News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 December
to Saturday 15 December 2007
Metering contract for India's newest refinery
Daniel Model 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic Meters will be used to determine "Fiscal transfers" of all petroleum products at a new refinery project for Reliance Petroleum in India Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (14 December 2007)
Documenting calibrator for QA systems
Quality assurance systems for production processes require the regular recalibration of mechanical, electrical and thermal measurement equipment with documentation of the results
News from Burster (14 December 2007)
Temp transmitters go from strength to strength
Status Instruments, the UK's leading designer and producer of in head temperature transmitters, have launched their new SEM206 series of head mount transmitter
News from Status Instruments (14 December 2007)
Power control systems contract in Australia
Yokogawa Australia has received a contract for a control systems replacement project at the Northern Power Station, owned by Flinders Power
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (14 December 2007)
High torque variable speed metering pump
Fluid Metering has introduced a NEW Industrial Variable Speed Pump (IVSP) for industrial and process applications, featuring a high torque
News from Fluid Metering (14 December 2007)
A face lift for Flexelec
Major changes at Flexelec, formerly Jimi Heat, the electric temperature maintenance specialist, following the acquisition by French electric cable specialist Omerin
News from Flexelec (UK) (14 December 2007)
Major award for UV specialists GB Environmental
Ultraviolet (UV) technology experts GB Environmental has received a major award in recognition of the company's ground-breaking advances within the sector
News from GB Environmental (14 December 2007)
Turck new operation in Australia
German-based Hans Turck and Co, a leading manufacturer of products designed for factory and process automation industries, has founded Turck Australia, in Melbourne
News from Turck (14 December 2007)
Prestigious United Utilities framework award
Analytical Technology (ATi) has received a 'Best Instrument Supplier' award in Q2 2007 from water industry major United Utilities for its provision of residual chlorine monitors Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (14 December 2007)
New features on Magelis HMI terminals
Introducing recent advances in analogue touch screens, true colour displays and Gigabyte Ethernet communications, Schneider Electric is expanding its popular Magelis range of HMI terminals
News from Schneider Electric (14 December 2007)
Omega Data Acquisition and Computer Interfaces
The Omega Data Acquisition and Computer Interface Handbook and Encyclopedia is your single source for data on data acquisition Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (14 December 2007)
One-step-opening for the Tetra Top package
Tetra Pak, one of the world's leading suppliers of food and beverage processing and packaging solutions, has announced a new easy-to-open cap for the Tetra Top package
News from Tetra Pak (14 December 2007)
New Puerto Rico partner for Informatics
Thermo Fisher Scientific has established a new partnership with Puerto Rico-based distributor Quality Instruments Solutions to extend its informatics offerings in the Caribbean Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (14 December 2007)
JW Townson solve Belgian plant emissions challenge
User Application Article A fast installation was needed on custom-designed installation of five ductwork compensators to meet new environmental emissions legislation at a Belgian precious metals refinery Brochure Available
News from James Walker Townson (14 December 2007)
Micro inert valve needs less space and power
Smaller components help designers and manufacturers to meet the challenges of producing ever smaller, more compact systems and this is particularly important for valve systems in portable instruments Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (14 December 2007)
HART added to Daniel ultrasonic flowmeters
Emerson Process Management has introduced new HART communication functionality in the Daniel Model 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter and the Daniel SeniorSonic and JuniorSonic Gas Ultrasonic Meters Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (13 December 2007)
Profibus interface offers process control
In many sectors of fieldbus industrial automation, a speedy and safe process control with high measuring accuracy is needed: the burster Sensor Profibus Interface 9221 provides the answer
News from Burster (13 December 2007)
What hinders worker productivity in engineering?
Figures just published show that performance levels in workplaces across the engineering sector are suffering, as overbearing and dogmatic management practices top the list of management styles
News from Chartered Management Institute (13 December 2007)
Battery powered temperature indicator
Status Instruments, have introduced their new SCH15 stainless steel connection head for battery powered temperature indicators and temperature transmitters
News from Status Instruments (13 December 2007)
DuraAct - Piezoelectric transducers for industry
Used either as actuators or sensors, DuraAct transducers offer an outstanding combination of precision, reliability, flexibility and variety Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (13 December 2007)
Changing from hydraulic to electric actuators
Technical Background Article Many manufacturers of equipment have replaced hydraulic cylinders with electric actuators, having realised that electric actuators are now a better alternative: this article analyses the options
News from Micromech (13 December 2007)
OPCTI announces partnership with Software Toolbox
The OPC Training Institute (OPCTI), the world's largest OPC training provider has announced a strategic partnership with Software Toolbox, a leading provider of software
News from OPC Training Institute (13 December 2007)
Flomerics joins NAFEMS CFD Working Group
To help promote best practice in the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) during the design phase, Flomerics has joined the NAFEMS CFD Working Group. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (13 December 2007)
MEMS-based SS Pressure Sensor for high purity
The AST4900 is a MEMS-based pressure sensor in stainless steel, ideal for semiconductor applications with demanding price/performance requirements
News from American Sensor Technologies (13 December 2007)
Fault tolerant undersea drilling system
User Application Article Hydril has chosen the fault-tolerant eXtremeDB high availability in-memory embedded database system from McObject for a fault tolerant undersea drilling system
News from McObject (13 December 2007)
Nanobrewery control system from Rockwell
User Application Article The University of California, Davis, teaches how a nanobrewery can combine the latest in quality control technology with traditional techniques using Rockwell control systems
News from Rockwell Automation (13 December 2007)
Georgia Water Solutions Forum
GE Water and Process Technologies and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (MACOC) co-host the Georgia Water Solutions Forum
News from GE Water & Process Technologies (13 December 2007)
'Green' air filtration receives major funding
A new 'green' technology company aims to provide the compressed air industry with more energy efficient ways of compressed air treatment, reducing the carbon footprint
News from Nano-Porous Solutions (13 December 2007)
Russell Finex - the finest separation technology
Russell Finex, leading manufacturers of fine mesh separation equipment, will showcase their range of screening and separation machines at EasyFairs Solids on the 11th and 12th of March
News from Russell Finex (13 December 2007)
Plant asset management five year market analysis
A new ARC Research report shows the growth in Plant Asset Management will exceed the most optimistic expectations over the next five years
News from ARC Advisory Group (13 December 2007)
A universal solution for plant networks
Industrial Ethernet is the fastest growing industrial network choice, but does it really offer the single universal solution that is so often talked about? Three experts in the field comment...
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (13 December 2007)
Further EU Patent for innovative fuel cell design
Ceramic Fuel Cells, a global leader in fuel cell development, has been granted another European patent for its innovative fuel cell technology
News from Ceramic Fuel Cells (13 December 2007)
'How To Handle Your Company Publicity' free guide
This 184 page guide is packed with easy-to-follow guidance helping any size business-to-business company run effective publicity operations in-house and save money, while boosting sales
News from AGM Training (12 December 2007)
Switch testing device with matching actuators
With its switch testing device Digiswitch model 5410, burster offers a high value and comfortable solution for testing switches and keypads according to valid DIN regulations 41635 and 41636
News from Burster (12 December 2007)
Investment in new Innovation and Knowledge Centres
Two new 'Innovation and Knowledge Centres' will provide a major boost to the early commercial exploitation of emerging technologies
News from Technology Strategy Board (12 December 2007)
Process Moisture Analyser range brochure
Michell Instruments have produced a new brochure covering their process moisture analyser range of instruments Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (12 December 2007)
The excessive REACH fees are 'Out of control'
The scale of REACH fees proposed by the new European Chemicals Agency has been described as excessive in principle and in practice by the Chemical Business Association today
News from Chemical Business Association (12 December 2007)
Process temperature measurement systems
With the TE1 range, Baumer Process Instrumentation offers individually configurable temperature measurement systems, which can measure process temperatures from -50 up to +250C
News from Baumer Group (12 December 2007)
ASR introduces a new customer care programme
The ASR customer care programme (CCP) is a unique framework of products and services geared around the needs of our customers
News from ASR Technology (12 December 2007)
Temperature transmitter with an integrated display
Status Instruments, the UK's leading producer of temperature transmitters, have announced a new variation on their successful line of transmitters
News from Status Instruments (12 December 2007)
Arc Energy supports oil and gas industry
Arc Energy Resources, the weld overlay cladding and fabrication specialist, has joined the Energy Industries Council (EIC), in order to better support the global oil and gas industry
News from Arc Energy Resources (12 December 2007)
New Adda fan for demanding cooling applications
Now available in the UK from Aerco is a range of DC fans from ADDA built in a 70 x70 x 38mm frame size: the increased fan depth creates over 50% more airflow
News from Aerco (12 December 2007)
Flextraction Exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing
Flextraction, the specialist solution provider capturing at source all forms of airborne contamination - dust, fume and oil mist, is exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing at Farnborough
News from Flextraction (12 December 2007)
Digital automation on majority of coal-fired units
Emerson digital automation has been selected for the majority of coal-fired units currently under construction in US Utilities, offering quicker plant start-up and commissioning, plus O+M savings
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (12 December 2007)
Safety technology in inline installations
The safe Interbus Inline modules from Phoenix Contact can be variably integrated into the automation solutions of the Inline I/O construction kit
News from Phoenix Contact (12 December 2007)
The next generation of Hygienic Mixers
Euromixers can now satisfy the most demanding requirements for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries with a new stainless steel mixing system - no more paint chips! Brochure Available
News from Euromixers (11 December 2007)
Call for UN framework to tackle climate change
Technical Background Article The business leaders of 150 global companies have published a communique to world leaders calling for a comprehensive, legally binding United Nations framework to tackle climate change
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (11 December 2007)
Rosemount guided wave radar level instrumentation
The unique Direct Switch Technology function of the Rosemount 5300 radar level transmitter from Emerson provides an echo signal two to five times stronger than other guided wave level transmitters Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (11 December 2007)
Aerospace heat treatment to NADCAP requirements
User Application Article The Beamex MC5 Calibrator has been chosen by Eurotherm for the on-site calibration of aerospace pyrometry instrumentation to NADCAP regulations and AMS2750D standards by UKAS accredited technicians Brochure Available
News from Beamex (11 December 2007)
Hand-held Milliohmmeter for field applications
With its Resistomat model 2320, burster offers a sturdy and universally applicable milliohmmeter for the measurement of low-ohmic resistances in mobile service, lab and field applications
News from Burster (11 December 2007)
Emission control for metal coating plants
As the first generation of oxidiser systems in the industry nears the end of their service life, many canmaking plants face repair or replacement of their existing air pollution control systems
News from Anguil Environmental Systems (11 December 2007)
Critical bearings keep lawnmowers in front
A leading manufacturer of lawnmowers for out in the field, on the golf course or in the garden is recognised, for commercial mowers, as the industry standard
News from Micromech (11 December 2007)
Portable NIR for raw materials verification
Essential Nutrition, a well-known manufacturer of pharmaceutical and herbal medicinal products, uses a Labspec portable NIR spectroscopy system for raw materials verification
News from Analytik (11 December 2007)
Lead-free and custom-designed plain bearings
This year, Schaeffler is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its Permaglide range of plain bearings, designed to meet the highest performance requirements in automotive and industrial applications Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (11 December 2007)
X-ray Fluorescence for RoHS analysis
From materials analysis to thickness gauging, the Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis products incorporate the latest in available technology, coupled with over 30 years of experience
News from Oxford Instruments Analytical (11 December 2007)
There's a lot of switches in stock at PVL
Anybody needing any switch for pressure, vacuum, level, flow, or temperature, should take a look at the PVL catalogues Brochure Available
News from PVL (11 December 2007)
PDX Technology wins a food processing award, again
For the second time in two years Pursuit Dynamics has won the Food Processing Award for the coveted 'Technological Development of the Year' for the wort boiling process
News from Pursuit Dynamics (11 December 2007)
CS Toptec enclosures protect against the elements
The new Rittal CS Toptec outdoor enclosures provide sensitive communications and electronic equipment with extra protection from external influences outdoors Brochure Available
News from Rittal (11 December 2007)
Schmersal introduces new control device range
Schmersal has introduced a new R-Series range of modular control devices and indicator lights, which offer increased functionality, better use of space and ease of assembly
News from Schmersal UK (11 December 2007)
Witt Gas mixers help ripen bananas
Gas mixers from Witt Gas Techniques, the Warrington based gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier are able to help the controlled ripening of bananas.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (11 December 2007)
Glass powder mixing improved with Thinky ARE-250
Cera Dynamics had relied for many years on a manual mixing system for their specialist glass powders, but found a more effective, more consistent, quicker and simpler method with the Thinky mixer
News from Intertronics (11 December 2007)
Waterproof 2.4GHz SMB wireless antenna
The Buccaneer Antenna is a robust and completely waterproof medium gain antenna specifically developed for the 2.4 to 2.5GHz frequency band, for instrumentation and telemetry equipment Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (11 December 2007)
Food, beverage and pharmaceutical on the website
There's now new industry specific content on the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions website focusing on food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (11 December 2007)
Fast and easy portable appliance testing
The lighter the instrument, the quicker the job gets done and this is especially true in high volume activities such as portable appliance testing (PAT)
News from Martindale Electric Company (11 December 2007)
ControlMaestro, SCADA software for site automation
The new automation software development platform, ControlMaestro, supports Windows Vista and offers web-enabled productivity, user mobility, security and integration into Enterprise systems
News from Wizcon Systems – Elutions Europe (11 December 2007)
XBee wall router extends ZigBee networks
Digi International has introduced the XBee wall router, a ZigBee router used to expand a ZigBee network range, by plugging into standard power sockets
News from Digi International (11 December 2007)
Power analyser for single / three phase systems
The PI 2200 Intelligent Power Transducer and Analyser is a fully programmable multi-function power analyser for single and three phase electrical systems with 3-phase balanced and unbalanced loads
News from CC Systems (11 December 2007)
Improving production efficiency for Duvel brewery
User Application Article Rosemount Analytical pH sensors from Emerson withstand high temperature cleaning cycles, reducing sensor failure alarms and improving reliability at the famous Duvel Moortgat brewery in Belgium Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (11 December 2007)
Drilling better oil + gas wells cheaper and faster
Curvaceous Software are pleased to announce the grant of another US Patent for a novel Geometric Process Control application, for real-time control of the drilling of oil and gas wells
News from Curvaceous Software (11 December 2007)
New materials technologies for UK energy
UK research into materials technologies that will help meet the country's energy challenges is to be boosted by a GBP12 million investment
News from Technology Strategy Board (11 December 2007)
Dew-Point Transmitters range brochure
Michell Instruments have produced a new brochure covering their dew-point transmitter range of instruments Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (11 December 2007)
Portable Hygrometers range brochure
Michell Instruments have produced a new range brochure covering their range of portable hygrometer instruments Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (11 December 2007)
Humidity Calibration Instruments brochure
Michell Instruments have produced a new brochure covering their humidity calibration range of instruments Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (11 December 2007)
Cooled Mirror Dewpointmeters range brochure
Michell Instruments have produced a new range brochure covering their cooled mirror dewpointmeters range of instruments Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (11 December 2007)
2008 Commercial training for engineers
The first of the NDO programme of engineering training seminars entitled 'Commercial Awareness for Engineers' was extremely well received, and will be repeated in 2008
News from NDO Consultants (10 December 2007)
CI tablet/capsule weight sorter for GSK
User Application Article The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) tablet manufacturing plant in Aranda de Duero (Burgos) in Spain has recently purchased a SADE SP200 Tablet/Capsule Weight Sorter from CI Electronics
News from CI Electronics (10 December 2007)
Plant Resource Manager adds Bently Nevada
Yokogawa announces that it has released the latest upgrade to its Plant Resource Manager (PRM), version R3.02, which includes an interface to the GE System 1 for Bently Nevada sensors
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (10 December 2007)
Live bottom bin discharger from Metso
In response to a leading manufacturer's need to hopper and control feed a needle type of material used as a reinforcement in their ad mix, Metso Best has designed a 'Live Bottom Bin Discharger'
News from Metso BEST (10 December 2007)
Margate and Broadstairs environmental improvement
User Application Article Black and Veatch recently celebrated the completion of the GBP80 million Margate and Broadstairs environmental improvement scheme for Southern Water
News from Black and Veatch (10 December 2007)
Non contact pharmaceutical identification system
Centice Corporation has been awarded a patent for a breakthrough Rapid Pharmaceutical Verification and Identification System
News from Centice (10 December 2007)
Compact and flexible heater shaker
Radleys has announced the introduction of the new generation Metz Heater Shaker - designed to fulfil the heating/agitation needs of chemists and scientists
News from Radleys (10 December 2007)
Uni-Cap Dust Cap Seal for powder containment
Hanningfield Process Systems has added another product to their range of equipment and accessories designed specifically for dust containment solutions
News from Hanningfield Process Systems (10 December 2007)
Improved productivity with Ajax screw feeders
User Application Article Leading powder coating manufacturer, Becker Powder Coatings has installed new agitated screw feeders and chutes to increase production and improve containment at its Liverpool factory
News from Ajax Equipment (10 December 2007)
GPS aided dead reckoning navigation module
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new affordable miniature electronic board module for personnel on foot that provides the user position relative to a preselected point Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (10 December 2007)
Emerson announces collaboration with Cisco
The process automation and IT leaders Emerson and Cisco will work together to advance the use of wireless technology for manufacturing improvement, using comprehensive in-plant wireless networks Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (10 December 2007)
'Temperature Uniformity Surveys' for Nadcap
Technical Background Article The importance of successful Temperature Uniformity Surveys for heat treaters with Nadcap accreditation cannot be overstated: an explanatory article by Richard Bolton of Eurotherm
News from Eurotherm (10 December 2007)
GarrettCom Industrial Ethernet training in January
The GCNA (GarrettCom Certified Network Associate) course equips engineers with the knowledge to specify, install and maintain Ethernet networks in industrial applications
News from GarrettCom Europe (10 December 2007)
Another deep sea diving industry gas mixer order
Witt Gas Techniques has had further success with another order from the diving industry for a MG100-2ME Heliox/O2 electronic gas mixer with touch screen control
News from Witt Gas Techniques (10 December 2007)
Valve trains for internal combustion engines guide
Schaeffler UK has just published a FREE reference guide to the development, manufacture and application of the latest valve train systems for internal combustion engines Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (10 December 2007)
Moeller makes it easier to get started!
Ease of use, economy and efficiency are among the key benefits of the latest Moeller Electric xStart range of control gear, offering compact and dependable motor starting solutions up to 90kW
News from Moeller Electric (10 December 2007)
Finalist at the food processing 'Oscars'
Confirming the impact its stainless steel motors have made on the food processing market, Marlin Stainless was a finalist in the annual 'Food Processing' awards event
News from Marlin Stainless (10 December 2007)
Radar measures wood dust silo levels reliably
User Application Article Vega radar is reliably monitoring the silo level of wood waste at a furniture plant, providing instant silo contents display and Ethernet transmission of the data for improved plant efficiency Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (10 December 2007)
Intertek acquires water analysis services contract
Intertek Polychemlab has transferred all laboratory activities from Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg (WBL) to the Intertek Analytical Technology Centre, 'Polychemlab' in Geleen, near Maastricht
News from Intertek Caleb Brett (10 December 2007)
Conference report on Waterproof Membranes 2007
Waterproof Membranes 2007 covered all types of membrane material from polymer modified bitumen to the latest thermoplastic elastomers
News from Applied Market Information (10 December 2007)
Easy vibration sensor product selector guide
Monitran, a world leader in the development and manufacture of sensors for the measurement of vibration and displacement, has released an innovative and easy-to-use product selector guide
News from Monitran (10 December 2007)
Quick-Pick booklet for relay and control gear
Hawco continues to make relay and control gear product selection easier with the introduction of its new Quick-Pick booklet, now available with special offers and free delivery details
News from Hawco (10 December 2007)
Fenwal fire detection devices from Hawco
Fenwal fire detection devices from Hawco are approved to actuate fire safety systems: the Detect-a-fire range is highly accurate, no matter what the fire growth rate
News from Hawco (10 December 2007)
Robust growth in process automation systems market
The process industry automation systems market continues to experience solid worldwide growth as plants must continue to improve performance
News from ARC Advisory Group (10 December 2007)
CPS Disc Centrifuge at BegbrokeNano
BegbrokeNano expands its already impressive range of particle and material characterisation instrumentation with the CPS DC24000 High Speed Disc Centrifuge
News from Analytik (10 December 2007)
World's first CO2 refrigeration interactive course
elearning-training.com, the award winning training solution for HVACR and Building Services engineering has introduced a new and pioneering e-learning course in the use of CO2 in refrigeration systems
News from elearning-training (10 December 2007)
Ishida weigher boosts yield for packed salad
User Application Article Increased yield - at a level previously considered unattainable for salad products - is one of the major benefits that Gartenfrisch Jung has experienced with a new R-Series 14-head weigher from Ishida
News from Ishida Europe (10 December 2007)
Optical spectrum analyser for 2micron band
The new Yokogawa AQ6375 is the world's first optical spectrum analyser to combine a wide wavelength range of 1200 to 2400 nm with high resolution, and high sensitivity
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (10 December 2007)
Quantachrome surface area and pore size analysers
Quantachrome announces that its popular Nova series of rapid surface area and pore size analysers will be available in 2008 with an enhanced "calibration-free" analysis option
News from Quantachrome Instruments (10 December 2007)
I.S serial text displays are easier to apply
It is now even easier to use BEKA intrinsically safe Serial Text Displays thanks to the new BA201 Communications Isolator Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (10 December 2007)
Real time tyre temperature sensors
User Application Article A racing car performance research project in Glasgow is using 12 'CS Series' infrared temperature sensors from Micro-Epsilon to monitor tyre temperatures in real time Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (10 December 2007)
Jofracal calibration software now available
Ametek Calibration Instruments has announced Version 4.0 of its popular Jofracal documenting calibration software for automatic calibration of pressure and temperature sensors using a PC
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (10 December 2007)
Rockwell Automation and Cisco collaborate
Collaborative effort between Rockwell and Cisco simplifies the integration of plant floor and corporate networks to improve the flow and security of production information
News from Rockwell Automation (10 December 2007)
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