News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 November
to Saturday 10 November 2007
Compact reverse osmosis pure water system
Purite has launched the Integra Mini, a compact reverse osmosis system for endoscope reprocessors and clinical washers direct from a mains water supply.
News from Purite ( 9 November 2007)
New, fundamental, drift-free Dew Point measurement
The new S8000 Integrale is the latest addition to the Michell Instruments Cooled Mirror Dewpointmeter product range Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 9 November 2007)
New dual stream O2 and CO2 gas controller
Warner Instruments has introduced the new Oxystreamer O2 and CO2 Gas Controller, for dynamic control of mixed gas concentration to within 0.2% of the selected set-point levels
News from Warner Instruments ( 9 November 2007)
Major business developments at Telit
Telit Wireless Solutions has secured an order worth USD10M over a two year period from a US customer, and has placed an order for 4 million GSM/GPRS chipsets from Infineon
News from Telit Wireless Solutions ( 9 November 2007)
Project for large scale ethylene plant in Saudi
User Application Article GE Oil and Gas will supply three compression trains for a new, large-scale 1.165 million tpy ethylene cracker plant in Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia for Saudi Chevron Phillips
News from GE Oil and Gas ( 9 November 2007)
Albin Hose Pumps handle the toughest applications
The Albin Pump ALH Hose pump available from the Pump Company can handle the toughest applications, from aggressive, to shear sensitive and viscous fluids
News from Pump Company ( 9 November 2007)
ISA Announces POWID 2008 Symposium Dates
ISA will host the 51st annual POWID symposium, and, in conjunction with EPRI, the 18th annual joint ISA POWID/EPRI Controls and Instrumentation Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, from 8-13 June 2008
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 9 November 2007)
Enhanced design variable frequency drive cables
The Alpha Wire round geometry industrial series - Series V VFD cables are clearly different and clearly better than traditional convoluted cables for variable frequency drive applications
News from Maser Communications UK ( 9 November 2007)
Accurate wide area positioning within buildings
The innovative IS1200 TrackerVis combines a 6 degrees of freedom inertial sensor with an 85 degree field of view camera lens Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 9 November 2007)
The 10 key benefits of robot systems for SMEs
ABB Robotics has designed and developed a robot-based application solution for pump manufacturer Alfa Laval, and now offers a presentation listing the 10 key benefits of robot systems for SMEs Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 9 November 2007)
High-availability, safe, fault-tolerant controller
The Simatic CPU S7-412-3H is a newly developed controller for high-availability, safe and fault-tolerant applications in the process industry
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 November 2007)
Mini USB AB connector sealed to IP68
This latest addition to the Bulgin Data Buccaneer range of dust and waterproof connectors is a new Mini USB 'AB' style interface in three panel mounted configurations Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components ( 9 November 2007)
Synchronous servomotors out-perform the others
Compared with everyday servomotors from other manufacturers, the standard AKM motors have a considerably higher power output for a given frame size
News from Micromech ( 9 November 2007)
Efficient, cost-effective infra red heaters
A range of highly efficient, cost-effective infra red heaters that suit a wide range of industrial process control applications are featured in the Quick Pick focus product guide from Hawco Controls
News from Hawco ( 9 November 2007)
IR gas leak camera sees sulphur hexafluoride
The Flir Systems ThermaCAM GasFind IR gas leak detector has brought infrared into leak detection and repair programmes (LDAR) for quick and more efficient methods of toxic vapour analysis Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 9 November 2007)
New head of strategy and business development
In order to strengthen its position in the global energy industry, DNV has appointed David Walker as director of strategy and business development
News from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) ( 9 November 2007)
Finding experienced freelance process engineers
A new way of locating process industry engineers with specialist expertise, who have been redeployed, retired early, or just worked for companies that went bust!
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor ( 9 November 2007)
GBP100M to be invested in innovation in the UK
Businesses are invited to submit proposals for collaborative research and development in innovation and new technology, to obtain a share of the GBP100M Technology Strategy Board funding
News from Technology Strategy Board ( 9 November 2007)
New 'Smart' on-line viscometer installs anywhere
A new intelligent viscosity sensing system from specialists Hydramotion for continuous on-line measurement in process control environments requiring high resolution, accuracy and repeatability Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion ( 8 November 2007)
The right controller for 2-stream blending
The Jiskoot InSpec Blender Controller is a new 3-term PID controller, launched to provide a cost-effective yet powerful and flexible solution for two-stream controlled rate or 'wildstream' blending
News from Jiskoot ( 8 November 2007)
Wyko brings engineering 'Know-how' to Nigeria
Wyko, an Eriks Company, has opened its first branch in Nigeria, on the Ikeja Industrial Estate in Lagos, holding stocks of many of the more popular MRO product lines Brochure Available
News from Wyko, an Eriks Company ( 8 November 2007)
New FreeFlow differential pressure flowmeter
AW-Lake Company, the leading North American manufacturer and distributor of flow measurement products, announces the release of a new differential pressure flow meter
News from AW-Lake Company ( 8 November 2007)
New flowmeter for smallest gas or air quantities
The flow meter efector metris is complemented by two further versions which can detect the smallest flows of gas and air Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 8 November 2007)
Wireless fleet monitoring of vehicles
User Application Article Telit Wireless Solutions, an international leader in the field of machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, is supporting Kuantic develops a new range of fleet management solutions
News from Telit Wireless Solutions ( 8 November 2007)
Does new technology need experienced engineers?
Does new technology make experienced engineers less important, on a process plant, in an age of instrumentation globalisation? David W Spitzer presents the opposing views
News from Spitzer and Boyes ( 8 November 2007)
New 'Vibration at Work' regulations
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 are a complex, yet important, set of regulations: AVT can provide equipment evaluation services, measuring against the required EU standards Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 8 November 2007)
Cheese productivity improved with robot operators
User Application Article Two years after adding two ABB robotic cells to its production line, Ilchester Cheese, the UK's biggest producer of speciality cheeses, continues to maintain improved labour and material savings Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 8 November 2007)
New MEMS IMU with integrated GPS
The MTi-G is a MEMS IMU with integrated GPS, which provides accurate horizontal and vertical position, velocity and 3D orientation estimates Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 8 November 2007)
Automated filling machines at Tracklement
A glowing reputation for reliability and a long-standing relationship has help secure another order for Riggs Autopack, one of the leading UK manufacturers of depositing and filling machines
News from Riggs Autopack ( 8 November 2007)
Ready-to-use HMI instrumentation platform
CANtronik can provide application-specific engine gauges and instrumentation for diesel powered equipment in just hours if needed, with a range of displays and specialist software tools and services
News from CANtronik ( 8 November 2007)
Accurate temperature measurement via the internet
Measurement Computing has announced the release of two web-enabled temperature units, the Web-Temp and the Web-TC, which allow users to take measurements and monitor them via the internet
News from Measurement Computing ( 8 November 2007)
Reliable pumping from versatile TopGear pumps
When reliability is of paramount importance to your liquids handling application, regardless of your need to transfer either thin or thick liquids, the choice of pump is crucial
News from JP Pumps ( 8 November 2007)
New brochure for innovative Wyatt Calypso system
Wyatt Technology, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterisation instruments and software, has published a new brochure to accompany the launch of its Calypso system Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology ( 8 November 2007)
SignalExpress 2.5 interactive measurement software
The NI LabVIEW SignalExpress 2.5 interactive measurement software simplifies the acquisition, analysis and presentation of data from hundreds of data acquisition devices and instruments Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 8 November 2007)
AutoEXEC for natural gas and petroleum liquids
The Thermo Scientific AutoEXEC multi-run flow computer and remote telemetry unit now integrates measurement and control functionality for both natural gas and petroleum liquids applications
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific - Process Instruments ( 8 November 2007)
Advice for pure water consulting engineers
Purite, a UK manufacturer of high performance water purification equipment, has launched a dedicated website to assist consulting engineers involved in healthcare projects with pure water requirements
News from Purite ( 8 November 2007)
Full range of ABB instrumentation services
ABB has released a new brochure detailing its full range of after sales support and services for instrumentation equipment
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 8 November 2007)
RS launch own-brand contactors and control relays
RS Components has launched a range of own-brand contactors and control relays aimed at machine and panel builders who require a high quality, value for money alternative to other brands
News from RS Components UK ( 8 November 2007)
New application database on-line
Metrohm has extended its well-established on-line search by a free application database Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 November 2007)
Does new technology need experienced engineers?
Does new technology make experienced engineers less important, on a process plant, in an age of instrumentation globalisation? David W Spitzer presents the opposing views
News from Expertise Available ( 8 November 2007)
Protecting a commercial salmon hatchery
User Application Article Grieg Seafood in Canada took proactive action against the potential threat of disease by installing Hanovia Photon IIUV disinfection systems at its British Columbia Atlantic salmon hatchery
News from Hanovia ( 8 November 2007)
Pipeline monitoring system uses wireless sensors
User Application Article Repsol deploys Honeywell wireless transmitters to reduce costs and maintain secure monitoring of oil and gas pipeline systems for Repsol in Argentina, reducing initial costs by 37%
News from Honeywell Field Solutions ( 7 November 2007)
New era for the Institute of Operations Management
The Institute of Operations Management has joined with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK and will in future operate as a membership body within the CILT (UK)
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 7 November 2007)
InduSoft announces RealTime performance management
InduSoft RealTime Performance Management solution enables manufacturing and process plants to gather real-time data from PLCs, PCs, DCS and historians, as well as ERP programmes, MES and WRP software
News from InduSoft ( 7 November 2007)
How much oil is in your compressed air?
Beko Instruments has developed measuring instruments for supervising the oil content of compressed air: Oil Control uses the ion exchange measurement method in the streaming compressed air Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 7 November 2007)
Biofuels solutions at World Ethanol conference
Pavilion Technologies will be exhibiting its industry leading model-predictive control (MPC)-based solutions for the Biofuels market at the World Ethanol conference in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands
News from Pavilion Technologies ( 7 November 2007)
InnoCielo FDA module on show at ISPE2007
BlueCielo ECM Solutions will showcase its innovative ECM solution InnoCielo Meridian Enterprise and its FDA Module at the 2007 ISPE Annual Meeting in Las Vegas
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 7 November 2007)
AquaPruf stainless steel hygienic conveyors
The Dorner AquaPruf LPZ Series stainless steel hygienic elevating or incline conveyors can be disassembled for cleaning in under 30 seconds, without tools: and they now have even faster deliveries
News from Automation Supplies ( 7 November 2007)
Packaging and Processing Exchange online auction
DoveBid, the leading global provider of capital asset auction and valuation services, has launched an on-line auction service called the Packaging and Processing Exchange, for surplus asset sales
News from DoveBid UK ( 7 November 2007)
Flange protectors boost pipeline safety
Flange protectors from James Walker Moorflex are an inexpensive way to boost safety, efficiency and the operating life of pipelines throughout all process industries Brochure Available
News from James Walker Moorflex ( 7 November 2007)
The next generation of alarm management
Matrikon announces the release of Matrikon Alarm Manager Version 4.1, its premier windows-based alarm system software application, compatible with EEMUA and ISA guidelines
News from Matrikon ( 7 November 2007)
Food processing innovation exhibition in France
IPA 2008, the World Food Process Exhibition, will welcome nearly 600 French and international companies to exhibit in Paris from November 17-20, to present the latest technologies in food processing
News from French Technology Press Office ( 7 November 2007)
Unipure gives red river a new lease on life
User Application Article Unipure Europe will trial a high density sludge treatment plant at Parys Mountain Copper Mine, on Anglesey, using lime dosing and high density sludge recirculation to treat the acid mine drainage
News from Unipure ( 7 November 2007)
Sirane set for major US expansion
The UK premier packaging solutions company, Sirane, has returned from a successful presence at the worldwide Food Expo 07 - held in Chicago, USA
News from Sirane ( 7 November 2007)
Reliable measurement of chlorine in water
The Analytical Technology A15/79 Total Chlorine Monitor is capable of accurately measuring residual chlorine even in wastewater using a unique non contact sensing technique Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology ( 7 November 2007)
Wonderware gains new President
Sudipta Bhattacharya has been appointed President of the Wonderware Business Unit of Invensys
News from Invensys Wonderware ( 7 November 2007)
Korea Shipyard grows with AVEVA Marine Solutions
Aveva, the leading provider of marine design and engineering lifecycle solutions, is pleased to announce that Korea Shipyard has invested in a set of Aveva marine design and engineering solutions
News from AVEVA Group ( 7 November 2007)
96% of EFD fluid flow software users recommend it
Flomerics recently commissioned a survey, that shows that 96% of the users of its EFD family of fluid flow simulation software do recommend EFD software to others Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 7 November 2007)
Piston pumps, perfect for thick, viscous fluids
Transferring thick, high viscosity 'fluids' such as purees, pastes, creams, syrups and gels in the food, brewing and pharmaceutical industries, presents unique pumping problems
News from Pump Engineering ( 7 November 2007)
Controller package for Bran + Luebbe pumps
The possibilities of emerging control, monitoring and communications technologies are now being harnessed by SPX Process Equipment for its Bran + Luebbe pumps
News from SPX Process Equipment ( 7 November 2007)
Migration for analogue modem devices to cellular
Digi International has introduced the DialServ, a phone line simulator that integrates with Digi cellular gateways to allow legacy devices with built-in modems to drop-in to cellular IP networks
News from Digi International ( 6 November 2007)
Modbus white paper available from Moore Industries
A white paper, titled "Using MODBUS for Process Control and Automation," is available for download from the Moore Industries website
News from Moore Industries International ( 6 November 2007)
Monitoring 80 silo contents with HART transmitters
User Application Article The Smart EchoTREK solution for level measurement of grain, ground grain derivatives, chemicals and animal food pellets in narrow silos with ultrasonic transmitters uses a HART multidrop system
News from Nivelco Process Control ( 6 November 2007)
Wolseley UK chooses CRASH as its charity partner
Wolseley UK, the UK's largest distributor of plumbing and heating products and a major supplier of building materials, is to support construction industry charity CRASH, to help homelessness projects
News from Wolseley UK ( 6 November 2007)
Instrument air system for Petrofac in Tunisia
User Application Article Beko is pleased to have been selected to supply Bekomat condensate drains to the skid mounted compressed air systems supplied for the Thyna Petroleum Services Chergui project in Tunisia Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 6 November 2007)
The new series of triaxial accelerometers
The new Celsum CTA303 series of triaxial accelerometers from Celsum Technologies uses state-of-the-art semi-conductor precision strain gauges manufactured using MEMS technology Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 6 November 2007)
Temp, pressure and level switches + SIL2 approval
Impress Sensors and Systems is offering a range of temperature limiters/controllers, pressure transmitters, submersible probes and level control switches, with SIL2 approval for hazardous environments
News from Impress Sensors and Systems ( 6 November 2007)
Bearing material / coatings for harsh environments
Technical Background Article Dr Steve Lacey, Engineering Manager at Schaeffler UK, discusses the selection of appropriate special coatings or corrosion-resistant materials for rolling bearings operating in harsh environments Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 6 November 2007)
Oil purifier manufacturer from China
Chongqing Zhongneng Oil Purifier Manufacturing Co is a leading oil purifier manufacturer in China, for transformer oil, turbine oil, lubricating oil, fuel oil, engine oil and so on
News from Chongqing Zhongneng Oil Purifier ( 6 November 2007)
'Chopper' pumps help Southern Water to cut costs
User Application Article Vaughan Chopper Pumps from P+M Pumps achieved a significant improvement in the throughput of sludge, minimised reactive maintenance and reduced spares requirements for a key Southern Water site
News from P+M Pumps ( 6 November 2007)
Tetra Pak CPS appoints new sales manager
CPS has announced the appointment of a new sales manager following its recent acquisition by the Tetra Pak group: Tony Casey, previously with Invensys APV
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems ( 6 November 2007)
Four year contract to supply chlorination services
Proton Water Services, a Grundfos Alldos Company, has secured a four year Electrochlorination Framework with Three Valleys Water
News from Proton Water Services ( 6 November 2007)
Precise level measurement with 3A Approval
With the LSP 05x, Baumer offers a reliable continuous level measurement sensor for applications in the food and beverage industry as well as for pharmaceuticals and biochemistry
News from Baumer Group ( 6 November 2007)
Marlin motors prove themselves for UB on Twiglets
User Application Article Stainless steel motors on Twiglets production has brought significant returns for United Biscuits in enhanced hygiene, reduced downtime/maintenance and extended motor life over conventional AC motors
News from Marlin Stainless ( 6 November 2007)
Maintenance North West exhibitors listed
Many exhibitors will be at Maintenance North West at the Old Trafford Football stadium on 12/13 November, selling condition monitoring equipment and computerised maintenance management software
News from Maintenance North West ( 6 November 2007)
Solartron Mobrey liquid level controls
For news stories from Solartron Mobrey, on density meters and liquid level controls, please see the company listing under Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement Division Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 6 November 2007)
Long term reliability in pumping at Parripak Foods
User Application Article Eight Mono NOV progressing cavity pumps have been performing efficiently at Parripak Foods for over two years, particularly for the viscous and bulky materials such as in potato waste slurry
News from Mono Pumps ( 5 November 2007)
SCADA market in water and wastewater
The worldwide market for SCADA systems in the water and wastewater industries was $212 million in 2006 and is forecasted to be over $275 million in 2011, a CAGR of 5.4%
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 5 November 2007)
Schneider Electric invests in training centre
Schneider Electric has underscored its commitment to excellence in customer service and best practice skills development by expanding its dedicated UK Training Centre in Coventry
News from Schneider Electric ( 5 November 2007)
New sulphur pastillation and storage system
Sandvik will upgrade the existing sulphur solidification system at the Statoil facility in Mongstad, Norway, to a new Sandvik pastillation system with eight 250 cu.m storage silos
News from Sandvik Process Systems ( 5 November 2007)
Pure water for fuel cells with no hassle
User Application Article Elga Process Water helps to manufacture ceramic powder for state of the art fuel solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs): high quality water is needed to ensure there are no impurities
News from Elga Process Water ( 5 November 2007)
Packaging helps a Revolution in vending
User Application Article Packaging Automation has supplied a Starwheel machine to The Vending Revolution, the UK's leading and largest bulk and mini-can package vending business
News from Packaging Automation ( 5 November 2007)
Third Queen's Award for Fibercore
Fibercore, the World's leading developer and manufacturer of specialty optical fibers, will be presented with two Queen's Awards on 8 November 2007 by HRH The Duke of Kent KG at its Hampshire HQ
News from Fibercore ( 5 November 2007)
Building sustainable asset performance
With the launch of their Asset Excellence Initiative, Yokogawa will help its customers make their plant asset condition predictable, and performance sustainable
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 5 November 2007)
TDR radar for 73 palm oil tanks uses HART
User Application Article Level measurement of palm oil in 73 tall tanks has been achieved by Nivelco and Perdana, their local agent in Malaysia, using HART data, interfaced to the system using the Nivelco Multicont
News from Nivelco Process Control ( 5 November 2007)
Peristaltic pump: ideal for low-pulsation metering
The peristaltic pump developed by Lutz-Jesco is used for water treatment wherever low-pulsation dosing at low delivery pressures is required
News from Lutz-Jesco GmbH ( 5 November 2007)
Vacon opens new offices in Brazil
The AC drives manufacturer Vacon has opened its new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil to support customers in Brazil and South America
News from Vacon ( 5 November 2007)
Create hydraulic hose assemblies for just GBP1
The latest generation of portable hose crimping technology from Parker Hannifin is now available for just GBP1 with an order of hoses and fittings, allowing increased on-site repair flexibility Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 5 November 2007)
Affordable range of stainless steel keyboards
Touch Technologies has launched its latest range of stainless steel IP65 keyboards into the UK and Ireland
News from Touch Technologies ( 5 November 2007)
Sensicast networks manage solar powered building
User Application Article Exciting new wireless sensors from Sensicast are proving to be highly effective in monitoring and controlling solar energy roof panels for the World's first zero net energy commercial building
News from Sensicast Systems ( 5 November 2007)
New Fireclay acid brick for chemical processing
Koch Knight, innovator in corrosion resistant materials and environmental heat transfer equipment, introduces its new Knight-Ware PV33P fireclay acid brick, for vessels in corrosive applications
News from Koch Knight ( 5 November 2007)
Voice sounder from fire alarm specialists
The Sonos Voice Sounder from Klaxon Signals is a fire alarm that combines a normal sounder with a clear, synchronised voice message to help reduce confusion and distress during an active alarm
News from Klaxon Signals ( 5 November 2007)
Universal gas analyser from Stanford Research
Lambda Photometrics are pleased to announce the introduction of the UGA Universal Gas Analyser, a state-of-the-art bench top mass spectrometer from Stanford Research Systems Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics ( 5 November 2007)
InduSoft releases secure web client solution
The new InduSoft offering, InduSoft Secure Viewer, enables secure access to InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA application screens using PCs, handheld PDAs, and tablet PCs over wired / wireless connections
News from InduSoft ( 5 November 2007)
Rexroth pneumatic directional control valves
Rexroth has introduced the 'light generation' version of its HF valve series, a lighter-weight valve terminal system which is already proven for medium-sized and larger actuators
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 5 November 2007)
Schneider enhances key system integrator channel
Recognising the importance of the system integrator channel as a key route to market, Schneider Electric has announced major enhancements to its System Integrator Policy
News from Schneider Electric ( 5 November 2007)
WBF issues 2008 call for award nominations
WBF has issued its call for award nominations for two 2008 awards: the Dr Guido Carlo-Stella award and the Thomas G Fisher award
News from WBF: World Batch Forum ( 5 November 2007)
MEIRG project highlighted in House of Commons
A first-of-its-kind project to retain engineering skills in the Midlands, the MEIRG project, has been endorsed in the House of Commons
News from MEIRG ( 5 November 2007)
Intrinsically safe, rugged linear position sensor
Everight Precision introduces the Positek E111 intrinsically safe, rugged linear position sensor for use in potentially explosive dust and gas/vapour atmospheres
News from Everight Precision ( 5 November 2007)
Sodeca fans appoint Flextraction as UK agent
Flextraction has been appointed UK and Ireland representative for PISAC International, the export arm of Sodeca, the Barcelona based manufacturer of fans for both industrial and commercial users.
News from Flextraction ( 5 November 2007)
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