News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 February
to Saturday 23 February 2008
Fieldbus Foundation General Assembly 2008
The Fieldbus Foundation General Assembly for 2008 will be held in Antwerp, Belgium, Europe's largest petrochemicals production area, on 27-29 February
News from Fieldbus Foundation (22 February 2008)
World-class Historian added to FactoryTalk Suite
To help manufacturers optimise production processes through the analysis of historical plant-floor data, Rockwell Automation has announced the availability of FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition
News from Rockwell Automation (22 February 2008)
ATEX increased safety Hoffman Zonex enclosures
Hoffman announces ATEX-certified Zonex Enclosures, designed for use in potentially hazardous locations where allowable protection methods include increased safety per ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
News from Hoffman (22 February 2008)
Ampla MES installation improves Ryvita efficiency
User Application Article The Citect AMPLA MES system installed at Ryvita in Poole has achieved a 90% reduction in manual inputs, and delivered major improvements in efficiency, accuracy, transparency and reporting Brochure Available
News from Citect (22 February 2008)
New PyroUSB non-contact IR temperature sensor
Calex is delighted to announce the new PyroUSB non-contact infra-red temperature sensor, using USB PC connection, operating without the need for any additional hardware interface or power supply
News from Calex Electronics (22 February 2008)
'Biomethane for Transport' conference
Cenex, the UK's national centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, is hosting a one-day conference, 'Biomethane for Transport', in London, on Monday 3rd March
News from Cenex (22 February 2008)
Infrared evolves - at the Plant + Works Exhibition
The evolution of infrared continues, and can be seen at the Flir Systems stand #P90 at the Plant and Works Exhibition - 22nd - 24th April 2008, at the NEC in Birmingham Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 February 2008)
Watertight seals and bearings let in water!
Sealing materials are virtually impervious to liquid water - but allow vapour to flow straight through almost unhindered: measure the vapour permeability of your seal to identify potential problems
News from Versaperm (22 February 2008)
Motion Control Products appointed as distributor
Motion Control Products in Bournemouth has become the first national distributor of the entire new ABB machinery servo drive, and will stock the entire range, from 0.75 to 110 kW
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 February 2008)
Harsh environment Gefran pressure transducer
The new Gefran TPFADA series industrial pressure sensors are designed for use with particularly dense or high-viscosity fluids such as oils, rubbers, pulps and chemicals, where others fail Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (22 February 2008)
MTEC for 2009 will move to March
Canon Communications announces record visitor numbers to MTEC and the co-located events, and renames the 2009 exhibition as Advanced Manufacturing UK, in March, to be an extravaganza of excellence
News from Canon Communications (22 February 2008)
RS Components to be on Honeywell stand at HazardEx
To underline the growing relationship between the two companies, RS Components will be supporting Honeywell at the upcoming HazardEx exhibition
News from RS Components UK (22 February 2008)
Natural Gas distribution station control system
Korenix advise that their JetNet 5010G Industrial 7+3G Gigabit Managed Ethernet Switch has been used to monitor natural gas pipeline distribution station performance
News from Korenix Technology (22 February 2008)
High volume/low-speed industrial fan
Caljan Rite-Hite introduces the Revolution Fan, a high volume/low-speed industrial fan ideal for medium to large buildings, keeping temperatures consistent and employees comfortable in all weathers
News from Caljan Rite-Hite (22 February 2008)
Waterproof cases for monitoring equipment
Polyformes waterproof cases have become one of the industry standards for housing and protecting kit during transit and while in use in the field: Polyformes stocks 22 sizes of waterproof cases
News from Polyformes (22 February 2008)
Powerful wide area warning systems for any plant
Klaxon Signals offers a selection of styles of wide area warning siren systems, including ATEX approved units, to protect the lives of people and workers in a variety of environments
News from Klaxon Signals (22 February 2008)
Developing a specialism in solids handling
Golconda was formed in 1975, to sell a range of specialised silo level monitoring equipment and system installations
News from Golconda (22 February 2008)
The FlexTemp configurable temperature transmitter
With the FlexTemp series, Baumer Process Instrumentation offers configurable temperature transmitters communicating either with a standard 4 to 20mA output or a HART interface
News from Baumer Group (21 February 2008)
Free seminar: On-line or At-line chemical analysis
Do you need to monitor your process in real time? If so Metrohm and Applikon can offer on-line and at-line analysis for your process plant with minimum fuss Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 February 2008)
New laboratory relies on Lab M culture media
User Application Article Well known for its ready-prepared chilled and frozen Indian, Thai and other regional dishes, Noon Products last year opened spacious new laboratories at its production plant in Southall, UK
News from Lab M (21 February 2008)
Linde flameless oxyfuel rotary hearth furnaces
The Ovako Hofors Works of Sweden has awarded the Linde Group the contract for a new rotary hearth furnace, equipped with a REBOX flameless oxyfuel system, for reheating of semis
News from Linde Gas (21 February 2008)
Harnessing experience for powder processing
Visitors to International Powder and Bulk Solids in Rosemont will learn how the FT4 Powder Rheometer is helping users to correlate processing behaviour with a range of measured powder characteristics
News from Freeman Technology (21 February 2008)
Weight controllers with Allen-Bradley Remote I/O
Only three inches deep, the HI 4050 general-purpose weight controller is the first of a new line of modular controllers by Hardy Instruments, that feature Allen-Bradley Remote I/O communications
News from Hardy Instruments (21 February 2008)
Aspectrics appoints UK and Ireland Distributor
Aspectrics, the innovator of patented Encoded Photometric Near Infrared (EP-NIR) spectroscopy technology, announces the appointment of Scientific Support Services as their UK and Ireland distributor
News from Aspectrics (21 February 2008)
Wet chemistry isolators offer barrier protection
Hosokawa Micron wet chemistry isolator technology helps companies involved in chemical synthesis, offering barrier protection systems to safeguard personnel from potentially hazardous substances
News from Hosokawa Micron (21 February 2008)
Ajax screw blenders for Kemira Water
User Application Article Ajax Equipment is supplying vertical screw blenders to leading manufacturer of inorganic coagulants and water treatment polymers, Kemira Water, for its Bradford production facility
News from Ajax Equipment (21 February 2008)
Sustainable stormwater treatments at IFAT 2008
The Hydro International advanced hydrodynamic vortex separation technology will be showcased through its portfolio of sustainable stormwater treatment and drainage solutions at IFAT 2008 (5-9 May)
News from Hydro International (21 February 2008)
Solutions for wind energy at All-Energy 2008
Schneider Electric will demonstrate its offer for the wind energy sector at the All-Energy exhibition and conference at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on 21-22 May 2008
News from Schneider Electric (21 February 2008)
Key appointment as Potato Industry Manager
Key Technology announces the promotion of Tim Reardon to the new position of Potato Industry Marketing Manager, to apply automated inspection, conveying and preparation systems
News from Key Technology (21 February 2008)
New g-docs Electronic Document Management Solution
Good Products, a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management solutions for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries has launched their g-docs Electronic Document Management Solution
News from Good Products (21 February 2008)
Parker TriGas eliminates gas cylinders
Parker Hannifin Process Filtration has launched an integrated LC/MS gas generation system, developed to increase user profitability by eliminating the need for costly and inconvenient gas cylinders Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (21 February 2008)
Read-out.net visits MTEC 2008
Eoin O'Riain of Read-out.net in Ireland sends in his views about this year's MTEC Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham: it seems these February exhibitions are to be rescheduled to March next year!
News from Read-Out Publications (21 February 2008)
Functional Safety talk at the HazardEx Conference
Emerson have been invited to speak on Functional Safety at the forthcoming HazardEx Conference at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on the 27th and 28th February
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (21 February 2008)
Particle analysis for wet and dry process streams
Malvern Instruments will exhibit Insitec and Parsum particle characterization systems for real-time process measurement at this year's International Powder and Bulk Solids show in Rosemont, Illinois Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (21 February 2008)
Special dryers for special applications
The Everdry product series from the compressed-air specialist Beko Technologies offers standard and bespoke solutions with numerous concepts and possibilities Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (21 February 2008)
Control even tiny increases in pressure
Until now, finding a reliable low pressure safety valve (mbar range) has been a problem for operators of gas systems: safety valve type AV619 by Witt-Gasetechnik fills this gap
News from Witt Gasetechnik GmbH (21 February 2008)
Overcurrent protection in automation applications
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a new DIN-rail mounted version of its compact ESX10 electronic overcurrent protection product for automation applications Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (21 February 2008)
Simple system for hypochlorite water disinfection
The Grundfos Alldos electrolytic chlorination system, called Selcoperm, provides safe and simple production of hypochlorite solution for water disinfection, for surface water purification Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos (20 February 2008)
Energy efficiency in sewage treatment
Technical Background Article Rene Clarke of Energy Pumps reviews the ways in which energy can be saved on sewage works by choosing the right size and right type of pump
News from Energy Pumps (20 February 2008)
VersaLogger for chemistry lab data acquisition
C-Cubed launches the very latest in chemistry lab data acquisition and control with the introduction of VersaLogger, its highly flexible reconfigurable data logging system
News from C-Cubed (20 February 2008)
Temperature sensors for the Statoil LNG plant
User Application Article Over 1,000 ABB RTDs (Resistant Thermometer Devices) are to be used in the world's most northerly liquefied natural gas facility, the Statoil Snohvit project
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (20 February 2008)
Purair advanced ductless fume hoods
Air Science USA has introduced a new, advanced range of Ductless Fume Hoods with sophisticated airflow, filter alarms and advanced safety features
News from Air Science USA (20 February 2008)
New ADDA DC fan for high cooling applications
A new high performance ADDA DC fan meets the high cooling requirements of modern computer server equipment and other high density equipment cabinets
News from Aerco (20 February 2008)
Displacement transducers for use in autoclaves
Transducer specialists RDP Electronics announce the development of a special version of their well-proven LIN series of displacement transducers, designed for use in autoclaves Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (20 February 2008)
Key themes unveiled at Russian oil event in Moscow
The Russian oil industry today and the role of technology and new techniques in the global energy market will be amongst the central issues in the spotlight at a major event later this year in Moscow
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (20 February 2008)
Fast, quick and simple breath alcohol measurement
Ideal for use in any breath alcohol measuring application, the Draeger Alcotest 6810 is simple, quick and easy to use
News from Draeger (20 February 2008)
New tilt and roll monitoring launched
Lamerholm is pleased to announce the launch of the new RD404 tilt and roll accelerometer, designed to add additional monitoring capabilities to the ShockLog range of event data recorders Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (20 February 2008)
An infrastructure for operational excellence: FF
The story of how Brunner Mond (UK), a major producer of sodium carbonate (soda ash), replaced the outdated control system at its main UK plant with the latest process automation technology
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (20 February 2008)
Rotork acquires Remote Control Sweden
Rotork has announced the acquisition of Remote Control Sweden, the pneumatic valve actuation and control system specialist
News from Rotork Fluid Systems (20 February 2008)
Chronos Richardson website update
Following their recent move to a new factory in Nottingham, Chronos Richardson has continued its development programme through the implementation of the first in a series of updates to their website
News from Chronos Richardson (20 February 2008)
Astech Projects joins ABB for improved automation
Astech Projects, an engineering company specialising in the supply of advanced automation systems, has joined the ABB Robotic Partner Network Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (20 February 2008)
Wireless Networks for Industrial Automation, #3
ISA recently announced the third edition of its popular book, Wireless Networks for Industrial Automation, by Dick Caro
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (20 February 2008)
Zoom Lens for CCTV in nuclear power generation
The new Model 290 Motorised Non-Browning CCTV Zoom Lens incorporates a range of useful features to assist operation in environments subject to radiation such as nuclear power generation stations Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics (20 February 2008)
Temperature measurement and control in USB module
The TEMPpoint DT9872 from Data Translation is a 48 channel unit specifically for RTD temperature measurement and control, connecting up to 48 4-wire RTDs to a PC via a USB interface
News from Data Translation (20 February 2008)
Quality control of bioethanol
The EU standard for bioethanol is EN 15376: under this standard there are a number of parameters that the bioethanol must meet Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (19 February 2008)
Rockwell Automation renews five-year OEM agreement
User Application Article Kepware Technologies is reconfirmed as the provider of third-party communications for the FactoryTalk View Site Edition and FactoryTalk View Machine Edition products from Rockwell Automation
News from Kepware (19 February 2008)
Successful on-line water analysis in tar
User Application Article The Drexelbrook CM6 on-line water in oil analyser has been successfully installed by Able Instruments and Controls for the measurement of coke tar moisture at the Corus Steel Plant in Scunthorpe
News from Able Instruments and Controls (19 February 2008)
Siemens focuses on increasing energy efficiency
Siemens presents electrical installation systems for boosting plant availability and energy efficiency, and for cross-sector solutions, at the Light + Building expo this year
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (19 February 2008)
WEMS Water-efficiency management platform
H2O-Alliance announces the release of the first complete real-time water-efficiency management platform in the world
News from H2O Alliance (19 February 2008)
Intertek acquires Epsilon
Intertek, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, is to acquire Epsilon, a leading provider of hazardous-area site assessment, product testing and certification services
News from Intertek Caleb Brett (19 February 2008)
Brooks thermal mass flowmeters now rated at IP66
The Brooks Instrument thermal mass flowmeters and controllers available in the UK from Flotech Solutions are now weatherproof and conform to the IP66 classification Brochure Available
News from Flotech Solutions (19 February 2008)
An infrastructure for operational excellence
User Application Article The story of how Brunner Mond (UK), a major producer of sodium carbonate (soda ash), replaced the outdated control system at its main UK plant with the latest process automation technology
News from Fieldbus Foundation (19 February 2008)
Low-cost, low profile temperature transmitter
The Labfacility 300TXLP is a compact, low-profile, 4-20mA temperature transmitter with an overall height of only 23mm, suitable for use in a low profile enclosures or a DIN block terminal head
News from Labfacility (19 February 2008)
Learn process alarm management from the experts
Matrikon Europe and ICS have announced that they are to host a one day Alarm Management Seminar at the Hilton Treetops in Aberdeen, in March
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) (19 February 2008)
Consistent fruit drink batch mixing and blending
User Application Article For efficient and hygienic fruit drink blending, David Berryman has invested in an all stainless steel high shear mixer from Ytron-Quadro, complete with stainless steel motor from Marlin Stainless
News from Marlin Stainless (19 February 2008)
A steady flow of data helps manage floods
User Application Article Fast, reliable water level and velocity information is proving vital worldwide, with devastating floods dominating the headlines in 2007 - from rural China to the rolling meadows of England
News from SonTek/YSI (19 February 2008)
Greenfinch and Landia bring about Biogas success
User Application Article Tough, durable MPTK cutter pumps made by Landia are playing an important role in the successful operation of a pioneering biogas plant run by leading anaerobic digestion specialists, Greenfinch
News from Landia (19 February 2008)
Manganese analysis in drinking water on-line
The latest addition to the Alert range from Applikon Analytical is the Alert Colorimeter for the control of manganese in drinking water Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (19 February 2008)
Versatile TOC analyser from Analytik Jena
The Multi N/C series of catalytic combustion analysers have been designed for the fully automatic determination of bound carbon (TIC/TOC, TC, NPOC, POC) and/or total nitrogen (TNb)
News from Analytik Jena UK (19 February 2008)
Low cost portable and panel mounted data recorders
A UK-based company is now offering a range of low cost portable, battery-operated and panel-mounted data recorders, ideal for data logging functions across a range of process applications
News from Impress Sensors and Systems (18 February 2008)
Instrumentation North announces workshop programme
Instrumentation North is one of the industry-leading Trident Instrumentation series of regional shows for sensors, test, measurement, data acquisition and control instrumentation
News from Trident Exhibitions (18 February 2008)
New in-cylinder transducer offers position sensing
Penny + Giles has launched a reliable new in-cylinder linear displacement transducer for small bore mobile and static hydro-pneumatic actuators Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (18 February 2008)
Checking the cleaning of metal parts using IR
The Wilks Enterprise InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyser can be used to test the solvent where metal parts to be tested are soaked, to confirm no grease has been found Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (18 February 2008)
Automation applications in bio-pharmaceuticals
ISA recently announced its practical guide to the bio-pharmaceutical industry entitled "Automation Applications in Bio-Pharmaceuticals" by George Buckbee PE, and Joseph Alford PhD, PE, CAP
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (18 February 2008)
Future projects in Russia and the Caspian region
Aker Kvaerner has acquired ownership of Finnish RR Offshore, an engineering and project management company with considerable experience in Russia and the North Caspian region
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (18 February 2008)
3D Laser scanner for solids volumetric measurement
K-Tek announces the first 3D Laser scanner for real-time, non-contact volumetric measurement of bulk materials in silos and stockpiles; 2D laser scanner for volume flow measurement on conveyors
News from K-Tek (18 February 2008)
Latest weighing device provides 10,000 divisions
New weighing electronics from HBM enable digitization without any loss of information, enabling certification as Class III weighing machines with the maximum permissible number of 10,000 divisions Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (18 February 2008)
On-line lactic acid analysis in dairy products
Determination of lactic acid in milk and associated dairy products is an extremely common laboratory application and has key product quality control use in a modern dairy Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (18 February 2008)
ISA releases humorous retirement cartoon book
ISA has announced the latest in Gregory K McMillan's collection of humorous cartoon books, "The Funnier Side of Retirement for Engineers and People of the Technical Persuasion"
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (18 February 2008)
SmartWire helps water recycling systems and wiring
User Application Article Glastechnik Holger Kramp uses Moeller Electric SmartWire to help the wiring and control of their glass cutting machine water treatment and recycling systems, plus also xStart motor starters
News from Moeller Electric (18 February 2008)
Regular Profibus training courses have places free
There are still a few places available on some of the upcoming Profibus training courses and seminars organised in collaboration with the Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
News from Profibus Group (18 February 2008)
CC Systems release new power analyser transducers
CC Systems has introduced a software product to compliment the PI range of power management instrumentation, called the Power Monitoring software
News from CC Systems (18 February 2008)
Asco cylinders control a motion actuated artwork
User Application Article Greyworld, a group of installation artists, turned to Emerson Industrial Automation for 300 Asco Numatics Cylinders when they wanted to actuate one of their latest works of art, called "Bloom"
News from Asco Numatics (18 February 2008)
Sirane technology works for ASDA
User Application Article The UK's premier packaging solutions company, Sirane, will see its compostable absorbent pads in ASDA supermarket outlets from this month as part of a new and fully compostable seafood pack
News from Sirane (18 February 2008)
The mechanical horn alarm is reborn!
E2S, the leading manufacturer of sounders and beacons, has developed the GPH (General Purpose Horn), offering a high reliability long life electronic alternative to electromechanical warning devices
News from European Safety Systems (18 February 2008)
Brandon Hire opens largest branch, in Birmingham
Brandon Hire, the Wolseley tool hire business, opened its largest branch, in Constitution Hill, near the heart of Birmingham, on 13 February
News from Wolseley UK (18 February 2008)
Special offer on maintenance infrared
Infrared is certainly the quickest and easiest method of spotting electrical and mechanical faults, and Flir Systems have a money saving package offer Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (18 February 2008)
Launch of new temperature sensors at MTEC
Lamerholm is pleased to announce the launch of the ShockWatch range of temperature-sensitive environmental indicators at MTEC Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (18 February 2008)
AlarmWatch Alerts via SMS launched
Hanwell Instruments will be launching the new AlarmWatch auto dialler at Mtec 2008, using GSM modem technology to offer a truly stand alone system Brochure Available
News from Hanwell Instruments (18 February 2008)
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