remote locations with solar power and no separate air supply
News from Moore Industries International ( 5 April 2007)
Environmental control regulatory/technical issues
Technical Background Article The next Filtration Society meeting is a one day international technical conference on regulatory and technical matters related to environmental control
News from Filtration Society ( 5 April 2007)
Automation solutions for power generation plants
Yokogawa has over 30 years of experience in the power industry, and VigilantPlant is delivering visibility, predictability and agility to power generator businesses worldwide
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 5 April 2007)
A safe alternative for catalyst pre-sulphiding
Brenntag Oil and Gas Europe, the worldwide chemicals distributor, offers the next generation catalyst sulphiding agent SulfrZol 54 - a safer and easier alternative to the DMDS in current use
News from Brenntag Nederland ( 5 April 2007)
Miniature ceramic pressure capsule for OEM designs
Roxspur Measurement and Control have further developed their range of strain gauge-based pressure measurement capsules, and introduce the Sensit P150 miniature sensor, only 15mm in diameter
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 5 April 2007)
Ethanol plants use mesh networks in Foxboro DCS
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems is providing Foxboro I/A Series DCS for two new Husky Energy grassroots ethanol biofuel manufacturing refineries in western Canada, using high availability mesh networks
News from Invensys Foxboro ( 5 April 2007)
Packline develop new drum lifting attachment
Packline manufactures the popular range of Compac stainless steel lifting machines, and have recently developed a clamp attachment specifically for lifting and rotating drums
News from Packline ( 5 April 2007)
The new role of remote visual inspection
Technical Background Article Remote visual inspection is playing an increasingly important role in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting: Ken Lambert of AVT gives some recent examples Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 4 April 2007)
Industrial automation solutions for LNG systems
Yokogawa will feature their industrial automation solutions for LNG applications at the 15th International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 15) in Barcelona
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 4 April 2007)
Free chemical analysis seminars in May
Metrohm technical seminars in the UK and Ireland during May will discuss the latest available instrumentation for on-line and at-line chemical analysis in the process industry Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 April 2007)
Emuport pump offers solids separation system
Leading pump and pumping system experts Wilo have developed a new solids separation system for its Emuport sewage pump installations, which help prevent blockages
News from Wilo (UK) ( 4 April 2007)
Design consultancy helps develop short run product
Product design specialist IDC has helped Specac design a special portable spectrometer, Prospect XL 3000, that adapts innovative infra-red spectroscopy technology for use in process plants
News from Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC) ( 4 April 2007)
New ABB team for high performance drives market
ABB is entering the world of high performance servo drives" comments Steve Ruddell of ABB: "Our plan is to take 10% market share of this fast growing sector by the end of 2010"
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 4 April 2007)
Countdown to April building acoustics conference
A two day conference to discuss how acoustics fits into the delivery of sustainability, and will pull together visionary speakers that will help define what sustainable acoustics means Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics ( 4 April 2007)
Try a filtration discussion with Fileder at TOTAL
Visit the Fileder stand at Total 2007, where the Fileder technical filtration specialists will be available to provide assistance on all areas of filtration and water treatment
News from Fileder Filter Systems ( 4 April 2007)
New welding products demonstrator in Manchester
Wilkinson Star, the Worsley, Manchester based industrial equipment supplier has appointed Tony Follows as a Welding Products Demonstrator in the newly formed 'Welding Technical Support Team'
News from Wilkinson Star ( 4 April 2007)
Accurate cheese production checkweighing
User Application Article Mettler Toledo have provided Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses with an exceptionally rugged industrial floor scale, to provide checkweighing of dairy products at various stages of production and shipping Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 4 April 2007)
New Beijing office specialises in UV disinfection
Berson UV-techniek, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of ultraviolet disinfection systems for drinking water, wastewater, and process water disinfection, has opened a sales office in Beijing
News from Berson UV-techniek ( 4 April 2007)
Craftsmen working with precious metals
'Weld overlay cladding specialists are craftsmen working with precious metals' says Alan Brown, sales director for Arc Energy resources, as Nickel passes the 1USD per ounce mark
News from Arc Energy Resources ( 4 April 2007)
Revolutionary Novalobe pump design is shear genius
When it comes to innovative design, compliance with the strictest standards and unmatched flexibility, you need look no further than the Novalobe, available from the Pump Company
News from Pump Company ( 4 April 2007)
A cleaner and safer solution for process heating
Inditherm has developed a modular pipework heating system that offers high levels of hygiene and improved on-site health and safety, using low voltage heating pads secured directly to the pipework
News from Inditherm ( 4 April 2007)
ISO-Veyor tankcontainer contract covers Europe
InterBulk has signed a second joint marketing agreement with leading logistics provider Norbert Dentressangle, this time for dry bulk chemicals, minerals and foods
News from InBulk Technologies ( 4 April 2007)
Tyco opens service centre in China
Tyco Flow Control has opened its first service centre in China, located at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP) in Jin Shan, as a joint operation with Tyco Thermal Controls
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 4 April 2007)
EFD claimed as the fastest growing CFD software
Global sales of the Nika "Engineering Fluid Dynamics" (EFD) software grew by 33% in 2006, and Flomerics believes that EFD is now the world's fastest-growing computational fluid dynamics product Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 4 April 2007)
Particulate monitoring systems on display
Five further particulate monitoring companies have announced that they will be attending the MCERTS Exhibition: Unidata Europe, PCME, E-ON UK, Durag Group and TSI Instruments
News from MCERTS Exhibition ( 3 April 2007)
Split bearings on steel mill replaced in 3 days
User Application Article FAG Industrial Services has successfully completed the replacement of large, split spherical roller bearings on a critical, 140-tonne steel mill converter - within three days Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 3 April 2007)
New IR range review brochure from IMPAC
IMPAC Infrared have introduced several new and exciting products and services over the last year: the new product overview brochure has been expanded to 8 pages to include them all
News from Impac Infrared ( 3 April 2007)
Helical gear reducers on show at Hillhead
Renold will be exhibiting their interchangeable range of gearboxes and fluid couplings, for quarrying applications, at the Hillhead exhibition in Buxton, Derbyshire
News from Renold Gears ( 3 April 2007)
SP99 Security Standards Committee forges ahead
The SP99 standards development committee is making good progress on several fronts in developing standards and guidelines for the electronic security of industrial automation and control systems
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 3 April 2007)
WinLIMS for both business and laboratory data!
QSI are now offering their WinLIMS rental product as a business management tool, as well as for the laboratory information, using the MRP tools incorporated in the package
News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 3 April 2007)
Root cause analysis solving breakdown problems
User Application Article There is much publicity lauding the benefits of predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programmes: but understanding as quickly as possible why something does fail, is the vital next step Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 3 April 2007)
Strong growth for industrial wireless networking
VDC has produced a six-volume market study on global markets and user requirements for wireless and wireline network infrastructure products used in industrial facilities
News from Venture Development Corp ( 3 April 2007)
MiMiC DeltaV FHX Utility for simulation files
Mynah Technologies announces a new release of the MiMiC DeltaV FHX Utility, v3.4, which dramatically improves the speed in generating simulation files for DeltaV systems
News from Mynah Technologies ( 3 April 2007)
Gearboxes, screw jacks, clutches and brakes added
A wide range of gearboxes and other power transmission system components with low cost, form-fit equivalents to leading manufacturers, have been added to the Motion Drives and Controls range
News from Motion Drives and Controls ( 3 April 2007)
IWEX Conference 'Sustainable Water Management'
Co-hosted with the Environment Industries Commission, IWEX presents the Sustainable Water Management Conference on Tuesday 1 May, at the NEC Birmingham.
News from Faversham House Exhibitions ( 3 April 2007)
Oil and gas industry symposium in Aberdeen
National Instruments UK and Ireland has announced the 2007 Oil and Gas Industry Symposium, a one-day Seminar that explores in-depth applications for exploration and production Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 3 April 2007)
Secomak open day a great success
The Open Day held by air movement specialist Secomak at its new premises on Friday 16 March, was a great success Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 3 April 2007)
Fulton boiler drops in at the Triple FFF brewery
User Application Article As part of a GBP750k upgrade to its existing brewery equipment, the Hampshire-based Triple FFF Brewery Company has installed a 60J gas-fired vertical steam boiler from Fulton Boiler Works
News from Fulton Boiler Works ( 3 April 2007)
Emergency response simulator introduced by CATCH
The TTE Technical Training Group and the Centre for the Assessment of Technical Competence - Humber have formed an alliance to build and operate a specialist process industry training simulator
News from TTE Technical Training Group ( 3 April 2007)
Malvern specialists speak at aerosol conferences
Drs Paul Kippax and Steve Ward-Smith of Malvern Instruments will give presentations as invited speakers at two forthcoming conferences that cover a wide variety of aerosol applications
News from Malvern Instruments ( 3 April 2007)
Advice on AMS systems at MCERTS
AEA Energy and Environment can assist process operators, instrument manufacturers and testing organisations meet the requirements for measurement of emissions to the environment
News from AEA Energy & Environment ( 3 April 2007)
Secure wireless infrastructure at LCRA power plant
User Application Article Invensys and Apprion have implemented a secure wireless infrastructure around the LCRA Lost Pines power plants in Texas: initial applications include wireless communications and LAN access
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 3 April 2007)
Mid-Missouri Energy boosts ethanol production
User Application Article Pavilion Technologies has helped Mid-Missouri Energy achieve over USD3M annual savings using the Pavilion Dryer Control Application, improving process efficiencies and resolving bottlenecks
News from Pavilion Technologies ( 3 April 2007)
Fourth growth year in succession at Bosch Rexroth
In 2006 Bosch Rexroth increased sales by 7.1%, to more than 4.9B Euro, compared to the year before: sales from the drive and control specialist rose the fourth year in succession
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 3 April 2007)
Kirk and Blum celebrates centennial in May
In May, Kirk and Blum will celebrate their one hundredth anniversary having grown to be the third largest sheet metal contractor in the US with 610 employees, and eight offices east of the Mississippi
News from Kirk & Blum Duct ( 3 April 2007)
Acquisition of Aztec analytical instrumentation
ABB strengthens its capabilities in the water utilities sector with the acquisition of the Aztec analytical instrumentation business from Severn Trent Services, based in Didcot, Oxfordshire
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 3 April 2007)
Intelligent software for correct bearing mounting
Technical Background Article Schaeffler UK has launched a software tool that not only speeds up the hydraulic and mechanical mounting of rolling bearings, but also ensures longer operating life due to correctly fitted bearings Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 2 April 2007)
Safety and Loss Prevention symposium in May
Built around a central theme - Translating Knowledge into Practice - this Safety symposium will enable delegates to gain first hand experience from experts, relevant to all levels of participant
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) ( 2 April 2007)
New range of dioptic safety spectacles
Jackson Safety has introduced 'Nemesis RX' an EC standard range of black framed, clear lens dioptic safety spectacles
News from Jackson Products ( 2 April 2007)
Boge celebrates centenary at Hannover Fair 2007
Boge, one of the oldest German compressor manufacturers will celebrate their centenary year in 2007, will be exhibiting at Hannover Fair, Germany, from 16-20 April Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 2 April 2007)
How to interface maintenance and engineering
User Application Article Met-Mex Penoles, the largest non-ferrous metallurgical complex in Latin America, is to use Cyco AutoManager Meridian to help manage engineering documents, with a seamless integration to Maximo
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 2 April 2007)
ControlBuild for PLC software development
TNI-Software has launched ControlBuild 4.10, a new and improved version of its front-to-back environment for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of control systems applications
News from TNI-Software ( 2 April 2007)
Emerson wireless SmartPack starter kit
Getting started with wireless technology has never been easier: Emerson has developed a complete wireless automation kit you can order today, with the sensors that suit your plant requirement
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless ( 2 April 2007)
'Starship' drives fan Chinese power expansion
User Application Article Novel designs of pre-heater drive are being produced by Renold Gears in Rochdale, for export and installation in the rapidly growing market for fossil fuel power stations in China
News from Renold Gears ( 2 April 2007)
Major orders for LineMaster on soft fruit packing
User Application Article Complete packhouse solutions from Marco have been ordered in unprecedented numbers by some of the biggest names in the expanding fruit growing and packing industry in Scotland
News from Marco ( 2 April 2007)
Turnkey yeast waste handling plant for InBev
User Application Article FMA have completed the design, commissioning and installation of a new, fully automated yeast waste handling plant at the InBev Wellpark brewery, the main UK production site for Tennent's lager
News from FMA Process Engineering ( 2 April 2007)
Offshore skills training assisted by TTE
A six-week intensive training course has been developed by Petrofac to overcome a skills shortage in the North Sea offshore industry, to fill production and instrumentation technician vacancies
News from Petrofac Resources ( 2 April 2007)
RCA software reseller agreement for Benelux
SlipStream Software, a leading provider of manufacturing based root cause analysis and analytical software, have announced a strategic re-seller relationship with Telerex for the Benelux market
News from SlipStream Software ( 2 April 2007)
Polymetron: pH by differential conductivity
The new Polymetron 9123 instrument for pH measurement by differential conductivity is part of the Hach Ultra range of on-line water chemistry analysers designed for the power industry
News from Hach Ultra Analytics ( 2 April 2007)
Free seminar on Computational Fluid Dynamics
ESI Group, maker of CFD-ACE+, the world's most Advanced CFD and Multiphysics software, is to host a one day free technical seminar on CFD on April 11th in Rungis, France
News from ESI Group ( 2 April 2007)
Chinese trade promotion for Turkish companies
Deri Sanayicileri Dis Ticaret have signed a parnership agreement with ET2C International to provide a one-stop solution for product sourcing from China, to businesses in Turkey
News from ET2C International ( 2 April 2007)
Identify alloys before there's a problem!
The Koslow Alloy Sorter TE-3000 is a low-cost instrument for identifying alloys based on the thermoelectric effect, taking a measurement by touching a heated probe to the surface of the alloy
News from Koslow Scientific ( 2 April 2007)
Flowserve joint venture wins R+D honour in India
Audco India has won an "Award for R+D Efforts in Industry", awarded by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India
News from Flowserve ( 2 April 2007)
Landfill gas analysis service protects generators
Ceram experts are fully equipped to carry out the analysis necessary on gases from landfill and waste sites, to check that there are no contaminants to impair the turbine/generator performance
News from Ceram ( 2 April 2007)
Sponsorship for 'Young Engineer' competition
Bosch Rexroth has co-sponsored the annual 'Young Engineer' Competition organised by The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE)
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 2 April 2007)
New Downflow Workstations
New Downflow Workstations The New DWS range of Downflow Workstations from Air Science give the operator safety where routine work is being carried out.
News from Air Science USA ( 2 April 2007)
Listgrove creates new Stratford-upon-Avon HQ
Leading recruitment and human resources (HR) company Listgrove has relocated the centre of its operations to Stratford-upon-Avon
News from Listgrove ( 2 April 2007)
SP100 approves scope and architecture of Standard
60 attendees at the ISA-SP100.11a wireless working group meeting in Karlsruhe, Germany, unanimously approved the scope and systems architecture of Release 1 of the draft standard
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 2 April 2007)
Asset maintenance programme for Cadbury
User Application Article AVT is playing a crucial role in keeping equipment at the Cadbury Trebor Bassett cocoa bean processing plant at Chirk in tip-top condition, helping the company achieve interruption-free production Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 2 April 2007)
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