News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 January
to Saturday 12 January 2008
Conference on CTL / coal to petroleum products
World CTL 2008, the first world conference on coal liquefaction, will take place in Paris, Organized by the World Energy Council, the World Coal Institute and the IFP (French Petroleum Institute)
News from MCI France (11 January 2008)
View running process calculations with 'Snapshots'
Get snapshots of process calculation software for OPC (PLCs, SCADA, Control Systems, Historians) and PI Library, to gain quick and easy access to process calculation details
News from Exele (11 January 2008)
Pharma particle size analysis at Interphex 2008
Two new options for the Parsum IPP-70 in-line particle size measurement probe, supplied by Malvern Instruments, are designed to simplify regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical applications Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (11 January 2008)
In-process glass temperature measurement sensor
A unique, non-contact infrared temperature sensor has been launched, which is ideal for measuring the temperature of glass products and surfaces during production Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (11 January 2008)
CFC completes first shipments to European partners
Ceramic Fuel Cells, a global leader in fuel cell development, has shipped a NetGenPlus unit to satisfy the UK part of its agreement with E.On UK and Gledhill Water Storage
News from Ceramic Fuel Cells (11 January 2008)
Industrial 16-port managed Gigabit Ethernet switch
Ethernet Direct offers one of the most powerful Industrial Managed Gigabit switch HMG-1628, a 16-port 10/100TX + 2 port Gigabit copper with SFP ports
News from Ethernet Direct (11 January 2008)
Warehouse Management for Cummins Filtration
User Application Article RedPrairie Warehouse Management (WMS) improves inventory and shipping accuracy, space utilisation and resource management for Cummins Filtration Brochure Available
News from RedPrairie (11 January 2008)
Eurotherm market success with EPower controllers
Eurotherm has thrown down the gauntlet to other power controller suppliers with the launch of its new range of EPower Controllers, which set a new standard in efficiency and flexibility
News from Eurotherm (11 January 2008)
NI sound and vibration measurement suite
NI introduces Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 6.0 and PXI-4495 for interactive, configurable data acquisition and analysis for advanced measurement in production test and design validation Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 January 2008)
Autodesk completes acquisition of Hanna Strategies
Autodesk has completed the acquisition of Hanna Strategies, a software development firm with offices in Shanghai, Atlanta and Pune, India Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (11 January 2008)
Minimising maintenance on Eurostar batteries
User Application Article Working quietly (literally) behind the scenes at the new St Pancras terminal is a new fleet of Linde materials handling equipment powered by the Exide Technologies Sonnenschein Dryfit gel batteries
News from Exide Technologies (11 January 2008)
Elga maintains BP water plant reliability
User Application Article Elga Process Water was on hand to provide engineering repairs when the ion exchange plant feeding steam generators for the BP Hull site acetic acid plant showed signs of failure
News from Elga Process Water (11 January 2008)
Munchpump packages for holiday camp
User Application Article Mono has supplied and installed two Munchpump packages at the Hoburne Naish holiday park in Hampshire, to transfer on-site waste water and effluent to the main sewerage system
News from Mono Pumps (11 January 2008)
Laser based gas detection company acquired
Avacta Group, which develops detection and analysis technology aimed at the defence and biopharmaceutical markets, announces the acquisition of Oxford Medical Diagnostics
News from Avacta Group (11 January 2008)
low cost MiniTag portable temperature data logger
A new low cost logging tag, the SL51M from Signatrol, ensures temperature data continuum during storage and transportation
News from Signatrol (10 January 2008)
Ultrasonic flow for difficult water applications
User Application Article Obtaining useful flow measurement data is not always easy, though there are some applications in the water industry which are harder than others Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies (10 January 2008)
A SmarT dosing and filling controller for Europe!
Don't you ever wish for a simple controller that will just do what you want instead of forcing you into complicated programming, wasted time and excessive expense? SmarT is what you are looking for
News from Penko Engineering (10 January 2008)
AMEC wins major Duty Holder contract in North Sea
AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, is to be the Duty Holder on the Dunlin cluster of oilfield production facilities in the North Sea for Fairfield Energy
News from AMEC (10 January 2008)
Open operator terminals display highest growth
Double digit revenue growth and unit shipments are projected for the open operator terminal segment of the worldwide operator terminals market
News from IMS Research (10 January 2008)
Key Technology to exhibit FluoRaptor at Interpack
Key Technology will introduce FluoRaptor, their new fluorescence-sensing laser sorter, to the European market at Interpack in Dusseldorf, 24 - 29 April 2008
News from Key Technology (10 January 2008)
Gas turbine and compressors for QAFCO fertilisers
GE Oil and Gas will supply the Qatar Fertilizer Company with gas turbine and compressor technology on an expansion project that will result in one of the world's largest fertilizer plants
News from GE Oil and Gas (10 January 2008)
Anti-corrosion primer withstands high temperatures
A new styrene acrylic copolymer primer, designed for use in high performance anti-corrosion applications, has been introduced by Scott Bader Company
News from Scott Bader Company (10 January 2008)
Machine automation training days from Rexroth
During February and March of 2008, Bosch Rexroth will be holding a number of FREE Machine Automation Training Days throughout the UK and Ireland
News from Bosch Rexroth (10 January 2008)
Pharmaceutical grade water at 10,000 l/h
Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies (VWS) has launched a new generation of its award-winning Orion pharmaceutical water package, producing up to 10,000 l/h of pharmaceutical grade water
News from Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (10 January 2008)
Wolseley appoints product quality manager
Wolseley, the UK's largest distributor of plumbing and heating products and a major supplier of building materials, has appointed its first product quality manager
News from Wolseley UK (10 January 2008)
New freeze drying technology for nanomaterials
Hosokawa Micron stirred freeze drying technology has been successful with materials in the nano size range (down to 50 nm), where agglomerate-free powder from a suspension is required
News from Hosokawa Micron (10 January 2008)
N Sea offshore wireless success on heat exchanger
User Application Article Emerson Process Management has successfully applied its wireless self-organising mesh field network to monitor wellhead annular pressure and heat exchanger pressures on the Grane offshore platform
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless (10 January 2008)
New 'FreeFlow' differential pressure flowmeter
AW-Lake, the leading North American manufacturer and distributor of flowmeter products, has released a new differential pressure flow meter, added to the Lake Monitor range
News from AW-Lake Company (10 January 2008)
Inexpensive IR sensor offers narrow field of view
To expand on its proven family of intelligent infra-red, non contact thermometers, Melexis introduces the MLX90614xAC, with a narrow field of view of only 35 degrees
News from Melexis (10 January 2008)
GPRS/GSM modem for wireless file acquisition
With the GPRS/GSM modem from Phoenix Contact, distributed process data acquisition has now been made available to the worldwide cellular network in conjunction with affordable Internet technology Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (10 January 2008)
Petrochina expands the use of Picaso
Picaso has delivered increased visibility and performance optimisation to the largest producer of crude oil and natural gas in China, for the Petrochina polymer operations, after a successful pilot
News from WAM Systems (10 January 2008)
Simulation reduces extractor hood design time
User Application Article Marenco AG used the Flomerics EFD.Lab engineering fluid dynamics software to halve the design time for a new extractor hood, specified by one of their clients Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 9 January 2008)
Wireless solutions for the process industries
Emerson is collaborating with Cisco to offer open-standard solutions for wireless process and plant management applications that install easily and operate reliably in the process environment
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless ( 9 January 2008)
Fifth AMEC Berca Indonesia contract with Total
AMEC Berca Indonesia has been awarded an engineering design contract for Total E+P Indonesie Tunu Phase 12 gas and condensate field in the Mahakam river delta, in East Kalimantan
News from AMEC ( 9 January 2008)
WBF webcast topics for first quarter 2008
The WBF 2008 webcast schedule includes a variety of topics focused on introductory, advanced, and hot topics for professionals in the automation and manufacturing industry
News from WBF: World Batch Forum ( 9 January 2008)
Optimising the performance of bed level thickeners
Technical Background Article Thickeners for mining are large tanks used to separate fine suspended mineral particles (ore) from the associated liquid, producing a clear liquid overflow and a thick sludge of settled solids
News from Endress + Hauser Australia ( 9 January 2008)
MIPAC stabilises Zinifex Century mine
User Application Article MIPAC Advanced Control strategies have improved operations for the world's second largest zinc producer, Zinifex, at their Century Mine
News from MIPAC ( 9 January 2008)
Elscint re-launches and updates website
Elscint Automation, the ISO 9001:2000 certified leading vibratory parts feeder manufacturer from India has completely updated their website
News from Elscint Automation ( 9 January 2008)
Zero-wear piezo-flexure actuators
Flexure-based piezo-actuators provide up to 10 times larger travel ranges than classical piezo-stack actuators in a low profile package, with virtually unlimited resolution and lifetime Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 9 January 2008)
Silicon patch temperature sensors
New from Omega, SA2 Silicon Patch temperature sensors offer maximum flexibility, and are available in 2 different mounting styles for flat or curved surfaces Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering ( 9 January 2008)
Control Techniques launches new servo family
A new range of servo-drives, the Digitax ST, is launched with unprecedented connectivity, feedback options, intelligence and functionality, targeting the general machinery automation market
News from Control Techniques ( 9 January 2008)
Blackmer pumps for new solvent tank farm
User Application Article Banner Chemicals has purchased Blackmer sliding vane pumps for blending and filling operations at its new solvent tank farm and distribution depot in Middlesbrough
News from AxFlow ( 9 January 2008)
Compact sieves improve bakery powder productivity
User Application Article Zeelandia, a leading manufacturer of raw bakery ingredients, has improved productivity and product purity with a Russell Finex vibratory sieve
News from Russell Finex ( 9 January 2008)
Northeastern compressed air product specialist
Leading supplier of compressed air products and process systems, Hogg Pneumatic Solutions, has appointed Michael Benison to the position of Key Account Manger
News from Thorite ( 9 January 2008)
Diplomat DC impellers withstand the pressure
The Comair Rotron Diplomat range of high power, backward curve impellers, available in the UK from Aerco, has been extended and now includes AC blowers!
News from Aerco ( 9 January 2008)
On-line measurement solutions at EasyFairs Solids
Particle sizing solutions for solids processing will be on display alongside infrared sensors for on-line measurement and control of moisture and composition, at EasyFairs Solids 2008 in the NEC Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 9 January 2008)
19th International Water Jetting Conference 2008
The BHR Group has issued a call for papers for the 19th International Water Jetting Conference, to be held in Nottingham from 15-17 October 2008, covering applications, developments and technologies
News from BHR Group Conferences ( 9 January 2008)
HES Tractec drives forwards with new Comer deal
HES Tractec are now the exclusive UK and Irish distributor for all Comer products - including Comer SOM planetary gearboxes, Geolink motors and the Axial range of piston pumps and motors
News from Group HES ( 9 January 2008)
Water quality sampling station PM 01
The PM01 Water sampling station complies with DIN 19643 and records the concentration of free chlorine, pH value, Redox-potential, temperature and optionally water conductivity
News from Lutz-Jesco GmbH ( 9 January 2008)
Loch Fyne oysters chooses Hanovia UV disinfection
Loch Fyne Oysters in Scotland has chosen two Hanovia medium pressure UV disinfection systems to treat depuration water on its oyster farm in Loch Fyne, at Cairndow in Scotland
News from Hanovia ( 9 January 2008)
Emerson acquires 'The Automation Group'
This latest acquisition of TAG in Houston expands the Emerson process control engineering and project management capabilities for use in refining, petrochemical and related industries
News from Emerson Process Management ( 9 January 2008)
Solution to contamination of glass containers
Smiths Detection offers the only glass in glass X-ray inspection system in the market designed for 100% inspection of the crown of a jar - the Eagle QuadView
News from Smiths Detection ( 9 January 2008)
ControlDraw announces software version 3.4
Process and control engineers use ControlDraw to produce detailed and self-consistent designs including User and Functional Specifications for all types process automation system
News from ControlDraw ( 9 January 2008)
ABB service teams can respond to customers faster
User Application Article ABB service engineers can devote more time to working for customers and less time chasing paperwork, thanks to digital pen and paper (DP+P) technology from Destiny
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 8 January 2008)
Moeller position switches for safety
The new LS safety position switches from Moeller Electric offer a simple, efficient and cost-effective way of achieving enhanced protection for personnel and processes
News from Moeller Electric ( 8 January 2008)
PetroBras relies on Ansys simulation technology
User Application Article PetroBras has broadened its technology relationship with Ansys and its simulation technology as a key enabler for product and process design innovations and operational excellence
News from Ansys ( 8 January 2008)
EDEM bulk material handling software for ASGCO
Bulk conveyor component and accessories manufacturer ASGCO Manufacturing, of Allentown, PA, has selected the DEM Solutions EDEM software to satisfy their discrete element modeling needs
News from DEM Solutions ( 8 January 2008)
Avoid food and pharma production contamination
E-Components and Chains, of Pocklington UK, manufactures and supplies a range of metal detectable products designed to overcome the problem of contamination
News from E-Components and Chains ( 8 January 2008)
New face at Mystic Management Systems
Mystic Management Systems, a leading provider of document control, quality and specification management web-based software solutions, announces the newest member of the team: Michelle Burke
News from Mystic Management Systems ( 8 January 2008)
New business partner helps distribution in Germany
Jackson Safety, personal and industrial safety equipment manufacturers, have appointed EWS, based in Kleve, as a business partner and distributor in Germany
News from Jackson Products ( 8 January 2008)
Special bearings for agricultural machinery
Schaeffler has an enviable reputation amongst designers of agricultural machinery for providing reliable, high quality, maintenance-free bearing solutions Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 8 January 2008)
Extended production life at St Fergus gas terminal
User Application Article A 10,000+ point CitectSCADA system provides monitoring - with full dual redundancy - of the control and safety systems for the Total E+P St Fergus gas terminal in Scotland Brochure Available
News from Citect ( 8 January 2008)
New regional service engineer for Beko
Beko Technologies have appointed Gerry Thorpe as regional service manager for the Beko comprehensive range of compressed air equipment to cover the north of England Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 8 January 2008)
Carlo Gavazzi beefs up UK distribution network
Carlo Gavazzi UK is improving the service it provides to its end customers in the east of England with the appointment of Greenbrook Electrical to the 1st Choice distribution network
News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 8 January 2008)
Is "Find a new job" a normal New Year resolution?
That is the question being asked of employers throughout the UK today following a report which found that over half of young managers are dissatisfied with their jobs and are considering change
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 8 January 2008)
AMEC appoints new Strategic Development Director
AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, announces that Francois-Philippe Champagne has joined AMEC as Strategic Development Director
News from AMEC ( 8 January 2008)
Network Rail contract for Tracklink II
Stockport-based safety critical control specialist Hima-Sella has just been awarded a GBP130k contract to provide its unique and proven Tracklink II system to Network Rail
News from Hima-Sella ( 8 January 2008)
Battery technology suitable even for Everest
User Application Article The 'Extreme Everest' expedition has recently completed its groundbreaking expedition to the summit of Everest to research the effects of low oxygen on the body, using Dryfit Gel batteries
News from Exide Technologies ( 8 January 2008)
Domestic noise monitors are totally un-PC
Leading sound and vibration expert, Bruel and Kjaer UK has launched a 'PC-less' version of its domestic noise monitoring systems, to help local authorities avoid the IT support resource drain
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 8 January 2008)
Parker partnership for BSP Hydraulics
BSP Hydraulics, a leading supplier of hydraulic solutions to the truck and mobile sector, has become an official Parker distributor, expanding their product range and strengthening customer support Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 8 January 2008)
Delicate pumping with accurate control
User Application Article A Compact C-Range pump from Mono is forming an integral part of an automated mixing system at Zok International, enabling accurate flow control and smooth pumping
News from Mono Pumps ( 7 January 2008)
Plastic pipe fittings and joining technology
Technical Background Article A review of the AMI Plastic Pipe Fittings and Joints 2007 conference, where there was a real buzz in the debate over new technology starting with scepticism and finishing with plans to check it out
News from Applied Market Information ( 7 January 2008)
Innovative Easilift loading bay equipment
User Application Article Easilift Loading Systems has supplied loading bay equipment, including bespoke modular loading pods, for a new cold store opened by Innovate Logistics at Holmewood in Derbyshire
News from Easilift Loading Systems ( 7 January 2008)
Freeman Technology US presence at Interphex
Having made its first appointments in 2007, US sales of the Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer are growing, with interest from the pharmaceutical sector particularly strong
News from Freeman Technology ( 7 January 2008)
Wyko extends MRO operations into site services
User Application Article Wyko is extending the MRO services offered to Icopal, the world's foremost supplier of building protection products, to include a wider range of activities for the efficient operation of the site Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 7 January 2008)
Anti-abrasion coatings centre opened near Houston
Technogenia has opened a new Lasercarb Technology Center in Conroe (Texas) just north of Houston, to better serve the oil and gas industry with anti-abrasion coatings
News from Technogenia ( 7 January 2008)
Food industry solutions at Foodex-Meatex
A new integrated Quality Control and End-of-Line packing system will be on display at Foodex-Meatex, which will showcase a range of Ishida weighing and packing solutions for the food industry Brochure Available
News from Ishida Europe ( 7 January 2008)
Analytical Technology launches new web portal
Analytical Technology announces that it has recently launched a new, easy-to-use website, covering the full portfolio of the ATi water and gas monitors Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology ( 7 January 2008)
RDP Electronics shows more sensors at MTEC
Transducer solutions specialists RDP Electronics will be showing their latest developments in sensor technology at MTEC 2008 Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 7 January 2008)
Practical Vacuum seminars packed with developments
Practical Vacuum and Semiconductor Processing is a show co-located with MTEC at the NEC in February, featuring a two day seminar and technical education programme on vacuum technology
News from Canon Communications ( 7 January 2008)
Donations help increase welder training levels
American Welding Society Foundation has received USD100K donations from each of the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology and from OKI Bering to help relieve the shortage of welders
News from American Welding Society ( 7 January 2008)
Emerson celebrates 22 year relationship with BSI
Emerson UK celebrates a long standing relationship with BSI which has provided a platform for quality improvement across its Leicester facility
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland ( 7 January 2008)
CDR Pumps for tanker unloading facility Pumpset
Forbes Technologies, the leading plastic tank manufacturer and environmental specialists have standardised on CDR Pumps for their tanker unloading facility Pumpset, after a number of years experience
News from CDR Pumps (UK) ( 7 January 2008)
Applikon online nitrate analysis in drinking water
The Alert range from Applikon Analytical is expanded with the addition of the latest model for determination of nitrate in drinking and surface water Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical ( 7 January 2008)
Innovations hold the key for 2008 in packaging
Sirane reports a bumper trading year just finished in 2007 - a year that has finished on a rising tide of demand for Christmas and New Year packaging innovations
News from Sirane ( 7 January 2008)
Remote telemetry for all dispersed assets
Epsom-based MetaSphere offers a comprehensive range of remote telemetry units (RTUs) for companies and organisations with geographically dispersed assets in a wide variety of industry sectors
News from MetaSphere ( 7 January 2008)
Data management partnership presented
The all new ASR website site is now packed full of information regarding all our products and services - from turnkey solutions to our consultancy services
News from ASR Technology ( 7 January 2008)
Servo motor controller with DMX512
QuickSilver Controls has added the DMX512 serial protocol to its SilverDust line of servo motor controllers
News from QuickSilver Controls ( 7 January 2008)
Field installable connectors for DeviceNet
Turck introduces field installable connectors with colour coded connections for DeviceNet applications
News from Turck ( 7 January 2008)
Top ADC and DAC module goes industrial
In response to popular industrial demand for its power-house DAQ module, Sundance Multiprocessor Technology offer a new version of the best-selling SMT370, re-engineered into an industrial variant
News from Sundance Multiprocessor Technology ( 7 January 2008)
NPIL Pharma selects Mystic Management Systems
Mystic Management Systems has been selected by NPIL Pharma to supply their Morpeth production facility with the Mystic Management Systems ensur for document control and quality management services
News from Mystic Management Systems ( 7 January 2008)
Easier optimisation and scale-up with flow reactor
Easier scale-up without re-optimisation using a new micro-reactor is described in a new 'Applications Note' from Uniqsis of Cambridge
News from Uniqsis ( 7 January 2008)
Georg Fischer acquires Central Plastics
GF, Georg Fischer, has acquired Central Plastics, the North American market leader in supplying piping systems to gas and water utilities
News from Georg Fischer ( 7 January 2008)
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