Every year, Alpi, a company based in Ried im Innkreis (Austria) converts 200 million kilograms of skimmed milk and whey into milk and whey powder...
Archive - Juni 2010
Natural gas is one of the leading alternative energy choices for the fuel industry today and is considered the cleanest burning fossil fuel with minimal...
When an accident occurs, toxic or explosive gases can quickly cause significant damage either by poisoning the air or by starting fires. To protect employees...
Last year’s economic trough has definitely been left behind and business is picking up again. This is reflected by the euphoria prevailing among the just...
Fruitful discussions, a very high quality of visitors, a positive atmosphere – that's the summary of exhibitors and organisers at the conclusion of the 8th...
With the Flat Panel Airlift Photobioreactor, algae biomass can be utilised on an industrial scale by exploiting solar energy. Numerous valuable substances such...
The Fluitec CSE-X mixer is designed for applications that have to meet very exacting requirements. From gasification through homogenisation to mixing processes...
High quality and process reliability have always been important requirements for exhaust air purification. To offer the equipment at competitive prices, a...
Ehrfeld Mikrotechnik BTS (EMB), a Bayer Technology Services company, and Lonza signed a worldwide manufacturing and distribution license agreement together...
Caloric has won the contract for a hydrogen expansion project in Malaysia. After successful operation of the first plant delivered by Caloric and started up in...
BASF breaks ground for its new production plant for sodium methylate in Guaratinguetá, Brazil, its largest site in South America. The plant will have a...
Marchesini’s labelling machine BL400 applies and checks tracking codes of pharmaceutical products and also labels with different code combinations. The model...
With Tempris (Temperature Remote Interrogation System) iQ mobil allows exact temperature-measurement without wiring. Data transmission takes place via radio...
With FactoryTalk Pharma Suite Rockwell Automation has introduced an MES software tailored to the needs of pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers. It...
MBA combines robust and reliable mechanics with state-of-the-art electronics in the production of level indicators for bulk goods and liquids. The main...
Horiba Jobin Yvon, the leading manufacturer in the field of fluorescence spectroscopy, has expanded their product range of fluorescence lifetime spectrometers...
Recent research into the operation of Michell Instruments´ ceramic sensor technology has helped the dew-point hygrometer MDM300 provide faster measurements...
No matter whether exceptional container shapes, different label materials or tightly determined time periods are concerned – Langguth's labeller hotLAN 330...
To increase efficiency and address a wide range of sepa-ration and entrainment conditions, Amistco offers numerous mist eliminator solutions. Standard mesh...
The Type 567 product range from Georg Fischer Piping Systems now also includes DN 350 to DN 600 models for the materials PP-H with models DN 350 to DN 400...
Sensepoint XCD from Honeywell is an internationally certified gas detector that offers a number of robust solutions for the detection of flammable, toxic and...
Syrris has introduced the Atlas Parallel Systems for complete process control. These multi-position reactor stations for up to eight jacketed reactors or round...
The series SCV-09 aseptic control valves from Badger Meter meet the 3A sanitary standards. Thanks to the patented dia-phragm innervalve design, they show good...
Since it is sometimes necessary to monitor pressures in areas exposed to explosion hazards, the type 901 pressure switches by Beck and the type 930.8x...
Viking Pump has expanded its line of high pressure positive displacement pumps to 43 m³/h, with either sealless Mag Drive, single or double cartridge seals...
The Catalysts Business Line of Evonik Industries has expanded its portfolio of metathesis catalysts. The three homogeneous catalysts cover a broad spectrum of...
Flowserve introduced the McCanna cartridge ball valve, designed to help reduce maintenance costs and increase productivity in hazardous or remote applications...
The Chrono-Bag FFS-H series provides a universal, flexible and economical packaging system for tubular form, fill and seal applications at all throughput...
Emerson Process Management’s plant-wide wireless network is helping to improve maintenance and operator efficiency – and increase plant flexibility –...
At its in-house congress on “Pharmaceutical Hot Melt Extrusion”, held on April 15, 2010, Coperion, Stuttgart/Germany, provided around 100 guests from the...
Products for feeding and treating people must be kept as free from damaging influences as possible. However, safe products can only be manufactured using...
In pharmaceutical production, containers and modules such as conveying or screening systems frequently have to be located above processing machines. They then...
Wiese developed a kind of casing to realise hygienic operation. The main focus was on the design of open frame structures since the link free rubber chain as...
The Flecotric system (Flexible Containment Tri-Clamp) from Andocksysteme G. Untch is designed for the vertical connection of machines, plants and process units...
With the product line Ex RF BF 80, steute presents a series of wireless command devices completely developed for application in potentially explosive...
Romaco is expanding its prod-uct range in the field of sterile manufacturing processes with the FrymaKoruma Frymix II vacuum processing machine. The technology...
This year’s organisation of the three international events – Powtech, Technopharm and the World Congress on Particle Technology (WCPT6) – in parallel...
Filters of the ProJet smart series from Intensiv-Filter are suitable for many ranges of application with volume flows of about 20,000 m³/h. Compact filters of...
Featuring a series of eight individual machines specifically designed for the production of very small batches of between <1 g and several grams, the...
With an example from the pharmaceutical industry, Herding exhibited a complete filter system covering everything from the collection of waste air to the...
The volumetric and gravimetric Gericke feeders are character-ised by their high feeding accuracy, robust construction and modular design. In the case of...
Gemü has developed an automatic system for aseptic sampling of liquids such as WFI or AP water and pure steam in the pharmaceutical industry. With this...
The ConsiGma continuous tableting system from GEA Pharma Systems satisfies the pharmaceutical industry’s demand for continuous production. One ConsiGma can...
The Gantner GN 923… and GN 924… handwheel range is made of plastic-coated aluminium and is available either as spoked handwheels or as disk handwheels. A...
The laser particle sizer Analysette 22 MicroTec plus has a measuring range from 0.08 up to 2000 µm. The modular system from Fritsch comprises units for dry...
Ekato Rühr- und Mischtechnik is offering all-round services for the production of viscous prod-ucts, whether optimum mixing technology, the configuration of...
Ebbecke developed a system for conveying and dosing of difficult fluid materials. In the context of this process, a conical bunker with extremely smooth...
In particular for environments where it is essential to work hygienically, safely and efficiently because of specific cleanliness requirements, explosion...
One of the essential advantages of Coperion’s rotary valves in comparison to the more conventional screw pumps lies in the considerable saving in energy...
For the field of bulk ingredient metering Brabender developed the Food Line in close cooperation with leading food companies, resulting in an array of metering...
Alexanderwerk developed a patented microdosing unit for research and development in the pharmaceutical industry. This intelligent dosing technology for...
R. Stahl has extended its range of field device couplers, adding two models for zone 2 installation and one zone 1 model with detachable terminals. The first...
The Siemens Drive Technologies Division is supplementing its Motox geared motors with a range of worm gears featuring high efficiency and an extensive...
Machinery safety and explosion protection are two fields placing extremely high requirements on industrial switchgear. The position switches of the EX-T 335...
Nord Drivesystems has implemented a three point concept for its energy-saving motors which fulfill the globally applicable requirements of the new IEC standard...
Optitemp TT 51 temperature transmitter from Krohne is especially designed for use in the chemical industry. In keeping with industry requirements, the...
KNF Flodos developed the NF 25, which is a compact diaphragm liquid pump. With the dimensions of 38 x 26 x 38 mm and a weight of 60 g this product transfers...
Emerson Process Management introduces the Rosemount 8800D CriticalProcess Vortex flowmeter. This flowmeter enhances online vortex sensor maintainability, while...
The new In-FlowcTA mass flow meters by Bronkhorst are modular instruments of rugged design according IP 65. They can be combined with integrated or...
Metpoint OCV is an online system for the detection of the oil vapour content in compressed air. This system from Beko has now been certified by TÜV Nord in...
For hygienic applications Bau-mer offers the electrical pressure transmitter ED701. The piezo-resistive measuring device with its stainless-steel diaphragm is...
The series of high pressure pumps from Uraca provides an ideally matched power spectrum from 35 to 2600 kW. The new pump generation has been conceived both for...
The AirPort MD8 from Sartorius Stedim Biotech uses the gelatin membrane filter method for virus collection. Among the advantages of the AirPort MD8 air sampler...
Dryvac pumps and system combinations from Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum are rugged, reliable and durable, ready to fulfill stringent process requirements. The...
Lauda is extending the equipment range of process thermostats with two additional models: Integral XT 280 and XT 1850 WS. Within the product line Integral the...
Intergraph has released the new version of its SmartPlant 3D enterprise engineering design software with capabilities for multiple 3D model referencing...
Stavex is a user-friendly PC-based software system from Aicos enabling experimenters in research and development to apply statistical design and analysis of...
Sometimes it’s worthwhile looking at older technologies from a new viewpoint. For a long time the microwave barrier was considered to be something only for...
The failure of signal circuits in instrumentation and control (I&C) systems due to transient overvoltages can cause a lot of damage. The availability of...
The exact dosing of raw materials and ingredients is crucial to the quality of the end product. That is why in most cases users who attach great importance to...
In the light of increasing volatility, a more challenging planning environment as well as ongoing cost pressure, scenario calculations are gaining in...
Bonded fluoropolymer linings for protection against corrosion require a sufficiently strong bond between the fluoropolymer and the mechanically load-bearing...
Closely aligned with user requirements, the generation of diaphragm valves described below is not only reliable and easy to operate, it is also efficient and...
Certification of modern elastomer sealing substances based on FDA or USP Class VI guidelines is often insufficient today. The materials must also be able to...
Today, data collection and safeguarding is like child's play. Drawing correct conclusions is more difficult though. The case must be solved by both the secret...
In order to increase the efficiency of heat exchangers in process engineering and reduce their size, the manufacturing trend is towards inner-grooved tubes and...
Tube heaters have a critical impact on process results when used with temperature-sensitive media or processes. Watlow’s gas and pump line heaters are...
Evonik Industries has acquired the precious metal powder catalysts business of Ravindra Heraeus Pvt. Limited, Udaipur (Rajasthan, India). As stipulated in the...
Essen, Germany-based Evonik Industries officially commissioned on June 9, 2010, a new manufacturing plant for precious-metal-powder catalysts in Shanghai...
BASF has started up a new plant for the production of low-molecular-weight, highly reactive polyisobutene (HR PIB) at its site in Ludwigshafen, Germany, thus...
Since June 1st 2010, the Reimelt Henschel GmbH operates under the name of Zeppelin Reimelt GmbH and the Zeppelin Silos & Systems GmbH is renamed as...
Weidmüller presents the catalogue „News 2009/2010“, taking on the successful concept of its precursors which had been well received on the market. „News...
Fruitful discussions, a very high quality of visitors, a positive atmosphere – that's the summary of exhibitors and organizers at the conclusion of the 8th...
Namur as a user association of automation in the process industry has many member companies, which have production sites and service activities in China...
In collaboration with the company Dipl.-Ing. Gerhard Wellmann GmbH, the pharmaceutical contract manufacturer Rottendorf Pharma GmbH, located in...
Wacker Chemie AG is acquiring the Norwegian Fesil Group’s silicon-metal production site in Holla (near Trondheim). The two companies signed a purchase...
Emerson’s European Flow Centre’s calibration procedures and facilities have been certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 17025 (General requirements...
Lurgi GmbH, Frankfurt, a subsidiary of the Air Liquide Group, recently received an order from OJSC “TAIF-NK”, Nijhnekamsk, Tatarstan to manage the...
The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has appointed Dr. Kurt Bock (51) to succeed Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht as chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF. Dr...