News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 May
to Saturday 12 May 2007
Pharmaceutical UV disinfection systems for China
UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has won a major contract to supply UV disinfection systems to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in China, for ultra-pure process water disinfection
News from Hanovia (11 May 2007)
Operator interface enclosure with custom sizing
Hoffman releases the new CC3000 Operator Interface Enclosure System designed to protect operator interface terminals and electronic monitors in UL Type 12 industrial environments
News from Hoffman (11 May 2007)
Product champion for Meech web cleaning
Alan Chadwick has been appointed as the new International Product Manager for the Meech Surface Cleaning Technology Division (SCT) Brochure Available
News from Meech International (11 May 2007)
Thorite - the safe choice for compressed air
Leading compressed air products and process systems specialist, Thorite, has received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, recognizing exceptional standards of health and safety practice in UK industry
News from Thorite (11 May 2007)
Light curtains with Profisafe interface
Siemens Automation and Drives has now fitted the 3SF7844 light curtains from the Simatic-FS420I family with an integrated Profisafe interface unit, to enable fail-safe communication
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (11 May 2007)
Industrial temperature probes from Labfacility
The Labfacility extended range of heavy duty industrial probes offer a choice of mineral insulated thermocouples or Pt100 sensors in an IP67 rated assembly
News from Labfacility (11 May 2007)
Queen's award presented at John Crane in Slough
The John Crane links with the royal family were reinforced when the company was honoured with a visit by His Royal Highness, The Duke of York
News from Crane EAA (11 May 2007)
Universal load cell offsets effect of side loading
Designed to reduce to a minimum the effects of side loading, the Model 31 universal load cell is compact and ideal for integration in special purpose machinery or test rigs Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (11 May 2007)
Zeitlauf expand to meet UK market needs
In response to increased business, and to provide even better customer service to its existing customers, Zeitlauf, the small gear motors specialist, has moved to new, larger premises in Buckingham
News from Zeitlauf UK (11 May 2007)
Malvern expands rheology support team in Europe
Malvern Instruments rheology applications sales and support team in Europe, has been expanded, reflecting the growing sales in Europe and continued commitment to excellent customer support Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (11 May 2007)
New Simotion C240 motion control module
Siemens Automation and Drives is adding the Simotion C240 to its range of motion control modules: this new controller can co-ordinate up to 32 axes via Profibus with the Profidrive profile
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (11 May 2007)
Metal detection, check-weighing and X-ray systems
Thermo Fisher Scientific will be highlighting its wide range of metal detection, check-weighing and X-ray inspection systems for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries at 'Total' next week
News from Thermo-Fisher Scientific (Ramsey) (11 May 2007)
Optimise plant performance world-wide
ExperTune announces the release of PlantTriage 7.0 software for enterprise-wide plant control system performance improvements, across country and language barriers
News from ExperTune (10 May 2007)
Better powder feed consistency with Spiroflow
User Application Article An Aero-Mechanical Conveyor supplied by Spiroflow Systems has been instrumental in assuring a paint manufacturer of a consistent flow of soft acrylic powder into a large cylindrical mixing vessel
News from Spiroflow (10 May 2007)
Stack gas flowmeter tolerates particulates
The FCI MT91 is a multi-point mass flowmeter for process engineers wanting a rugged instrument to measure complex stack gas flows precisely in accordance with clean air regulatory requirements
News from Fluid Components International (10 May 2007)
Bachelor Controls renews CSIA certification
Bachelor Controls has renewed its prestigious CSIA Certified Member status by passing the Control System Integrators Association landmark Best Practices and Benchmarks audit process for the third time
News from Bachelor Controls (10 May 2007)
New applications for high-tech stepper motors
User Application Article Advances in stepper motors in recent years are opening up their potential for use in applications where previously they would have been too expensive or lacking ruggedness
News from Astrosyn International Technology (10 May 2007)
Emessem launches industrial ATEX solenoid
The new high performance GTCE series solenoids from Emessem Solenoid are designed to meet the new European standards for electrical equipment used in hazardous areas, ATEX Directive RL94/9/EC
News from Magnet Schultz (10 May 2007)
RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety award winners
Projen, the project management company based at Northwich, Cheshire, will receive a Gold Medal award at the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards for 2007
News from PROjEN (10 May 2007)
Thermal reporting has never been easier
Each successive generation of Flir IR cameras have provided the means for a thermographer to get the job done with increasing ease, efficiency and in less time, with simple and quick data exporting Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (10 May 2007)
High reliability drive improves competitiveness
DrivesAdvantage, DrivesActive and DrivesActive+ offer a new three-tiered variable speed drives service programme from ABB, which will help users prevent downtime and production losses
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (10 May 2007)
High performance plastic gravity sewer system
The most significant development in structured wall sewer pipes in more than a decade is now available to installers across the UK: a Kitemarked plastic sewer pipe resistant to 4000 PSI water jetting
News from Uponor (10 May 2007)
Large digital display offers high visibility
Presenting important process data to the plant production floor is now easily accomplished with the introduction of a new Red Lion line of large digital displays for analogue inputs
News from Red Lion Controls USA (10 May 2007)
Multi part inhaler assembly machine shipped to USA
SP Technology is pleased to announce the recent shipment of a fully automatic pharmaceutical standard inhaler assembly machine to one of their American clients
News from SP Technology (10 May 2007)
Innovative high-speed temperature sensor
A novel, high performance, non-contact IR temperature sensor from Micro-Epsilon boasts a temperature range from -40C to +975C, and unique 75:1 infrared optics giving a small monitoring spot size Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (10 May 2007)
Metrohm intelligent ion chromatography
Metrohm Ion Chromatography (IC) is IC from the technology leader: the 850 Professional IC is the result of twenty years of innovation and creative solutions to the field of IC Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 May 2007)
UV disinfection for spring water bottling plants
User Application Article Medium pressure ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection systems are helping a number of bottled water producers in England keep their product guaranteed free from microbial contamination
News from Aquionics Inc (10 May 2007)
Web-based patent information searching
CAS and FIZ Karlsruhe have announced the release of STN Viewer, a new web-based workflow productivity tool that dramatically increases the efficiency of patent professionals Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (10 May 2007)
NI to host the 13th virtual instrument conference
National Instruments has announced plans for NIWeek, the industry's premier event covering virtual instrumentation and graphical system design, for 3 days in Texas in August Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (10 May 2007)
Hermetically sealed tip probes from Omega
Omega have introduced a complete range of hermetically seal-welded PFA insulated temperature sensors Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (10 May 2007)
New high frequency charger from CMP
Chloride Motive Power has updated its high frequency 2100HP charger to offer customers a number of operational improvements as well as a new look with a user-friendly interface
News from Exide Technologies (10 May 2007)
X-ray capability with metal detector simplicity
The Goring Kerr EZx is a revolutionary new contamination detection system that fills the gap between traditional magnetic metal detectors and full-featured x-ray imaging systems used in food packaging
News from Thermo-Fisher Scientific (Ramsey) (10 May 2007)
Zwick testXpert integrates FDA 21 CFR traceability
The Zwick testing software testXpert II has been developed with a fully integrated option to meet the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 9 May 2007)
Wireless condition monitoring of elec substations
Adaptive Wireless Solutions have completed a successful trial of a wireless sensor network providing remote condition monitoring of substations for a major electricity distribution company
News from Adaptive Wireless Solutions ( 9 May 2007)
FCI mass flowmeters receive ATEX approval
With their intelligent microprocessor-based no-moving part thermal mass flow sensors for high accuracy gas flow measurement, the FCI mass flowmeters have now received ATEX approval to EExd IICT4
News from Fluid Components International ( 9 May 2007)
Contract to calibrate and maintain test equipment
User Application Article Aeroflex has been awarded a five-year contract from Thales for the fulfilment of its second Measurement Equipment Management Service (MEMS-II) programme, for calibration services on test equipment
News from Aeroflex ( 9 May 2007)
EtherCAT-compatible ultra-fast servo drives
New state-of-the-art open standard EtherCAT-compatible Accelnet servo drives operating on an ultra-fast network enable centralised control to command tightly coupled robotics axes
News from Copley Controls Corp ( 9 May 2007)
Spiroflow helps WRG waste recycling in Sheffield
User Application Article The 'Spiroflow' Big Bag Discharger and Aero-Mechanical Conveyor are used to empty a lime-like powder into a holding tank at WRG Sheffield where it is used to neutralise the acidity of liquid waste
News from Spiroflow ( 9 May 2007)
Help is on hand for leak testing engineers
The Pipestoppers Division of Huntingdon Fusion Techniques manufactures a wide range of products designed specifically to provide temporary sealing during leak and pressure testing
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 9 May 2007)
FDA-compliant wireless temperature monitoring
User Application Article 130 SensiNet wireless temperature monitoring points are used to collect temperature data from a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant production line, with data integrated into existing software systems
News from Sensicast Systems ( 9 May 2007)
Emerging trends in UV water disinfection
Technical Background Article The UV disinfection industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last 20 years: Hanovia here presents a review of the current technologies and application experience, and emerging trends
News from Hanovia ( 9 May 2007)
Multipoint bearing temperature monitoring
The new HotBus Digital Serial Communication System from 4B offers customers a much simpler and more cost effective approach to continuous bearing temperature monitoring Brochure Available
News from 4B Braime Elevator Components ( 9 May 2007)
Welding large LNG terminal pipelines in the USA
The HFT Quick Purge system has been well accepted in the USA, where distributor COB Industries sees immediate application in the Chesapeake Bay LNG import terminal construction work
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 9 May 2007)
Steam trap replacement saves 20% energy at Ineos
User Application Article Ineos Fluor is now specifying GEM steam traps throughout its UK plant following significant steam savings identified in a site trial at their Rocksavage site in Runcorn, Cheshire
News from Gardner Energy Management ( 9 May 2007)
New pipe coupling makes odd ends meet
Viking Johnson has added a 150 x175mm reducing coupling to its range of UltraGrip high tolerance pipe joint products with end restraint, for use in water pipes which have a variation in nominal bore
News from Viking Johnson ( 9 May 2007)
Brammer energy efficiency seminar in London
Some 100 customers, suppliers and industry journal editors attended the recent Brammer seminars held at the Fulham Football Club conference centre on the banks of the River Thames.
News from Brammer ( 9 May 2007)
Safety-related databuses: Making wiring redundant?
There are still some places available at the above one day conference, which will be held on 22 May, organised by the Safety Panel of the Institute of Measurement and Control
News from Institute of Measurement and Control ( 9 May 2007)
Charity fund-raiser at Science Museum
Brammer raised GBP25,000 for charity and recognised outstanding innovation in the MRO marketplace with a glittering awards ceremony, attended by 300 guests at London's magnificent Science Museum
News from Brammer ( 8 May 2007)
Measuring hydrocarbon waste gases flared offshore
The GF90 Flare Gas Flow Meter from FCI precisely measures the flow of combustible hydrocarbon waste gases for flare gas system disposal from offshore production platforms, despite varying composition
News from Fluid Components International ( 8 May 2007)
How about working from home tomorrow?
Technology is enabling people to work virtually anywhere: National Work from Home Day is on Friday May 18, when people are being encouraged to work from home
News from Work Wise UK ( 8 May 2007)
Continuous thermal monitoring eliminates downtime
Now high-downtime-cost organisations can continuously thermally monitor their mission critical electrical power and mechanical assets such as bearings, pumps, gearboxes, compressors and motors
News from QHi Group ( 8 May 2007)
Miniature low mass accelerometer is robust
Despite its small size and low mass, the new shear mode, stud-fixing accelerometer from Environmental Equipments is suitable for use in harsh industrial applications
News from Environmental Equipments ( 8 May 2007)
Eastern Europe automation market to see growth
European Union legislation is driving growth in the Eastern European market, as end users are forced to upgrade their existing automation systems to comply with EU norms
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 8 May 2007)
Free E-learning about industrial Ethernet
Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, offers user-friendly E-learning about industrial Ethernet via a new web resource
News from Ethernet Direct ( 8 May 2007)
Trike tanks may not suit replacement solvents
With six months to go before the use of trichloroethylene is strictly limited, the Wheelabrator Group is warning industries years of solvent use has left many tanks as deadly as the chemical itself Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group ( 8 May 2007)
Bursting discs for use on low pressure vessels
The new Fike AGT Bursting Disc offers an alternative to flat or graphite bursting discs for low pressure operation, protecting vessels and keeping them below the 0.5barg PED legislation limit
News from Fike Europe ( 8 May 2007)
NI is one of the UK's best places to work, says FT
National Instruments UK and Ireland has been named as one of the UK's 50 Best Workplaces in the Financial Times 2007 Best Workplaces Special Report, for the Second Consecutive Year Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 8 May 2007)
AK subsea engineering and manufacturing centre
Aker Kvaerner celebrates the expansion and state-of-the-art upgrade of its integrated subsea engineering and manufacturing facilities in Tranby, Norway after investment of NOK 65 million
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 8 May 2007)
Fault-tolerant fieldbus power conditioner for FF
Achieving Fieldbus Foundation approval for the revolutionary Trunksafe fault-tolerant fieldbus power conditioner is a significant step, making it possible to protect critical processes economically
News from Moore Industries International ( 8 May 2007)
Water meters expanded to monitor drinks dispensing
Flownetix is pleased to announce an update to their 100series product range, which is ideal for measuring drinks dispense for both hot and cold beverages
News from Flownetix ( 7 May 2007)
High performance food industry metal detector
The Thermo Scientific APEX 500 metal detector offers the ultimate in sensitivity to meet the food industry's toughest requirements, and protect your food product brand
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 7 May 2007)
STS seek European SmartMeter distributors
Severn Trent Metering Services, the supplier of intelligent water metering devices, are seeking qualified representation and distribution for its state-of-the-art SmartMeter water meters across Europe
News from Severn Trent Services ( 7 May 2007)
Grease for higher productivity of aseptic filling
Kluberfood NH1 87-703 Hygienic is a grease designed for use in aseptic cold filling plants, where sensitive beverages or food products are filled into sterile containers under aseptic conditions Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 7 May 2007)
WindO/I software updated for Vista
Idec Electronics are pleased to announce the latest version of WindO/I version 3.30 HMI programming software, which incorporates a number of new features, including compatibility with Vista
News from Idec Electronics ( 7 May 2007)
CBA requests a renaissance in chemistry education
The Chairman of the CBA, Ken Gilkes of Stort Chemicals, has called for a renaissance in chemistry education in order to meet the future needs of society and the chemical industry
News from Chemical Business Association ( 7 May 2007)
'Spiroflow' Big Bag dischargers are smashing!
User Application Article Premier Foods have benefited from the installation of 2 Spiroflow Big Bag Dischargers and 4 Flexible Screw Conveyors to deliver SMASH Instant Mashed Potato to the packing lines at their Histon site
News from Spiroflow ( 7 May 2007)
Further customer support from Donaldson Membranes
A new Marketing and Sales Support team member, Paula Bickers, is to join Donaldson Membranes, confirming their commitment to provide extensive customer support
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 7 May 2007)
High tech freeze dryers for the pharma industry
Usifroid has always held a key position in the supply of high tech freeze dryers to the pharmaceutical industry, and now introduces an updated SMH Monoskid to further meet the demands of cGMP Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 7 May 2007)
Nine-to-Five is Dead, Long live Five-to-Nine!
A First Direct survey on work outside traditional working hours has been heralded by Work Wise UK as yet another demonstration that the nature of work across the world is changing fundamentally
News from Work Wise UK ( 7 May 2007)
Highest safety for the Queen Mary 2
User Application Article Hima safety controllers are monitoring the boilers and heating installations on the Queen Mary 2, as part of the Boiler Management and burner control system Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt ( 7 May 2007)
TEVA expands paper mill on-line monitoring system
User Application Article TEVA will supply a turnkey project, including advice, installation and continuous through-life support for on-line condition monitoring on paper machine drives and gearboxes at Kimberly Clark
News from TEVA ( 7 May 2007)
Extech on display at ElectroSalon, Hungary
The full range of Extech Instruments will be on display at ElectroSalon, the international trade fair for electrical technology and automation for Hungary and the Central and Eastern European region
News from Extech Instruments ( 7 May 2007)
Training for IR predictive maintenance personnel
Hawk IR International has announced the launch of its Infrared Safety Centre (ISC) devoted to the training and certification of infrared thermographers operating within explosive atmospheres Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International ( 7 May 2007)
New UK distributor for Entran is StrainSense
Measurement Specialties have appointed StrainSense as sole UK distributors for all Entran products, typically selected for applications where the small mass or size of the pressure sensor are critical
News from StrainSense ( 7 May 2007)
New QSI services for WinLIMS rental customers
QSI have introduced new customer support services for WinLIMS Rental, which has proved to be particularly popular with smaller laboratories and businesses for where outright purchase is not viable
News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 7 May 2007)
Microwave moisture measurement in coffee
It is important to monitor and control the moisture content throughout the coffee manufacturing process, and microwave monitoring systems from Tews can achieve this, at any stage of the process Brochure Available
News from Isatec ( 7 May 2007)
Pelletisation project from Outokumpu for Hadeed
Outokumpu Technology is to supply the Saudi Iron and Steel Company basic engineering services for pelletising iron bearing by-products in Hadeed plant at the Al-Jubail Industrial City
News from SABIC ( 7 May 2007)
Morgan Sports Cars: a successful family business
IET presents the 2007 Midland Viscount Nuffield Lecture, entitled "Morgan Sports Cars: Making a Successful Family Business" by Charles Morgan, the Grandson of the founder, on 28 June 2007
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) ( 7 May 2007)
Poster highlights LIMS plate handling capabilities
Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the availability of a new technical poster to highlight the unique plate handling capabilities of Thermo Scientific Nautilus LIMS for high throughput applications Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 7 May 2007)
Lower DP random packing Buckeye Ball
The new Koch Knight one-of-a-kind packing, the Buckeye Ball, will offer significantly lower pressure drop, and higher efficiency in random packing for chemical and sulphuric acid applications
News from Koch Knight ( 7 May 2007)
UV-Zoom lens for spent nuclear fuel inspection
A novel high performance ultraviolet transmitting Zoom lens, with a focal length of 80 - 200 mm, has been developed for Channel Systems in Canada for their Digital Cerenkov Viewing Device (DCVD) Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics ( 7 May 2007)
Join our New England workshops in June
The next Top Control workshops will be held in beautiful Portland Maine, in early June 2007: these will cover PID Loop Tuning and Process Control Basics for Non-Specialists
News from Top Control ( 7 May 2007)
Koch Membrane Systems Inducor tubular modules
Koch Membrane Systems announces its Inducor and Inducor-G tubular modules for ultrafiltration of industrial process streams and wastewater, offering a smaller package with lower operating costs
News from Koch Membrane Systems ( 7 May 2007)
Polymer Cluster works for Sirane
User Application Article The Polymer Cluster reports that its leading client Sirane is set to revolutionise the food packaging market with a new compostable polymer packaging named Resolve
News from Sirane ( 7 May 2007)
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