News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 April
to Saturday 19 April 2008
Fuel+ helps packaging manufacturer pulp gas bills
User Application Article The increasingly popular Fuel+ system installed at DS Smith Speciality Packaging has led to a 5.8% reduction in gas consumption - resulting in an impressive savings of thousands of pounds per year
News from Maxsys (18 April 2008)
Energy audits can quickly offset price hikes
Schneider Electric has publicly called upon all those concerned with energy consumption, including governments, to place greater emphasis on implementing active energy metering and management
News from Schneider Electric (18 April 2008)
Eurotherm combats OEM intellectual property theft
An advanced security feature on the Eurotherm 3500 and Mini 8 controllers prevents the unauthorised cloning of control configurations, to protect the OEM and distributors intellectual property rights
News from Eurotherm (18 April 2008)
Siemens instrumentation puts Aeroform in control
User Application Article International sales, distribution and support, high end quality products and a totally integrated solution using Profibus PA proved to be the perfect solution for Dorset based Aeroform Impex
News from Siemens Process Instrumentation (18 April 2008)
NEW aseptic filling technology
GEA Procomac, specialists in aseptic filling technology for PET containers, has received a letter of non-objection (LNO) from the US FDA, for aseptic filling systems for low acid shelf-stable products
News from GEA Niro (18 April 2008)
Muncher minimises food waste disposal problems
User Application Article Fast, efficient and consistent size reduction of food processing waste is fundamental when it comes to achieving cost-effective disposal, and to meet ever more stringent environmental regulations
News from Mono Pumps (18 April 2008)
ISA focuses on water and wastewater treatment
The 3rd annual ISA Water and Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium will be held from 5-7 August in Orlando
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (18 April 2008)
Software tool for configuring safety applications
Version 6.1 of the Simatic Safety Matrix CauseandEffect tool for safety applications in the process industry has been equipped with new functions
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (18 April 2008)
Fluxgate magnetometry helps industrial sensors
Research and development effort from Fluxgate World has used the reliability and robustness of fluxgates to provide sensors for use in industrial, environmental, hydrometry and many other markets
News from Fluxgate World (18 April 2008)
Larox peristaltic pumps don't let the paint dry
User Application Article The Finland based paint producer Tikkurila has found significant benefits from installing Larox peristaltic pumps, particularly eliminating sealing problems, so has standardised on Larox Brochure Available
News from Larox Flowsys (18 April 2008)
Simple controller includes data-logging and USB
West Instruments has launched an innovative temperature controller that combines simplicity of use with functions that have only previously been available from far more expensive high end devices
News from West Instruments (18 April 2008)
FM approved explosion-proof infrared cameras
The revolutionary Ex|CAM AF Series, explosionproof (XP) fixed infrared cameras are ATEX and FM certified for permanent installation into gas and dust hazardous (explosive) areas Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (18 April 2008)
Omega announces 'Omegamation' automation products
The new hardbound, 1056 page, full colour Omegamation Complete Automation Handbook and Encyclopedia is now available, describing the Omegamation line of automation products. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (18 April 2008)
QuickPanel View integrated communications
GE Fanuc QuickPanel View products have been enhanced to allow greater integrated communications with a vast array of products through collaboration with the Kepware Technologies KEPServerEX Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (18 April 2008)
Scalper 77C Portable Screening Plant
Presenting another choice for meeting the rugged and versatile demands of portable aggregate screening, Screen Machine Industries has developed the Scalper 77C Portable Screening Plant
News from Screen Machine (18 April 2008)
Power over Ethernet switch for industrial networks
Ethernet Direct Corporation, provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, has released the CUE-500 Industrial Power over Ethernet switch complying with the IEEE 802.3af standard
News from Ethernet Direct (18 April 2008)
Siemens A+D at Profibus + Profinet User Conference
Siemens will be highlighting the integration benefits brought to Process Automation by a common communication backbone, at the UK Profibus and Profinet User Conference, June 24/25
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (18 April 2008)
A Fieldbus presentation and demo to UK contractors
Interest is growing from EPCs in learning more about fieldbus systems: Nick Denbow reports on a well attended Reading event organised by the Fieldbus Foundation in the UK for these contractors
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (18 April 2008)
Flotronic raise the bar on pump compliance
Flotronic Pumps have taken their ATEX 94/9/EC compliance level even further with the recent award of Gas Group IIC accreditation
News from Flotronic Pumps (18 April 2008)
Small pump package delivers big performance
The Micropump innovative I-Drive electromagnetic drive has been developed to meet the increasing demands from OEM engineers and machine builders who require high performance from less space
News from Michael Smith Engineers (18 April 2008)
Klubersynth saves further energy in brewery
User Application Article Following a successful trial of Klubersynth in Elevator gearboxes at a major brewery, further trials on their conveyor gearboxes led to energy savings approaching GBP100k per annum Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (17 April 2008)
SOLA flare analyser to monitor flare feed gas
Based on the SOLA II platform, the SOLA Flare is a total sulphur analyser system specifically designed for online measurement and monitoring of flare feed gas, to improve refinery efficiency
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (17 April 2008)
Comsol simulation technical magazine released
User Application Article The 36-page Comsol News 2008 includes a broad range of user-focused articles demonstrating how the Comsol Multiphysics scientific software models and simulates a variety of physics-based systems Brochure Available
News from Comsol (17 April 2008)
Invicta Industrial Vibrators - 2008 range
Industrial vibrators broadly comprise four types, electro-magnetic, rotary electric out-of-balance, hydraulic rotary out-of-balance and pneumatic
News from Invicta Vibrators (17 April 2008)
Introduction to the Novatek validation module
Novatek International is proud to present its newest addition to its suite of solutions - the 21 CFR Part 11 Validation Module that manages all validation types
News from Novatek International (17 April 2008)
Trapping occasional releases of chlorine gases
The 'Vega Gas Chlorinator Vent Exhaust Arrestor' is a disposable system designed to treat occasional chlorine gas vent releases that normally accompany chlorine container changeovers
News from Severn Trent Services (17 April 2008)
Peter Bowden joins Arc Energy in new subsea role
Peter Bowden has joined Gloucestershire-based weld overlay cladding specialist Arc Energy Resources in a business development role, with a particular focus on the subsea oil and gas sector
News from Arc Energy Resources (17 April 2008)
Flow Boss Cleaner for plugged instrument lines
The Flow Boss Cleaner was developed to prevent hazardous vapour and other accidents during cleaning and maintenance of instrument impulse lines or clogged valves on petrochemical plant
News from American Maintenance Systems (17 April 2008)
Accurate analysis of metal coating by spectrometer
The A2 Technologies hand-held FTIR spectrometer system Exoscan can provide accurate measurement of anodisation type and thickness on large parts, without the need to dis-assemble Brochure Available
News from A2 Technologies (17 April 2008)
Measure reflectance, transmittance or fluorescence
Craic Technologies, the global leader in application-focused microanalysis solutions, announces the launch of the new QDI MP1 microscope photometer for cytophotometry and geology
News from Craic Technologies (17 April 2008)
AWS publishes first-ever aluminium welding guide
Aluminium (aka aluminum) is one of the most widely used metals due to its light weight and versatility, but it can also present a host of unique challenges for even the most skilled welders
News from American Welding Society (17 April 2008)
Siemens certifies XLReporter for PCS 7
SyTech has announced that its product, XLReporter has been approved by Siemens Energy and Automation as a reporting option for use with the Simatic PCS7 process control system
News from Sytech (17 April 2008)
Anson implement 13 seats of AutoCAD Mechanical
Anson, a leading manufacturer of valves, manifolds and flowline equipment for use in oil and gas, has selected AutoCAD Mechanical to increase its overall power and start dimensioning services
News from Imass (17 April 2008)
Sandretto UK looks forward to PDM 08
Leading plastics manufacturing equipment supplier Sandretto UK is set for a successful presence at the Plastics Design and Moulding (PDM) 08 exhibition in Telford from April 15-17
News from Sandretto UK (17 April 2008)
Profibus troubleshooting toolkit on display
Visit the Procentec and Hi-Port booth at the Profibus and Profinet UK User Conference in June to see the brand new Profibus Troubleshooting Toolkit, for efficient maintenance on Profibus networks
News from Procentec (17 April 2008)
Practical hands-on workshops for Fieldbus users
Practical demonstrations of fieldbus-based system health monitoring and diagnostics will be presented in the workshop sessions organised for the annual UK PROFIBUS and PROFINET User Conference in June
News from Profibus Group (17 April 2008)
Cameron Measurement Systems acquires Jiskoot
Cameron Measurement Systems have acquired Jiskoot, a world leader in the design, manufacture and commissioning of sampling, blending and multiphase systems for the global oil and gas industry
News from Jiskoot (16 April 2008)
OPC Training Institute selects Softing Products
The OPC Training Institute, a worldwide technology-training provider, has announced that it has selected the Softing OPC Tunnel product as a teaching tool in their hands-on OPC training workshops
News from OPC Training Institute (16 April 2008)
Modern iron ore pelletising technology for China
Outotec has agreed with Shougang Jingtang United Iron and Steel Co on the delivery of new environmentally sound technology for the Shougang iron ore pelletising plant to be built in Caofeidan, China
News from Outotec (16 April 2008)
Mariani relies on Optyx to assure product quality
User Application Article Mariani Packing Company, the largest independent processor of dried fruit in the US, relies on innovative optical sorter technology using a Key Raptor Laser to improve operations
News from Key Technology (16 April 2008)
Science correspondent at Filtration Society
Following his two years in office as chairman of the Filtration Society, Dr Graham Rideal of Whitehouse Scientific has been appointed as the first Science Correspondent for the organisation Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (16 April 2008)
Corrosion resistant polymer bearings are lighter
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has released its latest generation of polymer ball bearings, which offer a lightweight and lubricant free alternative to conventional steel bearings Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (16 April 2008)
Compact depth gauge offers good value for money
The ED753 is a piezo-resistive pressure transmitter with a stainless steel housing, very resistant against aggressive substances, and suitable for use in 1" boreholes
News from Baumer Group (16 April 2008)
TiltWatch available for under GBP1 per label
For companies who want to monitor their goods in transit, damage deterrent specialists Lamerholm have their TiltWatch smart labels now available for under GBP1 each Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (16 April 2008)
Magnetostrictive sensors for hydraulic cylinders
RDP Temposonics-RD4 sensors have been designed for installation into hydraulic cylinders and are ideal for clevis head cylinders, or any space restricted application Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (16 April 2008)
Baldor 2008 electric motor products catalogue
Baldor has published its first full catalogue of stocked electric motor products, following its acquisition of Reliance Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (16 April 2008)
FREE Amprobe 2007/2008 test tools catalogue
Amprobe has introduced its latest 50-page Test Tools Catalogue covering over 250 quality test and measurement products for professionals in the electrical, maintenance, construction and HVAC markets
News from Amprobe (16 April 2008)
CFD-Online launches user forum for Flomerics
CFD-online, the popular online centre for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has set up a dedicated User Forum for users of the Flomerics EFD suite of simulation software Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (16 April 2008)
New Liquiphant density controller for liquids
Liquiphant is synonymous with reliable overspill protection in liquids: its capabilities have now been extended to include density measurement Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (16 April 2008)
15000th NanoDrop 1000 spectrophotometer sold
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has announced that Drexel University is the 15000th purchaser of the Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 1000 UV/VIS Spectrophotometer Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (NanoDrop products) (16 April 2008)
Control Techniques at Drives and Controls at NEC
At Drives and Controls 2008, the market leader in intelligent drives, Control Techniques, will be showcasing their brand new drives range, Digitax ST Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (16 April 2008)
Wireless for process manufacturing to grow at 32%
The market for wireless devices and equipment in process manufacturing will grow to over USD1.1B by 2012, a growth rate of 32% per year, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study
News from ARC Advisory Group (15 April 2008)
Niche flowmeter solutions move into the mainstream
Technical Background Article Jesse Yoder, PhD, considers the ultrasonic flowmeter boom, and how the major trend in the flowmeter market today is the move from traditional meter types to new technologies
News from Flow Research Inc (15 April 2008)
Success in bio-fuels and bio-energy production
User Application Article Sugar and ethanol plants are designed with Profibus technology in Brazil, to ensure the complete integration between Smar field instrumentation and the so-called intelligent MCC
News from Profibus Group (15 April 2008)
New, ready-to-use, instrumentation products
For the first time, Fluxgate World introduced complete, ready-to-use, PC-based instruments in addition to its established range of sensors for OEM integration, at MTEC2008 in Birmingham
News from Fluxgate World (15 April 2008)
New environmental air quality monitoring products
Ashtead Technology Rentals is pleased to announce a new rental partnership with Signal Group to provide the 'Streetbox' ambient environmental air quality monitoring range of products
News from Ashtead Technology (15 April 2008)
Oxygen analyser in catalyst production SIS loop
User Application Article Sud-Chemie AG is one of the world's largest manufacturers of catalysts for the chemical and petro-chemical industries: Servomex process oxygen analysers play a crucial role in the plant safety
News from Servomex (15 April 2008)
The latest Draeger gas detection products on show
The very latest developments in personal gas detection and respiratory protective equipment will be shown on the Draeger stand at the Safety and Health Expo, 2008
News from Draeger (15 April 2008)
Peristaltic pumps for lead/zinc slurry
User Application Article Two LPP-D25 peristaltic pumps have been installed to pump a lead/zinc slurry to feed Outotec, type 5SL Courier Analysers in a western US mine Brochure Available
News from Larox Flowsys (15 April 2008)
Brewery saves energy and improves food compliance
User Application Article A major UK Brewery, faced with the task of reducing their overall costs, whilst maintaining food grade compliance, has saved GB15000 in energy alone by converting to Klubersynth on elevator gearboxes Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (15 April 2008)
New version of Safety Case Pressure Gauge
The Winters Instruments Safety Case Pressure Gauge is designed to be used where safety is a major concern, offering a 4.5" dial with 0.5% accuracy
News from Winters Instruments (15 April 2008)
Profibus water project management training
The Endress+Hauser two-day Profibus Project Management Seminar offers delegates real experience in the implementation and management of Profibus projects for the water and wastewater industry Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (15 April 2008)
PlantTriage incorporates Wizard builder technology
ExperTune has received a patent (April 8, 2008) for its novel Wizard builder technology, and incorporates it in the latest versions of PlantTriage
News from ExperTune (15 April 2008)
Simplify dosing and liquid handling applications
Metrohm Dosimats make the routine handling of liquids in day-to-day dosing and handling laboratory work much easier Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 April 2008)
A new MultiPoint PPB VOC monitoring system
The uVOC-CAM available from ETG Risorse e Tecnologia is a new GC-FID based analysis system for the continuous measurement of speciated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from 0.1ppb to % levels
News from Richmond System Technologies (15 April 2008)
Battle between I/O module suppliers continues
IMS Research forecasts that the worldwide market for I/O modules will grow steadily to be worth nearly USD8billion by 2011, with a growing battle between traditional and 'third-party' I/O suppliers
News from IMS Research (15 April 2008)
Wago safety products for Profibus and Profinet
New Wago safety products for Profibus and Profinet will be introduced at the June 24/25 Profibus and Profinet User Conference to be held in Stratford on Avon
News from WAGO (15 April 2008)
Mini Cori-Flow is smallest Coriolis flowmeter yet
Bronkhorst High-Tech has introduced its new highly compact and accurate Mini Cori-Flow series, believed to be the smallest Coriolis effect instrument on the market
News from Bronkhorst (15 April 2008)
Removing blockages from bulk solids material silos
The Prima Whip offers a safe and fast solution to maintaining clean and continuous operating conditions in silos, bins and hoppers, in bulk solids handling and processing systems
News from Primasonics International (15 April 2008)
Air Products acquire majority share of CryoService
Air Products has announced that it has contracted to acquire a majority shareholding in CryoService Limited, a leader in the British microbulk solutions of gas supplies
News from Air Products (15 April 2008)
Braking resistor design and application in motors
Technical Background Article When a motor is driven by its mechanical load, such as in the case of a decelerating flywheel, the motor acts as a generator and the kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (14 April 2008)
Chromatographic gas analyser from Gow-Mac
The Gow-Mac Instrument Company Series 100TCD Gas Analyser is optimised expressly for non-corrosive and corrosive gas analysis
News from Gow-Mac Instrument (14 April 2008)
Emerson adds first wireless pH/ORP transmitter
Emerson Process Management continues to expand the benefits of wireless instrumentation by adding the Rosemount Analytical Model 6081-P wireless pH transmitter to its growing Smart Wireless solutions
News from Emerson Process Management (14 April 2008)
Environmental sensors monitor via RF links
WFS has recently formed a new Environmental and Industrial Division to deliver innovative, cost-effective wireless communications and telemetry solutions, both through water and through the ground
News from WFS (14 April 2008)
Industrial wireless technology experts in Beijing
Over 100 IEC and ISA experts from the United States and China gathered in Beijing to discuss developments in standardisation, new technologies, and the applications of wireless systems in automation
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (14 April 2008)
Guyson introduce new Kerry ultrasonic generator
At MACH 2008 leading specialist finishing manufacturer Guyson International will be introducing, for the first time in the UK, their all new flexible Kerry ultrasonic Primewave generator Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (14 April 2008)
Texense sensors for automotive and industrial use
Texys creates new subsidiary in Indianapolis, North America for its line of high-grade Texense sensors for automotive and industrial use
News from Texys International (14 April 2008)
Automated pH sensor cleaning minimises maintenance
User Application Article In a paraffin wax refining process, measurement of pH and ORP values was optimised using Mettler Toledo electrodes, in association with an electrode cleaning and calibration system Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (14 April 2008)
Process control helps update asphalt production
User Application Article Premier Controls has provided a new integrated process control system to enable both continuous and batch mixing of asphalt for the Hanson Whatley quarry near Frome in Somerset
News from Premier Controls (14 April 2008)
Special focus on water disinfection technologies
The April 2008 issue of EverythingAboutWater will focus on ozone, UV, chlorination and other disinfection technologies in detail
News from Everything about Water (14 April 2008)
Rotary Lobe pump offers more choice
The Grundfos Novalobe range of sanitary rotary lobe pumps available from the Pump Company now offers more choice
News from Pump Company (14 April 2008)
Fasteners fly at RAF Museum!
The next (and probably the best!) fastener show for UK manufacturing professionals takes place very soon - on April 30th at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, near Wolverhampton
News from Fastening Solutions (14 April 2008)
A solution for hygienic electrical installation
Electrix International is the world's leading manufacturer and stockist of stainless steel trunking, conduit, cable tray, basket tray, enclosures and supports
News from Electrix International (14 April 2008)
Bactron Anaerobic Chambers - Do away with jars!
Camlab and Shellab are pleased to announce the introduction of the Bactron Anaerobic Chamber to the UK Brochure Available
News from Camlab (14 April 2008)
African Adventure receives boost from Meech
A generous donation from static control specialists Meech International has kickstarted fund-raising for a group of intrepid adventurers looking to undertake a three-month expedition through Africa Brochure Available
News from Meech International (14 April 2008)
Quiet, efficient and flexible axial piston pump
Increased efficiency, lower noise generation and improved controllers are the main features of the Rexroth new 32 Series of the A10VSO variable axial piston pumps
News from Bosch Rexroth (14 April 2008)
New flexible solution to pot-filling and packing
A high-speed robotic cell for picking and packing pots, such as yogurt or dessert, into trays, has been developed as a a 'ready-made' pot handling solution for the food industry Brochure Available
News from RTS Flexible Systems (14 April 2008)
New hybrid vision isolator from Hosokawa Micron
The new Hybrid Vision Isolator from Hosokawa Micron offers a high visibility, cost effective, short lead time, mid-range option for the containment of pharmaceutical products and processes below 1ug/m
News from Hosokawa Micron (14 April 2008)
Good Products opens West Coast facility
Good Products, a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, has announced the opening of further new US offices
News from Good Products (14 April 2008)
"Best in the Business" seals fresh Taiko deal
User Application Article When Taiko Foods needed a new tray sealing machine for increased production of its popular Dim Sum range, there was no hesitation in choosing Packaging Automation equipment for a second time
News from Packaging Automation (14 April 2008)
INEOS Chlor Genesis project uses Relcom Megablocks
MTL add to our stories about the INEOS Chlor Foundation fieldbus project at Runcorn, by reminding us about the field wiring using MTL-Relcom Megablock hubs, as originally reported some time ago
News from MTL Instruments Group (14 April 2008)
New rotary lobe pump for hygienic applications
Mono NOV has launched a new range of hygienic rotary lobe pumps that has been developed to significantly improve processing quality and efficiency for food and beverage manufacturers
News from Mono Pumps (14 April 2008)
New Sage Gylon gasket brochure from Garlock
Garlock Sealing Technologies now offers a six-page brochure on its new Sage Gylon gaskets for severe chemical services
News from Garlock Sealing Technologies (US) (14 April 2008)
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