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An inside view of international standards
Within the context of a diminishing role for national standards, Jon Severn discusses the influence of international standardisation with Ronnie Amit, the general secretary and chief executive officer of the International Electrotechnical Commission.
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Offering a temperature range from 150°C to 1800°C, the INSPACTO Gl hand-held instrument for non-contact temperature measurement has been designed for the glass industry.
 
Michell Instruments is announcing a rugged, self-contained hygrometer designed specifically for the measurement of trace moisture content in high purity gases.
 
The latest generation of infrared thermometers combines affordability, precision measurement and photo documentation to enhance preventive maintenance and quality assurance like never before. Scott R Williams reports.
 
The latest generation of IR thermometers from companies such as Raytek, a provider of non-contact measurement solutions, includes advanced features to support condition monitoring, preventive maintenance and quality inspection.
 
A single fieldbus standard would take much of the confusion out of choosing the best process automation for a particular task. However, as a new survey reveals, while demand for automation is growing there is no prospect of a single standard in the short-term.
 
Valve specialist Schubert & Salzer Control Systems GmbH is introducing the mc3400, its newly developed ultrasonic flow device. This measurement unit is designed especially for low flow rates.
 
Erwin Sick is expanding its comprehensive range of safety products with the introduction of the UE10 series of safety relays.
 
Wesley Nascimento provides technical information about ATEX-95, certification procedures and recommendations from the directive, and benefits to end-users.
 
The Splat MMi99 is a programmable controller from Splat Controls Pty Ltd that is targeted at OEM embedded control applications.
 
With consistent standards now starting to emerge fieldbus technology will result in lower installation and commissioning costs, says Meir Stein.
 
Because of its compact size and clever design, the latest in heat exchange technology will find many applications in the process sector. Calibration is also becoming simpler, with the launch of a customer-specific online service.
 
In modern production processes, fast and accurate monitoring of process parameters is required to maintain product quality and control costs.
 
Whether to improve product uniformity during glass production, or to spot flaws in paper being manufactured at 100km/h, process imaging is becoming an increasingly important tool.
 
Rising awareness amongst potential end-users regarding the increased range of applications offered by packaging machinery systems is likely to present growth opportunities in this well-established market.
 
In harsh industrial environments, data transmission can be affected by electrical interference and magnetic fields. However, a new data light barrier is now overcoming these problems at the same time as sending data at tremendous speeds.
 
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