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Issue 11: 30 September 2003
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1451
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new
Products Selection
[1] Speakers Announced for Cork
Pharmaceutical Event
[2] Thales UK partnership with Verano
[3] Data validation compliance to FDA 21 CFR part 11
[4]
Web-based human machine interface graphics system
[5] Low cost
custom pressure transmitters for OEMs
[6] Oxygen analyser
has advanced gas compensation
[7] Kawasaki launches new
robot control system
[8] Irish news for instrumentation
/ control engineers
[9] GMC President to talk at IEE prestige
lecture
[10] Looking for a good PR agency?
* New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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Nick Denbow, Editor, writes:
This week I am delighted to
have a report from Andrew Bond, Editor of the Industrial Automation
Insider, who recently chaired the Read-out Forum at IRCHEM in Cork:
Vendors circle the wagons as users turn nasty
Congratulations to Eoin Ó Riain, publisher and editor of the Irish
control and automation journal "Read-out" for coming up with an
entirely fresh and original format for his Second Read-out Forum,
sponsored by ISA Ireland and held alongside the Irchem 2003 chemical
engineering show in Cork earlier this month.
Eoin’s
formula for success? Put representatives of the major automation
vendors on the same platform and have them explain their respective
companies’ response to the issues raised in four keynote addresses on
such disparate topics as ‘Future Proofing Your Control System’,
‘Electronic Paper and Batch Tracking’, ‘Control System Accessibility
and Interoperability’ and ‘Security’. And for added spice, round off
each session by throwing the discussion open to the floor – or was
that the vendors to the wolves?
Those who had anticipated
blood on the floor as the competing vendors’ spokespersons gripped
each other cordially by the throat were, inevitably, a little
disappointed by the degree of unanimity they exhibited, but
nevertheless enjoyed a frisson of excitement as, more than once, the
audience, or at least the part made up of users, ganged up against the
vendor community in general.
But then the vendors
themselves seemed to be happy enough to fight their collective corner,
falling in behind, for example, Emerson’s Nick Taylor when he reminded
users that vendors are actually in this for the money and will provide
their customers with just as much and no more than they ask for.
Throwing a spanner in the collective works in the final
session was keynote speaker Brian Ahern from Verano who sent a shiver
up everyone’s spine by pointing out just how vulnerable Internet
enabled, Windows based automation systems are to ‘cyber terrorism’.
Few dissenters when he told this largely pharmaceutical industry
oriented audience that the security issue is “the next 21CFR11.”
Find more about Andrew's INSIDER newsletter on
www.processingtalk.com/news/ius/ius100.html, or consult his website
directly on www.iainsider.co.uk. More information about Read-out can
be seen on http://www.processingtalk.com/news/rdo/rdo100.html. Cork is
once again the venue for a potentially interesting meeting on 22/23
October, with the Manufacturing Excellence in Pharmaceuticals
Conference, see http://www.processingtalk.com/news/iri/iri102.html.
Verano also has a news release below, and naturally several more on
the Processingtalk website.
I hope you find this
issue of our fortnightly newsletter useful. In addition to
the
new products, news and ideas featured here, there are hundreds more
on
our website and dozens more being added daily, so do take a
look if you can.
Alternatively, the full stories behind all the
summaries and headlines in
this newsletter can be retrieved by
email alone: see details below.
In the meantime, if you have any
suggestions as to how we might make the
site or the newsletter
better, email me directly.
Best wishes
Nick Denbow,
Editor
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OUR TOP
TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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[1] SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR CORK PHARMACEUTICAL EVENT
(Irish
Manufacturing Excellence, 27 September 2003)
The speakers
presenting pharmaceutical plant experience of modern automation
techniques, at the Manufacturing Excellence Ireland event (October
22-23 in Cork) will be drawn from across the industry in Ireland and
beyond. From Cork Alan Shefflin of Pfizer will talk about their
automation experience, and there will also be a presentation from
GlaxoSmithKline. From Dublin Cormac Callaghan of Bristol-Myers Squibb
will discuss automation issues on a large scale green-field pharma
project, and George Skillin will talk about automation at Wyeth Grange
Castle.
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[2] THALES UK PARTNERSHIP WITH VERANO
(Verano,
24 September 2003)
Thales Information Systems announces
partnership with Verano to sell Industrial Defender, the first
real-time security suite for industrial operations. Leading
information solutions and services specialist, Thales Information
Systems has partnered with Verano Inc, the leading provider of
cyber-security management and control solutions for mission-critical
industrial operations, to sell Industrial Defender - the first
real-time security software and services suite designed specifically
for industrial control environments.
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[3] DATA VALIDATION COMPLIANCE TO FDA 21 CFR PART 11
(ACR
Systems, 14 September 2003)
The Data Validation feature in
ACR TrendReader Standard software is used to inform the person viewing
the printed or electronic data logger's data file that the data has or
has not been modified in any way since the data was extracted from the
data logger. Also files are assigned rights, Read-Only (you can only
view, not modify, the processed data file) or CRC Validation Only (the
file can be modified but will fail validation). If a file is modified,
even with the correct name and password, the file will fail
validation. This is to ensure that the data that was in the logger is
the same data that you are viewing.
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from the supplier:
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[4] WEB-BASED HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE GRAPHICS SYSTEM
(World
Wide Machines, 25 September 2003)
World Wide Machines
announced today the immediate availability of a new web-native Human
Machine Interface (HMI) graphics system for remote monitoring of
unattended equipment. The wwHMI World Wide HMI server offers
dynamically-generated image files for integration into any web site.
Graphics available immediately include full and quarter gauges with
control limits, thermometer with control limits, on/off indicator, and
a set of graphical LEDs for visual monitoring of multiple control
registers.
* Request free details from the supplier:
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[5] LOW COST CUSTOM PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS FOR OEMS
(Keller
UK, 27 September 2003)
Keller is now fulfilling the
requirement of OEM users who need customised pressure transmitters in
quantities of 5,000 to 200,000 pieces per year at standard design
prices. The Keller solution offers custom transmitters at standard low
cost prices. The series 22 from Keller with its optimum flexibility,
can be designed to meet the customers exact physical and performance
specification spanning a broad spectrum of applications.
*
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[6] OXYGEN ANALYSER HAS ADVANCED GAS COMPENSATION
(GE
Panametrics, 14 September 2003)
Enhanced background gas
compensation on the new APX Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyser from
GE Panametrics makes it ideal for applications with defined or
undefined hydrocarbon gases, while a rugged low-maintenance design
ensures long-term reliability and accuracy. By measuring gas heat
capacity and viscosity as well as thermal conductivity, the APX has an
advantage over traditional paramagnetic analysers, as it is better
equipped to differentiate background gases with significantly
different or varying diamagnetic effects. It reliably measures oxygen
in a broader range of applications, including vapour recovery, flare
and refinery gases, olefins and pure hydrocarbons.
*
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[7] KAWASAKI LAUNCHES NEW ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM
(Kawasaki Robotics UK, 24 September 2003)
In keeping with
its role of one of the leaders in industrial robot technology,
Kawasaki Robotics has launched a new robot control system allowing
more effective and intuitive operation of the robot. The result is the
new D Controller, a highly functional and versatile robot controller
to meet the next generation of robot applications.
*
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[8] IRISH NEWS FOR INSTRUMENTATION / CONTROL ENGINEERS
(Read-out - Ireland's Journal, 25 September 2003)
The
Readout Instrumentation Signpost website was set up in the spring of
1995 by Readout - Ireland's premier journal of Instrumentation and
Control. The objective was to provide a resource where I and C
professionals could easily find sites which are of interest to them to
increase their knowledge, skills and experience. Way back then it was
very difficult to locate sites in our discipline! Read-out has
developed apace since then, to be the leading Irish C&I web
information source.
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[9] GMC PRESIDENT TO TALK AT IEE PRESTIGE LECTURE
(IEE, 21
September 2003)
Prof Sir Graeme Catto, distinguished doctor
and lecturer, will deliver his presentation entitled "Man, Medicines
and Machines" at the jointly organised IEE/AIME Prestige Lecture and
Dinner on 12 November at 6 pm at the IEE in Savoy Place. "Public
interest in medicine was stimulated by the scientific discoveries of
the 19th century with the benefits of anaesthesia and the advancements
in surgery and medicine," says Prof Catto: "today a better educated
public understands the risks as well as the benefits of modern
medicine. However, retaining public confidence in the process is
essential.
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[10] LOOKING FOR A GOOD PR AGENCY?
(Technical Marketing, 27 September 2003)
Engineeringtalk
has a listing of PR agencies and technical writers that can write
professional press releases for you to use, both on talk sites and in
conventional paper journals. If they have enough knowledge to know
that registering on Engineeringtalk is the place to be seen, they must
be the best and the most aware agencies in the business.
*
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THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY NEWS
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AW COMPANY AND KEM JOIN FORCES!!
(AW Company,
18 September 2003)
The AW Company has purchased a controlling
interest in Kuppers Elektromechanik (KEM) of Germany, a leading
manufacturer of flow metering and monitoring products
* Read
more: http://www.processingtalk.com/news/awc/awc101.html
(or
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PROFINET WORKSHOP RETURNS TO UK
(Profibus
Group, 16 September 2003)
Following a successful tour of mainland
Europe, the Profinet Application and Implementation Workshop returns
to the UK on 12 November 2003, to be hosted by Siemens Automation and
Drives, Manchester
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/tep/tep113.html
(or email
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NNE
HAS OPENED AN OFFICE IN SWEDEN
(NNE (Novo Nordisk
Engineering), 21 September 2003)
Specialising in engineering
consultancy and establishing rebuilding and optimising pharmaceutical
production facilities, the company has a new Swedish subsidiary
located in Huddinge south of Stockholm
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/nne/nne102.html
(or email
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ALL
THE INSIDE INFO ON THE I AND C BUSINESS
(Industrial
Automation INSIDER, 25 September 2003)
Industrial Automation
INSIDER is the UK's only independent subscription newsletter giving a
monthly update on the continuing evolution and convergence of M and C
systems technologies
* Read more:
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New
Technical Articles and Case Studies
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ROTORK SUPPLIES UK HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER STATION
(Rotork
Controls, 21 September 2003)
Rotork electric valve actuators are
contributing to a noteworthy renewable energy refurbishment programme
at a power station owned by South West Water, England's largest
hydro-electric power station
* Free details from the supplier on
IQM actuator:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/rot/107/1
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(or email mailto:rot1[-email removed-]cessingtalk.com )
RESEARCH REACTOR BATCHES USE CORIOLIS TECHNOLOGY
(Bronkhorst (UK), 21 September 2003)
In designing the reactor
feed, great emphasis was placed on accurate material delivery and
fluid containment: a Coriolis flowmeter and control valve are used to
provide the critical flow control
* Free details from the
supplier on Cori-Flow:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/bro/102/1
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PENTAGON CHEMICALS SUCCESSFUL WITH KROHNE
(Krohne, 24
September 2003)
The outstanding performance of Krohne flow and
level meters at Pentagon Chemicals in its manufacturing process has
resulted in repeat orders and Pentagon recommending the equipment to
other users
* Free details from the supplier on H250, BM100 and
BM102:
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EMERSON TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES EFFICIENCY IN SIP
(Emerson Process Management, 18 September 2003)
The Rosemount
848T eight input temperature transmitter from Emerson Process
Management is enabling steam in place cycle time reductions of
typically 20 percent, on fully monitored plant installations
*
Free details from the supplier on Rosemount 848T:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/eme/151/1
* Read more:
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HIRES
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS MONITOR TEES ESTUARY
(Cockburn Thermal
Imaging, 27 September 2003)
Cockburn Thermal Imaging have
recently provided a system to assist the University of Durham with
their thermographic environmental study of the Tees Estuary
*
Free details from the supplier on Hires IR cameras:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/coc/101/1
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ANALYSIS OF PRESERVATIVES IN SOFT DRINK BEVERAGES
(Metrohm UK,
21 September 2003)
Ion chromatography represents a robust,
precise quantitative technique for the analysis of the preservatives
benzoate and sorbate in soft drink beverages with an ion exclusion
separation column
* Free details from the supplier on Metrohm 761
Compact IC:
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MONITRAN HELPS CORUS CUT COSTS IN COAL PROCESSING
(Monitran, 25 September 2003)
The latest vibration monitoring
technology is playing a vital role in helping Corus Strip Products UK
cut operating costs, increase uptime and improve safety at its
granulated coal processing plant
* Free details from the supplier
on Monitrans MTN/6000:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/mni/104/1
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EMERSON TO AUTOMATE USD61 MILLION AMERSHAM PLANT
(Emerson
Process Management, 16 September 2003)
Amersham, a leader in
medical diagnostics and life sciences, selects Emerson PlantWeb
architecture for fast start-up and maintenance savings on a new
automation project in Norway
* Free details from the supplier on
PlantWeb:
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DSM CUTS MAINTENANCE TIME IN HALF WITH PLANTWEB
(Emerson Process Management, 23 September 2003)
DSM
Anti-Infectives has reported significant operational savings by using
PlantWeb digital plant architecture from Emerson, cutting maintenance
time in half, and saving one month per operator training
* Free
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IT'S
FULL STEAM AHEAD AT LONDON'S NEW HOSPITAL
(Wellman Robey, 23
September 2003)
The first of six Wellman Robey dual fuel fired
boilers has been delivered for installation at the new University
College London Hospitals' development in Euston Road, London
*
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TOP
ICE CREAM MAKER INSTALLS CARLISLE EQUIPMENT
(Carlisle Process
Systems, 27 September 2003)
Mackie's, one of Scotland's leading
luxury ice cream makers, has streamlined production thanks to the
expertise of a top European specialist in the manufacture of equipment
for the dairy industry
* Free details from the supplier on Milk
chilling:
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ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATING STOPS CORROSION
(Poeton Industries, 23 September 2003)
Poeton Industries
Limited, a world leader in surface coating technology, has won a
substantial order from its Gloucestershire neighbour Spirax Sarco
thanks to investment in a new coating process
* Free details from
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AXENS
OLEFINS ISOMERISATION UNIT AT SASOL
(Axens, 14 September
2003)
An Axens licensed Iso-5 unit, which isomerizes linear
pentenes to isoamylenes, has been put on stream at the Sasol Synthetic
Fuels plant in Secunda, South Africa
* Free details from the
supplier on Iso-5 unit:
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...And
take a look at these stories too...
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WHY BUY EXPENSIVE THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS?
(Cockburn
Thermal Imaging, 24 September 2003)
Cockburn Thermal Imaging
manufacture the CTI Cyclops thermal imaging inspection window,
enabling you to perform your thermal imaging surveys safely and
accurately
* Free details from the supplier on CTI Cyclops:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/coc/100/1
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/coc/coc100.html
(or email
mailto:coc1[-email removed-]cessingtalk.com )
NEW
MOTOR TEST SYSTEM
(Machine
Monitoring Systems, 15 September 2003)
Machine Monitoring Systems
(MMS) is pleased to announce the addition of the PDMA MCEMax motor
test unit to its range of predictive maintenance (PDM) products and
services
* Free details from the supplier on PDMA MCEMax:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/mac/100/1
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/mac/mac100.html
(or email
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PORTABLE, MULTI-I/O DATA ACQUISITION WORKSTATION
(Cepoint
Networks, 17 September 2003)
Process measurement is now easy when
a technician or process engineer has to move from one location to
another, gathering necessary data at different sites or points in the
plant, or remote locations
* Free details from the supplier on
TransPAC-6300 Multi-I/O:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/cep/100/1
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/cep/cep100.html
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COMPACT PUMPS COMBINE PRECISION WITH HIGH PRESSURE
(Smith
Engineers, 18 September 2003)
A range of extremely compact gear
pumps designed to meet the increasing demand for pumps that provide
very precise dosing and metering in the micro-litre and milli-litre
ranges, are now introduced
* Free details from the supplier on
Micropump MZR:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/smi/106/1
* Read more:
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SSP
ROTARY LOBE PUMP FOR LOW VOLUME TRANSFER
(SSP Pumps, 24
September 2003)
The compact Series N stainless steel rotary lobe
pump has been designed for low-volume fluid transfer duties for
laboratories, pilot plants, chemical processing, electroplating and
film processing
* Free details from the supplier on Series N:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/ssp/101/1
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