News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 August
to Saturday 18 August 2007
Recent new products for the water industry
A wave of new product introductions in the past year from Severn Trent Services underscores the dynamism of today's water and wastewater industry
News from Severn Trent Services (17 August 2007)
CIS and Baltic region FF committee
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the establishment of a marketing committee for the Commonwealth of Independent States and Baltic region, to promote the adoption of Foundation technology
News from Fieldbus Foundation (17 August 2007)
Network review - reduce downtime and save money!
In a typical plant, the cost of a comprehensive MP4 electrical network review by experts from Schneider Electric will be recovered by eliminating just 15 minutes of costly and inconvenient downtime
News from Schneider Electric (17 August 2007)
Introductory fieldbus course in October in Texas
The Fieldbus Center at Lee College, a National Science Foundation (NSF) recognized and funded institution, will be offering "Course 101: Introduction to Fieldbus" on October 27, 2007
News from Fieldbus Center (17 August 2007)
Expanded line of servo motors
QuickSilver Controls expands its current line of servo motors with the QCI-A23K-3, a 145 oz-in (1Nm) NEMA 23 Frame Servo Motor
News from QuickSilver Controls (17 August 2007)
Process improvements using innovative filter media
The Filtration Society will host an international technical conference on innovative filter media and their applications in filtration processes, at Runcorn in November
News from Filtration Society (17 August 2007)
FREE "Hands-On" Power Quality Training Seminars
Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement technology, is offering free Power Quality Training Seminars for troubleshooting the causes of poor power quality Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (17 August 2007)
Method for detecting melamine residues in fish
User Application Article Thermo Fisher Scientific announces that a new method to detect melamine content in catfish has been developed by the US FDA, after the recent discovery of contamination from imported food sources
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (17 August 2007)
At-line analysis in the Plating industry
The ProcessLab is a new at line analyser to follow on in the success of the Titrando range of laboratory titrators from Metrohm. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 August 2007)
500th iCAP Emission Spectrometer shipped to Boeing
Thermo Fisher Scientific announces that the 500th iCAP 6000 ICP emission spectrometer produced at its facility in Cambridge, UK has been shipped to Boeing, for QA monitoring of chemicals in tanks
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (17 August 2007)
testXpo: 16th Int'l Forum for Materials Testing
This year testXpo, the international Forum for Materials Testing organised by Zwick Rowell, will take place from 22-25 October, in the brand new 5200m Zwick production centre Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (17 August 2007)
New dual axis Digital Tilt sensor
Inertial Aerosystems is the source of an extensive range of tilt sensors, tiltmeters, data logging and signal conditioners which can meet the requirements of virtually any tilt application Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (17 August 2007)
Collect plant data from all types of plant control
The UK water industry must comply with numerous regulatory data reporting requirements: 'CitectSCADA Reports' delivers data from multiple plant control systems using industry standard reporting tools
News from Citect (17 August 2007)
Compass lamp saved from obsolescence by Aerco
Aerco, a company that has distributed lamps for over 50 years to the MOD, aviation, industrial and commercial markets has rescued a copper based, filament lamp from obsolescence
News from Aerco (17 August 2007)
AxFlow to exhibit at Biodiesel Expo 2007
International pump and fluids handling systems distributor AxFlow has announced its participation at Biodiesel Expo 2007 in October
News from AxFlow (17 August 2007)
Ageing bridge structures can easily be monitored
RDP expertise in LVDT transducers is applied to monitoring motorway bridges in the UK, monitoring structural movement in nuclear installations, and could easily be applied to US road bridges Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (17 August 2007)
USP Class VI sanitary approval for FEP hose
Immediately available from AdvantaPure is rubber-covered FEP hose with a USP Class VI approved core for use in sanitary applications Brochure Available
News from AdvantaPure (17 August 2007)
Offshore wind turbines in Germany and France
Multibrid has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for the procurement and construction of thirteen steel-tripod substructures and piles for Multibrid M5000 offshore windmills
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (17 August 2007)
Recycling and Waste Management Conferences
New for 2007, RWM07 Exhibition is running an in-depth conference programme alongside the exhibition: take a look at the programmes and see how you can benefit!
News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition (17 August 2007)
Vacuum Component Market grows at 8% a year
The USD4.2B vacuum component market, almost half of which is in Asia, grew by 8%pa to December 2006, reports the working group of the International Statistics on Vacuum Technology (ISVT)
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (17 August 2007)
High fidelity simulator of an offshore platform
ESD Simulation Training is based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Calgary in Canada, and Perth in Western Australia, and regularly uses dedicated TSC simulation models in its training courses
News from TSC Simulation (17 August 2007)
Site safety systems around power lines
Made signal-detection products for utility and construction work keep operators safe by monitoring the fields and electrical phenomena around medium and high-voltage electric lines
News from Made SA (16 August 2007)
Equipment Leasing scheme launched
Buck and Hickman now offers industrial companies the option of leasing high value items, including welding and fume extraction machines costing over GBP1000, to save capital expenditure
News from Buck & Hickman (16 August 2007)
Cost-effective, reliable multipole connectors
Anderson Power Products, a leader in high power interconnect solutions, offers cost effective and reliable Powerpole and SB Multipole connector families
News from Anderson Power Products (16 August 2007)
Preserving profits by automation of filtration
The next Filtration Society meeting - an international technical conference on matters related to automation of filtration processes - is on 4 October 2007 at The Heath Conference Centre in Runcorn
News from Filtration Society (16 August 2007)
High speed, visible and thermal imaging seminars
Photron Teams with Electrophysics to announce a series of educational seminars focusing on the latest advancements in high speed visible and thermal imaging systems
News from Electrophysics Corp (16 August 2007)
Dr Neil Lewis honoured by University of Glamorgan
Dr E Neil Lewis, Chief Technology Officer at Malvern Instruments, has been honoured by the University of Glamorgan in Wales for his contributions to materials characterisation science and innovation
News from Malvern Instruments (16 August 2007)
Noise and vibration problem sources conference
Whether the problem is health and safety at work or low noise design, understanding the source of noise and vibration problems is critical to identifying effective solutions Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (16 August 2007)
Patent awarded on Cyber Risk Mitigation Technology
Industrial Defender, the global Cyber Risk Protection leader, has won recognition by the US Patent and Trademark Office for its Industrial Defender risk mitigation technology suite
News from Industrial Defender (16 August 2007)
Expanded multiprocessor automation system
Siemens Automation and Drives has refurbished and added new functions to its Simatic TDC multiprocessor system for automating large plants in process engineering, power generation and drives
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (16 August 2007)
Easilift improves loading bay efficiency
Easilift Loading Systems, one of the UK's foremost loading bay equipment suppliers, says efficient loading bays require a supplier who looks after all of your needs throughout the equipment life
News from Easilift Loading Systems (16 August 2007)
Outstanding benefits from Ceramic Linear Bearings
After more than 20 years of continuous development and testing, PM Bearings have proved that ceramic linear bearings maintain longer and more reliable performance
News from Micromech (16 August 2007)
Safety light curtains spearhead developments
On show for the first time at any UK exhibition will be two high-profile Leuze Mayser safety light curtains, including the IP68 rated Compactplus, that meets the requirements of SIL 3 Brochure Available
News from Leuze Mayser (16 August 2007)
Intelligent motor protection relays
The new TeSys Model T intelligent motor protection relays from Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric, are designed specifically to cut plant downtime and reduce maintenance costs
News from Schneider Electric (16 August 2007)
New Kawasaki Robot for all spray painting jobs
Kawasaki Robotics has introduced the new 'K Series' of explosion-proof painting robots with a line-up of eight models to cover work from small to large
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK (16 August 2007)
Del Monte Foods enhances operations with Ariba
User Application Article One of the largest producers, distributors and marketers of premium branded food and pet products, Del Monte, has expanded its use of spend management solutions to drive greater savings and efficiency
News from Ariba (15 August 2007)
Palm preferred Linux Platform is from Wind River
User Application Article Wind River Systems has announced that Palm has selected the Wind River Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition as its open standard Linux platform for future Palm Foleo software releases
News from Wind River Systems (15 August 2007)
Industrial oil waste can't clog a Chopper pump
A submersible chopper pump from Landia has successfully provided one of the UK's leading water companies with a non-clog operation for its industrial wastewater reception tank
News from Landia (15 August 2007)
Recycling will be truly at the heart of RWM 07
RWM 2007 is to practice what it preaches this year, with the introduction of its very own 'Exhibitor's waste recycling plant' within the show, which takes place at the NEC from 11 to 13 September
News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition (15 August 2007)
Recycling companies benefit from mobile yardramps
With a rise in the amount of domestic and commercial waste being sent for recycling, Thorworld Industries reports a big increase in demand for its mobile yardramps from recycling companies
News from Thorworld Industries (15 August 2007)
K-Series oil-free K-now how from Boge
Following a preview at the Hannover Fair in April, Boge has now fully launched their innovative new oil-free piston compressor, to be known as the K Series Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (15 August 2007)
New Managing Director for Purex
After twenty two successful years leading the Rotherham based Fume Extraction business Purex International, Managing Director Phil Mullins has decided to retire.
News from Purex International (15 August 2007)
Pure water for endoscope washing machines
The Integra E from Purite has been specifically developed to provide a constant supply of (S)HTM 2030 quality water for use with single or multi chamber washing machines for endoscope cleaning
News from Purite (15 August 2007)
High-accuracy digital temperature indicators
The Cropico range of high-accuracy digital temperature indicators sets new standards of measurement flexibility Brochure Available
News from Cropico (15 August 2007)
Zero-line pressure conveyors work without contact
A major design plus for the latest zero-line pressure roller conveyor from Excel Automation is the inclusion of a miniature 24Vdc drive and associated gearbox within one of the actual conveyor rollers
News from Excel Automation (15 August 2007)
Drives market in the food and beverage industry
A conference call on Tuesday 21 August 2007 will provide industry participants with an overview of the recently published study focusing on the European Drives Market in the food and beverage industry
News from Frost and Sullivan (15 August 2007)
Automation Supplies offers modular conveyor system
Automation Supplies is proud to announce a new addition to their already comprehensive product range with the addition of modular conveyor systems from the major US manufacturer Dorner
News from Automation Supplies (15 August 2007)
Avery launches weigh-bridge leasing options
Avery Weigh-Tronix has introduced a range of affordable weigh-bridge leasing options to help companies improve cashflow and reduce corporation tax bills
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (15 August 2007)
CMP Products shape the future of cable glands
CMP Products will launch their first range of truly universal Cable Glands at OE07, designed especially for end users demanding high quality, 'universal' products, easy to install and maintain
News from CMP Products (15 August 2007)
Head of Engineering appointed at Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt University has announced the appointment of Professor Douglas Greenhalgh to the position of Head of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (15 August 2007)
Air Amplifiers save compressed air energy
Air Amplifiers are yet another energy saving solution for industry from the Air Technology division of Meech International
News from Meech Air Technology (15 August 2007)
Extended operation for seals with Safeunit Ultima
John Crane Safematic has launched an enhanced version of its Safeunit seal water control system that increases the reliability of pumps and process machinery while reducing water consumption
News from Crane EAA (15 August 2007)
SmartMeter concentric water meter trial package
The Severn Trent Services concentric water meter trial package helps water companies provide auditable figures, apply demand management tariffs and pinpoint and prioritise supply pipe repair work
News from Severn Trent Services (15 August 2007)
Liquid-cooled AC drive delivers full flexibility
Combining high-power performance with a space-saving design, the new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700L liquid-cooled drive from Rockwell Automation delivers unrivalled application versatility
News from Rockwell Automation (15 August 2007)
Win a VIP day at the BTCC championship finale!
RS Components will give one reader and their guest a fantastic VIP day at the thrilling climax to the 2007 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, to celebrate their 70th anniversary!
News from RS Components UK (15 August 2007)
Sensicast Systems moves to expanded facilities
After six years of continued and rapid business growth in its prior location, wireless sensor network solution provider Sensicast Systems has moved into new, expanded facilities
News from Sensicast Systems (15 August 2007)
Innovation in robotics demonstrated by Staubli
Manufacturing high speed, high precision robots is not our only task - ensuring the availability of the most advanced software, peripherals and control systems is equally important Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (15 August 2007)
Positional data and time synchronisation
The new versatile, compact Din Rail mounted GPS clock, the HSD7000, is capable of providing positional information and time synchronisation to external devices such as data recorders, PLCs, PCs
News from Hima-Sella (14 August 2007)
Temperature control inside instrument enclosures
A programmable explosion-proof heater brings new precision to process instrumentation enclosure temperature control, and is ideal for higher temperature applications in petrochem, oil and gas plants
News from Intertec Instrumentation (14 August 2007)
Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade wins award
User Application Article KMK Consultants and Black and Veatch earn the prestigious Willis Chipman Award for its role in the upgrade and expansion of the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Region of Peel in Ontario
News from Black and Veatch (14 August 2007)
Fast, digital, programmable PID-controller for IR
For some applications proprietary PID controllers cannot react fast enough to changes in the process temperatures, making control of heating cycles very difficult
News from Impac Infrared (14 August 2007)
Record enquiry levels for vibrators at Hillhead
Invicta Vibrators report that this year's Hillhead show was their most successful ever in terms of the number of purposeful, high-quality enquiries received from both home and overseas visitors
News from Invicta Vibrators (14 August 2007)
Copper mine waste-water sampling to MCERTS
User Application Article MCERTS-approved wastewater samplers from Aquamatic of Manchester, UK are helping one of the world's fastest growing copper producers enhance its environmental management system
News from Aquamatic (14 August 2007)
A portable high resolution thermal imaging camera
A new cost effective portable thermal imaging camera from Metrum Information Storage offers a complete solution for high resolution predictive maintenance, building inspection and scientific research
News from Metrum Information Storage (14 August 2007)
Schroeder Industries to host biofuels webcast
Schroeder Industries, a leader in fluid conditioning technology with over 60 years of experience, will host an informative webcast regarding filtration solutions for renewable energy sources
News from Schroeder Industries (14 August 2007)
Workshops on Pharma IT Systems
Essential workshops for everyone working with computerised systems, software and processes in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry:
News from Regulatory Compliance Workshop Group (14 August 2007)
Market leading action tracking software
Infotechnics, the leaders in Operational Intelligence Tools, announce an agreement to provide Enterprise action tracking software to the oil and gas, power generation and petrochemical markets
News from Infotechnics (14 August 2007)
ERP Human Resources shortfalls solved
As the functionality of ERP systems advance, Human Resources are being left behind and have to make do with compromises and poor integration: until a complete business solution from Miracle Dynamics
News from Miracle Dynamics (14 August 2007)
Continuous Improvement from AdBlue supplier
Customers of AdBlue supplier Air1 are benefiting from the introduction of a dedicated 27 tonne stainless steel road tanker to deliver their product
News from Air1 (14 August 2007)
ISA Security Training at Mesa conference
The ISA will sponsor its one-day security training seminar as part of the Mesa International 2007 Plant to Enterprise Conference, 16-18 September in Orlando, Florida
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (14 August 2007)
The Reliance Petroleum mega Polypropylene project
Aker Kvaerner is providing project management, procurement and engineering services for a new polypropylene plant to be built by Reliance Petroleum in a Special Economic Zone in Jamnagar, in India
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (14 August 2007)
Green Business Buyers Guide 2008
Turret Group has announced the launch of the Green Business Buyers Guide, a new reference source for the UK SME community
News from Turret Group (14 August 2007)
TSC simulators for BP in Azerbaijan
User Application Article The CTTC, which is sited alongside the Sangachal Oil and Gas Terminal near Baku in Azerbaijan, is equipped with a wide range of TSC simulation models
News from TSC Simulation (14 August 2007)
Easy P and T transmitter configuration tool
With the FlexProgrammer 9701 Baumer offers a user friendly configuration tool for all configurable pressure and temperature transmitters providing 4 to 20 mA output signals
News from Baumer Group (14 August 2007)
Engineering fluid dynamics analysis software V8
Flomerics has released the latest version of its popular Engineering Fluid Dynamics (EFD) analysis software suite Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (13 August 2007)
Just two steam traps solve 80% of requirements
ARI-Armaturen, worldwide leaders in the manufacture and supply of process valves, has developed two steam traps that satisfy the vast majority of applications in any steam plant operation Brochure Available
News from ARI Armaturen (UK) (13 August 2007)
New flexible solution to pot-filling and packing
A high-speed robotic cell for picking and packing pots, such as yogurt or dessert, into trays has been developed by RTS Flexible Systems Brochure Available
News from RTS Flexible Systems (13 August 2007)
CEMS cost savings a hit with UK power stations
User Application Article Air quality monitoring specialists Enviro Technology are to install 11 Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) at two UK Power Plants - Uskmouth Power and Saltend Cogeneration - during August
News from Enviro Technology Services (13 August 2007)
Operations contract for Gempetco Egyptian FPSO
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract for operation, management and maintenance of the Al Zaafarana FPSO offshore Egypt by operator Gemsa Petroleum Company, and partners
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (13 August 2007)
Masoneilan control valves for Milford Haven LNG
Dresser UK has won a Euro1.1M contract with CBI John Brown Process Energy to provide cryogenic control valves for the new South Hook LNG receiving terminal, to be built near Milford Haven, South Wales
News from Masoneilan Dresser (13 August 2007)
Portable gas detector more versatile than ever
Crowcon has added more features to its Triple Plus+ portable gas detector, making it even more versatile than ever Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (13 August 2007)
XR Infrared optimises temperature monitoring
Raytek has introduced the Raytek XR infrared (IR) thermometer, an advanced sensor that delivers performance and value in broad range of manufacturing applications
News from Raytek Corp (13 August 2007)
Ultrasonic linear piezo motor actuators
Ultrasonic piezo linear motors, actuators and precision positioning stages for automation systems are shown in a new brochure from PI Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (13 August 2007)
ISO14001 accreditation for Malvern Instruments
Malvern Instruments, manufacturer of a wide range of analytical instrumentation for materials characterisation, has achieved accreditation to the international standard BS EN ISO14001:2004
News from Malvern Instruments (13 August 2007)
'Pack-Vac' leak detection system for testing!
'Pack-Vac' detects leaks in individual packages using water and compressed air, and can also be used without water as a non destructive leak tester for packages containing fluids, lubricants or water
News from Witt Gas Techniques (13 August 2007)
Energy monitoring, analysis, control + automation
At this year's Energy Event, Carlo Gavazzi is showcasing its latest energy analysers along with innovative Dupline building automation products
News from Carlo Gavazzi (13 August 2007)
Swagelok ball valve family expands
The new Swagelok SK series multipurpose ball valves, to be shown at OE2007, mark the continuing expansion of the Swagelok line of ball valves
News from Swagelok (13 August 2007)
Tyco wins contract renewal at Pembroke refinery
User Application Article Tyco, managing the pressure relief valves at the ChevronTexaco Pembroke oil refinery, has improved valve reliability, increased valve servicing intervals by two-thirds, and produced plant cost savings
News from Tyco Flow Controls (13 August 2007)
ICS Triplex unveils new safety and control system
ICS Triplex, a Rockwell Automation company, will be at stand E4 at the Offshore Europe Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (4-7 September) to unveil its new groundbreaking safety and control system
News from Rockwell Automation (13 August 2007)
Miniature hydraulic components on show at OE 2007
The miniature high pressure hydraulic components on show at OE comprise Lee Plugs, restrictors, check valves, relief valves, shuttle valves, flow controls, filter screens and piloting solenoid valves Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (13 August 2007)
Yokogawa brings VigilantPlant exhibition to OE 07
Yokogawa is featuring its comprehensive range of industrial automation solutions at Offshore Europe, with particular emphasis on their VigilantPlant concept
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (13 August 2007)
Compact hydraulically actuated dosing pump
Milton Roy, the leading manufacturer of dosing pumps, will present the Primeroy K at OE2007, offering a flow rate up to 2500 l/h, and pressure up to 37 bar Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe (13 August 2007)
Collaboration keeps Heather Alpha pipes flowing
User Application Article The Lundin Britain decision to operate the Broom oil field as a satellite of the Heather Alpha platform meant that new flow measurement systems were required for allocation metering
News from Schneider Electric (13 August 2007)
ICS Triplex teases the competitors
The August issue of Insider from Andrew Bond has commentary on the latest version of the NI LabVIEW, a viewpoint on the latest MTL acquisition and notes how ICS Triplex is teasing their competitors
News from Industrial Automation INSIDER (13 August 2007)
Vacuum pump traps absorb specific contaminants
A new series of replaceable filter elements for vacuum pump inlet traps has been introduced by MV Products: these target specific types of process byproducts
News from Mass-Vac: MV Products (13 August 2007)
Renewable energy technology at Offshore Europe 07
At Offshore Europe 2007, Stand 1525, Bosch Rexroth is highlighting its commitment to the renewable energy sector and promoting new technology where such advances can lead to a more sustainable future
News from Bosch Rexroth (13 August 2007)
Up-graded Systech Series 900 oxygen analysers
Systech Instruments has launched new versions of its widely used Series 900 oxygen analysers
News from Systech Instruments (13 August 2007)
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