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Chemically resistant electromagnetic flow-sensors

Polymer improves accuracy flow-sensors for measuring chemical liquids in demanding industrial environments
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Increased level measurement accuracy

A maintenance-free and more accurate solution is available from TC-Klinger based on the guided wave radar (microwave) principle
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Intelligent actuation allows better system control at solar power plan

Novel actuator technologies are giving the level of fine control required to ensure that industrial activities reach new levels of efficiency and cost effectiveness MORE »

Small drives can mean big energy savings on production lines

Saving energy on a large scale therefore is not rocket science, one area that is equally as simple, but in many instances is being overlooked is small motors and small drives, often driving continuous process items such as fans, pumps and compressors MORE »

// - Economic use of millimetre wave radio technology

// - High-performance sealing withstands heat stresses of plasma display panels

// - Laser-based security system for extreme weather conditions

// - Parameters for hermetically sealed connectors

// - NTC thermistors: versatile and durable

// - Software impacts on design for multi-core processors in single chip

// - Finding new ways to squeeze more energy from mature fields

// - Robust multi-core technology for more accurate and faster mapping

// - Seismic package has 'extreme' channel count point-receiver

// - The quest for better ways of imaging oil and gas reservoirs

// - Extracting more from seismic data to get better subsurface models

// - Borehole seismic acquisition gives 'high definition' results

// - Self-lubricating bearings are corrosion-resistant

// - DTV semiconductor market suffers decline in 2008

// - Composite technology: repairs and maintenance wrapped up

// - Tank farm operators show new confidence in fieldbus

// - Spot oil spills and leaks with the help of colour coded bacteria

// - High-flow resins enable parts to have thinner walls

// - Motion controller suits steppers and piezo-electric motors

// - Stand-alone Serial SRAM devices

// - Proportional valves gain new 4-20mA control option

// - Twin channel interface measurement in sludge tanks

// - Innovative compact seal suits dynamic applications

// - Air bearing stage increases throughput

// - Computer-on-module with 45nm Intel Core2 Duo processor

// - Component part leveller/straighteners

// - Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production reliant on Sheffield engineering

// - Safe calibration of fieldbus transmitters

// - Preventing localised hydrogen cyanide gas emissions

// - Expanded range of fork and angle sensors

// - Prototyping hardware reduces development times

// - Bearings combine benefits of stainless steel and solid lubricant

// - Micro-manufacturing now offers advantages for specialist processes

// - Roller chain drives offer longer life, even in harsh environments

// - Low harmonic drives ease stress on the power supply

// - Creating new opportunities to help cut costs with stereolithography

// - Ac motors cope better in harsh environments

// - Temperature sensors cost less than competitors

// - Sewerage sludge materials handling package

// - Increasing the processing of music data

// - Metal adhesive achieves superior bonding strength

// - Metal adhesive is versatile and effective

// - Process analysers - pushing for the standardisation of devices

// - Robust future for low voltage ac and dc drives market

// - Trend for fast track project implementation grows

// - Improving pH control and compliance in water effluents

// - Powder testing for optimal process design and operation

// - Oilfield screening delivers reliable removal of solids

// - Doubts raised over safety of two widely used plastics chemicals

// - Multi-purpose gaskets certified as fire safe

// - New method monitors critical bacteria in wastewater treatment

// - Lubricating the wheels of innovation to reduce friction

// - Actuators must withstand high humidity, salt, wind and rain

// - Initiative boosts anaerobic digestion expansion plans

// - Initiative boosts anaerobic digestion expansion plans

// - Vision sensor boasts enhanced performance

// - Development of specialist quality materials will dominate in 2009

// - LPKF Laser & Electronics AG - Solutions for Prototype Printed Circuit Board Production

// - Digital video for automotive infotainment and driver-assistance applications

// - Growth continues for single-use and disposable process systems

// - Record growth in installed nodes as PROFINET confidence grows

// - Planetary gearboxes: a solution for driving peristaltic pumps

// - Pumps, valves and filters: advances in materials handling

// - Materials focus on insulation, energy, emissions and quality

// - Corrosion solutions conference

// - Suppressing errors in quantum computers

// - Heavy-duty robots for palletising tasks

// - Engineering design optimisation on a Saas basis

// - Roller chain drives offer long life in harsh environments

// - Start-up boosts millimetre wave radio technology

// - Growth in installed nodes as PROFINET confidence grows

// - Refrigeration plant supplies rapid cooling

// - CorzanŽ - PVC-C for Critical Applications in the Chemical Industry

// - Embedded system is suitable for high-speed, real-time vision

// - Modular conveyor is easier to clean

// - Polymer for compression vanes in pneumatic tools

// - Building automotive video links

// - Data analysis: post-processing software simplifies task

// - Custom mixed signal ICs can be more economical than you may think

// - Taking the brakes off developing machine-to machine applications

// - Compact, rugged high capacity SBC for embedded OEM work

// - Connectors: for space, medicine and test and measurement applications

// - MEMS: developers learn the lessons of the fabless chip

// - High level modelling language for mission and safety-critical systems

// - Energy-efficient motors: new standard supports market

// - Nanotranslation linear position stages gain vertical axis

// - Field-mountable RTU controller offers high availability

// - AUV supports environmental monitoring, wide area surveys

// - Survey data vital to selecting routes for subsea pipelines

// - Sensor upgrades for deepwater survey AUVs

// - xIDE for Interface Express - new version for Bluetooth 2.1

// - 3D seismic data: taking a smarter approach to interpretation

// - Managing data for compliance and a competitive advantage

// - Programmable controller for thickness and coplanarity measurement

// - Dual-purpose gas detection cameras

// - Laser profile sensor is more compact

// - Rugged mobile computers gain ATEX explosion-safe certification

// - Fresh frontiers demand applied knowledge and new techniques

// - Phase separation: meeting the technical challenges

// - High tech solutions to recycling drilling process by-products

// - CompactPCI processor board with enhanced storage

// - Energy harvesting platform with wireless microcontroller

// - Navigational warning systems for oil platform

// - Seismic survey commences in eastern Gulf of Mexico

// - Labview 2009 introduces wireless sensor network platform

// - Intelligent eyes focus on robot soccer glory

// - Making rapid prototyping pay dividends in full

// - V4R (Vision for Robotics) simplifies vision/robot integration

// - Resin developments speed up the automotive production process

// - Cleaning up incremental encoder signals

// - Recycled plastics offer commercial and environmental benefits

// - Insert evolution enhances threaded joints in lightweight assemblies

// - Soft actuators tackle hard jobs in adverse work environments

// - Variable speed ac drives to change compressor industry

// - PTFE bearing materials last longer

// - Flat panel speakers deliver higher-fidelity sound

// - Calculate basic rating life for monorail guidance systems

// - DC drives now rated at up to 2250A, 980kW or 1320HP

// - Non-contact temperature sensor is loop-powered

// - Microchannel technology applied to intensification of distillation

// - How clean is your steam? How to ensure the correct process grade

// - Accurate gas analysis drives process efficiency

// - Stainless steel linear motor is protected to IP69K

// - Advanced automation needed to achieve smart grid success

// - Low-cost electric actuators launched

// - Clear polycarbonate offers higher performance and easier processing

// - Fanless IPC for graphics-intensive applications

// - Centum VP integrated production control system now at R4.02

// - Higher loads and better wear key to success of enhanced sealing

// - Pump technology advances on automated processing lines

// - Make sure you choose the correct plastic tank for chemical storage

// - How to choose a ball valve to control fugitive emissions

// - Ultrasonication boosts heterogeneous reactions

// - Microchannel technology intensifies distillation process

// - MEMS: Learning the lessons from the fabless chip industry

// - Standard high level modelling language aids safety systems

// - Statistical software helps boost gold mine output

// - Choosing a ball valve to control fugitive emissions

// - High-precision, high-throughput, linear positioning stages

// - Pressure sensing, switching and display in one unit

// - 2D vision sensor offers high performance and value for money

// - Steam management brings major savings in condensate recovery

// - Photovoltaic process specification helps cut solar cell production costs

// - Warehouse overload protection device

// - Punching holes in high-strength steel without wear parts

// - Loop-powered ultrasonic transmitter is easy to use

// - UV ink pump is a 'world first'

// - VPX computing blade for parallel processing

// - Sub-bottom survey of geological boundaries in the Arctic Circle

// - Reservoir characterisation: microseismics now a key tool

// - Increasing array of 4D kit as the market shows steady growth

// - Wave equation migration imaging gives clearer sub-salt definition

// - Accelerating 3D seismic data analysis on desktop workstations

// - Think small and make the most of associated gas developments

// - Positive-displacement, internal gear pumps - new larger models

// - Steam heaters protect field instrumentation

// - Palletising gripper handles all functions in one unit

// - Vacuum pump is insensitive to contaminants

// - Drives save £100,000 per year energy costs

// - Mega projects take centre stage in production

// - Accuracy diagnostics of liquid ultrasonic flowmeters

// - Smart wireless transmitters monitor storage tanks

 
 

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