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Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP R5.02 control system gains VGB-R170C Certification by TÜV-NORD for use in power-plant applications

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP R5.02 production control system has been successful in gaining VGB-R170C requirements from VGB PowerTech e.V.: the independent technical association representing the interests of power plant operators and manufacturers.

Precisely on course

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Value-for-money, precision angle measurement for joystick applications

As the exclusive UK distributor for Contelec, Variohm EuroSensor presents the following application note on joystick solutions:

The challenge
Joystick applications in an industrial environment, in shipping or in vehicles for the handicapped have to cope with a series of specific underlying conditions that pose extraordinary challenges for the angle sensors used.

Yokogawa releases enhanced version of CENTUM® VP integrated production control system

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of CENTUM® VP R5.03, an enhanced version of the company’s flagship integrated production control system.

Yokogawa has been continuously developing and enhancing CENTUM VP as a cornerstone of its Industrial Automation business’s VigilantPlant® vision for operational excellence.

Environmental events on the Emerald Isle

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Meet Bruel & Kjaer UK at Irish events

UK - June, 2013

Sound and vibration specialist, Bruel & Kjaer UK will be exhibiting at two environmental events taking place in Ireland this summer.

Metso Fuel Diet™ Corrosion Management solution extends superheater lifetime

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The use of biomass and recycled fuels speeds up corrosion, resulting in a significantly shorter superheater lifetime. Unmanaged corrosion also leads to failure risks and unplanned shutdowns.

CERTIFICATION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE SEALS FOR PIPING, VALVES & VESSELS APPLICATIONS

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The DuPont™ Kalrez® 0090 perfluoroelastomer O-ring seals, available in the UK from sealing specialists Dichtomatik Ltd, has gained the Total GS EP PVV 142 certification, being the industry standard for sealing products supplied for use with piping, valves and vessels.

Mattei is concerned there is a lack of understanding around oil-free and class 0 air

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

When purchasing new compressed air equipment, an increasing number of companies are including the terms ‘oil-free’ and ‘class 0 (zero)’ on their tender documents.

Eurodeck weighbridges ‘rise from the ashes’ after surviving massive explosion in Cyprus

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Weightron Bilanciai’s Eurodeck weighbridge has built an enviable reputation for long term durability and reliability, working in the harshest of environments around the world.

GE Opens New Printed Circuit Board Assembly Center in Minden

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

* $4.3 Million Investment by GE in Quality and Productivity
* Builds on In-House Expertise to Offer High Product Reliability, Faster Production Times
* Provides Prototypes and Testing for All GE Measurement & Control Products

MINDEN, NEV.

Hitachi Zosen Inova chooses Metso's automation technology for the seventh time, now for the new Ferrybridge waste-to-energy plant in West Yorkshire, UK

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Hitachi Zosen Inova has chosen Metso to deliver advanced automation technology to the Ferrybridge Multifuels Energy Ltd's waste-to-energy plant in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, UK, for which it will be the main supplier.

HMS Product Innovation Award

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The Anybus NP40 network processor from HMS rated best in class by Frost & Sullivan

The independent research company Frost & Sullivan has presented HMS Industrial Networks with the »2013 European Industrial Communication Processors New Product Innovation Award.

SolutionsPT Creates New Role to Focus on Industrial Communications

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Industrial IT solutions provider, SolutionsPT has created a new position in response to emerging trends in the automation industry.

Wayne Ashworth has been appointed to the newly created role of Product Manager, with particular responsibility for industrial communications, encompassing industrial IT security and mobile.

CNIM orders two more Metso's advanced automation systems to maximize efficiency in two Greenfiled waste-to-energy plants in UK

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Metso has been awarded its 6th and 7th repeat orders from the CNIM group for the automation of two greenfield Waste to Energy plants in the UK, one in Ardley (North Oxfordshire) and the other one in Cardiff.

Leading catalysis expert receives award

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Professor Chris Hardacre has been awarded the inaugural Andrew Medal by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for his contribution to the field of heterogeneous catalysis.

Bürkert at Total Processing & Packaging Exhibition: A seminar on valve innovation in the pharmaceutical industry

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems will be exhibiting at the Total Processing & Packaging Exhibition this year, as well as sponsoring the Interphex Theatre, which will see a number of seminars presented over the 3 day event.

Applying Offline Tools To Reduce On-Site Control Implementation Effort

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Productivity tools and work process changes to expedite advanced control projects

Ken Allsford, Bhaskar Iyer and Aric Tomlins, Honeywell Process Solutions

The Practitioner’s Challenge

Process control engineers are always challenged to be more effective to successfully commission new advanced regulatory control strategies and multivariable control applications.

Invensys Acquires SmartGlance Software

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT
-- Company extends mobile and cloud / SaaS offerings--

JUNE13, 2013 / London – Invensys, a focused supplier of state-of-the-art industrial software, systems and control equipment to the world’s major industries, has acquired the SmartGlance™ mobile reporting product of Sarla Analytics, LLC, a privately held company headquartered in Barrington, R.

CBI call for more funding for the UK's innovation agency

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has today called for the Government to allocate more funding for the UK’s innovation agency – the Technology Strategy Board

Continental Specifies Penny Hydraulics For New Industrial Network

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT
A newly launched Industrial Network from Continental Tyres has selected Penny Hydraulics Tyre Presses to enhance its industrial vehicle support operations.

Drive and motor engineers welcome at Open Day

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT
Motor company Rotor (UK) Ltd is to hold Open Days on 5th and 6th July 2013 at its premises in Wellingborough. These will include presentations, displays, facilities tours and networking opportunities.