Emissions testing! - An advanced FTIR analyser installed at Intertek’s engine test facility in Milton Keynes (B), by Quantitech, is enabling engineers to improve the quality of their tests on the gaseous components of engine exhaust emissions.

Strategic alliance in process analysis! - Berlin-based process analytical specialist Knick Elektronische Messgeräte (Knick) and Cincinnati-based M4 Instruments have announced their mutual strategic investment in M4 Knick LLC, Cincinnati (USA)

CO2 Calibration kit. - The CO2 Zero Calibration kit was developed, following a customer request, to allow less calibration gas to be used when checking the Edinburgh Sensors CO2 Guardian monitor range.

Multifunction installation testers. - Fluke has launched the new 1660 Series Multifunction Installation Testers, the only installation testers that help prevent damage to connected appliances.

Project for intelligent sensor systems for Industry 4.0. - Eleven research partners now aim to simplify and accelerate the development of intelligent multi-sensor systems. As part of the RoMulus project, they want to standardize and refine the steps leading up to the finished product in such a way that it is possible to produce even small quantities in a cost-effective manner. As a result, they are improving the market position of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the sensor technology sector.

Electrical and mechanical performance of electric motors. - The new Fluke® 438-II Power Quality and Motor Analyser uses innovative algorithms to analyse not only three-phase power quality but also torque, efficiency and speed, to determine system performance and detect overloaded conditions, eliminating the need for motor load sensors.

Flexible and reliable DCS access with Thin Client terminals. - Series 500 Remote HMIs from R. Stahl HMI Systems are an ideal software and hardware package for operating current control systems in the process industry. Designed for safe and comfortable access to Emerson, Siemens, Yokogawa, Honeywell, Allen Bradley, ABB, Rockwell or Schneider control solutions, the Thin Clients are suitable for interoperation with both classic workstations as well as the ever more popular Virtual Machines (VMs).

Summer discount on personal vibration dosimeter! - Svantek has announced its summer promotion. Until September 2016, the Bedford-based business is offering 15% discount on its range of noise and vibration dosimeters for occupational health and safety monitoring, including the SV104 personal noise meter and SV103 personal vibration meter.

Four-wire Coriolis mass flowmeters and transmitters family launched! - Yokogawa has announced the global release in all markets of ROTAMASSTotal Insight (TI), a new portfolio of four-wire Coriolis mass flowmeters and transmitters.

RH probes on-line! - Michell's new web shop is now open for business, giving customers in Europe a quick and simple way to order and pay securely for a comprehensive range of relative humidity transmitters.

Field replaceable SMA connectors. - Intelliconnect (Europe) has introduced a range of cost effective, field replaceable SMA and 2.9mm connectors providing solderless attachment to 0.141" (RG402) semi rigid cables and 2.9mm connectors for 0.085"(RG405) and 0.141" cables.

Smaller push-pull connectors! - Fischer Connectors, the worldwide innovator in push-pull circular connectors and cable assembly solutions, today launched an even smaller ultra-miniature connector, MiniMax 06, as an extension of its miniature high-density product range, the Fischer MiniMax™ Series.

Precision laser module - If the alignment of a laser is not possible because, for example, it is placed in a fix bore hole or adjustment is too complex, then Laser Components' precision laser may be used.

New Micro PLC provides PAC power plus... - The FC6A MicroSmart is a powerful PLC with up to 520 I/O just released by IDEC Corporation. The MicroSmart PLC provides the power of a PAC (programmable automation controller) in a low-cost controller with a small form factor, making it an ideal fit for demanding applications.

Best & brightest in Water/Wastewater! - The best and brightest minds-including five eminent speakers-will address the critical issues and challenges in automation facing the water/wastewater industry at the 10th Annual ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls (WWAC) Symposium, next August in Orlando (FL USA).

MagMeter for concrete batching applications. - The new Badger Meter M7600 Flow Meter combines the most advanced electromagnetic flow metering technology, with a simple, yet robust output, providing an easy-to-use flow measurement solution for use in a wide range of concrete batching applications.

Inert media separation valves. - Humphrey Products is expanding the line of products suitable for use in the medical and analytical markets with the introduction of the iDP Valve family. Humphrey iDP are a series of inert media separation valves, specifically designed for aggressive liquids and gases.

Tool-free quick termination. - Harting has announced the introduction of its new Han® ES Press contact inserts with tool-free quick connection technology. These new inserts significantly reduce assembly time during wiring. In addition, jumpers offer the possibility of potential multiplication in the connector.

Integrated production control system. - The CENTUM VP® R6.03, a new version of the Yokogawa's integrated production control system has been announced. It wwill be available from 1st June.

Remote I/O modules for Ex i solenoid valves supplant valve islands. - Stahl's DOMV solenoid valve block for integration into the Zone 1 IS1+ Remote I/O system saves space, reduces costs and enhances availability.

Partners "Growing together," in Munich! - COPA-DATA is inviting its worldwide certified COPA-DATA Partner Community members to the Global Partner Academy (GPA) from June 15-16, in Munich (D).

The world's smallest ProfiBus master interface for PCs. - The PBpro USB from Softing, has the size of a matchbox and can be easily stowed in any laptop bag - a convenient companion for mobile use.

Peristaltic metering pump enhanced. - The FLEXFLO® Peristaltic Pumps, from Blue-White, offer a design which is both self-priming and Valve-less (cannot vapor lock or lose prime). Peristaltic Design is well suited for abrasive, thick, and gaseous fluids that can foul conventional metering pumps.

Wireless module with Merged Serial and Ethernet. - The WNM Wireless Network Module from Moore Industries has been redesigned with a new, sleeker housing and now incorporates both Serial and Ethernet communications in one model.

Thermal imager + Multimeter. - Fluke has introduced the 279 FC TRMS Thermal Multimeter, the first test tool to integrate a full-featured true RMS (TRMS) digital multimeter (DMM) with a thermal camera in one device to speed troubleshooting. It is also a member of the Fluke Connect® family of wireless test tools.

Photochemistry and Photophysics examined. - The first annual Edinburgh Instruments' Lectureship in Photochemistry and Photophysics at Duke University (NC USA) was held April 29th, 2016, with great success.

Measuring CO2 Concentration up to 50,000 ppm. - The modular CO2 transmitter EE870 from E+E Elektronik now measures CO2 concentration up to 5% CO2 (50,000 ppm). The extended measuring range makes the EE870, consisting of CO2 probe, conversion board and connection cable, even more versatile.

Accurate monitoring of indoor air quality. - AcSoft Health & Safety is targeting the facilities management industry with its range of reliable and accurate Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitors from E Instruments.

Moisture verification with NDIR measurement devices. - Laser Components brings three new filters on the market that are selected in such a way as to significantly reduce the crosstalk to other gases to achieve uncomplicated measurements with NDIR measurement devices.

Wireless rotating torque sensor. - The Basic Line Torque Sensor from Kistler Instruments, Type 4520A Torque Sensor, uses FM wireless technology to transmit the signal from the rotating shaft and so eliminates the signal distortion and loss inherent in slip-ring sensors.

IS1+ Remote I/O system communicates ticks approval. - The latest generation of explosion-protected Remote I/O systems from R. Stahl, IS1+ for installation in zone 1 and zone 2 or Division 1 or Division 2, enables fast communication via Foundation Fieldbus High Speed Ethernet (FF HSE).

Commissioning and maintenance of dew-point transmitters. - Michell Instruments has upgraded its diagnostic tool - the Universal Communications Kit - to enable users of their Easidew and Pura ranges to carry out on-site checks and reconfigure their dew-point transmitters simply and easily.

Memorandum of Understanding signed - The OPC Foundation and CAN in Automation have agreed to collaborate in the development of specifications, white papers, guidelines and processes that provide the infrastructure necessary for the two organizations to promote system wide interoperability.

High-density 2 Amp PXI relay module. - Pickering Interfaces has launched a new High-Density 2 Amp PXI Relay Module.

Sensor manufacturer recognised for excellence. - Baumer Group has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2015 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating.

Hybrid laser analyser for continuous gas analysis. - Emerson has released the Rosemount CT5100 continuous gas analyser, the world's only hybrid analyser to combine Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) and Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) measurement technologies for process gas analysis and emissions monitoring.

Manufacturing improvements with PLM. - Adam Bannaghan, technical director of Design Rule, discusses three ways that the digital continuity of PLM helps manufacturers deliver high quality innovative products with ease.

Digital valve controller software with ProfiBus. - Emerson has enhanced the software for its Fisher™ FIELDVUE DVC6200 series digital valve controllers, which are now available for use by process industries with PLCs and PROFIBUS communications as the dominant protocol.

Automation & Energy Management Solutions for Smart Factories & Green Buildings. - Delta exhibited enhanced spectrum of automation and energy management solutions with leading energy efficiency for smart factories, green buildings, renewable energy systems, EV charging networks and more.

Low-maintenance Phosphate monitor. - OTT Hydrometry has launched an advanced version of its 'Cycle-P' remote Phosphate monitor for measuring dissolved Phosphate in rivers, lakes and reservoirs.

Two million mag meters plus... - Endress+Hauser has produced over two million electromagnetic flowmeters since 1977.

Canada has oldest solinoid valve! - The Industrial Group of Moog Inc declared Doug Bitner, manager for the University of Saskatchewan's College of Engineering Fluid Power Lab, the winner of its contest to find the oldest operating Moog servo valve after he sent in a video showing lab equipment running with a Moog 21 Series servo valve manufactured in 1963.

75% energy savings in extrusion application. - When Tech Folien Ltd, based in Liverpool (GB), was faced with the issue of obsolescence, which made it extremely challengingin achieving savings on energy consumption, the company turned to Emerson official partner RJW, who designed and installed a solution which delivered energy savings of over 75%.

Optimising steam generation & condensate recovery processes for maximum profit. - Magnetrol International has developed the Steam Generation Cycle and Condensate Recovery Process Optimization Kit to help commercial and heavy industries identify the hidden costs that result from instrumentation poorly suited to their application in these processes.

Datacentre tool box! - A new Datacentre Tool Box from Microlease has been introduced to equip data centre engineering teams and their subcontractors with the varied instrumentation support that they need to complete installation, upgrades and routine maintenance projects in a single package.

Certification for enhanced #FTIR emissions analyser. - The CEMS II e continuous emissions monitoring system from Gasmet has successfully completed EN 15267-3 testing using FTIR technology for the analysis of low range HF, low range NO, CH4 and Formaldehyde.

Stainless steel explosion proof junction box! - United Electric Controls (UE,) has a new 316 stainless steel explosion proof junction box. The box is available assembled with the company's stainless steel product lines such as the compact, dual seal certified, explosion proof 12 Series pressure and temperature switches as well as the hermetically sealed TX200 pressure transmitters.