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Infrared temperature measurement rises to process challenges

The latest infrared measurement technologies come with a raft of innovations which are focused on price, performance and ease of use. Sean Ottewell reports

Drive technologies focus on cost-effectiveness and ease of use

The latest drive technologies are overcoming traditional drawbacks by being easy to install and much more energy efficient.

Increasing the efficiency of membrane bioreactors

Membrane bioreactors are becoming the technology of choice in many water treatment plants, but new research shows that they could be even more efficient. Sean Ottewell reports

Eco-polyamide is manufactured partly from castor oil

Rhodia's new Technyl Exten resin uses polyamide 6.10 produced in part from castor oil, yet it still offers excellent material properties

Resin colours create new opportunities for LED lighting

A new Expression 2011 palette from Sabic Innovative Plastics contains an exciting spectrum of resin colours and special effects for light emitting diodes (LEDs)

Bio-based resins for automotive applications

DSM is launching two new resins, Palapreg ECO P55-01 and EcoPaXX, for automotive body panels and other components

European market for bearings to lag recovery seen in USA

A new report from IMS Research suggests that the European market for ball and roller bearings will not recover as quickly as that in the USA

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Improvements for wireless control panels with safety functions

Siemens is introducing a number of improvements in its Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN portable device for wireless operator control and monitoring of machinery

Guide enables easy mounting of cabinet locking systems

FDB Panel Fittings is introducing a new clip-on rod guide that will help to reduce the time required for installing cabinet door hardware

Duplex filter system enables filters to be switched remotely

A new duplex filter system from Parker is designed to enhance safety and filtration performance by means of remote or automatic switching between filters

Optical connectors feature metal bodies and latches

Molex says its new LC2+ optical connectors are suitable for use in harsh operating conditions such as those found in industrial, military and aerospace applications

UK manufacturing shows signs of improvement

Demand for UK-made goods grows, but cost pressures intensify, says Confederation of British Industry

Enclosed head print systems

DEK’s ProFlow Atx Enclosed Head Print Systems provides flexibility required in demanding production environments

Imaging sensors capture the sun

NASA releases 'first light' images taken with e2v CCDs onboard the Solar Dynamics Observatory

Flow meters aid research in ionisation and X-ray experimentation

Sierra Smart-Trak and Micro-Trak volume flow meters from Litre Meter to monitor gas flow and control mixtures

Power plant produces more electricity with variable speed drives

A Swedish energy company has increased the amount of energy it can sell by 35 GWh/year thanks to the installation of ABB medium voltage drives

New pump monitoring unit

Comprises pressure sensors as well as an analysing and display unit attached to the pump

Failsafe, wireless operator control and monitoring

Rapid Roaming ensures fast handover of the radio signals between access points and interruption-free roaming times

Fastest adhesive tapes ever over ice

The fastest skeleton athlete in the world wins Olympic gold on tapes from tesa

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