Frost and Sullivan has published a new report, Southeast Asia and Australia and New Zealand Machine Safety Market

Leuze Electronic is launching new multiple light-beam safety devices with a range of optional functions such as muting

An innovative production process has enabled Schaeffler to develop a new FAG wheel bearing that is 10 per cent lighter than conventional alternatives

Creating productive working relationships across culture requires trust and this can only be built with sensitivity and understanding over time. Joyce Jenkins reports.

Cement producers have found that switching from a conventional fineness measurement technique to laser diffraction particle size analysis provides more sensitive cement characterisation and better parameters for tuning product performance. Alain Blasco explains

Microchannel process technology shows great promise for increasing efficiency and reducing energy use in industrial processes ranging from biofuels production to the production of chemicals. Now it is being applied to intensify distillation processes. Laura Silva explains how

Dr Michael Strahand looks at the requirement for chlorine control in continuous electro-deionisation modules and provides a review of methods of chemical control in ultrapure water loops

Stephen Dodson looks at the latest issues in selecting the right power supply

As product developers look to MEMS devices to enable significant new features, the technology and business of MEMS is following paths already familiar to the semiconductor industry. Tony McKie reports

The market for level measurement devices remains robust as manufacturers continue to launch new instruments and drive new projects forwards. Sean Ottewell reports

The eighth AchemAsia 2010 will take place from 1st-4th June 2010 in Beijing, China

For 100 years the four-stroke internal combustion engine has been the dominant automotive powerplant, but there is a pressing need to improve fuel efficiency, emissions and power density beyond what can be achieved through fine-tuning this concept. Paul Stevens reports on some innovative alternatives

Engine manufacturers are relying on heatable hose line module for selective catalytic reduction technology. Georg Franz reports

To control fugitive emissions from ball valves, the critical point is to select the right ball valve for the application. Two design features that are especially important in controlling fugitive emissions: body seal design and stem seal design. Michael Adkins and Pete Ehlers report

A new 1D/2D code reader from Siemens features a web server so that no separate configuration software is required, just a web browser

ISO has started the process to develop a new international standard to protect people from health and safety risks posed by consumer goods

Hirschmann Eagle20 v4.4 can be used to configure 'virtual' firewall devices and then the configuration can be downloaded to the real hardware on site

New from Sherborne Sensors are the T700 high-precision compact, MEMS inclinometers that feature a wide operating temperature range

A new Most straight junction box from Molex features a high-temperature polymer housing that can withstand reflow soldering processes