News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date

Sunday 24 June
to Saturday 30 June 2007

Averhoff Energi strategic engineering alliance

A new strategic engineering alliance between Johnson Matthey and Averhoff Energi is formed to meet the increasing demand for catalytic emissions control on combined heat and power plants in Denmark

News from Johnson Matthey Catalysts (29 June 2007)

Free information visualisation software

Matrikon announces the release of Matrikon Operational Insight Lite, a software tool to acquire, display, and analyse process data from both real-time and historical data sources  Brochure Available 

News from Matrikon (29 June 2007)

Queen's Award for NES staff

Specialist technical, engineering, rail and IT recruitment company, NES, recently welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Warren J Smith Esq, to present a new Queen's Award to NES

News from NES International (29 June 2007)

Intelligent plug-in servo drive for limited space

Technosoft has extended its product range by adding a new intelligent plug-in module, PIM2403, to its already proven intelligent drives

News from Technosoft (29 June 2007)

European distribution system established

Cellexus Biosystems, the specialist in the design, manufacture and commercialisation of novel disposable technology for growing cells, has signed a European distribution agreement with IUL Instruments

News from Cellexus Biosystems (29 June 2007)

Capsule sorter in preparation of clinical supplies

 User Application Article  Industria Farmaceutica Serono, an affiliate of Merck Serono, has recently taken delivery of a Sade SP Benchtop capsule/tablet weight sorter from CI Electronics

News from CI Electronics (29 June 2007)

High pressure steam traps lower maintenance costs

The new TD62LM and TD62M thermodynamic steam traps from Spirax Sarco feature replaceable seats, allowing them to be maintained in-line

News from Spirax Sarco (29 June 2007)

Temperature sensor for use in oil or hydraulics

The new TA temperature sensors, from ifm electronic, are universal transmitters, offered either with integrated AS-i slave (TAA131) or 4-20 mA output (TA3130)  Brochure Available 

News from IFM Electronic (29 June 2007)

BP investigates bunker fuel metering problem

 User Application Article  After successful lab trials against competitors, Foxboro Coriolis meter performance in accurately measuring the delivery of aerated bunker fuel oil will be trialled on a live ship bunkering situation

News from Invensys Foxboro (29 June 2007)

European market study on belt and chain drives

A conference call will provide industry participants with an overview of the recently published F + S market study focusing on European Belt and Chain Drives in the Industrial Automation Sector

News from Frost and Sullivan (29 June 2007)

PAS-X role in Genzyme paperless manufacturing

 User Application Article  Genzyme, a leading biotechnology company, has deployed the Manufacturing Executions System PAS-X from the software specialist Werum Software and Systems at their production site in Waterford, Ireland

News from Werum Software and Systems (29 June 2007)

Dust explosion hazards in processing industries

 Technical Background Article  A large number of dust explosions occur in UK industry each year: these take place in all industries in locations where flammable powders are being handled or processed  Brochure Available 

News from Orthos (Engineering) (29 June 2007)

Choosing the right joystick for your application

Joysticks have become the user interface of choice for many industrial and high-performance control systems, but also represent the main quality indicator of the equipment to the user

News from Apem Components (29 June 2007)

Mobile chillers keep TV station on air

 User Application Article  Facilities Managers depend on Andrews for a fast and efficient response when maintenance or breakdown make emergency cooling or temperature control essential

News from Andrews Sykes Group (29 June 2007)

Brookhouse ISO 14001 Environmental Certification

After an intensive 2 year validation process, Brookhouse, the leading UK independent composites solutions provider, has achieved ISO 14001 environmental certification for its Darwen manufacturing site

News from Brookhouse Holdings (29 June 2007)

New senior account manager in North America

Anderol, a leading worldwide manufacturer of specialty synthetic lubricants, recently named Dr Gary Babic to the new position of Senior Account Manager for the Anderol North American business

News from Anderol (29 June 2007)

Commercial developments in tidal stream turbines

Marine Current Turbines was set up to pioneer the technical and commercial development of tidal stream turbines, and commercial viability is now in sight

News from Marine Current Turbines (29 June 2007)

Profibus needs a new approach to maintenance

Procentec makes the case for taking care to train maintenance technicians in the modern technology levels needed for Profibus systems, and to invest in the system design and tools needed

News from Procentec (29 June 2007)

Kemppi welding equipment for BMW Mini production

 User Application Article  Kemppi has supplied a large quantity of welding equipment to the BMW Group Oxford plant for use throughout their 'Body in White' production and all other areas of the Mini production

News from Kemppi (UK) (29 June 2007)

Operator terminals see steady growth in China

The market for non-touchscreen terminals, including text displays, text operator terminals, and graphic operator terminals, is still displaying steady volume growth in China

News from IMS Research (29 June 2007)

New dryer for GlaxoSmithKline bottling line

 User Application Article  A bottling line at the GlaxoSmithKline Coleford factory has been upgraded recently with a new enclosed bottle dryer that has proven to be more efficient and quieter than its predecessor

News from Air Control Industries (29 June 2007)

Remote asset control and management systems

The Controlstar System provides a comprehensive solution for building and maintaining remote asset control and management telemetry systems

News from Controlstar Systems (29 June 2007)

New high accuracy multi-range pressure standard

A new innovative multi-range pressure standard for calibration, testing and transfer standard applications is now available from the ETL group

News from ETL Group (29 June 2007)

Arbil launch an extended range Hire Guide

Arbil, the UK's leading lifting, jacking and winching specialist, has released its latest Hire Guide, which includes a comprehensive selection of Height Safety and Materials Handling products

News from Arbil (29 June 2007)

Predictive condition monitoring on corn pumps

 User Application Article  When the largest corn processor in Canada wanted predictive monitoring on pumps, they turned to ITT Industries for PROsmart, the latest technology for maintaining uptime on rotating equipment

News from ITT Fluid Technology (28 June 2007)

Separating the CRT glass types for recycling

 User Application Article  A leading UK specialist waste processor and recycler, has installed X-ray technology to sort glass reclaimed from cathode ray tubes, as used in televisions and computer monitors

News from S+S Inspection (28 June 2007)

Documentation and configuration management system

PAS has released the DOC4000 Express, an automated documentation and configuration management solution for the TPS system, which will be available from either Honeywell or PAS

News from Honeywell Field Solutions (28 June 2007)

Pavilion Technologies strong growth in biofuels

 User Application Article  A surge of new customer wins has increased the Pavilion Technologies share of the ethanol market to more than 20 percent of operational ethanol plants in the USA

News from Pavilion Technologies (28 June 2007)

Worm temperature sensor installs in any thermowell

A maintenance technician's dream: the 'Worm' flexible sensor installs without removing the transmitter enclosure, thermowell or union components

News from Moore Industries International (28 June 2007)

USB DMM breaks all price barriers for accuracy

Keithley Instruments announces the release of the Model 2100 6.5Digit USB Digital Multimeter (DMM), a high precision, low-cost USB-based instrument  Brochure Available 

News from Keithley Instruments (28 June 2007)

Mini Clips provide discreet damage deterrent

Lamerholm announces the availability of a brand new range of ShockWatch Clips, designed specifically for companies who wish to use a damage deterrent solution on smaller products  Brochure Available 

News from Lamerholm Electronics (28 June 2007)

Ovation and PlantWeb in Polish power plant upgrade

 User Application Article  Emerson Process Management has received a USD27 million contract to modernise generating units 3 and 4 of the largest lignite-fired power plant in Europe, the Belchatow Power Plant in Poland

News from Emerson Process Management (28 June 2007)

Trend tops Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards

The Judges said Trend "stood out head and shoulders above all the others" when awarding Trend Control Systems as the Overall Winner of the prestigious 2007 Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards

News from Trend Control Systems (28 June 2007)

New rack mount uninterruptible power supplies

Powervar has introduced a new range of 19inch rack mount uninterruptible power supplies to its existing family of Uninterruptible Power Managers (UPM)

News from Powervar (28 June 2007)

Sensor signal conditioning module costs

Penny + Giles has launched a new high-performance, low-cost, sensor signal conditioning (SSC) module for any sensor that produces a 0-5Vdc output signal  Brochure Available 

News from Penny + Giles (28 June 2007)

UK contract for world-scale bioethanol project

 User Application Article  Aker Kvaerner has been selected by BP, Associated British Foods (ABF) and DuPont to execute the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for a planned new world-scale bioethanol plant in the UK

News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (28 June 2007)

Steady growth in worldwide PLC market

IMS Research forecasts that the worldwide market for PLCs will grow steadily to surpass USD9 billion by 2011, growing at around 5% per year

News from IMS Research (28 June 2007)

Mixpac Equipment introduces a hand-held dispenser

Mixpac Equipment, a leading innovator of refillable, dual-component dispensing systems, introduces its DXH-3 hand-held dispenser, ideal for smaller applications and tight spaces

News from Mixpac Equipment (28 June 2007)

Pump for abrasive polishing slurry

 User Application Article  Integrated Dispensing Systems offer the rugged valveless Fluid Metering pumps for use on the abrasive slurry used in polishing semiconductor wafers during production

News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (28 June 2007)

Joint venture brings Cherry keyboards to UK

The Cherry range of computer keyboards and other input devices are now available directly to end users in the UK thanks to a joint venture between Cherry Keyboards and Horsham based Aerco

News from Aerco (28 June 2007)

EA discharge monitoring systems for biotech plant

 User Application Article  Emerson Process Management has successfully completed a measurement and data logging application to help plasma-derived products producer Bio Products Laboratory comply with new EA regulations

News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (28 June 2007)

New benchmark set for bolt tensioning in oil/gas

Houston based Titan Technologies, a fast growing specialist bolting technologies company with global representation, will show their hydraulic bolt tensioner tools at Offshore Europe 2007

News from Titan Technologies International (28 June 2007)

New Osprey turbine to harvest sea and river power

A small team of engineers in Cornwall has made a breakthrough with the development of a turbine that they claim could solve the commercial viability of tidal power

News from FreeFlow 69 (28 June 2007)

New location for Omron Software Product Centre

Omron, a global leader in automation, has invested in its UK based software product support centre with a move to new offices on the Solent Business Park, near Fareham, Hampshire  Brochure Available 

News from Omron Electronics (28 June 2007)

Viscosity measurement on show at Offshore Europe

Fullbrook Systems will be showcasing the Brookfield TT100 in-line viscometer at the Offshore Europe 2007, introducing real-time viscosity measurement for drilling fluids

News from Fullbrook Systems (28 June 2007)

Expansion of control valve manufacturing capacity

To accommodate current business success and provide increased capacity for the future, Severn Glocon has invested in new and enlarged manufacturing facilities in the UK and India

News from Severn Glocon (28 June 2007)

Aveva launches its new Marine Product Portfolio

Aveva, the leading provider of plant and marine design and engineering lifecycle solutions, has launched Aveva Marine: meet us at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen this September

News from AVEVA Group (28 June 2007)

Roxar flare measurement business sold to Fluenta

Roxar, technology solutions provider to the upstream oil and gas industry, has divested its flare metering and measurement business to newly independent, Norwegian based technology company, Fluenta

News from Fluenta (28 June 2007)

Lubricant specialists to the offshore industry

As part of the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturers, Fuchs Lubricants is able to effectively serve the growing needs of the offshore oil and gas industry: meet us at Offshore Europe 07

News from Fuchs Lubricants (28 June 2007)

Sigma EXL reverse buckling bursting disk

BS+B has introduced the Sigma EXL reverse buckling bursting disk developed with the highest operating pressure capability available from a bursting disk: see these on show at Offshore Europe 07

News from BS & B Safety Systems (28 June 2007)

Gas leak detection using microphone technology

The Gassonic Surveyor is based on robust and proven stainless steel microphone technology to ensure instant gas leak detection in extreme environmental conditions

News from CBISS (28 June 2007)

Nickel analysis in waste water

The latest addition to the Alert range from Applikon Analytical is the new nickel analyser  Brochure Available 

News from Applikon Analytical (28 June 2007)

Yong Park appointed Controller of Moore Industries

Moore Industries has appointed Yong Park to the position of Controller, to benefit from his experience in international trading

News from Moore Industries International (27 June 2007)

Heavy duty drives for major Serbian mine project

 User Application Article  Heavy duty AC drives from Control Techniques, part of Emerson Industrial Automation, have been chosen for a major open-cast coal mining project in Kostolac, some 90 km south-east of Belgrade  Brochure Available 

News from Control Techniques (27 June 2007)

Ion chromatography offer with free pH meter

Purchase an IC Instrument from Metrohm before year end and we will give you a free 826 pH mobile that is ideal for laboratories, production plants and field measurements, being IP67  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (27 June 2007)

CSE Exam reference manual published!

The ISA has recently announced the publication of "Control Systems Engineering Exam Reference Manual: A Practical Study Guide" by Bryon Lewis

News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (27 June 2007)

Integra L gives pure water quickly and simply

Purite, a manufacturer of high performance water purification equipment, has launched a range of integrated purification units to provide an alternative to the larger modular or skid mounted systems

News from Purite (27 June 2007)

In-Situ level sensors and water quality monitors

RS Hydro has become the exclusive UK distributor for the In-Situ Inc range of level sensors and water quality instrumentation in the UK environmental sector

News from RS Hydro (27 June 2007)

Technological partnership with Innominate

Phoenix Contact and Innominate Security Technologies have entered into a long-term technological partnership, to jointly develop innovative security solutions for industrial applications

News from Phoenix Contact (27 June 2007)

20KW of emergency air conditioning for NHS Trust

 User Application Article  The Welsh NHS Trust contacted KwikCOOL air conditioning hire, after seeing information on the internet: they needed 20kW of emergency cooling for their Renal Unit, while repairs were carried out

News from Watkins Hire (27 June 2007)

Chemical and slurry pumping for semiconductors

 User Application Article  Fluid Metering pumps are used to establish and maintain the ceramic slurry composition used during Chemical Mechanical Planarisation of semiconductor wafers, because of the unique pump construction

News from Fluid Metering (27 June 2007)

Aqueduct valves help cleaning and maintenance

 User Application Article  Three large-scale knife-gate valves from ITT were installed in a major aqueduct to allow the cleaning device to pass through, as well as reliably hold back the water during manual inspections

News from ITT Fluid Technology (27 June 2007)

Create a network of low cost T+D dataloggers

Simple to configure and use, T+D dataloggers are the ultimate solution to all your process monitoring requirements including, pressure, humidity, temperature, energy and HVAC sensors

News from LoggerShop (27 June 2007)

Ethernet data acquisition for pressure scanner

The SmartZOC-100 is a miniaturised Ethernet based data acquisition unit specifically designed to be interfaced with the Scanivalve ZOC electronic pressure scanner

News from Calibration Dynamics (27 June 2007)

Gast low-cost range of vacuum generators

The Gast Group range of compact, single and multi-stage vacuum generators are the low-cost, economical alternative to traditional vacuum pumps

News from Gast Group (27 June 2007)

High-performance MIG welders

ESAB is launching the Aristo Mig C3000i integrated welding power source and wire feeder, the Aristo Mig L3000i power source, and the Aristo Feed L3004 wire feed unit for use with Aristo Mig L3000i  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (27 June 2007)

Benchmarking analysis tool with on-demand reports

A new on-line benchmarking analysis tool gives benchmarking subscriber companies the ability to create their own reports and view benchmarking data in a way that's most useful

News from ARC Advisory Group (27 June 2007)

Improved performance with RiCool high-capacity fan

The new Rittal RiCool III flat pack fan is a third generation high-capacity direct current fan which has been designed specifically for the extreme heat losses arising from modern electronic systems  Brochure Available 

News from Rittal (27 June 2007)

New branch office opened in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Severn Trent Services has announced the opening of a new branch operations office in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, to support the sales, local sourcing and technical service in the region

News from Severn Trent Services (27 June 2007)

Expansion joint stops pipework moving

The PosiFlex elastomeric expansion joint from Crane is a means of compensating for movement in pipework that has been well-proven in a wide range of industries  Brochure Available 

News from Viking Johnson (27 June 2007)

Wide range of ATEX approved local extractor arms

Flextraction has introduced a wide range of Fumex ATEX approved local explosive gas and dust extractor arms for potentially explosive atmospheres

News from Flextraction (27 June 2007)

Hydraulic pump offers mobile power and accuracy

Parker Hannifin, the world's largest manufacturer of motion and control technologies, has introduced the latest VP1-95 hydraulic pump to its range of variable flow pumps  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin (27 June 2007)

New long life silicone tube for peristaltic pumps

AdvantaPure announces a new silicone tubing, designed to withstand repeated compression and release for consistent, dependable performance in meeting the unique demands of peristaltic pumps  Brochure Available 

News from AdvantaPure (27 June 2007)

Tank contents monitoring and reporting

The "Blackbox Modem" is simply configured via a PC set-up to provide a mobile phone SMS text message either when the level of stocks reach a user-configured "restock" point or at user-set intervals  Brochure Available 

News from Pulsar Process Measurement (26 June 2007)

New 'Customer Technology' centre opened in Houston

In early May, Phoenix Contact USA, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, opened a Customer Technology Centre in Houston, Texas, as a showroom and technical support centre

News from Phoenix Contact (26 June 2007)

Vibratory screen eliminates oversize material

 User Application Article  Oversize tramp material in imported, finely crushed granite and marine sand were causing a costly problem for Marshalls, the UK's leading hard landscape transformation company

News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling (26 June 2007)

CIDX presentation at ARC chemical industry Forum

The ARC Advisory Group presents a Forum entitled "Winning Strategies for Global Manufacturers" on 26 June, and introduces John Wheeler of the Chemical Industry Data Exchange

News from ARC Advisory Group (26 June 2007)

PumpSmart control systems improve fuel blending

 User Application Article  Motiva Enterprises has installed PumpSmart control systems from ITT Goulds to maintain constant pressure on the ethanol header and injection system, for Shell Oil Gasoline fuel blending

News from ITT Fluid Technology (26 June 2007)

Lubrication oil recycling and purification units

The Zhongneng Oil Purifier Manufacturing Company is a high-tech company engaged in the manufacture of lubrication oil recycling and purification equipment

News from China Zhongneng Oil Purifier (26 June 2007)

Contact the datalogger enthusiasts at LoggerShop!

The foundations for Loggershop are an application knowledge and enthusiasm for recording and supplying the results of advanced measurement instrumentation in a cost effective and simple way

News from LoggerShop (26 June 2007)

Record recruitment problems in engineering

A survey of 42,205 individuals by the Chartered Management Institute shows that organisations across the engineering sector are struggling to attract staff, with 81% reporting recruitment problems

News from Chartered Management Institute (26 June 2007)

Upgrade from Honeywell TDC to DeltaV and PlantWeb

An updated DeltaV Connect solution for Honeywell Systems is announced, providing an advanced migration solution to transition Honeywell systems to the Emerson PlantWeb digital plant architecture

News from Emerson Process Management (26 June 2007)

EA approval for multi-gas Stack Monitor

The Horiba PG250 is a popular portable multiparameter stack monitor which can simultaneously measure five separate gas components, using IR detection, chemiluminescence and a zirconium oxide sensor

News from Quantitech (26 June 2007)

Ultrasonic cleaner maintenance service contracts

Ultrawave have developed a range of maintenance service contracts for customers' industrial ultrasonic cleaners and cleaning systems

News from Ultrawave (26 June 2007)

The next generation of leakage reporting

MetaSphere has launched the next generation of its District Metering System (DMS), an end-to-end leakage reporting solution that allows better management of a water distribution network

News from MetaSphere (26 June 2007)

Melexis infrared thermometer sensor wins awards

Melexis has been awarded the famous French Electron d'Or for its infrared thermometer sensor, the most innovative of all the products in the Melexis infrared sensors family.

News from Melexis (26 June 2007)

Miniature belt conveyors for small parts transfer

Increasingly popular with machine builders is the Automation Supplies range of miniature belt conveyors offered for small parts transfer, which reduce the conveyor footprint for small machines

News from Automation Supplies (26 June 2007)

Stainless hygienic magnetic mixer/motor package

A new all stainless steel magnetic mixer/motor package for the food, pharmaceutical and process industries has been introduced by Advanced Engineering of Rochdale

News from Advanced Engineering (Middleton) (26 June 2007)

Increase orbital welding productivity and save

ESAB is launching three new products to increase productivity and reduce costs when orbital welding  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (26 June 2007)

AST Founders Awarded 'Entrepreneur of the Year'

American Sensor Technologies announces its founders have received the Ernst and Young's 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Technology Innovation

News from American Sensor Technologies (26 June 2007)

Detherm database and associated software

ProSim, the French process simulation software house, has entered a partnership with DECHEMA of Germany, to distribute the Detherm database and associated software

News from ProSim (26 June 2007)

Automation at Chinese power plant project in India

 User Application Article  Invensys Process Systems has been selected by SEPCO III of China to implement Foxboro I/A Series distributed control systems for a 3,600-megawatt generating station being built in India

News from Invensys Process Systems (26 June 2007)

High frequency power for self-guided vehicle fleet

 User Application Article  A major food manufacturer has invested in a fleet of 25 self-guided vehicles (SGVs) for one of its production facilities in the UK, powered by Chloride Motive Power

News from Exide Technologies (26 June 2007)

Latest Pfannenberg thermal management catalogue

Pfannenberg has published a new 142 page comprehensive catalogue with full performance specifications for its thermal management products for use in indoor and outdoor cabinets

News from Pfannenberg (UK) (25 June 2007)

Major account for KwikCOOL Air Conditioning hire

 User Application Article  Watkins Hire are proud to announce the latest national account for their air conditioning hire range called KwikCOOL: the National portable accommodation company

News from Watkins Hire (25 June 2007)

Arsenic removal technology for Manteca California

 User Application Article  The SORB 33 arsenic removal technology and Bayoxide E33 arsenic removal media from Severn Trent Services have been selected for use by the City of Manteca, California, at two of its wells

News from Severn Trent Services (25 June 2007)

Miniature rotary batch mixer

A new Miniature Rotary Batch Mixer blends ingredients in ratios as extreme as one part per million, with 100% uniformity, in less than three minutes, regardless of disparities in the batch ingredients

News from Munson Machinery Co (25 June 2007)

Programme for 'Wireless Solutions' Conference

ISA will host a two day conference entitled "Wireless Solutions for Manufacturing Automation: Insights for Technology and Business Success," in Richmond, Canada, on 23-24 July 2007

News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (25 June 2007)

The 1st "Aquitaine Polymers" Conference

This will be the first in a series of top-level international scientific conferences, focusing on topics where the region of Aquitaine has recognized expertise: polymers, neurosciences, and lasers

News from Aquitaine Regional Council (25 June 2007)

Verder pumping solution for Johnson Matthey

 User Application Article  Verder have provided Johnson Matthey in Enfield with the answer to a difficult fume scrubber application with the installation of a Verdermag TB Series pump with an 11KW motor

News from Verder (25 June 2007)

Custom viral filtration system designed and built

 User Application Article  Protherics recently contacted stainless steel specialists, Axium Process, to design a custom stainless steel viral filtration system as part of a pharmaceutical clean room installation

News from Axium Process (25 June 2007)

PCB reduces wiring times of 19inch racks

E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a newly designed printed circuit board (PCB) for the E-T-A 19BGT 19inch rack, to reduce wiring times  Brochure Available 

News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (25 June 2007)

Exertherm continuous thermal monitoring system

In an industry first, the QHi Group will now supply their Exertherm continuous thermal monitoring system with Lifetime Calibration and a Lifetime Warranty, stressing the monitoring reliability offered

News from QHi Group (25 June 2007)

Accurate, low cost building environment monitors

Isatec is offering a range of LogTag data loggers that are ideally suited for monitoring the temperature and humidity in buildings, document stores or cold rooms, at low cost  Brochure Available 

News from Isatec (25 June 2007)

Heat exchanger control system for Citech units

 User Application Article  Midland-ACS uses smart positioning with HART protocols for heat exchange systems control in the harsh environment of gas turbine heat recovery systems destined for the Al Shaheen oil field in Qatar  Brochure Available 

News from Midland ACS (25 June 2007)

Simplified combustion pressure measurement

The new Kistler pressure sensor for use in glow plug adapters removes the need to have more than one type of sensor available to cover a range of glow plug geometries

News from Kistler Instruments (25 June 2007)

Better risk assessment, lower insurance costs

Manufacturers across London and the South East look set to benefit from lower insurance costs as a result of an innovative approach to risk assessment

News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - London (25 June 2007)

ISO Compliance for Halma Water companies

Palmer Environmental and Radcom Technologies of the Halma Water Management group have been certificated to acknowledge their compliance with various ISO standards

News from Halma Water Management (25 June 2007)

ESD testing override lever

Netherlocks has updated the design on their partial-stroke emergency shutdown (ESD) and HIPPS valve testing unit, the *FAITH*, to incorporate an override lever, to allow a shutdown if needed

News from Netherlocks (25 June 2007)

Batch control market to reach USD4.9B in 5 years

The worldwide market for batch process control is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% over the next five years, to be over USD4.9 billion in 2011

News from ARC Advisory Group (25 June 2007)

Modular, cost effective lineshaft roller conveyors

Automation Supplies offers a range of exciting new engineered products, based on the popular and increasing use of established modular parts and assemblies to achieve cost effective solutions.

News from Automation Supplies (25 June 2007)

ISA SP100 Committee meeting recorded live on-line

 Technical Background Article  A detailed technical overview on WirelessHART technology, the new wireless communication standard for process measurement and control applications, is now available for viewing on the HART website

News from Hart Communication Foundation (25 June 2007)

Ultrasonic metering of hazardous methanol flows

RS Hydro has recently won a contract to supply 10 Panametrics ISX878 intrinsically safe ultrasonic flow meters to measure methanol flows in 2 inch pipes

News from RS Hydro (25 June 2007)

Equipment for dosing oil, lubricant and liquids

New electronically controlled dosing equipment for filling oil, lubricant and similar liquids for industrial and engineering applications is being launched by Alentec and Orion

News from Alentec & Orion (25 June 2007)

Radio module transmits signals over long distances

The unidirectional "Europipe" outdoor radio module, a new member of the Phoenix Contact RAD-Line IO product family, can transmit two digital signals and one standard analogue signal up to 3Km

News from Phoenix Contact (25 June 2007)

On-line analysis for chlorine dioxide

Chlorine dioxide has many advantages over conventional chlorine disinfection for potable water and other sterilising applications  Brochure Available 

News from Applikon Analytical (25 June 2007)

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