News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 March
to Saturday 29 March 2008
Wheelabrator increases flow efficiency for Flogas
User Application Article Flogas, the LPG supplier, is enjoying increased production and improved efficiency at its Staveley gas cylinder refurbishing plant, thanks to a new wheelblast machine from the Wheelabrator Group Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (28 March 2008)
Profibus automation benefits for sugar plant
User Application Article Konya Seker, the largest private sugar producer in Turkey, put a new sugar factory into operation at the end of 2004, with integrated process automation using Profibus
News from Profibus Group (28 March 2008)
V7 of Mar-Kov chemical manufacturing system
Mar-Kov Computer Systems, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution Software, has released Version 7.0 of its Mar-Kov CMS chemical manufacturing system for process manufacturers
News from Mar-Kov Computer Systems (28 March 2008)
Sustainable water pressure management
Aquai-Mod offers an instantaneous water distribution pressure management system that does not rely on power but uses the water flow velocity itself, modulating the system PRVs
News from Aquavent UK (28 March 2008)
Label inspection at 300metres/min
aco Solutions has recently purchased a Drello 3125 'Labelscope' from UK agents Advanced Supplies for an SI Label Inspection machine destined for the US market
News from Advanced Supplies (28 March 2008)
AES modular cleanrooms chosen for Isogen facility
User Application Article The new Isogen sterile contract filling facility in New Castle County, Delaware will use AES Clean Technology to design and build their new cleanroom macro environment
News from Isogen (28 March 2008)
The Manta, a really High Volume sorter
Key Technology introduces Manta, a new state-of-the-art high volume, high performance sorter featuring a two-meter wide scan area that dramatically increases throughput within a space-saving footprint
News from Key Technology (28 March 2008)
Drinking water Uranium monitoring
Voltammetric trace determination of Uranium (VI) in drinking and mineral water according to DIN 38406-17 Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 March 2008)
Industrial Interoperability Compliance Institute
The IICI, an institute established as the official compliance testing organization for standards such as the WBF B2MML and BatchML schemas, has issued a call for membership
News from WBF: World Batch Forum (28 March 2008)
Web based document control and QA for Europe
Mystic Management Systems, a leading provider of web based document control and quality management systems for twenty-five years, sees an expanding market for document control software in Europe
News from Mystic Management Systems (28 March 2008)
Innovation Advisory Service shows business growth
The Innovation Advisory Service (IAS) has marked two years at the forefront of innovation management by hosting a National Conference on Open Innovation in Practice at The Royal Society, London
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (28 March 2008)
EU calibration service for AC power measurements
A new calibration service for high-frequency AC power measurements is now being offered by Yokogawa Europe through its Calibration Centre in Amersfoort, The Netherlands
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (28 March 2008)
Project engineering services for minerals plants
Outotec will deliver engineering and project services for the Boliden Harjavalta and Kokkola plants and for the Norilsk Nickel Harjavalta plants in Finland for the next three years
News from Outotec (28 March 2008)
Low cost process control flexibility with MEDACS
MEDACS signal conditioners offer a totally new concept in sensor and process monitoring, interfacing to a diverse range of industrial sensors, providing configured outputs or web-based remote access Brochure Available
News from Status Instruments (28 March 2008)
Aspectrics brochure explains biodiesel analysis
Aspectrics, the innovator of patented Encoded Photometric Near Infrared (EP-NIR) spectroscopy technology, has unveiled a new free of charge brochure for biodiesel analysis Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (28 March 2008)
Airknife drying system achieves rapid payback
User Application Article The new blower-powered Airknife moisture removal system at the Corus Trostre Works, Llanelli saves money and helps to ensure steel strip quality: system payback was achieved in just 21 weeks Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (28 March 2008)
Boiler helps create flames for 'War of the Worlds'
Fulton Boiler Works has supplied an Electric Flash Steam boiler to Wiltshire-based special effects designers Back Stage Technologies, for the stage version of the sci-fi classic 'War of the Worlds'
News from Fulton Boiler Works (28 March 2008)
Australia's 'droughtbuster' scheme chooses Rotork
User Application Article Rotork actuators and gearboxes will play a crucial water supply control role, mounted on fourteen 1000mm high pressure mainline gate valves on the Northern Pipeline Interconnector in Queensland
News from Rotork Controls (28 March 2008)
Motor efficiency standard will help energy saving
Technical Background Article ABB welcomes a new IEC international testing standard for electric low voltage motors that will make it easier for users to save energy by selecting the right high efficiency motors
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (28 March 2008)
Latex pump at Polimeri is now the most reliable!
User Application Article Amarinth underlines its innovative engineering skills with an advanced impeller and pump design for Polimeri Europa, that allows latex coagulate to be pumped reliably, saving 83% of maintenance costs
News from Amarinth (28 March 2008)
Practical SCADA systems for industry UK workshops
IDC Technologies is organising three UK training workshops on practical SCADA system design during April, in London, Manchester and Edinburgh
News from IDC Technologies (28 March 2008)
Foldable crates for efficient transport / storage
Schoeller Arca Systems, Europe's leading returnable packaging manufacturer, introduces the new Ortus foldable plastic container range
News from Schoeller Arca Systems (28 March 2008)
Award for Micromag magnetic separator
The Eclipse Magnetics Micromag, which was launched in 2007, is a high-intensity magnetic filter which significantly improves filtration efficiency over conventional systems
News from Eclipse Magnetics (28 March 2008)
InFusion Enterprise Control System for LDPE plant
User Application Article The multi-million dollar contract from Simon Carves will provide an InFusion Enterprise Control System through an EPC contract for the PTT Polyethylene Company (PTT PE) in Thailand
News from Invensys Process Systems (28 March 2008)
Latest Flir ThermaCAM in use on UK Bullet train
User Application Article Hitachi Rail Maintenance is investing in the latest technology with a ThermaCAM T400 for use in their workshops, maintaining the trains on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (27 March 2008)
Duckbill wastewater sampler
In existence for 40 years now the Duckbill Sampling System is unique among samplers
News from Markland Specialty Engineering (27 March 2008)
Liverpool City Council to turn its buildings green
User Application Article Energy management technology provider, t-mac Technologies, joins forces with Liverpool City Council to help cut energy wastage from its public buildings and ultimately to make its buildings 'greener'
News from t-mac technologies (27 March 2008)
On-demand hot water speeds production wash-downs
User Application Article Chocolate manufacturer Bendicks (Mayfair) now has an unlimited supply of hot water for washing down its equipment, thanks to the installation of a Spirax Sarco EasiHeat Engineered System
News from Spirax Sarco (27 March 2008)
Accelerometers for process condition monitoring
Hansford Sensors now offers the HS 420 series of accelerometers with their 4-20mA outputs, specifically designed for condition monitoring applications in the process and other related industries
News from Hansford Sensors (27 March 2008)
Big Cat pressure, temperature and flow switches
OEM customers flock to PVL for pressure, temperature and flow switches - all described in the Big Cat - plus real technical support from knowledgeable applications engineers Brochure Available
News from PVL (27 March 2008)
Are were talking ourselves into a recession?
That is the intriguing question posed in the February/ March issue of Read-out, Ireland's journal of instrumentation, control and automation
News from Read-Out Publications (27 March 2008)
BL67 Ethernet gateways for Profinet systems
Turck introduces a new BL67 Ethernet gateway for Profinet network systems, IP67 rated for field installations
News from Turck (27 March 2008)
Veolia Water appoints new CEO
Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies (VWS), the global market leader in technologies for water and wastewater treatment, announces the appointment of Dr Ian Stewart as CEO
News from Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (27 March 2008)
easyFairs announces exciting MAINTEC show future
easyFairs reports a 10 per cent increase in visitor numbers to easyFairs MAINTEC 2008 at the NEC - and has announced landmark plans to take the expo forward in 2009
News from Maintec Exhibition (27 March 2008)
Mono promotes latest solutions at IWEX
Mono, Europe's leading designer and manufacturer of pumps, parts, Munchers, screens and packaged systems, will promote products and solutions for the water and wastewater industry at IWEX 2008
News from Mono Pumps (27 March 2008)
Customised Chinese load / force sensors
In a new agreement Variohm-Eurosensor have gained access to 225 load and weight sensor design engineers to provide custom sensor designs for the UK market
News from Variohm Eurosensor (27 March 2008)
Gulf of Mexico order for oil in water monitor
User Application Article Shell Exploration and Production US have placed an order with ProAnalysis for an Argus Oil in Water monitor to be installed at the Bullwinkle platform south of Louisiana
News from ProAnalysis (27 March 2008)
Momote adds Fleetwood remote asset management
Momote, a leading provider of mobile workforce management solutions, has announced a partnership agreement with Fleetwood Electronics, a manufacturer of remote asset management hardware
News from Momote (26 March 2008)
Enabling early stage crystal morphology evaluation
Radleys have introduced a new option for their Lara Controlled Laboratory Reactor (CLR) system and bespoke Laboratory Reactors that offers chemists studying crystal morphology significant benefits
News from Radleys (26 March 2008)
Lite-On takes over IrDA complete product range
Lite-On Technology Corporation, the first publicly-listed technology company in Taiwan, has purchased the IrDA infrared business unit of Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore)
News from Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente (26 March 2008)
Document control solution for medical device co
User Application Article The Neo-Sync start-up medical device company has built their quality foundation on the bedrock of Mystic ensur document control solutions
News from Mystic Management Systems (26 March 2008)
ISA Marketing and Sales summit scheduled
The ISA Marketing and Sales Summit will help marketing and sales executives in the automation markets meet the strategic and tactical challenges of the 21st century
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (26 March 2008)
Freeze dryer sterilisable with Hydrogen Peroxide
Millrock Technology now offers freeze dryers with the ability to be sterilised using Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
News from Millrock Technology (26 March 2008)
Precision valveless pumps and dispensers
Fluid Metering has released their new 2008 catalogue covering precision dispensers and metering pumps for laboratory, industrial, process and OEM applications
News from Fluid Metering (26 March 2008)
Clever bacteria cleanse toxic metalworking fluids
Microbial Solutions, an NERC spin-out company, has raised GBP1.2 million to develop innovative wastewater treatment technology for engineering effluents
News from Microbial Solutions (26 March 2008)
Flow-Mon need new Distributors for flow indicators
Flow-Mon are looking for new distributors throughout the world for their range of flow instruments, the Flow-Mon 'Sight Indicators', 'Flow Switches' and 'Flow Rate Indicators' Brochure Available
News from Flow-Mon (26 March 2008)
Tetra Pak joins global child nutrition foundation
Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, takes another step forward in supporting school feeding and dairy development programmes around the world
News from Tetra Pak (26 March 2008)
Fire at INEOS site in Germany
The INEOS petrochemicals site near Cologne, Germany, has been hit by a major blaze following an escape of ethylene from the main pipeline that feeds the plant
News from Process Engineering (26 March 2008)
Red dot design award for FLIR IR camera
The FLIR T-Series, a handheld infrared camera, has been awarded a "Red dot design award" by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (26 March 2008)
Pump monitoring from the electrical supply signals
Artesis describe a pump condition monitoring system in the water industry, where an installation in a growing city water supply is already quoted as saving 10% of maintenance costs
News from Artesis (26 March 2008)
RMS Training for condition monitoring techniques
The RMS Reliability Training Institute provides state-of-the-art training solutions for personnel involved with plant reliability and condition monitoring
News from RMS Training Institute (26 March 2008)
CNES effort saves 50% of Lafarge Cement production
User Application Article Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) has provided excellent service at exceptional speed by manufacturing a track ring for a coal grinding mill for Lafarge Cement UK in a mere four weeks Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (26 March 2008)
Marine vessels start detecting the vibes
While condition monitoring systems have obvious advantages to the manufacturing sector, other industries are now also benefiting from their use Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (26 March 2008)
Configurable sampling system for Dew Point monitor
The ES10 Sampling System range has been launched by Michell Instruments to complement their excellent range of accurate and stable dew point instrumentation Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (26 March 2008)
Simulation software helps confirm baggage handling
User Application Article Geo Robson used the latest 3d Simulation software to secure GBP1M project for a baggage handling system: performing without jams at peak times has always been a drawn out process of trial and error
News from Robson Handling Technology (26 March 2008)
New rugged accelerometer for downhole measurements
Inertial Aerosystems have announced a range of rugged, high temperature accelerometers designed primarily for down-hole measurement while drilling (MWD) in the oil and gas industries Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (26 March 2008)
ROOF SAFETY SYSTEMS FROM KEE SAFETY LTD
The Safety Systems range from Kee Safety provides secure protection for workers involved in rooftop construction and maintenance tasks
News from Kee Safety (26 March 2008)
Open bus network sensors for safety applications
Sick UK has launched new Gateways to allow enhanced sensor functions in the integration of equipment in PROFIsafe, Profibus DP, Ethernet TCP/IP and CANopen bus systems in safety applications
News from Sick (UK) (25 March 2008)
IntelliMax chosen for offshore production facility
User Application Article Control Dynamics International and Sensys announce an agreement to embed the IntelliMax real-time data management platform in offshore industrial automation systems to be used in the Gulf of Mexico
News from Control Dynamics International (25 March 2008)
Two new electronically coded safety switches
UK based Mechan Controls has announced that it has extended its SSS range of electronically coded non-contact safety switches with the introduction of two new models - the SSR and the SSC
News from Mechan Controls (25 March 2008)
Specialist flowmeter expertise and training
Able is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Colorado Engineering Experiment Station to offer calibration, specialist training, consultation, product development and research services
News from Able Instruments and Controls (25 March 2008)
Monitor maintains heat-exchanger efficiency
A new monitoring system can detect miniscule cracks and pinhole leakages, eg within heat exchangers, allowing processors to cut down on potential contamination risks
News from Easytesters (25 March 2008)
Reagent free chlorine measurement from the experts
Chlorine measurement is a key feature of a number of water purification systems including swimming pools, cooling towers and potable water systems Brochure Available
News from Camlab (25 March 2008)
Enerpac helps protect key dam in Snowy Mountains
User Application Article An Enerpac power lifting system configured for precision and safety has been employed to help install a flood control system on a key dam of the world famous Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme
News from Enerpac (25 March 2008)
Vibration monitoring in four locations at once
The latest cost-effective efector octavis predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions in four locations simultaneously Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (25 March 2008)
SeaLand container ships use Icon diesel monitoring
User Application Article The Icon Doctor diesel engine performance monitoring system has been chosen to monitor the engines aboard the SeaLand Champion class container ships, after an intensive trial
News from Icon Research (25 March 2008)
Solving process skills shortages
The March/April issue of the Process Engineering Journal from the UK provides a review of the causes of processing skill shortages from Dr Stan Higgins of the North East Polymer Industries Cluster
News from Process Engineering (25 March 2008)
Pipeline corrosion data management tool
Corr MD, a state-of-the-art data management and integration tool, is being released by CC Technologies, a DNV company, to help prevent offshore corrosion and increase the availability of pipeline data
News from DNV CC Technologies (25 March 2008)
Mogensen sizers for steelworks in Oman
User Application Article Mogensen has recently secured a substantial order comprising two Special S1536 Sizers; two S2056 Sizers and two F2005C Spreader Feeders, for a steel processing plant in the Sultanate of Oman
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling (25 March 2008)
Multi-variable fieldbus displays for Profibus PA
BEKA will once again be demonstrating their comprehensive and unique ranges of multi-variable fieldbus displays for use in Profibus PA and other fieldbus applications at the Profibus UK Conference Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (25 March 2008)
Polypipe team turns to industrial applications
Polypipe has established a new sector-focussed team - Polypipe Industrial - that will concentrate on providing plastic piping systems specifically for industrial applications
News from Polypipe Industrial (25 March 2008)
Flowtag tracks and controls cable hose assemblies
Aflex Hose today launch Flowtag, an RFID system tailor made to provide tracking and control of hose assemblies to suit the exacting demands of the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical and food industries
News from Aflex Hose (25 March 2008)
Sandretto UK plays its part for the Dragon's Den
Technology from Sandretto UK has helped leading moulder PPH to manufacture the award-winning Chocbox electrical connector that recently won financial backing on the Dragons' Den TV programme
News from Sandretto UK (25 March 2008)
'Bottle-neck' solution payback in 12 months
User Application Article Investment in a high-speed robotic system at Jeyes has paid for itself in just one year, thanks to a bespoke solution which eliminated manual handling of plastic bottles into carrier blocks Brochure Available
News from RTS Flexible Systems (25 March 2008)
Pressure Surges aimed at Edinburgh
The BHR Group 10th International Conference on Pressure Surges, entitled 'Surge Analysis - System Design, Simulation, Monitoring and Control', is now open for registration
News from BHR Group Conferences (25 March 2008)
Tubela have been tubebending since 1945
Since 1945, Tubela Engineering Co have been manufacturing, importing and exporting a wide range of tube, pipe, square section, bar bending machines and slate cutters
News from Tubela Engineering Co (25 March 2008)
Compressor heat extraction recovery
The latest publication in our series providing ideas to create efficiencies within the workplace whilst protecting people and the environment discusses 'Compressor Heat Extraction Recovery'
News from Mechon (25 March 2008)
"Foot and Mouth Report misses the point" - IChemE
The report of the independent review into last year's UK outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease 'misses the point' and 'is not worth the paper it is printed on', according to a biosecurity expert
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (25 March 2008)
Economical titration system with automation
The 848 Titropackage plus offers economical automation in a minimum of space Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (25 March 2008)
Fault-tolerant industrial Ethernet breakthrough
Sixnet announces EtherTrak-2 a reliable, redundant Ethernet-based I/O system providing the flexibility, functionality and performance which will more than satisfy the automation industry Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (25 March 2008)
SIL1 figures for Signal Conditioning Range
Omniflex have released reliability data for their Omniterm range of universal input signal transmitters, current loop isolators and trip amplifiers, for SIL calculations Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (25 March 2008)
Reflectance measurement system for Vitrinite coal
The new QDI CoalPro Vitrinite Reflectance Measurement System is a rugged microphotometer capable of testing vitrinite coal by international standard test methodologies, both rapidly and accurately
News from Craic Technologies (25 March 2008)
Feeding plastic bottles to a filling machine -fast
User Application Article When Knight Warner was presented with a very specific design brief for a new bottle debagging machine, Siemens expertise and technology meant the company was able to rise to the challenge
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (25 March 2008)
Training courses at ISA instrumentation symposium
The 54th International Instrumentation Symposium will feature five training courses, innovative paper presentations, and a forum for discussion of instrumentation techniques, from 5-8 May
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (25 March 2008)
DAQ unit so small it looks like a connector
Audon Electronics offer the USB-AD USB based multifunction I/O unit, which is so small it could be mistaken for a connector: it often prompts the query "Where's the DAQ unit?"
News from Audon Electronics (25 March 2008)
Coda static and dynamical structural testing
Coda Strain Data Acquisition, such as static and dynamical structural testing on vessels or rail vehicles, is a speciality of M+P International
News from M+P International (25 March 2008)
Isogen addresses commercial sterile filling market
Contract filling to improve containment and quality standards while significantly reducing sterile manufacturing capital costs and time-to-market for new drugs
News from Isogen (25 March 2008)
Anglo-German automation collaboration in EU office
Robotics specialists RTS Flexible Systems have joined forces with KS Automation to open offices near Regensburg with the aim of developing bespoke automation technology for German manufacturers Brochure Available
News from RTS Flexible Systems (24 March 2008)
Wilden pumps - a safe option in coating production
User Application Article Transferring coatings, resins and solvents around a production plant can prove to be a difficult process in respect of preventing leakage and the effects on the pump components
News from AxFlow (24 March 2008)
ASTM compliant automated solution Viscometer
The Y501 Automated Relative Viscometer (ARV) from Viscotek is a productive system for automated measurement of the viscosities of dilute polymer solutions Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (24 March 2008)
The ETRI 97CJ is a big fan from Aerco
The ETRI 97CJ is a high-power, high-capacity fan that measures 350mm in diameter, is 454mm deep and is ideal for use in heavy-duty industrial applications
News from Aerco (24 March 2008)
X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for solids
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, introduces the innovative automated WDXRF Spectrometer for fast and reliable analysis in metals, mining, minerals and cement industries
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (24 March 2008)
Asco offers enhanced redundant control system
Asco Numatics, the world's leading manufacturer of solenoid valves, is offering an enhanced version of its SIL3 certified Redundant Control System (RCS) for process valves Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (24 March 2008)
New Rocol actuators offer food-grade accuracy
Foodlube lubricants manufacturer Rocol has made important changes to the packaging of its food-grade lubricant aerosol cans which make its NSF registered products even easier to identify and apply
News from Rocol Lubricants (24 March 2008)
New advanced multi-purpose calibrator launched
The new Jofra AMC910 multi-purpose calibrator from Ametek Calibration Instruments provides high precision signal, temperature and pressure calibrations
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (24 March 2008)
EFD software for Thales missile systems
User Application Article Thales missile electronics facility in Basingstoke has chosen the Flomerics EFD.Pro, the Pro/Engineer Wildfire-embedded engineering fluid dynamics software Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (24 March 2008)
Wheelabrator celebrates 100 years of innovation
The world market leader in supplying surface preparation and finishing machinery, Wheelabrator, is this year celebrating 100 years of technological excellence and product innovation Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (24 March 2008)
ABB safety management system approved by TUV
ABB has won approval from TUV Rheinland for its functional safety management system for developing safety-related system integration according to IEC 61508/61511
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (24 March 2008)
High level tank alarm monitoring for fuel sites
Following the publication of the 'Buncefield' Incident report relating to fuel and oil storage sites, Omniflex have produced a remote high level tank alarm monitoring system for these applications Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (24 March 2008)
Bactiscan inspects cleaned surfaces for bio-film
A recently developed scanner detects bio-film on stainless steel processing tanks, after cleaning has taken place: this system is a great tool for quality controllers in food processing
News from Easytesters (24 March 2008)
All-in-one rugged datalogger for water monitoring
The Level Troll family of water level, pressure, and temperature monitoring instruments has been introduced to the UK by Camlab of Cambridge to address a wide range of water industry applications Brochure Available
News from Camlab (24 March 2008)
Predictive maintenance monitors even in ATEX zones
A cost effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions even in potentially explosive hazardous area atmospheres Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (24 March 2008)
Monitoring fans in Connah's Quay cooling towers
User Application Article The Connah's Quay power station uses a networked data acquisition system for condition monitoring on the Cooling Tower Fans - a long distance monitoring task for the Guardian system
News from Icon Research (24 March 2008)
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