News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 July
to Saturday 28 July 2007
Pope brand Wiped-Film Stills introduced
Wiped-Film Still technology takes advantage of the fact that each chemical substance has a characteristic vapour pressure, to enable separation or stripping of components from mixtures Brochure Available
News from Labtex (27 July 2007)
Linux-based Parametric Test Systems introduced
Keithley Instruments, a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announces a group of enhancements for its S600 Series Parametric Test Systems Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (27 July 2007)
Reference book on alarm management systems
"Alarm Management: Seven Effective Methods for Optimum Performance" describes how properly designed and maintained alarm systems dramatically improve plant safety, reliability, and profitability
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (27 July 2007)
Robot systems for demo and evaluation trials
Leading European finishing equipment manufacturer Guyson International has recently installed a Motorman HP6 robot and NX100 controller into its Skipton demonstration and manufacturing centre showroom Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (27 July 2007)
Companies can save by recycling polystyrene
Polystyrene is often overlooked as a recyclable material, unlike glass, cans and paper: now a 2m3 load can be melted down into a dense and sterilised block of material, that can be sold to recyclers
News from Purex International (27 July 2007)
Document control configurations within plants
PAS has released Integrity 2.0, a highly successful automation configuration management solution that provides a single web view to all real-time data and automation assets across a plant
News from PAS (27 July 2007)
How to improve your manufacturing efficiency?
New from Gemba Solutions, Lean Impact online is the most powerful and easy-to-use productivity improvement software on the market
News from Gemba Solutions (27 July 2007)
Mixing Solutions side entry mixers at StocExpo
As part of the Mixing Solutions presentation on oil applications at StocExpo Asia, Rob O'Brien will present a paper on side entry mixer applications, installation, operation and selection criteria
News from Mixing Solutions (27 July 2007)
Survey highlights top 5 most common CV errors
Easily avoidable errors are common among the CVs put forward by Expat workers, according to the results of a recent survey by specialist technical and engineering recruitment firm, NES Overseas
News from NES International (27 July 2007)
Extech Andes 3 printer achieves IP54 rating
The new Extech Instruments printer, the Andes 3, specifically designed for harsh outdoor environments, has achieved the IP54 Ingress Protection Rating for dust and water resistance
News from Extech Instruments (27 July 2007)
MTL acquires Ocean Technical Systems for GBP3M
The MTL Instruments Group has acquired Ocean Technical Systems, the UK-based specialist in SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) solutions for the oil and gas industries, for GBP3M in cash
News from MTL Instruments Group (27 July 2007)
Yokogawa to offer HART to Modbus conversion unit
Yokogawa HART-based transmitters and flowmeters can now use the Moore Industries HCS HART Concentrator System to convert HART digital signals to a standard Modbus RTU communication protocol
News from Moore Industries International (27 July 2007)
AxFlow Group establishes 'Offshore Oil Taskforce'
The AxFlow Group has established a specialist international task force specifically to support its extensive customer base in the offshore oil industry
News from AxFlow Holding AB (27 July 2007)
Learn about process alarm management at OE 2007
Industrial Control Software will be exhibiting their range of process alarm management software products at the Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition, 4th - 7th September in Aberdeen, Scotland
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) (27 July 2007)
Miniature shuttle valve for hydraulic isolation
A miniature, cartridge style shuttle valve which is designed to install easily into a drilled hole, is the latest addition to the Lee Products range of miniature components Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (27 July 2007)
Fiscal Instrumentation in Aberdeen
Fiscal Instrumentation is the new home of fiscal metering and flow measurement related products for the Aberdeen oil and gas community
News from Fiscal Instrumentation (27 July 2007)
Faster, safer MPC implementation for BOC Gases
User Application Article In 2006 BOC decided to apply a radical new methodology using Tai Ji technology in testing and modeling their Hartford air separation plant, to replace a historically poorly performing MPC Controller Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (27 July 2007)
New accelerometer sensors catalogue from Dytran
The new catalogue from Dytran shows most of their range of piezoelectric sensors for dynamic measurements of force, pressure and vibration
News from Techni Measure (27 July 2007)
Printing ink viscosity problems eliminated
User Application Article Thanks to the Viscolite 700 portable viscometer from Hydramotion, ink viscosity problems are a thing of the past for a world-leading manufacturer of plastic identification tags Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (27 July 2007)
Accreditation for food packaging manufacture
Automated Packaging Systems has successfully gained British Retail Consortium/Institute of Packaging accreditation for the manufacture and supply of food packaging Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (27 July 2007)
New X-life single row tapered roller bearings
Improvements in the geometry, surfaces and materials, of the new Schaeffler X-life single row tapered roller bearings enable more compact pump and transmission designs, are quieter, with a longer life Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (27 July 2007)
CMP Batteries are 'all aboard' conservation project Chloride Motive Power (CMP) has provided batteries for a project utilising an innovative method of teaching school children about conservation and water issues - a floating classroom.
News from Exide Technologies (27 July 2007)
Battery power on conservation project - a barge!
User Application Article Chloride Motive Power (CMP) has provided batteries for a project utilising an innovative method of teaching school children about conservation and water issues - a floating classroom
News from Exide Technologies (27 July 2007)
New appointment for Battery Monitoring business
LEM, the world's leading manufacturer of isolated current and voltage measurement components, has appointed Alan Denny as the new Business Development Manager for its Battery Monitoring Division
News from LEM UK (26 July 2007)
Alarm and Plant Performance management seminars
Control Specialists are holding three consecutive one-day seminars in September, covering the unique ways to combine alarm and loop performance data to speed diagnosis of plant and operations problems
News from Control Specialists (26 July 2007)
X-ray work station for the cement industry
Thermo Fisher Scientific unveils the new ARL 9900 Series X-ray WorkStation, a unique, integrated XRF and full pattern XRD X-ray analyser for fast and accurate analysis in cement industry
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (26 July 2007)
Zetasizer Nano helps develop nanoparticle coatings
User Application Article The growing use of nanosized particles in the development of new products with enhanced functionality further increases the value of the Zetasizer Nano for the paints and coatings industry
News from Malvern Instruments (26 July 2007)
Website engineered to help Midlands Engineers
MEIRG, the Midlands Engineering Redeployment Group, has updated its website, to make finding information on engineering in the region more accessible
News from MEIRG (26 July 2007)
CANopen support available for Data Station Plus
Red Lion Controls announces CANopen network support for the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller product series
News from Red Lion Controls USA (26 July 2007)
Assessing the infection risks from sewage flooding
Technical Background Article Flooding with sewage is a distressing and potentially expensive occurrence: even with short flooding events, the legacy of clean up and replacement of damaged goods can continue for many months
News from WRc (26 July 2007)
Metering iodide in milk using IC + inline dialysis
The Metrohm Inline Sample Preparation (MISP) for ion chromatography allows the determination of iodide in milk: the matrix of milk is removed by inline dialysis prior to sample injection Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 July 2007)
Further scientific specialists at LK Group
Fast growing environmental land consultancy LK Group has boosted its technical team with the appointment of Dr Paul Quimby as Senior Geoenvironmental Scientist
News from LK Group (26 July 2007)
Conference on Polyolefin Additives announced
AMI is organising an international conference, Polyolefin Additives 2008, to provide an opportunity to discuss the additives used, and the testing for REACH regulations
News from Applied Market Information (26 July 2007)
Power supply with Ex certification
Phoenix Contact now offers an especially compact Mini Power adaptor with 24VDC and 1.5A for use in Ex areas, compliant with EN 60079-15
News from Phoenix Contact (26 July 2007)
Running the Gauntlet 2007 gathers pace
Nearly two hundred of the most ambitious entrepreneurs from the East of England have now risen to the challenge of the EEDA 'Running the Gauntlet' investment competition and education programme
News from East Of England Development Agency (26 July 2007)
Free guide to reducing compressed air system costs
Billed as an important 'insiders report', the EnergAir free guide 'Challenge Convention in Compressed Air' details several ways to improve the energy efficiency of compressed air systems Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (26 July 2007)
New bearing coatings resist corrosion in liquids
A high-grade martensitic steel has been developed for rolling bearings, offering very high hardness characteristics, as well as maximum corrosion resistance against aggressive media Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (26 July 2007)
Accreditation for Vaseco testing facility awarded
The Vaseco independent environmental testing service for the petrochemical and oilfield industry has been accredited by UKAS to the internationally recognised ISO/IEC17025:2005 standard
News from Vaseco (26 July 2007)
HLA paddle switches on power station ash hoppers
User Application Article Emerson has supplied 180 Mobrey Series PLS paddle switches to the Polish ash filter manufacturer, ELWO, for use as high level alarms in ash hoppers at two Turkish power plants
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (26 July 2007)
Severn Trent selects Alfa Laval for service
User Application Article As a result of a recent contract, Alfa Laval will service and maintain all of the decanter centrifuges used by Severn Trent Water to dewater sewage sludge in its sewage treatment works
News from Alfa Laval (26 July 2007)
Jumo di308 - the new digital indicator
"Show your process values in plain text!" The fast, unambiguous presentation of process values, easy adjustment and configuration, and flexibility, are the attributes of the di308 digital indicator
News from Jumo Instrument Company (25 July 2007)
Regenerative thermal oxidizers for VOCs: A Review
Technical Background Article Regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) and other types of thermal oxidation systems have proven to be a highly effective and energy-efficient method of abating VOC and other gaseous pollutant emissions
News from Koch Knight (25 July 2007)
New Rosemount ultrasonic level transmitter
The Rosemount 3100 Series of non-contacting ultrasonic transmitters provide a fit-and-forget solution for a wide range of continuous level monitoring applications
News from Emerson Process Management (25 July 2007)
A new hygienic lobe pump from Blackmer
Axflow has extended its hygienic pump capability with the addition of the Blackmer BLK Hy-clean rotary lobe pump series compliant with EHEDG, FDA and 3A
News from AxFlow (25 July 2007)
Ground-breaking new ammonia monitoring system
Analytical Technology introduces the ground-breaking Q45N Dissolved Ammonia Monitor, a completely new approach to on-line monitoring of ammonia - simpler, cheaper and more stable than conventional Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (25 July 2007)
New multi-stage stack dust sampler
Quantitech is delighted to announce the launch of a new stack dust sampling device from sampling equipment specialists TCR Tecora
News from Quantitech (25 July 2007)
Versatile, risk-free recording with Memograph M
In modern process plant, trending is increasingly important, as local authorities and government agencies insist on reliable data for environmental protection, pollution control and plant safety Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (25 July 2007)
"adhere" diaphragm valve dispenses UV adhesives
The dispensing of UV adhesive is a subject close to the hearts of the people at Intertronics, so they are pleased to introduce the new DV509-UV-LF diaphragm valve dispenser
News from Intertronics (25 July 2007)
Foamglas Terostat for ConocoPhillips project
User Application Article Pittsburgh Corning Foamglas cellular glass insulation has been specified by ConocoPhillips for an extensive upgrade of its 30 year old Teesside plant, for the major volatile compounds recovery project
News from Pittsburgh Corning (25 July 2007)
Flowserve celebrates 10-year anniversary
Flowserve Corp, a global leader in fluid motion and control products and services, celebrated the 10th anniversary of its incorporation and listing on the New York Stock Exchange on July 20
News from Flowserve (25 July 2007)
HIMA expands in the Asia-Pacific growth market
A new subsidiary in Malaysia, Hima S.E.A, guarantees powerful HIMA on-site service in the Asia-Pacific region with even better on-site support Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (25 July 2007)
Free guide to practical static control in plastics
A FREE industry application guide has been published for the plastics markets to highlight the problems that can occur due to static, and this is available at K2007, as well as from the website Brochure Available
News from Meech International (25 July 2007)
Safe robot filling solution for sensitive enzymes
User Application Article A new robotic system that fills drums with enzymes is one of the most flexible filling systems available worldwide for liquid products and pastes Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (25 July 2007)
New stainless steel air motors from Gast
Following demand from existing customers, the Gast Group compact, lightweight air motors, known industry-wide as rugged and reliable, are now available in 304L stainless steel and with ATEX approval
News from Gast Group (25 July 2007)
Robust, fine filtration from Johnson Screens
New - tight tolerance 50 micron slot Vee wire back wash elements in Super Duplex Uranus 52N alloy and stainless steel 316L from Johnson Screens
News from Johnson Screens UK (25 July 2007)
High accuracy thermal mass flow on plant air
New high accuracy thermal mass flow meter for process and plant air/gas flow measurement chemical processing, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, plant air and wastewater
News from Fluid Components International (25 July 2007)
OEM servo motor controller/driver system for US795
For OEMs, or people who need a powerful servo motor controller/driver in a small place, the popular QuickSilver Controls SilverDust servo controller/driver has a user mountable, board only option
News from QuickSilver Controls (24 July 2007)
New digital line scan NIR/SWIR camera
SUI, a global supplier of shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging systems, has introduced their new SU-LDH Digital Line Scan SWIR Camera for spectroscopy and machine vision applications
News from Sensors Unlimited (24 July 2007)
Krohne magmeters keep waste water flows precise
User Application Article Wells Sanitary District waste water treatment facility has installed four Optiflux electromagnetic flowmeters in three applications to monitor precisely the flow of sludge at the treatment plant
News from Krohne (24 July 2007)
Full face protection improved with Draeger mask
The new Draeger Safety X-plore 6000 Full Face Mask range improves protection and combines quality and reliability with comfort and ease of use
News from Draeger (24 July 2007)
HVAC control systems market exceeds USD10B
The worldwide HVAC controls market continues to grow at a steady rate, both in mature and emerging markets, and is expected to grow at 4% pa to USD13B in 2011
News from ARC Advisory Group (24 July 2007)
Divide and rule! With the Sirane ovenable inserts
Until now the European ovenable tray market has been limited to a set number of standard sizes and configurations, but Sirane offers ovenable trays and compartments to the client's specific designs
News from Sirane (24 July 2007)
Air mist caster cooling study for steel plant
User Application Article Conversion of a water-only system into an air mist spray cooling system for a steel slab caster in Mexico has been investigated to enable the plant to produce higher quality grades of steel Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (24 July 2007)
Multi-scaled process weighing for industry
Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched the Evolution E1310 programmable weight indicator, to offer industry up to 40% faster operation than other units and easy integration into existing factory systems
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (24 July 2007)
Pioneering productive oil and gas solutions
Schneider Electric presents a broad portfolio of offers for the oil and gas industry, with safe, reliable and productive oil and gas solutions at Offshore Europe 2007 in Aberdeen
News from Schneider Electric (24 July 2007)
Thorworld mobile yardramps bridge the Gulf
Loading and unloading equipment specialist, Thorworld Industries, is maintaining its export drive with the sale of its market-leading mobile yardramps to many customers in the Middle East
News from Thorworld Industries (24 July 2007)
New corporate-wide calibration system for S+S
Beamex (UK) has a major contract to provide a new corporate-wide software-based calibration system for Scottish and Southern Energy Brochure Available
News from Beamex (24 July 2007)
Arbil launch new website
Arbil, experts in lifting, jacking, and winching equipment, offer the best products and highest levels of customer service, and have applied the same ethos to their new dedicated Lifting Gear website
News from Arbil (24 July 2007)
Parker presents the 'long view' at OE2007
Parker Instrumentation is presenting a unique perspective on the future of process instrumentation at Offshore Europe 2007, with a novel exhibit running throughout a 16-metre long truck! Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (24 July 2007)
Practical advice for Energy Managers
Taking place alongside The Energy Event is a comprehensive seminar programme covering everything from energy price risk management to completing a site energy assessment
News from Energy Event (24 July 2007)
Another applications specialist added to the team!
Dr Ludwig Schneider who joined powder characterisation company Freeman Technology in December last year, is the Applications Specialist supporting customers in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France
News from Freeman Technology (24 July 2007)
Upgradeable pumps allow for changing needs!
Harvard Apparatus can help with changing needs: both the features and the syringe capacity of the PHD22/2000 Syringe Pumps can be upgraded without purchasing a new pump
News from Harvard Apparatus (24 July 2007)
Pipeline protection top of Edinburgh agenda
The BHR Group 17th International Conference is open for registration, as environmental concerns move to the top of the political and commercial agenda
News from BHR Group Conferences (24 July 2007)
Predictive maintenance halves running costs
A new method for comparing costs for differing maintenance strategies has shown that by using predictive maintenance massive savings are possible
News from C-Cubed (24 July 2007)
Join the NI LabVIEW Roadshow in 2007
NI UK and Ireland has opened registration for the LabVIEW Roadshow 2007, a free full-day seminar featuring technical sessions and product demonstrations based on LabVIEW Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (24 July 2007)
Acoustics monitoring prevents downtime at Quarry
User Application Article By carrying out regular condition monitoring checks on critical rotating plant and machinery, CNES has helped the Shapfell limestone quarry in Cumbria maintain its output, efficiency and profitability Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (24 July 2007)
Scalable open-source highlevel language controller
The Phoenix Contact new Controlpanel product line with HLC function and integrated Ethernet and USB can be simultaneously controlled and operated on a variety of tested hardware without licensing fees
News from Phoenix Contact (24 July 2007)
Lloyd's approved Baumer transmitter for seawater
The Baumer ED 752 pressure transmitter for seawater now has Lloyd's Approval, and is suitable for hydrostatic depth and tank contents measurement
News from Baumer Group (24 July 2007)
Multi Panels: high performance, brilliant display
The new Multi Panels 377 are equipped with a 64k colour TFT display for brilliant colour reproduction, and are particularly suitable for use with the Simatic WinAC MP2007 software PLC
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (23 July 2007)
Capacitive level monitors for fluid media
The NCW Limit level control from Kobold Messring, Hofheim, enables secure protection against congestion or unintended emptying of tanks or reservoirs
News from Kobold Instruments UK (23 July 2007)
Client report: water charges analysis for MMU
User Application Article H2O Building Services have recently completed a project for Manchester Metropolitan University to audit the water, waste water and surface water charges levied by United Utilities
News from H2O Building Services (23 July 2007)
New vibration sensors are intrinsically safe
Hansford Sensors have launched a new range of ATEX and IEC Ex certified, intrinsically safe vibration sensors as an additional option to their existing HS-100 Series of industrial accelerometers
News from Hansford Sensors (23 July 2007)
FAG bearing heaters ensure longer bearing life
To ensure maximum service life of rolling bearings and steel parts, Schaeffler has developed a range of bearing heaters - to facilitate the mounting of bearings onto shafts Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (23 July 2007)
Technical expertise brings success in cement in UK
User Application Article Corus Process Engineering (CPE) has been able to successfully undertake a variety of repair and refurbishment projects for companies operating in the UK cement industry over the last few years Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (23 July 2007)
Comfort Control Centre for HVACR
ICM Controls, a leader in the manufacture and supply of electronic controls to the HVACR industry, announces its new, award-winning CC750 Comfort Control Centre
News from ICM Controls (23 July 2007)
New distribution agreement with Sasco Holz
Telit Wireless Solutions, the international specialist in M2M communication, has begun collaborating with the leading European Sasco Holz "Solutions Distributor" as from 1st June
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (23 July 2007)
IET Young Woman Engineering Apprentice of the Year
The IET Young Woman Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award is a unique award for the UK that promotes the value of apprenticeships and the highly skilled individuals that they produce
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) (23 July 2007)
Preventive maintenance kits for ABB drives
ABB has extended its range of preventive maintenance kits offered for maintaining ABB industrial drives, simplifying lifecycle management and minimising any risk of product failure and downtime.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 July 2007)
Deutz 2011 engine production hits a million
Leading engine manufacturer Deutz is celebrating the production of its one millionth 2011 Series diesel engine, which was first introduced in 1988
News from Deutz UK (23 July 2007)
Bespoke wireless applications via Link Telecom
Momote is partnering with Link Telecom, a leading corporate cellular communications provider, to offer its award-winning mobility application development technology and capabilities across the UK
News from Momote (23 July 2007)
Bruel and Kjaer UK website goes interactive
Leading sound and vibration manufacturer, Bruel and Kjaer UK has launched an on-line tool that enhances its service and repair booking process for customers
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (23 July 2007)
iQ PAC integrates plant and business functions
Mitsubishi has addressed today's business needs for more flexible, efficient and integrated processes with the introduction of the iQ Platform, delivering top-to-bottom plant and enterprise control Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (23 July 2007)
Fieldbus slave modules for PLC systems
The Vipa fully featured System 200V modular PLC control system includes a wide range of fieldbus slave modules for centralised or decentralised, medium sized automation applications Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK (23 July 2007)
Gas analysers for oil industry diving gas checks
User Application Article Dominion Gas now serves the North Sea oil industry with cylinder gases from production units in Stavanger and Bergen in Norway and from Singapore serves South Asia
News from Systech Instruments (23 July 2007)
Krohne level meters help ensure quality of soda
User Application Article A leading producer of soda ash uses Krohne BM70A high temperature level radar transmitters to measure the precise availability of the coke and limestone chunks used in production
News from Krohne (23 July 2007)
National Grid stops oil spills with Chemi-safe
User Application Article 'Chemi-safe' is designed to ensure diesel is prohibited from leaking or spilling into the water table during unloading from a delivery tanker, by use of trapped key interlocks
News from ISS Safety (23 July 2007)
iQ Platform: PLC, PAC or automation system?
Mitsubishi Electric presented their latest PLC (or PAC) to the UK press last month, as part of a world-wide roll-out, and started by trying to identify what the product now represents
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (23 July 2007)
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