News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 January
to Saturday 26 January 2008
No more drips from nozzles into drying chambers!
The new Drip-Pro Spray Dry Nozzle Check Valves make the problem of nozzles dripping into drying chambers a thing of the past
News from Spray Nozzle Engineering (25 January 2008)
On-line probe detects microbial contaminants
Industry leaders Millipore and Gen-Probe have created the innovative MilliProbe system to quickly identify microbial contaminants and ensure drug purity for biopharmaceutical manufacturers Brochure Available
News from Millipore (25 January 2008)
Total Package Oxygen measurement is quick and easy
Hach Ultra introduces the Total Package Oxygen (TPO) calculation function to all Orbisphere 510 portable instruments, for use in the beverage market
News from Hach Ultra Analytics (25 January 2008)
Help is available for your Rheological problems!
Technical Background Article Such help is available from the ATS RheoSystems Technical Support Department, which boasts over 350 cumulative years of Rheological experience
News from ATS Rheosystems (25 January 2008)
RS Components implements e-commerce strategy
Electronics designers and maintenance engineers will reap the benefits of online investments as RS Components empowers its e-commerce strategy
News from RS Components UK (25 January 2008)
Dietmar Harting elected new CENELEC President
On the 12th December 2007, Dietmar Harting, personally liable partner of Harting KG, was elected President of CENELEC, the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation
News from Harting (25 January 2008)
Metal finishers can share in HAZRED best practice
A sector-specific action plan and Best Practice Catalogue designed to help small businesses in the metal finishing sector reduce hazardous waste and save money are now available free from HAZRED
News from HAZRED (25 January 2008)
Energywize saves energy for buildings and industry
Energywize uses variable speed drives to ensure the pumps and fans that are commonplace throughout industry and service environments use no more energy than is required
News from Micromech (25 January 2008)
'Belt lifter' for conveyor maintenance engineers
"RapidWinch" is the next generation of conveyor belt lifting systems for changing conveyor rollers - a one-stop device that can be used in nearly all conveyor maintenance situations
News from Horizon Conveyor Equipment (25 January 2008)
Picaso supply chain visibility solution from WAM
Picaso is to provide improved performance and visibility of the production supply chain to a leading specialty pharmaceutical company
News from WAM Systems (25 January 2008)
Efficient panel PC for industrial applications
With its powerful 1.86 GHz Intel Mobile processor, the new Simatic Panel PC577B from Siemens Automation and Drives provides outstanding computing power for industrial applications
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (25 January 2008)
Inert ceramic balls for processing and refining
KryptoKnight inert ceramic balls are introduced by Koch Knight for catalyst beds in chemical processing, ethanol refining and oil, gas and petrochemical refining
News from Koch Knight (25 January 2008)
Forged brass case pressure gauge
The Winters Instruments Forged Brass Case Gauge is designed for heavy-duty use in hydraulics and industrial fluid power applications, where durability and vibration protection is needed
News from Winters Instruments (25 January 2008)
New flow data resource: "The Sierra Chronicles"
The Sierra Chronicles is a unique online resource that features real-life examples of how mass flow technology improves customer productivity and efficiency, saves money, and increases quality
News from Sierra Instruments (25 January 2008)
Major upgrades for Korean power plant
User Application Article PlantWeb architecture with Ovation expert control systems will deliver operational benefits by integrating control of major plant equipment for the Boryeong Power Station in Korea
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (25 January 2008)
Optimised sour water control with ISM pH electrode
The installation of a double measuring system - pH combined with conductivity - allows control of the aggressive sour water on-line without damaging the pH electrodes Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (25 January 2008)
Flomerics celebrates its 20th anniversary
Twenty years as an independent company places Flomerics firmly into a rare and elite group of companies that have prospered in software and CFD for such a long period Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (25 January 2008)
MIT and ABB announce energy research partnership
A five-year, USD5million partnership between ABB and MIT has been announced, to help develop green technologies and train graduates
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (25 January 2008)
Plastic, leak-free pumps for hazardous liquids
A new range of plastic magnet-drive centrifugal pumps, designed for use in the most corrosive and challenging environments, have recently been introduced by pump specialists Michael Smith Engineers
News from Michael Smith Engineers (25 January 2008)
In-line temperature transmitter
Now it is simple and cost-effective to retro-fit 4-20mA temperature transmitters to existing Pt100 or thermocouple sensors without removing them from the process
News from Labfacility (25 January 2008)
North Sea framework agreement with Shell
Aker Kvaerner has signed a five-year partnership with Shell UK and Norske Shell covering the provision, installation, commissioning and life-of-field support of subsea control systems in the North Sea
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (24 January 2008)
Flexicon at easyfairs Solids 11 / 12 March - NEC
Flexicon (Europe) will be exhibiting a mobile re-circulating unit to demonstrate the efficient transfer of bulk solids through a flexible screw conveyor
News from Flexicon Europe (24 January 2008)
Renold Gears PM units ensure the wheels drive
User Application Article When a Czech tyre manufacturer was looking for a reliable gearbox solution to drive its calendar machines, they turned to Renold Gears
News from Renold Gears (24 January 2008)
Adding value to UK engineering innovation
Major success for instrumentation and engineering recruitment and training consultancy in their first six months
News from NDO Consultants (24 January 2008)
Portable, waterproof and battery operated loggers
T and D Corporation has introduced the new "S" Version of their proven and ultra-reliable TR-5 Data Loggers
News from T and D (24 January 2008)
Mixer refurbishment for EPR Thetford
User Application Article After 8 years of 24-7 production, John R Boone is refurbishing their 120 tonne per day ash blender at the Energy Power Resources 'chicken litter' powered 38MW Thetford Power Station
News from Boone (24 January 2008)
Government R+D tax relief deadline looming
Alma Consulting Group, Europe's largest R+D tax specialist, is advising UK companies to act now and claim the R+D tax relief they are entitled to before time runs out
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (24 January 2008)
Motor efficiency and energy savings by monitoring
At MAINTEC 2008 Whitelegg Machines will be discussing motor efficiency and the energy savings that can result from condition monitoring, with the help of Tim Thomas, from Baker Instrument of USA
News from Whitelegg Machines (24 January 2008)
Drives for top-notch DaimlerChrysler "Sprinter"
User Application Article More than 800 AC drives, supplied by Control Techniques, have been installed in the new "Sprinter" production facility in the DaimlerChrysler Ludwigsfelde plant, near Berlin Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (24 January 2008)
Waukesha Cherry-Burrell pumps for biodiesel
User Application Article In the processing of biodiesel from tallow and used cooking oils, certain stages can be fairly demanding for pumping equipment, but Waukesha Cherry-Burrell pumps have been trouble-free
News from AxFlow (24 January 2008)
'Single Use Process Systems' for pharmaceuticals
AdvantaPure now provides Single Use Process Systems and components to the pharmaceutical industry and other markets that can benefit from single use technology Brochure Available
News from AdvantaPure (24 January 2008)
Wireless thermocouple transmitter and receiver
The new Omega wireless thermocouple series features stand-alone, compact, battery powered thermocouple connectors that transmit their readings back to a host receiver up to 90m away Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (24 January 2008)
Slash costs with a China outsourcing service
Manufacturers wishing to source their components from China can now take advantage of a comprehensive outsourcing service from Rencol
News from Rencol Component Sourcing Solutions (24 January 2008)
DuPont sponsors regional UK Health + Safety shows
For the second year, DuPont will sponsor the regional Health and Safety Shows, located in the South at Sandown Park, Esher, and in the North at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton
News from DuPont (UK) (24 January 2008)
Expanded X-ray range to cater for large products
Ishida Europe has expanded its range of X-ray inspection systems for the food industry with the launch of the IX-GA-65100, which is particularly suitable for large products and cartons
News from Ishida Europe (24 January 2008)
Certified Profinet engineer training course in UK
In response to much demand, the Profibus Group, the PI Competence Centre at MMU, and Procentec of the Netherlands, are organising the first ever Certified Profinet Engineer Course to be held in the UK
News from Profibus Group (24 January 2008)
Humidity adsorbers give assured protection
Brownell panel mounted humidity adsorbers have been designed to protect all kinds of electronic and electrical equipment and systems against corrosion, dampness and contamination Brochure Available
News from Brownell (24 January 2008)
New Flextraction website goes live
Flextraction, the Melton Mowbray, suppliers and manufacturers of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) products for dust extraction and fume extraction in the workplace, has launched a new website
News from Flextraction (24 January 2008)
Announcing Instrumentation North, April 2008
Trident Exhibitions is delighted to announce details of the next Instrumentation North exhibition, which will be held at the Elland Road Stadium, in Leeds, on the 9th - 10th April 2008
News from Trident Exhibitions (24 January 2008)
Beamex releases a multimedia calibration CD-ROM
The Beamex Integrated Calibration Solution improves the quality and efficiency of the entire calibration system through smarter and more accurate management of all calibration assets and procedures Brochure Available
News from Beamex (24 January 2008)
Oil cleaning module for lube and hydraulic oils
The Alfa Laval OCM (Oil Cleaning Module) removes water and sludge from mineral-based lubricating and hydraulic oils, to dramatically improve their efficiency and extend their working life
News from Alfa Laval (23 January 2008)
Tank washers with self clean design from Australia
The new self-clean M-Series Tank Washer from Spary Nozzle Engineering now makes conventional styles of tank washers and spray balls virtually obsolete
News from Spray Nozzle Engineering (23 January 2008)
2012 temperature transmitter market to be USD386M
Driven by a stronger emphasis on plant asset management and safety applications, the world market for temperature transmitters is expected to grow at 6.5%pa over the next five years
News from ARC Advisory Group (23 January 2008)
Jekyll launches a unique quadband modem at MTEC
Jekyll Electronic Technology is pleased to announce the launch of a new generation of wireless telemetry products at MTEC2008 Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (23 January 2008)
Online hearing 'Protector Selector' in new website
The new Sperian / Howard Leight website offers visitors a 360-degree experience in fit, selection, protection and motivation, creating the industry's first Hearing Protector Selector tool
News from Sperian Hearing Protection (23 January 2008)
Arco joins Ethical Trading initiative
Arco, the UK's leading supplier of personal protective equipment, has joined some of the biggest names in British retailing in becoming a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative
News from Arco (23 January 2008)
Laser fume extraction on a budget
Some form of fume extractor will be required when purchasing and installing a laser: where should this be sourced?
News from Laser Fume Extraction (23 January 2008)
DeviceNet available on the G3 operator interfaces
Red Lion Controls announces that DeviceNet network support is now also available for the G3 series of operator interfaces
News from Red Lion Controls USA (23 January 2008)
Arc Energy achieves ASME 'U and R' certification
Weld overlay cladding and fabrication specialist Arc Energy Resources has recently been qualified by ASME, which establishes the codes and rules for pressure vessels, nuclear plant and boilers
News from Arc Energy Resources (23 January 2008)
New broadband meteorological measurement systems
The ETL group have launched a new range of Meteorological Measurement Systems that provide high accuracy data from barometric pressure, temperature and relative humidity sensors
News from ETL Group (23 January 2008)
DEM Solutions appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Alan Faichney has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of DEM Solutions, based at their Edinburgh headquarters, effective from 1Jan 2008
News from DEM Solutions (23 January 2008)
Flexicon doubles engineering resource
Bulk solids handling specialists, Flexicon, have doubled the size of their Engineering Department and increased engineering personnel by 50 percent at their 90,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
News from Flexicon Europe (23 January 2008)
Slurry pumps for dairy farm in Korea
User Application Article Long Shaft Slurry Pumps from Landia are helping Linton Solutions, of Ireland, continue with dairy development success on the volcanic Korean island of Jeju, long associated with Irish missionaries
News from Landia (23 January 2008)
Integrated Architecture on show at Interpack
Rockwell Automation will demonstrate how it can help machine builders and end users improve productivity and reduce total cost of ownership, at Interpack in Dusseldorf, 24-30 April
News from Rockwell Automation (23 January 2008)
New 'Guide to Low Resistance Measurement'
Technical Background Article Cropico has published a new illustrative guide providing an overview of low resistance measurement techniques, common causes of errors and advice on how to avoid them Brochure Available
News from Cropico (23 January 2008)
Rugged industrial computer launched at MTEC
Lamerholm will be launching the new ShockWatch range of temperature-sensitive environmental indicators at Mtec 2008, alongside their new rugged industrial computer Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (23 January 2008)
Read-out strides forward to 2008
Read-out, Ireland's Journal of Control and Automation, greets 2008 with its usual mix of stories on people, products, applications and events
News from Read-Out Publications (23 January 2008)
Industrial Inspection cuts costs in half
X-line from 3DX-Ray is a new-type of low-cost X-ray system for on-line, 100% industrial inspection of mass-produced items
News from 3DX-Ray (23 January 2008)
Accreditation where it's due for Vortex
Vortex Valves is celebrating a double success, after gaining new accreditations in safety and quality
News from Vortex Valves Europe (23 January 2008)
On-board weighing goes digital for reliability
New digital load cell technology will make on-board weighing more reliable for vehicles and skips, claims Avery Weigh-Tronix
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (23 January 2008)
Handheld ATEX Zone 1 machine monitoring system
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched an innovative and intrinsically safe hand-held data collection and analysis system, for use in all ATEX Zone 1 operating environments Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (23 January 2008)
New US office supports expanding NAM client base
Invetech, a specialist in contract development and manufacture of biomedical products, instruments and custom automation, has opened a new 15,000 square foot facility in San Diego, California Brochure Available
News from Invetech (23 January 2008)
CE-approved 24VDC-LVDT metric position sensors
Macro Sensors, a sensor company specialising in the manufacture of linear position and LVDT-based linear sensors and gauging probes, offers a metric version of its 24VDC-LVDT position sensors
News from Macro Sensors (23 January 2008)
The Ethernet value at the device level is shifting
The migration of Industrial Ethernet into the device or I/O level of the automation network hierarchy signals its continued march downward in the enterprise architecture
News from ARC Advisory Group (23 January 2008)
Pulse radar level sensors track surfaces
Pulse Radar sensors deliver accurate, reliable non-contact level measurement in challenging environmental conditions that can reduce the reliability and accuracy of other types of sensors
News from Automation Products Group (23 January 2008)
Pro2Pac joins Reed Exhibitions stable
Reed Exhibitions has been appointed by Fresh RM to manage Pro2Pac, the biennial food and drink processing and packaging solutions event that takes place from 15-18 March 2009 at Excel in London
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (23 January 2008)
Maintec 'learnShops' seminars explained
Technical Background Article At Maintec 2008 there is a comprehensive programme of short, practical 'learnShops' seminars throughout the show, covering key topics including predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
News from Maintec Exhibition (22 January 2008)
Servo drive Aries adds Ethernet
Aries is the star drive of Parker EMD who have now enhanced their family of digital brushless servo drives with the addition of Ethernet PowerLink communications
News from Micromech (22 January 2008)
Energy efficiency programme at Anglian Water
The Farrer Consulting Energy Team have successfully completed surveys on the four sites that Anglian Water chose for a trial programme, looking at energy savings
News from Farrer Consulting Limited (22 January 2008)
Quicker response to production issues via wireless
On-site wireless communication platforms from Ascom Wireless Solutions offer a totally integrated approach both to the management of process manufacturing and for communications with staff
News from Ascom Wireless Solutions (22 January 2008)
Rutronik: a leading wireless distributor in Europe
Rutronik will distribute the complete Hirschmann product portfolio throughout Europe, including the entire range of standard antennas with GPS, GSM and UMTS: plus their 2.4GHz antennas
News from Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente (22 January 2008)
Contract for Toromocho Copper project in Peru
The Peru Copper Syndicate has awarded Aker Kvaerner Metals a USD11.5 million contract on the Toromocho Project for the provision of technical services for basic engineering and additional testwork
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (22 January 2008)
Delivery promise for magnets and assemblies
Magnet Sales has been supplying the food industry with top quality magnets and assemblies since the company was formed in 1993
News from Magnet Sales & Service (22 January 2008)
Nigerian consortium USD220m oil and gas contract
A Nigerian consortium has been awarded a five-year contract by Mobil Producing Nigeria for the upgrade and expansion of offshore and onshore oil and gas production facilities in south-east Nigeria
News from AMEC (22 January 2008)
Non-invasive level switches from Omega
Omega Engineering has a new range of non-invasive ultrasonic liquid level switches that have real benefits in the process plants of today Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (22 January 2008)
Softer water with simpler reversing starters
User Application Article Assembling even one reversing starter from conventional components is time consuming and tedious, so having to assemble 150 of them is a far from pleasant prospect.
News from Moeller Electric (22 January 2008)
New measurement technology in force transducers
HBM has introduced a range of piezoelectric force transducers to enhance its complete measurement chain "from sensor to software" Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (22 January 2008)
New compact Rexroth electro-pneumatic regulator
The new electro-pneumatic ED02 pressure regulator from Bosch Rexroth offers high accuracy and dynamics for factory automation
News from Bosch Rexroth (22 January 2008)
Permex chooses CDR for a new IBC filling machine
User Application Article CDR Pumps have recently worked with Permex Filling Systems to install a new system for IBC and drum filling with flammable solvents, at a chemical distributor in Chesterfield
News from CDR Pumps (UK) (22 January 2008)
Air knife system meets extruded foam challenge
User Application Article Engineers at Meech International enjoy solving challenging drying applications, and have had success where others failed, by applying the JetStream Air Knife System to extruded foam drying
News from Meech Air Technology (22 January 2008)
Barcoding services make adding wireless simple
Barcoding is on a mission to help companies gain the benefit of wireless networking without designing and implementing the system themselves or using third parties that are tied to specific brands
News from Barcoding.co.uk (22 January 2008)
Lovejoy to launch new line of oscillating mounts
The Lovejoy Rosta division introduces an extension of the established Rosta oscillating screen mount family by adding an even more sustainable oscillating mount with broader appeal
News from Lovejoy (22 January 2008)
Three phase stepper motor and driver is smooth
Stepper motors are commonly seen in two or four phase designs, but Astrosyn International Technology has launched an advanced three phase motor with driver, offering smooth operation
News from Astrosyn International Technology (22 January 2008)
New dew-point instruments
The new S8000 Integrale is the latest addition to the Michell Instruments Cooled Mirror Dewpointmeter product range Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (22 January 2008)
The low power AC drive market in India
Indian economic expansion, propelled by the growing manufacturing sector, is fuelling the low power AC drive market in India to grow at 15% from the current USD150M level of 2006
News from ARC Advisory Group (21 January 2008)
Acoustic condition monitoring of 500-tonne hoists
Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) is using acoustic emission techniques to monitor the condition of the main hoist gearboxes on the 500-tonne cranes for steelmaking ladles in Scunthorpe Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (21 January 2008)
Automatic lubricators save E45k at coating company
User Application Article By installing automatic lubrication systems on its electroplating robots, a coatings company has saved around 45,000 euros over the last three years, by eliminating plant downtime Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (21 January 2008)
Consistent high quality and delivery performance
In recognition of achieving and maintaining consistently high quality and delivery targets over the last 12 months, Barden has received a Supply Chain Excellence Bronze Award from a UK client
News from Barden Corporation (21 January 2008)
Fuel cell CHP products for Japan
CFCL has signed an agreement with Paloma Industries of Japan to evaluate and develop integrated fuel cell micro-combined heat and power (m-CHP) products for the Japanese market
News from Ceramic Fuel Cells (21 January 2008)
Korenix serial device server GSM/GPRS application
GSM Modem provides full functional capability to serial devices to send SMS and data over GSM network
News from Korenix Technology (21 January 2008)
Developments in EFD.Pro Engineering Fluid Dynamics
Flomerics has announced that EFD.Pro, its fully embedded Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solution for Pro/Engineer, will support Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0 Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (21 January 2008)
Heat recovery system saves 8% of energy costs
User Application Article Bandvulc Tyres has knocked 8%, or around GBP10k, off its energy bill, by fitting a Spirax Sarco system, which uses flash steam from the returning condensate to preheat the feed to the boiler
News from Spirax Sarco (21 January 2008)
New Pit Bull heavy duty and compact hose reel
Reel Tech releases Pit Bull, the new heavy duty and compact hose reel with a new patented direct drive system: If you think all direct drive reels are the same, then you haven't seen the Pit Bull
News from Reel Tech (21 January 2008)
Belden introduces a new EMEA distributor programme
Belden has introduced a new programme for distribution partners in the EMEA region
News from Maser Communications UK (21 January 2008)
Warehouse solves compressor condensate problem
User Application Article Keen to comply with environmental regulations and maintain a clean, safe warehouse floor, WPS Automotive chose to abandon conventional compressor condensate filtering in favour of a new method
News from Condensate Systems (21 January 2008)
Riggs is the 'bees knees' for filling honey pots
User Application Article Riggs Autopack has helped F Duerr, long established producers of branded and own label jams, marmalades, fruit fillings, peanut butter and other condiments, to expand into new areas
News from Riggs Autopack (21 January 2008)
Malvern Instruments acquires Viscotek Corporation
Malvern Instruments has acquired Viscotek Corporation, a leading provider of chromatography solutions for the characterisation of natural and synthetic polymers and proteins
News from Malvern Instruments (21 January 2008)
Hot vibrations on the Sensonics MAINTEC stand
This year the focus on the Sensonics Maintec exhibition stand will concentrate on high temperature vibration measurement: See us on stand B15 Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (21 January 2008)
A new Control Techniques real time Ethernet module
The latest option module on the Control Techniques variable speed drive range, including the Unidrive SP family, is SM-EtherCAT, giving support for real-time, high performance Ethernet communication Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (21 January 2008)
Drilling riser contracts for Aker Kvaerner
Aker Kvaerner takes further strides into the booming Asian market by signing two contracts with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME)
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (21 January 2008)
Hedley Hydraulics in the NorthEast wins accolades
Parker Hannifin, the world's largest supplier of motion and control technology, has presented Hedley Hydraulics with the double accolade of UK and European Distributor of the Year for 2006 Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (21 January 2008)
New Numatics dual 3-ported, 2-position valve.
The Numatics 2005 Series dual 3-ported, 2-position valve introduced by Asco Numatics provides 'two valves in one' for a compact and cost effective solution Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (21 January 2008)
Website presents laser fume extraction guidance
Laser Fume Extraction is a website designed to provide concise, relevant and up to date information on laser fume elimination in the workplace
News from Laser Fume Extraction (21 January 2008)
More data on the ATEX laser alignment system
A new brochure details the Lase-A-Lign Ex system which provides a rugged, accurate and reliable measurement and alignment system designed for use in hazardous and potentially explosive environments
News from Crane EAA (21 January 2008)
Next BINDT accredited vibration training course
Prior to appearing at MAINTEC 2008, condition monitoring consultants AV Technology are running their next BINDT accredited Vibration Analysis Level 1 Course from 11 to 14 February 2008 Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (21 January 2008)
Welding handbook 9th edition: Welding Processes
Technical Background Article The American Welding Society Welding Handbook, 9th Edition, Volume 3, Welding Processes is now available, and includes all the most recent developments in beam technology
News from American Welding Society (21 January 2008)
President of International Business appointed
CH2M Hill, the global full-service engineering, construction and operations firm, has appointed Thomas Searle President and Group Chief Executive for its international business
News from CH2M Hill (21 January 2008)
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