News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 April
to Saturday 14 April 2007
Manufacturing platform for ERP + MES applications
Werum PAS-X basic system achieves "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" status, enables integration of business applications and manufacturing processes to achieve compliance and operational excellence
News from Werum Software and Systems (13 April 2007)
NI introduces sound and vibration measurement
NI introduces Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 5.0 for interactive, software-based measurement, providing low-cost sound and vibration data logger software Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (13 April 2007)
Precision electric linear actuators launched
Danaher Motion has launched the Thomson EC and T series of precision electric linear actuators for the European market, typically used for valve control
News from Danaher Motion (13 April 2007)
Microfluidiser high-shear fluid processors
Microfluidics introduces six standardised offerings of the M-700 series Microfluidiser high-shear fluid processors for pilot production or aseptic processing in the bio-pharmaceutical industry
News from Microfluidics (13 April 2007)
Intertek standardises on SampleManager LIMS
User Application Article Intertek has selected SampleManager LIMS as its corporate standard to manage laboratory data in the laboratories of the Intertek Oil Chemical and Agri Division (Caleb Brett) Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (13 April 2007)
Roller conveyors handle heavy oil transfer pipes
User Application Article A contract recently completed by mechanical handling specialist Geo Robson demonstrated the company's ability to meet exceptional specifications
News from Robson Handling Technology (13 April 2007)
Material Balance Module helps correct process data
Scalable simulation and modeling software automatically turns error-prone process data into consistent and reliable information to support asset performance management strategies
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (13 April 2007)
GP 'Great Performance' DC fans from Adda
The new Adda GP Series gained its name from 'Great Performance': this claim is supported by the fact that the fans provide an airflow over 80% greater than previous similar models
News from Aerco (13 April 2007)
Efficiency improvements on pharmaceutical labels
User Application Article DataLase customer Qiagen, the life science giant, reports significant benefits by replacing thermal transfer and laser printing systems with the groundbreaking Packmark coding and marking solution
News from DataLase (13 April 2007)
Hassle-free Ethernet and serial media conversion
Ethernet Direct is offering a complete line of feature-rich converter series for industrial Ethernet or serial applications, for fibre conversions, and for RS232 to RS422/485 or USB connections
News from Ethernet Direct (13 April 2007)
Oil purification systems cut contamination costs
Parker Hannifin has launched a range of portable automatic oil purification systems, improving the performance and service life of industrial machinery, by cutting contamination and costs Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (13 April 2007)
Advances in Foam technology: a US conference
AMI has brought together international experts from top companies at Polymer Foam 2007 to talk about the latest news on foaming technology and applications, in an international business conference
News from Applied Market Information (13 April 2007)
Elemental microanalysis training courses
Exeter Analytical (UK) is launching a series of one-day training seminars aimed at scientists involved with or interested in using microanalysis techniques on organic samples
News from Exeter Analytical (UK) (13 April 2007)
Only 3 weeks to go to IWEX 2007
With just 3 weeks to go, do not forget to reserve 1, 2 or 3 May for IWEX, the UK platform for water and waste water professionals, part of Sustainabilitylive! planned for 1-3 May at the Birmingham NEC
News from Faversham House Exhibitions (13 April 2007)
AK awarded subsea contract for Petrobras
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract to supply 18 subsea christmas trees to Petrobras, the national oil company in Brazil, under their current frame agreement
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (13 April 2007)
RFC motor control gives Unidrive SP an advantage
Rotor Flux Control is seen as a major advantage in applications where a combination of dynamic performance, stability and speed accuracy are required without encoder feedback Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (13 April 2007)
RoboMower gets its magnetic direction right
User Application Article Fluxgate based magnetic field sensors are at the heart of the guidance systems used for the robotic lawnmower called RoboMower: the grass stripes must be parallel to within one degree
News from Autonnic Research (13 April 2007)
How to handle your company publicity!
A new guide from AGM solves the publicity problems for UK manufacturers: 'How To Handle Your Company Publicity' is packed with PR insights and tips
News from AGM Training (13 April 2007)
DP flow measurement market adds up to USD1Billion
A new research study has found that the world market for differential pressure (DP) flowmeters is much larger than previously quoted, because of the primary element value
News from Flow Research Inc (13 April 2007)
Biosolids RTO waste-gas treatment improved
User Application Article Flexeramic Structured Media installed in Regenerative Thermal Oxidisers used to processing waste-gas from WWT facility dryers reduce siloxane clogging, improve efficiency
News from Koch Knight (12 April 2007)
Eurovent certified Z Power range of chillers
Coolmation, the exclusive UK distributor for Rhoss, has introduced the latest R134A Z Power series of air cooled chillers, available in cooling capacities from 300kW to 700kW
News from Coolmation (12 April 2007)
Fieldbus training centres co-operate
A Lee College and Tri-State University alliance expands Foundation fieldbus technology instructional opportunities across the USA
News from Fieldbus Center (12 April 2007)
Read-out issue for ISA Ireland 2007
Two stories lead in the current (March/April 2007) issue of Read-out, Ireland's journal of instrumentation, control and automation: the new Wonderware strategy, and Robin Garside's new book
News from Read-Out Publications (12 April 2007)
Quik-Freezer equipment solves problems
Quik-Freezer equipment from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques has been used to solve a couple of potentially embarrassing situations, where water supplies could not be totally cut off! Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (12 April 2007)
Collecting emissions data for AK Steel
User Application Article AK Steel meets strict environmental emissions reporting requirements, with help from Matrikon to Matrix Technologies in making the plant data collectible via OPC Brochure Available
News from Matrikon (12 April 2007)
LabVIEW SignalExpress improves instrument control
National Instruments recently announced NI LabVIEW SignalExpress, an extension of the popular LabVIEW graphical system design platform, for acquiring, analysing and presenting data without programming Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (12 April 2007)
Surface issues for product engineers discussed
CSMA, the internationally renowned centre for surface analysis, held a workshop to highlight the practical benefits of surface analysis to key industrial sectors involved with product engineering
News from Ceram (12 April 2007)
Pavilion Technologies hosts ValueForum 07
Worldwide manufacturing leaders will convene at the Pavilion Technologies sponsored 'ValueForum 07', to share insights and best practices for achieving manufacturing excellence
News from Pavilion Technologies (12 April 2007)
Water determination in sweet products like honey
Metrohm discusses the benefits derived from honey and the water determination by Karl Fischer methods in sweet products like honey: a typical value for water in honey is 17% Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 April 2007)
LVDT position sensor range expanded!
Recent additions to the LVDT position sensor range from Applied Measurements has increased the extent of applications in which they can be used. Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (12 April 2007)
Digidrive SK range of VSD now extended to 132kW
Leroy-Somer has extended the power of its market-leading, compact and economical Digidrive SK range of variable speed drives - up to 132kW
News from Leroy Somer (12 April 2007)
Intrinsically safe Giant LED lamp clusters
The DA180 range of giant LED clusters from RTK Instruments, provides reliable, high-brightness visual indication of process conditions for safe and hazardous areas: and is also visible from the side
News from RTK Instruments (12 April 2007)
igus launches 8 to 8 phone service and online shop
igus has enhanced its customer service offering plain, spherical and linear bearings by introducing longer opening hours and online shopping Brochure Available
News from Igus (UK) (12 April 2007)
Vibration analysis - whatever the surface
With the capability to assess mechanical vibrations in the range 0 - 450kHz the SP-S series interferometric vibrometer from Armstrong Optical opens whole new vistas of measurement capability
News from Armstrong Optical (12 April 2007)
Meeting the new VOC regulations is affordable
Ever tightening EU regulations coming into effect this year for the removal of volatile organic chemicals, VOCs, are met with new catalytic incineration technology from Ehovoc
News from Ehovoc Oy (12 April 2007)
High performance pharmaceutical spectrometers
The Lambda Solutions Raman Systems provide all the high sensitivity, high resolution and easy to use tools you need for complete pharmaceutical analysis
News from Lambda Solutions (12 April 2007)
Genevac has been acquired by Riverlake Partners
Riverlake Partners, a US-based private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Genevac from Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science
News from Genevac (12 April 2007)
Enhanced Soliphant M level switch for solids
Endress+Hauser is introducing new improved versions of the solids level limit switch, Soliphant M, featuring the newest technology in vibration switches for solids Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (12 April 2007)
'Naturally Gas' - a new conference and exhibition
'Naturally Gas' is a new conference and exhibition that is designed to promote the production and use of methane for low carbon automotive applications to take place on 1st May 2007 at Loughborough
News from Cenex (12 April 2007)
The Tool Calling Interface for fieldbus systems
Technical Background Article The TCI specification - freely available from PI - enables any manufacturer to create a device tool that works autonomously, and integrate it into any fieldbus engineering tool
News from Profibus Group (12 April 2007)
AW-Lake broadens their massflow Coriolis line
The AW-Lake C-Flow Mass Coriolis massflow meter product line has been expanded to include more sizes and local monitoring options, with a meter-mounted, explosion-proof transmitter
News from AW-Lake Company (12 April 2007)
ABB shows off for the water industry at IWEX
ABB will be underlining its leadership capabilities and expertise in water and waste water treatment applications with a selection of its latest instrumentation equipment and systems at IWEX
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (12 April 2007)
ClearView variable area flow meter introduced
AW-Lake Company, the leading North American manufacturer and distributor of flow meter products, is pleased to announce the release of a new variable area flow meter
News from AW-Lake Company (12 April 2007)
This pump is primed for ''Action''
If you're looking for a pump that can handle air, be capable of a suction lift, pump solids in suspension and be ready to self prime every time - then look no further than the J series
News from Pump Company (12 April 2007)
Intrinsically safe dew-point transmitter
Michell Instruments are delighted to announce they have developed a version of their Easidew loop-powered transmitter that is certified intrinsically safe Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (11 April 2007)
High quality food processing equipment for Auction
On instruction of Lingarden Veridian, of Spalding, an auction of fresh food processing equipment, much purchased new in 2006, will be held on Wednesday 25 April 2007
News from Clarke Fussells (11 April 2007)
Battery powered chemical drum liquid level alarm
Gizmo Engineering introduces the first battery powered liquid level alarm that monitors liquid level in chemical drums, tanks and containers, to warn of low stock levels
News from Gizmo Engineering (11 April 2007)
New range of economical ceramic tilt sensors
Inertial Aerosystems have introduced a new range of economical, miniature, fluid filled tilt sensors, manufactured by US based Applied Geomechanics Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (11 April 2007)
Valve positioner with simple one button control
The introduction of a new electro pneumatic control valve positioner with Profibus-PA communication is the latest addition to the range of control products offered by Samson Controls
News from Samson Controls (11 April 2007)
Viscosity measurement in a whisky distillery
User Application Article Since 1998, an XL7 online viscometer from Hydramotion has been in use at one of Scotland's largest grain distilleries, the North British Distillery Company in Edinburgh Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (11 April 2007)
New Oxygen sensor has unlimited lifetime
Sensortechnics, a leading supplier of sensing and fluidic control devices and integrated systems, has extended its product range to include a family of highly reliable ZrO2 miniature oxygen sensors
News from Sensortechnics UK (11 April 2007)
Solartron Densitometer brand becomes Micro Motion
Emerson Process Management announces a change in the brand name of their densitometer product line, moving from Solartron to Micro Motion
News from Emerson Process Management (11 April 2007)
Flameproof illumination for hazardous areas
Hazardous area lighting specialist, Victor Lighting, has launched the new VL64 Equal Plus 'zone one' floodlight, which sets new performance standards
News from Victor Lighting (11 April 2007)
Landfill sites find use for special sealing plugs
User Application Article Argus Landfill Monitoring in Birmingham has solved the problem of effectively sealing sampling and extraction pipes handling gases emerging from landfill products Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (11 April 2007)
Innovative water recycling scheme has MCERTS
User Application Article The East Sussex National Golf Resort and Spa treatment works has a population equivalent of approximately 380 people: the effluent flow structures and instrumentation are now MCERTS certified
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (11 April 2007)
Coker heater contract for new COPC refinery
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract by CNOOC Oil and Petrochemicals Company for the thermal design, engineering, procurement, and material supply of two delayed coker heaters
News from Foster-Wheeler (11 April 2007)
Software alliance agreement with Wonderware
Mitsubishi, the world's leading volume supplier of PLCs, intends to utilise Wonderware software in conjunction with Mitsubishi hardware to deliver enhanced automation and information solutions Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (11 April 2007)
Meeting precision tube requirements in the UK
Van Leeuwen Wheeler is predicting a resurgence in the use of DOM Mechanical precision tubing, with improved tolerances, surface finish, tensile strength, increased hardness and good machinability
News from Van Leeuwen Wheeler (10 April 2007)
Comprehensive range of lifting attachments offered
After the launch of their Compac Mk 5 manoeuvrable lifting machine, Packline have added to their comprehensive range of lifting attachments with the new geared rotation vertical spindle attachment
News from Packline (10 April 2007)
Dual servo-based metering and dispensing system
The new Servo-Flo 704-HV two-component, variable-ratio, high-volume, meter-mix dispense system is ideal for automated, semi-automated or robotic dispensing applications
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (10 April 2007)
Additional Profibus training opportunities in 2007
Profibus UK has announced a new schedule of training events through to August 2007 at the Profibus Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
News from Profibus Group (10 April 2007)
Promoting gender equality in science + technology
The CEOs of two major science, engineering and technology based companies have committed to promoting the business case for gender equality by signing up to the UKRC 'CEO Charter for Women'
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (10 April 2007)
New Industrial ScopeMeter extends capabilities
Fluke Industrial ScopeMeter upgrade includes a 'Bus Health Test' function for industrial network buses, and additional fault finding functions for motor drives and frequency converters Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (10 April 2007)
ISA new alarm management standard at Summit 2007
Matrikon is pleased to announce that ISA will exhibit and present at Matrikon Summit 2007, the technology conference for process industry executives, process control engineers and other professionals Brochure Available
News from Matrikon (10 April 2007)
USB-powered digital storage scope
The DSO-101 from Audon Electronics is a USB-powered digital storage oscilloscope with dual 20MS/s inputs and a 2MHz bandwidth - but is still small enough to fit into your pocket
News from Audon Electronics (10 April 2007)
Babcock to acquire whole of INS
Babcock International and International Nuclear Solutions have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer by Babcock for the share capital of INS not already owned by Babcock
News from INS International Nuclear Solutions (10 April 2007)
New GM for Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed
Gerald Lisowski has joined Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed as General Manager, to lead Hi-Speed in delivering superior packaging equipment and services across North America and Latin America
News from Mettler Toledo Hi-Speed (10 April 2007)
NI LabVIEW for Wind River VxWorks RTOS
National Instruments has extended the NI LabVIEW graphical programming environment to now target the Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system, to enable rapid design of embedded systems Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (10 April 2007)
Compact cooling for MicroTCA Climate Control
Rittal have developed a highly efficient cooling method primarily for use with MicroTCA systems, capable of heat removal of up to 1200W in the rack mountable Compact Cooling Package Brochure Available
News from Rittal (10 April 2007)
Irish Water, Waste and Environment Exhibition
A report on the Irish Water, Waste and Environment Exhibition, held in March, in conjunction with the Irish Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition, in Dublin
News from Read-Out Publications (10 April 2007)
Sick Maihak on show at MCERTS 2007
At MCERTS 2007 Sick Maihak will focus on the implementation of EN14181 and the latest technology developments now available to meet this European Standard
News from Sick (UK) (10 April 2007)
The latest Exhibitor news for MCERTS 2007
At MCERTS 2007 Thermo Fisher Scientific - Air Quality Instruments will feature their newly MCERTS/ TUV Certified "i Series" Criteria Pollutant Gas Analysers for Continuous Ambient Air Monitoring.
News from MCERTS Exhibition (10 April 2007)
Programmable high pressure syringe pump
The Harvard Apparatus PHD 4400 Programmable Syringe Pump has a high power stepper motor which provides over 200 pounds of linear force, ideal for high pressure applications
News from Harvard Apparatus (10 April 2007)
Voice message process alarming tool for OPC and PI
TopView can monitor thousands of tags for user-configured alarm conditions, sending alarm notification messages through email, alphanumeric pagers and cellular phones
News from Exele (10 April 2007)
New stainless steel cable tray with slope-top
The new Hoffman stainless steel cable tray, made of stainless steel 304 for corrosion resistance is designed to protect washdown-rated cabling from dust, water or other liquids
News from Hoffman (10 April 2007)
Liquid vortex meter acquired from Asahi/America
Racine Federated has acquired the liquid vortex product line from Asahi/America, to add to the Racine Vortex family of vortex-shedding flow measurement products
News from Racine Vortex (10 April 2007)
Alkalinity testing of water: P and M measurements
The type of alkalinity found in water depends on the pH, such as P-alkalinity (phenolphthalein) and M-alkalinity (methyl orange), which can be determined using a Metrohm 794 Titrino Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 April 2007)
Tri-Mix Tungsten electrodes proven to last longest
Diamond Ground Products Tri-Mix Tungsten - a scientifically balanced blend of three oxides in one multi-purpose tungsten welding electrode - has been shown to last longer than other electrodes
News from Diamond Ground Products ( 9 April 2007)
New unique ATi Chlorine Dioxide monitoring system
Analytical Technology has introduced the innovative ATi Q45H/65 Residual Chlorine Dioxide monitor for the on-line monitoring and control of industrial disinfection systems Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology ( 9 April 2007)
Boiler fuel savings using Maxsys Fuel+ verified
User Application Article Ford Motor Co have reduced emissions by 5.1% on gas fired boiler plant using Maxsys Fuel+ systems, as monitored by an independent ABB Engineering Services monitoring exercise
News from Maxsys ( 9 April 2007)
Lime dosing by peristaltic pump for nearly 20years
User Application Article A Severn Trent water treatment works (WTW) has benefited from accurate chemical dosing, reduced maintenance and reliable operation for twenty years by using peristaltic technology Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 9 April 2007)
Printing and packaging expertise added at Meech
Meech International is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Pimm as their new Regional Sales Director for Europe, offering static control, surface cleaning and compressed air solutions Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 9 April 2007)
ASR is a Siemens solution partner for PCS7
User Application Article ASR Technology has been approved as a Siemens solution partner for automation, PLC/SCADA/HMI technology as well as SIMATIC PCS7
News from ASR Technology ( 9 April 2007)
Compac lifting equipment reaches new heights
User Application Article Packline have the in-house design and engineering capabilities needed to produce bespoke, custom designed lifting solutions based on their recently launched Mk 5 Compac stainless steel lifter
News from Packline ( 9 April 2007)
Top-load tester pushing 10 years and going strong
User Application Article A PET bottle top-load testing system from Mecmesin has been in use on the production floor at Leeds-based company Esterform Packaging for nearly a decade Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 9 April 2007)
High performance configurable IR camera systems
Cedip Infrared Systems has unveiled Titanium - a new series of high performance IR camera systems that provide outstanding results from almost any R+D or Thermography application Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 9 April 2007)
NI, Freescale and Wind River Combine Technologies
New NI CompactRIO controller delivers increased processing speed, memory and storage for embedded control and monitoring applications Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 9 April 2007)
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