News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 July
to Saturday 21 July 2007
New NIR-based dryer analytics system for pharma
The new near-infrared (NIR)-based dryer analytics system is ideal for a range of applications in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, including API and tablet manufacturing
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (20 July 2007)
New inductive probe for conductivity / temperature
The new inductive conductivity probe in the 202759 series, from Jumo, has been designed to comply with EHEDG guidelines, and meets the very highest hygienic requirements
News from Jumo Instrument Company (20 July 2007)
Siemens takes a grip on material handling
Siemens Automation and Drives has launched a new Material Handling Division, which aims to provide best practice solutions to the materials handling sector
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (20 July 2007)
New intrinsically safe low-pressure transmitters
American Sensor Technologies announces two new advances in its pressure product line with the AST44LP and AST43LP low-pressure, hazardous area-approved transmitters
News from American Sensor Technologies (20 July 2007)
BOC Edwards is now rebranded as Edwards
Following its change of ownership in May 2007 from the Linde Group, BOC Edwards has announced that it will become known as 'Edwards', effective immediately
News from Edwards (20 July 2007)
On-site Hypochlorite generation in Abu Dhabi
User Application Article Severn Trent Services has been selected to supply 46 ClorTec on-site Sodium Hypochlorite generating systems to Abu Dhabi Water and Electric Authority. to replace chlorine gas disinfection
News from Severn Trent Services (20 July 2007)
Compact local electronic display from Kobold
The Kobold AUF provides a local digital indication (4 digits) for blind transmitters that use DIN43650 plugs for their 4-20 connection
News from Kobold Instruments Inc (20 July 2007)
Water leakage detection and bill validation
H2O Building Services is a water leakage detection and bill validation consultancy, locating and eliminating water company overcharges, realising typical savings of 30% or more for most clients
News from H2O Building Services (20 July 2007)
New VP of Sales and Marketing for Aquionics
UV disinfection specialist Aquionics has appointed Greg Stanley as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing
News from Aquionics Inc (20 July 2007)
I/A Series migration solution for TDC 2000 users
Honeywell TDC 2000 system users can now upgrade to advanced Invensys automation technology - including full HART support - without touching their existing field wiring
News from Invensys Foxboro (20 July 2007)
Compact Select Fusion for dual grade water purity
Purite, a leading UK manufacturer of high performance water purification equipment, has launched the latest version of its dual grade purification unit, the Select Fusion
News from Purite (20 July 2007)
Improved brewery accuracy with weighing systems
User Application Article Bath Ales, an independent micro-brewery, has used Cleanmount II weighing assemblies and IQ plus 355 weight indicators from Applied Weighing to increase the brewing accuracy in their brewery
News from Applied Weighing International (20 July 2007)
Preventing unplanned downtime at cement maker
User Application Article Using online condition monitoring and training, FAG Industrial Services is helping the cement, mining and quarrying industries to avoid shutdowns and costly repairs on critical rotating machinery Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (20 July 2007)
CCTV systems improve security + process monitoring
User Application Article CCTV systems are useful as security devices, but also as an aid to monitoring critical processes or machines within a production environment in manufacturing companies Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (20 July 2007)
Spandau high pressure lubrication pumps from SKF
SKF introduces the latest range of Spandau high pressure immersion pumps for use with oil, lubrication and coolant systems, combining flexibility with low operating costs Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 July 2007)
Forticrete relies on Fortress Interlocks
Forticrete has installed safety switches from Fortress Interlocks at its site in Leighton Buzzard that specialises in the manufacture of concrete roof tiles
News from Fortress Interlocks (20 July 2007)
Customer days in turbomachinery sealing technology
The series of planned high-profile John Crane customer days underline their leadership in turbomachinery sealing technology, and also demonstrate their recently completed testing facilities
News from Crane EAA (20 July 2007)
Radcom helps keep things flowing at Glastonbury!
User Application Article The Glastonbury Festival makes excessive demands on the local water supply network, so distribution flow and pressure is monitored by extra Radcom GSM Multilogs
News from Halma Water Management (20 July 2007)
Award-winning remote corrosion sensing solution
On-line concrete and corrosion monitoring from Sontay C-Probe Systems have played a critical part in the renovation of the Mayorhold multi-storey car park, Northampton
News from Sontay (20 July 2007)
AK awarded further polyolefins projects in China
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract by ShenHua Baotou Coal Chemicals Co, for a new polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) facility at its coal chemical complex in Inner Mongolia
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (20 July 2007)
Croft unveils new environmental filter initiative
Croft Engineering Services, of Risley, Warrington have created the "Croft Interchange", a new service to replace throwaway filters with metal filters capable of being refurbished
News from Croft Engineering Services (20 July 2007)
Free LogTag analyser software now improved
Isatec announce the release of a new version of a software package with improved data handling and configuration set up choices for the LogTag range of environmental monitors Brochure Available
News from Isatec (20 July 2007)
Endress+Hauser at the TSA conference / exhibition
To see the latest process automation solutions for bulk liquid storage, visit Endress+Hauser on stand 9 at the Tank Storage Association exhibition, Thursday 13 September at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (20 July 2007)
New Multi-Swell gasket creates own load
Garlock Sealing Technologies, a leader in fluid sealing technology, has launched Multi-Swell, a proprietary new gasketing material, that dramatically increases reliability in MRO applications
News from Garlock Sealing Technologies (US) (20 July 2007)
C-Cubed launches the TDS Nomad hand-held
C-Cubed announces the TDS Nomad, the most powerful and versatile rugged handheld computer on the market, with built-in GPS receiver, 2-megapixel digital camera and 1-D laser bar code scanner
News from C-Cubed (20 July 2007)
Application software for portable data loggers
XL900 is a new application software package for the Yokogawa Datum-Y Series of portable data loggers
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (20 July 2007)
Electrix stainless steel cable management systems
The Electrix fully-welded Xetex stainless steel raceway (cable tray) system is unique on the world market, offering many advantages compared with alternative raceway systems
News from Electrix International (20 July 2007)
Automation is simple and open with innovative PLC
The Modicon M340, a new mid-range yet powerful programmable controller that is both compact and rugged, has been launched by Telemecanique, using the Schneider Electric Unity Pro easy to use software
News from Schneider Electric (20 July 2007)
Industrial Ethernet solution with high MTBF
Ethernet Direct Corporation proudly offers a complete range of Industrial Ethernet solutions complying with high MTBF for maximum reliability in industrial applications
News from Ethernet Direct (19 July 2007)
JP Kenny Simulates Offshore Pipelines with SIMULIA
User Application Article JP Kenny has adopted the SIMULIA Abaqus Unified Finite Element Analysis software, to improve design and installation operations in several of its major Western Australian gas field projects
News from Dassault Systemes (19 July 2007)
New low-cost data logger and instrument software
Out-of-the-box virtual instruments log, analyse and display data, and generate signals without the need to write code Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 July 2007)
Quantification of Corn, Canola and Olive Oils
User Application Article Aspectrics has demonstrated the ability of its ground-breaking MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser to achieve unequivocal quantification of corn, canola and olive oils Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (19 July 2007)
'Operational excellence' with new version of PCS 7
The latest Siemens DCS Platform - PCS 7 V7 - aims to help customers achieve operational excellence by maximising uptime, reducing maintenance costs, improving plant security and enhancing flexibility
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (19 July 2007)
EL 2400 Series of electromagnetic flowmeters
New Extended Linearity (EL) 2400 Series of electromagnetic flowmeters from Flow Technology represent state-of-the-art for accurate sanitary EHEDG-approved flow measurement
News from Flow Technology (19 July 2007)
"Plastic Pipe Fittings and Joints" conference
AMI is organising an International conference on "Plastic Pipe Fittings and Joints" from 10-12 December to discuss the global expansion of the plastic pipe markets and the need for customised fittings
News from Applied Market Information (19 July 2007)
Partnership with CEA Leti on nanotechnology
Keithley Instruments has entered into a Joint Development Partnership on semiconductor device material testing technology with CEA Leti, one of the world's best semiconductor development laboratories Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (19 July 2007)
EEx valve positioners for optimum safety
The Series 3731 explosion-proof valve positioners are now available from Samson Controls, featuring outstanding accuracy, ease of operation and on-site configuration
News from Samson Controls (19 July 2007)
Enhanced range of servo accelerometers
Inertial Aerosystems announce the commercial availability of the QA-650 range of servo accelerometers manufactured by US based Honeywell Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (19 July 2007)
Labelling system gears up for growth opportunity
User Application Article Daler-Rowney turned to Advanced Dynamics to help provide barcoding for individual paper sheets: the recommended Eurokett Ultra labelling system has allowed a radical increase in capacity
News from Advanced Dynamics (19 July 2007)
Focus on IR cameras at Photonex 2007
Cedip Infrared Systems has chosen the Photonex exhibition, at Stoneleigh Park on 17-18 October, to present the new additions in its affordable, high performance IR camera range for the UK market Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (19 July 2007)
New ergonomic Roebuck air tools help prevent RSI
A new range of Roebuck professional air tools have been ergonomically designed to help reduce RSI from vibration, and is available exclusively from BuckHickman InOne
News from Buck & Hickman (19 July 2007)
Aker Kvaerner awarded process systems contracts
Aker Kvaerner has signed three new contracts for design and supply of oil and gas treatment packages, to a total value of approximately NOK 160 million
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (19 July 2007)
New collapsible incident safety cones
Jackson Safety has launched the NEW Allsafe CE marked 'Pack and Pop' 45cm (18in) and 71cm (28in) collapsible Incident Safety Cones made of orange waterproof nylon with a heavy duty polypropylene base
News from Jackson Products (19 July 2007)
Digital pressure with impressive price/performance
Are you looking for a digital pressure gauge that marries the very latest in technological advances with ease of use and an impressive price/ performance ratio? Then see the new Mensor 2500!
News from Calibration Dynamics (19 July 2007)
ISA Advanced Tuning Course to be alongside NI Week
The ISA "Tuning of Advanced Controllers" course will be held on 6 August, in conjunction with NI Week and its Alliance Day Activities at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (19 July 2007)
masternaut chooses Telit GPRS data transmission
Telematics specialist, masternaut, has selected the Telit ultra-compact GC quad-band series M2M modules to equip its electronic boxes, MCU2 and the Tribox
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (19 July 2007)
ECO3500 next generation 300mm FT-IR metrology tool
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, introduces their latest FT-IR metrology system, the Thermo Scientific ECO 3500, featuring the highest cleanliness standards
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (19 July 2007)
New sales administrator for Thorite in Leeds
The north of England's leading specialist supplier of pneumatic products and process systems, Thorite, has appointed Peter McNaughton to the position of Sales Administrator in Leeds
News from Thorite (19 July 2007)
Slow response to customer emails is fatal
Technical Background Article A slow response to customer emails can be hugely damaging to UK businesses, according to a survey released today by Fasthosts Internet, the UK's largest web hosting provider
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (19 July 2007)
Electronically control fans for economic air flow!
The QB EC Series of Slimline fans employ intelligent-motor driven impellers that permit units to be optimised for specific applications with regard to efficiency, speed, acoustic performance and cost Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (19 July 2007)
Dynamic SCADA systems in the oil and gas industry
The worldwide market for SCADA Systems for the oil and gas industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% over the next five years, to over USD1141M in 2011
News from ARC Advisory Group (19 July 2007)
Werum dispensing system for Organon Ireland
At its Swords site located to the north of Dublin, Organon Ireland has implemented a new weighing and dispensing system from Werum.
News from Werum Software and Systems (19 July 2007)
Upgrade for EZx contaminant detection system
Food packaging engineers and quality professionals will now have further improved contaminant detection capabilities with an X-ray system that is even more flexible and easy to use
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (19 July 2007)
FW alliance contract with Shell extended 2 years
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a two-year extension of its existing alliance contract for the provision of basic design, engineering and construction management services at Shell Stanlow
News from Foster-Wheeler (19 July 2007)
Maintenance reduced on toner powder transfer unit
User Application Article Maintenance and downtime have been reduced, and plant cleanliness improved for OKI with a safe, speedy conveying system for transferring toner powder around their Scottish production plant
News from PIAB (19 July 2007)
Increasing bioethanol yields with the PDX reactor
Technical Background Article Pursuit Dynamics is currently conducting research and development trials on the improvements possible in bioethanol production by using the PDX reactor to increase yields
News from Pursuit Dynamics (18 July 2007)
Further orders for leak detection equipment
Witt Gas Techniques announce a further order for 3 Leak-Master micro-leak detection systems from one of the leading UK dairy products manufacturers
News from Witt Gas Techniques (18 July 2007)
Next generation stepper drive with AC/DC operation
The Danaher Motion P7000 stepping motor drive now available from Micromech is the latest upgrade of their digital step motor control
News from Micromech (18 July 2007)
How Performance Levels replace Safety Categories
Managers, specifiers and design engineers with responsibility for machinery safety-related control systems are concerned about EN ISO 13849-1 superseding EN 954-1, Safety of Machinery
News from Pilz Automation Technology (18 July 2007)
AICM in China Road Safety Quality Assessment
Pharox Automatisering and AICM have signed a long term contract for the provisioning of the RSQAS (Road Safety Quality Assessment System) database and web application in China
News from Pharox Automatisering (18 July 2007)
HardwarePT extends successful Solution Days
HardwarePT, a Pantek Group Company, has announced that it is running an extended programme of its successful "Hardware Solution Days" at some new locations
News from HardwarePT (18 July 2007)
Litre Meter introduces portable flowmeter
Aylesbury-based Litre Meter has introduced into the UK a new, fully field portable ultrasonic flowmeter, using the latest developments in digital signal processing for high accuracy metering
News from Litre Meter (18 July 2007)
Economical position sensing from RDP Electronics
The rugged, industrial EP Series magnetostrictive sensor offers machine builders an ideal, low cost solution for measuring and controlling linear positioning in an automated system Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (18 July 2007)
More actuated valve position sensor solutions
Pepperl and Fuchs announce a new line of AC/DC sensors for quarter turn valves in their puck and sensor style range Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (18 July 2007)
Emergency cooling for combating the heatwaves
KwikCOOL air conditioning hire offers heatwave emergency preparedness planning, particularly necessary for care, nursing and residential homes
News from Watkins Hire (18 July 2007)
Improved environmental standards lead to ISO14000
Expert filtration media supplier Donaldson Membranes continues to make environmental improvements after achieving ISO14000 in response to requests from customer and end-users
News from Donaldson Membranes (18 July 2007)
New temperature handbook and encyclopaedia
We are pleased to announce the release of Volume MMXi of the Omega Temperature Measurement Handbook and Encyclopaedia Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (18 July 2007)
New pressure and temperature sensor from Kistler
The new Type RH pressure sensor from Kistler Instruments can measure the pressure of hot media up to 300C directly and provides the option of a 10mV/C temperature output from the same sensor
News from Kistler Instruments (18 July 2007)
Endless-backed DavyMarkham buyout heralds new era
Endless, the Yorkshire-based buyout and turnaround fund, has backed a management buyout of the heavy engineering business DavyMarkham
News from DavyMarkham (18 July 2007)
Technical training for the packaging industry
IOP: The Packaging Society is the leading technical and training organisation for the packaging industry, offering the premier degree level packaging qualification, the Diploma in Packaging Technology
News from IOP: The Packaging Society - Training (18 July 2007)
Vortex flowmeter built in engineering plastics
New to the Racine vortex line is the RVL series flowmeter for liquids, with a distinct advantage - the all plastic body material - in PVDF, Polypropylene, PVC or CPVC
News from Racine Vortex (18 July 2007)
All Gast Group air motors now with ATEX approval
Known industry-wide for their rugged construction and reliability, the Gast Group range of compact, lightweight air motors are now available with ATEX approval for use up to 135C
News from Gast Group (18 July 2007)
New HORA Catalogue for 2007 - now available!
Hora, the leading European control valve manufacturer, has launched their new 2007 Catalogue, with products covering every building automation application
News from Slaney Direct (18 July 2007)
PR agency offers wide technical expertise
ID-Marketing, established over 16 years, is pleased to offer technical expertise in copy writing and Press Relations for traditional manufacturing industries such as electrical/ mechanical equipment
News from ID-Marketing (18 July 2007)
B+K encourages customers to go greener
Sound and vibration expert, Bruel and Kjaer is driving down paper usage by encouraging their customers to sign up for an electronic version of their magazine, by offering a free prize draw competition
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (18 July 2007)
Subsea production system contract for BP Norge
BP Norge, one of the world's largest operators of subsea installations, has awarded VetcoGray, a GE Oil and Gas business, the supply contract for a subsea production system for the Skarv Idun field
News from GE Oil and Gas (18 July 2007)
ATi accredited to ISO 9001:2000
Analytical Technology (ATi), well known for the diversity and ingenuity of its responses to the changing needs of the water industry, announces that it is accredited with an ISO 9001:2000 certificate Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (18 July 2007)
School visit to Crowcon a great success
A recent visit of GCSE Physics pupils from Cooper School in Bicester to the gas detection specialist Crowcon headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire was a great success Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (18 July 2007)
Vibratory screen combines low cost and ease of use
The new Mogensen VRS vibratory screen now introduced into the UK by Orthos combines the lowest cost of operation with versatility and ease of use for wet and dry screening, dedusting and dewatering Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) (18 July 2007)
High-visibility AM/FM Radio earmuff
In efforts to improve worker motivation and overall protection, Bilsom has extended its award winning high-visibility capabilities to its AM/FM Radio earmuff
News from Sperian Hearing Protection (18 July 2007)
Unimotor FM - A versatile servomotor
Control Techniques, part of Emerson Industrial Automation, has launched a new family of servo-motors - Unimotor FM - that meets the widest possible range of general servo market needs Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (17 July 2007)
The LabVIEW 'Style Book' provides practical advice
Technical Background Article The LabVIEW Style Book from Bloomy Controls is a comprehensive reference guide on recommended development practices for the National Instruments LabVIEW graphical programming language
News from Bloomy Controls (17 July 2007)
Wireless modules enhance controller versatility
Pilz Automation Technology is launching new robust wireless links for use with its PSSuniversal modular controller for safety and standard automation applications in industrial environments
News from Pilz Automation Technology (17 July 2007)
New Bosch plant for large wind-turbine gear units
Bosch is to establish a new manufacturing facility for large wind-turbine gear units in Nuremberg, for its subsidiary Bosch Rexroth, investing 180 million euros by 2013
News from Bosch Rexroth (17 July 2007)
TTE and CATCH unveil specialist training simulator
The TTE Technical Training Group and the Centre for the Assessment of Technical Competence - Humber (CATCH) have officially opened a new specialist process industry training simulator
News from TTE Technical Training Group (17 July 2007)
Coupling makes Portuguese re-lined main leak proof
User Application Article The Lisbon water company EPAL is using a specialist coupling developed by Viking Johnson for terminating pipes that have been re-lined with a thin-wall PE liner Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (17 July 2007)
50,000-point CitectSCADA system for substations
User Application Article CitectSCADA is providing remote control of 1000 electrical substations in a supply improvement project for Yorkshire Electrical Distribution Limited (YEDL) Brochure Available
News from Citect (17 July 2007)
Sirane encouraged by new outlook on packaging
Sirane reports a very positive attitude and outcome from last week's CCFRA-organised conference - Sustainable Food Packaging - on current biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions
News from Sirane (17 July 2007)
Instant Guide tips for optimum plant performance
ABB has released the first in its new series of Instant Guides for instrumentation users, this covering Plant Maintenance, offering top tips and advice for achieving optimum plant performance
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (17 July 2007)
Extraction helps working environment at foundry
User Application Article A Flextraction lead/copper dust and fumes extraction system at Daido Industrial Bearings has enabled them to receive their local authority pollution prevention and control (PPC) permit
News from Flextraction (17 July 2007)
Vehicle washing systems clean up in 45 seconds!
User Application Article Pneumatic products from Parker Hannifin are helping Smith Bros and Webb commercial vehicle washing systems to offer bus and truck companies a faster and more reliable cleaning solution. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (17 July 2007)
FF Brazilian marketing committee names officers
The Fieldbus Foundation, conducting a press briefing as part of a fieldbus educational seminar, has announced the officers for its new Brazilian Marketing Committee
News from Fieldbus Foundation (17 July 2007)
Materials test instruments imports into China
Lloyd Instruments materials testing instruments have won 'Pattern Approval' for import into China in accordance with government rules for developing and promoting metrology
News from Lloyd Instruments (17 July 2007)
Keithley recognised for excellence by TI
Keithley Instruments, a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announced that it has received the Texas Instruments (TI) 2006 Supplier Excellence Award Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (17 July 2007)
Improved model of Elscint vibratory bowl feeder
Elscint Automation, the ISO 9001:2000 certified leading vibratory parts feeder manufacturer from India has introduced an improved version of its Vibratory Drive Model 100
News from Elscint Automation (17 July 2007)
PET-Lab, a new concept in PET bottle measurement
New System Reduces Errors and Confusion in PET Bottle Measurement Key players in the industry are purchasing PET-Lab citing the fact that it gives them much greater confidence in their quality data
News from Sencon (UK) (17 July 2007)
Temperature Micro-Logger monitors food storage
Arcolectric have introduced the Temperature Micro-Logger, an intelligent panel mounted device that monitors and stores temperatures for downloading over a wireless data link Brochure Available
News from Arcolectric (17 July 2007)
Purite water purification systems for the OU
User Application Article Purite has supplied the Open University Department of Biological Sciences in Milton Keynes with a new water purification system designed to improve the quality of laboratory water
News from Purite (17 July 2007)
FLOWBITS 2007/08 instrumentation catalogue
Roxspur presents the latest "FLOWBITS" catalogue of instrumentation and control products for engineers, technicians and researchers seeking economically priced measurement sensors
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (17 July 2007)
A career in engineering? - just ask ERIC!
ERIC from MEIRG, the Midlands Engineering Industries Redeployment Group, attended two events recently to help encourage young people to take up careers in engineering
News from MEIRG (17 July 2007)
Coolant monitoring in refrigeration circuits
The Jumo Instrument Co is now offering the new Jumo Aquis 500 series with the well-established ammonia electrode as an economical system for ammonia detection in cooling systems
News from Jumo Instrument Company (17 July 2007)
Industrial wireless temperature measurement
The JUMO Wtrans RF temperature probe and the matching multifunction receiver were developed so that industrial temperature measurements can be transmitted in future without any wiring
News from Jumo Instrument Company (17 July 2007)
KZA gear wheel flow meters
The mechanical wear with gear wheel flow meters of the type KZA from Kobold is reduced to a minimum because the rotation can be monitored contact-free from the outside, through the housing
News from Kobold Instruments UK (17 July 2007)
Small-batch, quick-clean centrifugal sifter
A new Mini Centri-Sifter centrifugal sifter for screening small batches of pharmaceutical powders, powder coatings, food products allows rapid disassembly and thorough wash down
News from Kason Corporation Europe (16 July 2007)
GE Fanuc launches the Proficy Process Systems
GE Fanuc Automation has announced the official launch of its breakthrough process control system: Proficy Process Systems, a scalable, fully integrated system for Process Automation and Control Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (16 July 2007)
AirPouch is quicker and easier to use at Baxi
User Application Article Automated Packaging Systems has recently installed the AirPouch void filling-system in the Baxi group factory that manufactures the Baxi and Potterton brands of boilers and heaters Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (16 July 2007)
PLC is fastest Step7 solution available today
The System 500S, PC based PLC is part of a range of automation solutions from Vipa that are fully compatible with the Siemens Step7 programming language but offer faster processing speeds Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK (16 July 2007)
NSF programme on welding education
Lorain County Community College has been named project leader for a USD4.9 million National Science Foundation (NSF) programme establishing a National Center for Welding Education and Training
News from American Welding Society (16 July 2007)
Monitoring cooling systems with pressure sensors
User Application Article Pressure transducers from Setra Systems have solved sensor reliability problems for Process Cooling Systems, a US supplier of water cooling systems for critical applications
News from Setra Systems (16 July 2007)
The new Gilogik PLC control includes Ethernet
The new Gefran Gilogik is a high performance modular PLC system for small to medium distributed control automation applications that includes Ethernet for high speed automation Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (16 July 2007)
Digi MaxStream modules enable robots to swarm
User Application Article SRV-1 robot "swarms" are being used by researchers and educational institutions in a quest to better understand sophisticated control and automation techniques using very low-cost robots
News from Digi International (16 July 2007)
Malvern Spraytec monitors dusty plumes!
User Application Article A research team led by Prof John Dodds at the RAPSODEE research centre is using a Malvern Spraytec particle size analyser as part of a project to better understand the mechanics of powder handling
News from Malvern Instruments (16 July 2007)
New EMEA regional director for Swagelok
Simon Cooke has been appointed as the new Regional Director for Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for the Swagelok Company
News from Swagelok (16 July 2007)
On-line viscometer ensures best burn
User Application Article An on-line viscometer from Hydramotion has significantly improved fuel oil burner performance for Hindustan Organic Chemicals (HOCL), a Government of India enterprise Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (16 July 2007)
Compact servo motors bring precise control
The HDP range of asynchronous servo motors has been launched by ABB, offering high dynamic performance motors for machine builders and OEMs, from 19 to 1400 Nm (2 to 270 kW)
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (16 July 2007)
Process package precision dosing pumps
ProMinent Fluid Controls will be showing the Orlita DR and Orlita MhS high end precision process dosing pumps at the Offshore Europe Exhibition in September
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (16 July 2007)
Integrated ERP software in cosmetics manufacture
Jay Deakins, President and Founder of Deacom, will present a paper 'Complexity Made Simple: Using a Single Software System for Your Manufacturing Operations' at the annual HBA Technical Conference
News from Deacom (16 July 2007)
Copa-Data opens new UK office
The independent SCADA/HMI software provider Copa-Data have opened a UK office to provide technical support and sales for their HMI/SCADA system 'zenOn' in the British market
News from Copa-Data UK (16 July 2007)
Ultimate solution for ultrapure laboratory water
The Neptune Ultimate system is the latest addition to the Select Neptune range from Purite, a leading UK manufacturer of high performance water purification equipment
News from Purite (16 July 2007)
Linear bearings for smooth performance under load
The latest LBC range of linear ball bearings from SKF provides accurate, smooth linear motion under heavy loads in the processing and automatic handling industry Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (16 July 2007)
Air handling system provides uniform temperatures
User Application Article Flomerics with Flovent software evaluated design alternatives which helped Eichleay Engineers design an air handling system to keep temperatures in a pharmaceutical warehouse within +/-1F Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (16 July 2007)
Hazardous area conduit systems on show in Aberdeen
Kopex International will be exhibiting new and established products in the field of electrical conduit systems on Stand 1589 at Offshore Europe 2007 Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (16 July 2007)
Cedip joins world-class R+D cluster
Cedip Infrared Systems has been retained as a partner of the System@tic Paris-region competitiveness cluster, in order to develop innovative thermal imaging sensors Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (16 July 2007)
New 'Food Manufacturing Efficiency' journal
The Food Processing KTN are working in conjunction with International Food Information Service (IFIS Publishing) to produce a quarterly Food Manufacturing Efficiency Journal
News from Food Processing Faraday Partnership (16 July 2007)
Machine bearings for high quality printing
User Application Article The unique new flexible print system from XEROX required self-aligning needle roller bearings to help achieve the demands made for such high quality printing
News from Micromech (16 July 2007)
New from CRH is a smooth transition dock leveller
This ingenious development of the common dock leveller eliminates "dock shock", a phenomenon that raises health and safety concerns and causes stock damage
News from Caljan Rite-Hite (16 July 2007)
ABB launches fully integrated solution for PAT
ABB launches its Process Analytical Technology (PAT) solution for the life sciences industry, Industrial IT for PAT, which collects data from any vendor's analytical instruments
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (16 July 2007)
Digital automation upgrade for Motiva refinery
User Application Article Emerson has completed the digital automation of the Motiva Norco US refinery, acting as main automation contractor, project managing the installation of its PlantWeb digital architecture
News from Emerson Process Management (16 July 2007)
Land development consultancy opens Scotland office
Fast growing environmental land consultancy LK Group has opened its first Scottish office based on growing demand for its services, forecasting to create 20 new jobs over the next few months
News from LK Group (16 July 2007)
New 33mm Power Pulse valve
ASCO Joucomatic has launched a 33mm (1.5inch) version of its highly successful type 353/800 Power Pulse valve, specifically designed for the dust collector market Brochure Available
News from ASCO Joucomatic (16 July 2007)
Flir systems are available for all IR applications
Thanks to the introduction of the Flir Systems GasFind IR gas leak detector companies can now incorporate infrared into their LDAR programmes: see Flir on stand 1243 at Offshore Europe Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (16 July 2007)
New LED emergency lighting on show at OE
A new emergency bulkhead luminaire, the NexLED has been introduced by oil and gas industry lighting specialist Chalmit Lighting, and will be on display at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen
News from Chalmit Lighting (16 July 2007)
New oil in water analyser
Turner Hydrocarbon Instruments introduce the new 4100XDC OIW Monitor to complete their range of ATEX approved offshore/FPSO oil in water and produced water analysers
News from Process Measurement & Analysis (16 July 2007)
New "Polaris" Panel PC generation for Ex areas
Polaris - the new Bartec panel PC generation with wireless communication - has been approved for applications in Ex areas, for zones 1 + 2 as well as 21 + 22: see this on the stand at OE 2007
News from Bartec UK (16 July 2007)
Offshore Europe Exhibition in Aberdeen
OE is the new name for Offshore Europe, the eastern hemisphere's largest Exploration and Production event, scheduled for 4-7 September in Aberdeen
News from Offshore Europe Partnership (16 July 2007)
Secure liquid level detection using NMC probes
The NMC liquid level sensor from Kobold uses the capacitive liquid level measurement method for fluid media, and operates almost wear-free
News from Kobold Instruments UK (16 July 2007)
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