News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 February
to Saturday 16 February 2008
Vistanomics launches Ozone detection test kit
Known as the Eco Badge Kit V.4, this kit is designed to measure ambient ozone concentration levels in the most humid of environments, where ozonated water is being sprayed as a disinfectant
News from Vistanomics (15 February 2008)
Long-life failed position sensor replacement
The new Macro Sensors position sensor is hermetically sealed, frictionless and will serve as a long-life replacement for failing sensors in a wide range of industrial position measurement applications
News from Macro Sensors (15 February 2008)
World's first ZigBee PRO compliant module
The Telegesis ZigBee module product range has successfully achieved certification based upon the ZigBee PRO feature set of the ZigBee standard
News from Telegesis (15 February 2008)
HV cable supply contract by Emirates Aluminium
A new major HV cable order for Prysmian will further strengthen its presence in the Middle East region where it is already carrying out power cable projects in the UAE; Qatar and Bahrain
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems (15 February 2008)
Monitoring biogas flowrate in sewage digesters
The Photon Control Focus Probe optical flowmeters are successfully measuring the flow rates of biogas at sewage digesters in Vancouver
News from Photon Control (15 February 2008)
Drive provides cooler energy savings
User Application Article A large freestanding variable speed AC drive from Control Techniques has produced improved temperature control as well as electricity savings in the chilled rooms for one food company Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (15 February 2008)
CBA Diamond Award Winners
The Chemical Business Association announced its Diamond Award winners for 2008 at a special ceremony in Manchester on Wednesday 6 February
News from Chemical Business Association (15 February 2008)
ATEX approved mass flow meters / controllers
Bronkhorst High-Tech announces the release of a new ATEX approved version of its Liqui-Flow series mass meters and controllers for low flow rates
News from Bronkhorst (15 February 2008)
How you can have your cake and eat it....
Richard Stone, MD of Gemba Solutions, talks about why production efficiency improvements are key for food and beverage manufacturers
News from Gemba Solutions (15 February 2008)
Ultra rugged (IP67) Pocket PC based computers
C-Cubed is expecting to make a big impact at MTEC 2008 with the launch of two new additions to its range of ultra rugged (IP67) Windows Pocket PC based handheld computers
News from C-Cubed (15 February 2008)
PocketVibrA low cost, portable vibration analyser
C-Cubed is expecting to shake up the world of condition monitoring with the launch of the latest addition to its PocketVibrA range of products
News from C-Cubed (15 February 2008)
AK acquires 3D drilling simulation company
Aker Kvaerner has acquired a majority shareholding in the Norwegian company First Interactive, a supplier of 3D drilling simulation and visualisation systems
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (15 February 2008)
Improving sludge thickening in wastewater
A Johnson Screens vertical drain improves the thickening (dryness) of a wastewater sludge by recovering the liquid phase situated under the crust
News from Johnson Screens UK (15 February 2008)
StatoilHydro sign technology cooperation agreement
StatoilHydro and GE Oil and Gas have signed an agreement establishing a formal collaborative working relationship for the on-going development of technology related to specific oil and gas projects
News from GE Oil and Gas (15 February 2008)
Food grade and speciality lubricants at Maintec
Petro-Canada will introduce their 350 world-class advanced lubricants, specialty fluids and greases for the food industry at MAINTEC 2008
News from Petro-Canada (15 February 2008)
Intertek acquires BioClin laboratory in Ireland
Intertek, the leading international provider of quality and safety services, has acquired BioClin Research Laboratories, with their bio-analytical and pharmaceutical product analysis capabilities
News from Intertek Caleb Brett (15 February 2008)
HART protocol training workshops announced
Training on the HART Field Communications Protocol is being offered by the HART Communication Foundation in both the USA and EU throughout 2008
News from Hart Communication Foundation (15 February 2008)
'High Value' future for UK manufacturing
Technical Background Article The future for UK manufacturing lies in adding value and innovating, says Iain Gray, the Technology Strategy Board Chief Executive
News from Technology Strategy Board (15 February 2008)
Pressure transducer records directly into computer
On display at MTEC this week, the GS4200-USB pressure transducer can measure, analyse and record pressure directly onto a computer without the need for costly I/O interface boards
News from ESI Technology (15 February 2008)
Brownell present AGM humidity and valve products
At MTEC, Brownell showed the AGM Container Controls range of products from the USA, including their pressure and vacuum breather valves: AGM also act as a Brownell distributor for the USA Brochure Available
News from Brownell (15 February 2008)
Eletta flow switches from Flotech Solutions
At MTEC this year, Flotech Solutions, of Stockport, announced that they have recently been appointed as the exclusive UK sales representatives for Eletta Flow AB of Sweden
News from Flotech Solutions (15 February 2008)
Wireless temperature measurement in industrial use
The Jumo Wtrans RF temperature probe was developed so that temperature measurements can be transmitted in future without needing any wiring - truly wireless
News from Jumo Instrument Company (15 February 2008)
PEEK thrust bearing for harsh pumping environments
User Application Article Hiperax thrust bearings made using Victrex PEEK polymer provide excellent tribological properties and wear resistance in harsh pumping environments, showing minimal wear after three years
News from Victrex Europe (14 February 2008)
Spyraflo bearings aids 'menu driven' signage
When McDonald's wanted to roll over their signs after breakfast, the sign manufacturers called on our Spyraflo colleagues in America to help provide a quality, durable solution
News from Micromech (14 February 2008)
New FREE welding career guide highlights demand
With nearly half of the North American welder workforce due to retire soon, the US faces a potential shortage of more than 200,000 skilled welders by 2010: AWS has created a new career guide
News from American Welding Society (14 February 2008)
Zeitlauf sets up gearmotor shop on line
Zeitlauf Gearmotors has opened an on-line shop, where users can select the precise combination of components needed to produce a gearmotor assembly that is perfectly configured for their application
News from Zeitlauf UK (14 February 2008)
Sorter solves granular material feed problems
The new Spektrum G optical sorter from S+S Inspection solves the problems of feeding granular and pellet material by replacing the conventional feed chute or conveyor with a free-fall system
News from S+S Inspection (14 February 2008)
On-line bromide analysis in surface and wastewater
Bromide occurs naturally in surface and ground waters, particularly in areas of salt intrusion, and can also be present due to industrial and agricultural activity Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (14 February 2008)
Plant Engineer Directory: FREE online and in print
Plant Engineers have a new best friend today, as IPlantE (Institution of Plant Engineers) launches a free directory for those who source, specify and purchase plant equipment and associated services
News from Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) (14 February 2008)
Novel strain gauge wiring for extreme temperatures
HBM has launched the LC61-3/350 strain gauge with an innovative wiring configuration that allows significant time savings for applications in extreme temperature ranges Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (14 February 2008)
Flexicon Europe at Interpack 08 in Dusseldorf
At Interpack 08, in Hall 5 on Stand 5C24, Flexicon (Europe) will be putting on show a broad range of exhibits for bag filling and discharging, hopper loading and solids conveying
News from Flexicon Europe (14 February 2008)
Automatic sampler gains MCERT certification
The Endress + Hauser ASP-Station 2000 Automatic sampler has been awarded an Environment Agency Monitoring Certification Scheme MCERT Certificate by SIRA Certification Services Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (14 February 2008)
Making de-ionisation cylinders more sustainable.
More and more industries are finding the benefits of using de-ionised water: Elga now offers an economical range of anion cylinders that produce 20uS/cm conductivity water, with a higher capacity
News from Elga Process Water (14 February 2008)
CCGT cooling fan monitoring solutions
User Application Article Modern cooling fan arrangements utilised on CCGT power stations are a compact solution for the removal of unwanted energy from the combined cycle process Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (14 February 2008)
Meeting the challenges of Super Size tank covers
User Application Article Specialist GRP cover designers AMi Designs continue to super-size their business: their latest Super Sized cover is for a project at the Yorkshire Water Knostrop waste water treatment plant
News from AMi Designs (14 February 2008)
New Dow and Aker Kvaerner PP Project in China
User Application Article PetroChina Fushun Petrochemical Company has selected Dow Unipol Polypropylene Process Technology for its new 300 KTA polypropylene facility, with help from Aker Kvaerner
News from Dow Technology Licensing (14 February 2008)
Innovation in weighing, bagging and palletising
With global sales exceeding EUR70million the Chronos Richardson Group and its 450 employees last year were very successful internationally in the packaging sector last year
News from Chronos Richardson (14 February 2008)
Sira will be in attendance at HazardEx 2008
As the UK's leading ATEX Notified Body, Sira supports the HazardEx industry exhibition and conference event, 27th - 28th February 2008, at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, UK
News from Sira (13 February 2008)
Steam turbine pressure switches in China
User Application Article Xinlong Electrochemical, one of China's biggest suppliers of magnesium oxide, has fitted its steam turbines with Winters pressure switches to monitor vacuum points and trigger emergency stops
News from Winters Instruments (13 February 2008)
Siemens low voltage controlgear stock catalogue
As leading suppliers of Siemens Controlgear, LC Automation announce that the 2008 Siemens low voltage controlgear stock catalogue is now available, free of charge! Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (13 February 2008)
Cut transport damage with Shockwatch
User Application Article ShockWatch Impact Indicators have helped ISC engineering components reduce the level of transport damaged returns, as a simple result of using the highly visible damage recording labels Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (13 February 2008)
Largest choice of current sensors in world today
A new reference guide is now available from sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon on the company's non-contact, wear-free eddy current displacement sensors Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (13 February 2008)
User-programmable control to IEC 61131-3 / PLCopen
With IndraLogic L10, Rexroth now offers a mini PLC as a new member of its scalable programmable logic controller (PLC) system family, IndraLogic
News from Bosch Rexroth (13 February 2008)
New distributors wanted for telemetry products
Having introduced a host of new products, Jekyll Electronic Technology, a UK manufacturer of industrial telemetry equipment, is looking to expand its current worldwide distribution network Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (13 February 2008)
New ready-to-use noise monitoring system
Bruel and Kjaer UK has launched its Matron 3 Ultra Light - a noise monitoring system designed to help local authorities with swifter set-up during neighbourhood noise investigations
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (13 February 2008)
New appointment in GEA Process Technologies
GEA Process Technologies Ireland of Naas in County Kildare is pleased to announce the promotion of Niamh O'Riordan who has moved from senior engineer to project manager
News from GEA Process Technologies Ireland (13 February 2008)
New staff join team at Adept
Adept Scientific has appointed Daniel Hadji-Ristic as DAQ Technical Support Specialist, after PhD on implementing a LabView based control and data acquisition system for thermo-electric experiments Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (13 February 2008)
Six years of continuous seal life in a paper plant
User Application Article The durability and performance provided by John Crane mechanical seals has been proven during a recent scheduled maintenance shut down at a paper plant in Canada
News from Crane EAA (13 February 2008)
Biofuel markets are booming worldwide
More than 2000 biofuel plants exist in 2007 worldwide, with USD8.5billion worth of investments have been made in biofuel plants, and there will be high growth to 2025
News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy (13 February 2008)
Japan Thermography Forum draws record numbers
The 4th Japanese Forum on Thermography, organised by Cedip Infrared Systems, attracted over 70 participants from leading academic institutions and companies Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (13 February 2008)
FREE on-site pump trial, or 'Sale or Return'
The key driver for the cost assessment of diaphragm pumps in the wastewater and sewage industry is capital cost plus running cost based on power usage, spare parts, man hours and travel cost
News from Energy Pumps (13 February 2008)
Teaching the benefits of the barge
Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) has strengthened its relationship with the West London Floating Classroom (WLFC) to help teach schoolchildren about the benefits of sustainable transport
News from Exide Technologies (13 February 2008)
New website for Industrial Technology Systems
Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) has recently launched an exciting new website, packed with extra information, loads of colour and a host of new features explaining the company and its services
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) (13 February 2008)
Squeezing more capacity out of a filter press
User Application Article Euroby has just completed a comprehensive overhaul and refurbishment of a filter press at the Sutton and East Surrey Water Bough Beech treatment works
News from Euroby (13 February 2008)
Trials success leads to switch to on-line analysis
The Malvern Instruments new consultancy service for in-process particle size analysis is proving highly successful, with more than 85% of clients subsequently switching to on-line analysis
News from Malvern Instruments (13 February 2008)
New, 90 litre, 2-way bi-directional poppet valves
Integrated Hydraulics have further extended their range of 2 way bi-directional poppet valves with the introduction of a new 90 litre valve
News from Integrated Hydraulics (13 February 2008)
Submersible level probe for corrosive fluids
User Application Article New corrosion-resistant, submersible level probe from GE monitors corrosive fluids in the chemical industry, silages in the agricultural sector and the environment in industrial facilities
News from GE Sensing (12 February 2008)
Firesafe and Klaxon: Safe and Sound
Firesafe has established itself as a major distributor of fire alarm systems and products, and celebrates over ten years in partnership with leading fire alarm manufacturer, Klaxon Signals
News from Klaxon Signals (12 February 2008)
ABB process automation strengths reported by ARC
In a recently published study, industry analyst ARC Advisory Group ranked ABB in the leading worldwide market position in the broad process automation market
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (12 February 2008)
24-hour permanent magnet motor repair facilities
Anstee Ware invest GBP200K in Siemens permanent magnet and servo motor test and certification equipment to increase service levels for unrivalled 24-hour permanent magnet motor repair facilities
News from Anstee Ware Group (12 February 2008)
UV-cured CIPP liner awarded WRc Approved status
BKP Berolina Polyester has been awarded WRc Approved status for their Berolina-Liner System, a UV-light cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining system for gravity pipes
News from WRc (12 February 2008)
Breakthrough in gaseous valve noise attenuation
The Flowserve Valtek Stealth is a patented gaseous noise attenuation trim that reduces sound pressure levels in the most demanding applications, using a combination of noise control mechanisms
News from Flowserve (12 February 2008)
Chinese projects worth Euro20 billion on offer
Currently China is tendering more than 300 projects valued in excess of euro20bn and is looking to European companies to add their technical expertise and commitment as partners Brochure Available
News from Business in China (12 February 2008)
Hima-Sella retains IEC61508 certification
Systems integration specialist Hima-Sella has successfully completed its second tri-annual re-certification for the IEC 61508 standard - up to and including SIL3 (Safety Integrity Level 3)
News from Hima-Sella (12 February 2008)
AMEC to plan Syncrude expansions
AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been secured by Syncrude Canada to begin early project development for their Mildred Lake and Aurora oil sands operations
News from AMEC (12 February 2008)
Reliable low-range turbidity measurement
The Analytical Technology A15/76 Turbidity Monitor is capable of achieving reliable low-range measurements of turbidity levels in both drinking water and industrial water treatment applications Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (12 February 2008)
Inflating vehicle tyres with Nitrogen saves costs
The Process Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has launched the latest version of its innovative self-contained nitrogen generation system Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (12 February 2008)
Atmospheric deaeration with reversible homogeniser
The Greerco Reversible Homogenizer from Chemineer can produce high quality shampoos, gels, creams, and lotions - without the need for vacuum processing vessels or in-line vacuum de-aeration devices
News from Chemineer (12 February 2008)
The analysis of home and personal care products
Intertek and Metrohm will present a seminar on 9 April in Port Sunlight to discuss the latest developments in the analysis of Home and Personal Care products Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 February 2008)
Digital multimeters for portability + performance
National Instruments extends portable measurement performance with USB digitisers: the Digital Multimeter NI USB-5132/5133 and NI USB-4065 delivers portability and high performance Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (12 February 2008)
New Lloyd Instruments products at Control 2008
Ametek will be showing a host of new products from Lloyd Instruments at the Control 2008 exhibition in Stuttgart, from 22 - 25 April 2008 Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (12 February 2008)
Bosch Rexroth supports success in power showers!
User Application Article Rexroth products used in the workstations designed by MG Automation for new Aqualisa Products power shower production facilities were chosen based on the build quality and flexibility resulting
News from Bosch Rexroth (12 February 2008)
Discount on portable vibration meter at Maintec
Monitran are offering a discount of GBP200 off their Portable Vibration Meter, and a 2nd year's free calibration, when it is purchased at MAINTEC 2008
News from Monitran (12 February 2008)
Self-priming pump designed for tough applications
The Varisco J series self priming pump range, now available from the Pump Company, is a pump designed for tough applications
News from Pump Company (12 February 2008)
First CellMaker disposable bioreactor in Ireland
User Application Article Cellexus Biosystems, the specialist in the design and manufacture of novel disposable technology for growing cells, has sold a CellMaker Lite2 disposable bioreactor to its first customer in Ireland
News from Cellexus Biosystems (12 February 2008)
Greener extraction of nature's whitest mineral
Technical Background Article A new process for refining titanium dioxide mineral ores produces less waste products, and gives an average yield of up to 97% TiO2, compared with the current industry average of 85%
News from University of Leeds (12 February 2008)
Power harmonic/flicker measurement software
A new version of the harmonic/flicker measurement software for the Yokogawa WT3000 precision power analyser has been released to comply with new international power-quality standards
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (12 February 2008)
Embedded industrial PCs win favour in Europe
The global industrial PC (IPC) market is expected to exceed USD2billion by 2011, and embedded IPCs will play a leading role
News from IMS Research (12 February 2008)
Quality drive for German lift market
User Application Article The high quality of ride from German lift manufacturer OSMA-Aufzuge is in part due to the unique drives and software package that Control Techniques has been able to put together for the company Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (12 February 2008)
The Yokogawa CentumVP presentation to journalists
Nick Denbow provides a view of the Yokogawa presentation in Amsterdam on 7 February where they outlined the direction of the extended Roadmap for their VigilantPlant, with the CentumVP DCS
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (12 February 2008)
SPX has acquired APV from Invensys
SPX has announced that it has completed the acquisition of APV, a global manufacturer of process equipment and engineered solutions primarily for the dairy processing and sanitary market
News from APV (11 February 2008)
Easy IR integration via standard protocols
Until now the integration of thermal imaging into the design and production process has been a relatively time consuming task - but not any more! Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (11 February 2008)
First second generation Delta robot unveiled
ABB Robotics presents the European launch of the next generation FlexPicker delta robot family at Interpack in Dusseldorf, 24-30 April Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (11 February 2008)
PlantTriage adds graphical modeling
The new PlantTriage visual modeling tools result in better dynamic process models to give better all-around analysis
News from ExperTune (11 February 2008)
OS550A infrared thermometers from Omega
The new OS550A Series, from Omega, are industrial, high performance infrared thermometers with local display/transmitter offering a wide choice of temperature ranges, from -18 to +1370C Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (11 February 2008)
Optoelectronic Gas / Chemical Sensing: the future?
This key event is a must for all companies and researchers involved in optoelectronic gas and chemical sensing, as it is an opportunity to define the future for OptoCem.Net
News from OptoCem.Net (11 February 2008)
EPC contract for pipeline upgrade in South Africa
Foster Wheeler has won an EPC contract to upgrade the capacity of the natural gas pipeline which runs from the Temane gas field in Mozambique, to Secunda, in South Africa
News from Foster-Wheeler (11 February 2008)
Ethernet Powerlink for real-time applications
Enter Ethernet Powerlink, a high-speed, digital motion-bus solution, and a new protocol that is deterministic for real-time industrial applications, connecting a motion controller to multiple drives
News from Micromech (11 February 2008)
Handheld vibration analyser plus smartphone
Datastick Systems announces the new Datastick SiteConnex Vibration Spectrum Analyser and Collaboration system (VSA) for machine diagnostics and predictive maintenance
News from Datastick Systems (11 February 2008)
Automated sample management and drug testing
RTS Life Science, a worldwide supplier of automated sample management and drug delivery testing systems, announces the appointment of a Technical Sales Manager for Drug Delivery Automation Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (11 February 2008)
Success for Swedish garage workshop system
The Swedish OriLink system for automatic liquid measuring and liquid handling for industry and vehicle workshops is meeting with world-wide success
News from Alentec & Orion (11 February 2008)
Ishida makes automation easy at Interpack
With a number of fully integrated packing lines on display, Ishida Europe will be showcasing its expertise in automation, safety and QC systems at Interpack 2008
News from Ishida Europe (11 February 2008)
Automated control system for Cuddon freeze dryers
Cuddon Freeze Dry have recently completed an upgrade to include a fully automated operating and control system into their range of batch and continuous freeze drying machinery Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems (11 February 2008)
Dust explosion prevention using approved IR camera
The explosion-proof certified infrared camera system from Hawk IR International can help prevent dust explosions, by providing real time thermal imagery to process operators and safety personnel Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (11 February 2008)
New compact vibration sensors for plant protection
A new range of vibration sensors has been launched by Hansford Sensors, for monitoring levels of vibration on important rotating machinery used in production and process industries
News from Hansford Sensors (11 February 2008)
New Yokogawa solution for turbomachinery control
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of new input and output (IO) modules on the CentumVP for turbomachinery control applications
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (11 February 2008)
Rheonik acquired by GE Sensing
GE Sensing and Inspection Technologies is to acquire Rheonik, the leading manufacturer of high accuracy Coriolis mass flowmeters used in the oil and gas, process and power industries
News from Rheonik USA (11 February 2008)
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