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Jun 9, 2015
Festo introduces new modular approach to automating water/wastewater plants
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Jun 8, 2015
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As the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services throughout the state of Western Australia, Water Corp. manages more than 100 wastewater treatment plants and over 1,100 pump stations across an area more than a quarter of the size of the US.
After trials and extensive experience with a wide variety of both contacting and non-contacting alternatives,... [Read More]
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Jun 2, 2015
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Sealing product engineering specialists James Walker and Teadit have signed an enterprise framework agreement with Shell Global Solutions International B.V. to supply the gasket requirements of all Shell and Shell joint venture sites in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Australia, Canada and South America.
The contract covers an initial five-year period with an option... [Read More]
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Jun 1, 2015
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The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) has announced a new strategic direction change for the association.
'The FSA has traditionally been known as a technical standards group,' says FSA president Mike Shorts, 'but there is a representation gap from industry leaders to effectively influence environmental compliance policies with respect to sealing devices.'
The FSA has been... [Read More]
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Jun 1, 2015
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Aavid Corporation has acquired Qfinsoft Technology.
Based in British Columbia, Canada, Qfinsoft specialises in developing software for the simulation of fluid flow, thermodynamics, and combustion processes. Its Qfin software is widely used in fluid flow and thermal management applications and its Qled software is the only product of its kind for solid state lighting applications.
Aavid... [Read More]
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May 28, 2015
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Doull Site Assessments (DSA), an innovator in testing and monitoring of gas migration and well integrity, and Hifi Engineering, a developer of fibre optic sensing technologies used to monitor gas and fluid flow in pipelines and oil and gas wells, have established a new jointly owned business entity named VentMeter Technologies.
VentMeter is an industry leading technology... [Read More]
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May 26, 2015
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Tecan's Infinite M1000 PRO multimode reader has helped liquid analysis specialist Aqsens to develop a portable testing platform for on-site quantitative monitoring of polymeric scale inhibitors in oil field-produced waters.
Joonas Siivonen, application scientist at Aqsens, explains: 'Polymeric scale inhibitors are used to prevent scale build-up during oil production, and... [Read More]
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May 19, 2015
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Emco Wheaton will use an upcoming trade show to unveil its latest piece of software. The TODO configurator, which will be available for use on iPads, speeds up the process of specifying products and getting quotes and stores a full specification of product should clients wish to re-order in the future.
'We are very excited to show off our new piece of technology,' says... [Read More]
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May 19, 2015
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Nordson EFD, a precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, will demonstrate its new series of automated fluid dispensing systems at a number of upcoming trade shows. The new systems can be integrated into any manufacturing situation from R&D to volume manufacturing.
'Nordson EFD's automated dispensing series ranges from the E Series, which uses a Teach Pendant... [Read More]
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May 19, 2015
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After mechanical production systems were established worldwide, followed by mass production and process automation, the concept of 'Industry 4.0' stands for the consistent digital orientation of industrial processes. With the introduction of the new device platform EDIP (Efficient Device Integration Platform) Bürkert opens the door to intelligent networking of its... [Read More]
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May 12, 2015
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Dual Valves Australasia offers pipe couplings designed specifically for high pressure mining pipelines.
The Hydrocore U-Cone coupling offers mine engineers a simple and economical alternative to traditional flanges for use on high pressure pipe systems.
Pipes are joined by bringing the ends of the pipe with welded hubs together after inserting the seal, fitting the clamp... [Read More]
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May 7, 2015
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An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, an Austin, Texas based private equity firm, has acquired Precision Valve Holdings, a global manufacturer of aerosol valves, custom actuators and other dispensing solutions.
Founded in 1949 by the inventor of the aerosol valve, Precision Valve is one of the world's largest producers of valves, actuators and related dispensing solutions.... [Read More]
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Apr 29, 2015
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The cosmetics, food, beverage, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries use highly complex, sterile processes which necessitate compliance with stringent hygienic requirements. All wetted parts, i.e. materials coming into contact with the medium, must have been classified as hygienic and suitable for the appropriate processes. Under normal circumstances, chemical seals... [Read More]
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Apr 28, 2015
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OPW Engineered Systems, part of OPW's Fluid segment within Dover Corporation, has officially released the 3TL Series transfer loading safety quick coupling under its Hiltap brand. The 3TL Series is an all-purpose quick coupling designed with unmatched metal-to-metal wedge seal technology, providing leak-free and hammer-free unions. No other quick coupling can match the... [Read More]
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Apr 16, 2015
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JDV Equipment has signed an exclusive technology licensing agreement with Global Biofuels Technology (GBT) to deploy its patented process mixing wastewater treatment technology on an exclusive basis in North America.
Based in Dover, New Jersey, JDV Equipment designs, manufactures and services water and wastewater treatment equipment.
A key process in treating wastewater... [Read More]
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Apr 16, 2015
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The lotus effect, also known as superhydrophobicity, is a term that refers to extremely water repellent and self-cleaning properties in leaves and plants. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has succeeded in mirroring these characteristics to its seals without changing the sealing material or coating the seal.
The key is in the manufacturing tool, which leaves tiny protrusions... [Read More]
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Apr 14, 2015
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Graco has introduced a new family of injector-based automatic lubrication pumps.
LubePro pumps leverage components from Graco Fire-Ball lubrication pumps and offer a solution where high output and fast lubrication cycles are needed to lubricate equipment while it is working. They are most commonly used to lubricate machines used in food and beverage processing and packaging,... [Read More]