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DuPont launches Tyvek® Classic Xpert, a new level of protection in the Type 5/6 category

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:33:52 GMT

Whether working in a vehicle body shop with harmful sprays, moving hazardous materials or preserving evidence at a scene of crime, workers need an expert garment to keep them protected from a variety of contaminants and particulates.

Monitoring the health of rotating equipment

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:30:55 GMT

The new Fluke 805 handheld vibration meter is a portable multi-function vibration screening tool designed to provide quantifiable information on a bearing and the overall health of motors and other rotating equipment.

UK’s largest robot lab opens

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:08:05 GMT

Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL), the largest robotics laboratory of its type in the UK was opened on 10 May 2012. It is the result of a partnership between UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) and the University of Bristol, set up with the aim of understanding the science, engineering and social role of robotics and embedded intelligence.

Optical gas imaging camera improves polymerization process safety

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:40:07 GMT

Process operators at the Borealis high-pressure, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant in Stenungsund, Sweden have employed a FLIR GF306 optical gas imaging camera to detect potentially dangerous gas leaks.

Control Valve Solutions appointed as an offshore specialist distributor for ASCO Numatics

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:24:49 GMT

ASCO Numatics, an Emerson company, has recently appointed Control Valve Solutions (CVS) as an offshore specialist distributor. The agreement will see ASCO Numatics providing valve sizing, selection and engineering support to CVS, which will enable them to offer a value added service to the offshore industry around their valve piloting solutions.

Merging Technologies - Ovation 3.0 Media Server and Sequencer

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:39:12 GMT

The Ovation 3.0 Media Server and Sequencer from Merging Technologies is creating a sensation in the live events industry.

CC-Link and the Gateway to China

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:56:44 GMT

Suzanne Gill reports on a recent webinar, presented by John Browett, acting general manager of the CC-Link Partner Association for Europe, explaining the benefits that CC-Link can offer those looking to export to China.

New speaker announced for Alarm Management Seminar

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:24:37 GMT

The most recent speaker confirmed for the forthcoming Alarm Management Seminar is Tyron Vardy, process performance solutions consultant, Advanced Solutions EMEA at Honeywell.