RoHS 3 compliance. - Anglia is adding RoHS 3 compliance information to the already extensive documentation offered on Anglia Live. Anglia is also working closely with suppliers to ensure that its inventory will be compliant by the time the RoHS 3 directive comes in to force on 22nd July 2019.

Clean air and youth! - Air Monitors sponsored a competition among Scottish schools as part of an initiative to raise awareness of air pollution issues around the time of the Clean Air Day in June and during the Year of Young People. Environmental Protection Scotland (EPS) coordinated many of the air quality events and staff from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) contributed by running a series of programmes with schools across Edinburgh.

Microwave and Cryogenic Connector manufacturer moves. - Intelliconnect (Europe) is relocating both its sales and engineering and production facilities to larger premises in Britain after a year of exceptional sales growth.

Substantial increase in registrations! - The organisers of AQE 2018, the Air Quality & Emissions event, have reported a 21% increase in registrations compared with the last AQE in May 2017. It is thought this is because of the high level of media and political attention for air quality issues and because of synergy with the co-located WWEM 2018.

MES/automation implementation. - Werum IT Solutions has signed a partnership agreement with Shanghai Wellthinic Technology. Based in Shanghai with several local offices in China. Wellthenic is a leading IT solutions provider to the Chinese life science industry with focus on automation systems and MES.

Long-distance data transmission. - Advantech has extended their fibre optic media converter product range with the launch of five new models.

User conf report! - ARC Advisory's Peter Reynolds reports on Yokogawa User conference in Orlando (FL USA). Users were urged to look to the future of industrial automation and business process transformation for operational excellence by taking advantage of the company’s Synaptic Business Automation (SBA) concept and co-innovation programs.

Next generation oscilloscope! - The new Yokogawa DLM3000 is the first of a new generation of Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes featuring the familiar “look and feel” and small footprint of the earlier DLM2000 Series but with a complete hardware redesign with higher measurement speed and precision plus an intuitive touchscreen display for enhanced ease of use and improved productivity.

Producing fine cheese! - A new case study from Hoffmann + Krippner illustrates how the P53 Ultrasonic Sensor by PIL can improve hygienic conditions and equipment for safe and high-quality cheese making processes.

Gas table. - A free gas table is being offered to Ion Science customers who register their well proven Tiger and Tiger Select handheld volatile organic compound (VOC) detectors online to receive the company’s industry-beating five-year extended warranty.

Contract LIMS laboratories. - The Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) from Autoscribe Informatics can offer contract laboratories much more than the day to day management of laboratory workflows. It also provides the functionality for management of a variety of activities essential to running the business, such as the creation of quotations, order booking, allocation of appropriate prices, generation of results and customer reports and the production of invoices, either directly or in conjunction with a corporate accounts system.

Clean air zones highlighted. - A seminar organised by the EIC on 21st November focuses on solutions for the management and delivery of Clean Air Zones (CAZs) is scheduled for AQE 2018 .

Industrial Ethernet connecting. - Harting has enhanced its simple, process-safe field installation preLink industrial Ethernet cabling termination system. Alongside its range of 10/100 Mbit/s M-12 D-Code, 10 Gbit/s X-Code and RJ45 connectors and extenders, the product family now includes a preLink PCB jack version which enables flexible cable-to-board connectivity within a device or machine.

Adapting production processes to REACH. - Olivier Cresson, Hygiene,Safety and Environment manager at Souriau's Champagné site, talks about the challenges of compliance with the REACH regulation and the steps taken to radically transform an essential part of the production line.

Software for fixed power monitoring systems. - PQView® DE replaces Encore Series Software as the web application for use with the Dranetz fixed monitoring systems. PQView DE features a modern responsive web design that allows users to interact with their monitoring system from virtually any platform, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones.

Direct RFSoC Processing System. - Abaco Systems has announced that, not only have they begun full production of its newly-announced VP430 Direct RF Processing System – first customer shipments occurred in September - but that it is actively creating inventory for those customers needing short-turn delivery before the end of the year.

Mag meter certified to European chemical standerds. - Emerson’s Rosemount™ 8700 Series of Magnetic Flow Meters has been certified to comply with NAMUR (Normenarbeitsgemeinschaft für Messund Regeltechnik in der Chemischen Industrie) recommendations, expanding the automation supplier’s portfolio of advanced process measurement solutions approved for use in the European chemical market.

Representation in USA & Canada. - Servo Innovations has been appointed as authorised sales representatives for Moog within the U.S. and Canadian automotive testing markets, for the company’s test controllers, high-performance hydraulic and electric actuation products, and software.

Electrical cable terminals. - A new range of high quality, low cost terminals is now available from Essentra Components as part of their new Electrical Catalogue listing. High conductivity and long life crimp joints are quickly formed using a crimping tool on both uninsulated or polyamide insulated options listed.

Hyperspectral Imaging capability acquired. - Stemmer has acquired a strategic stake in Perception Park GmbH, based in Graz (A). The intuitively configurable data processing platform Perception System & Studio developed by Perception Park renders complex hyperspectral data at the molecular level usable for machine vision.

Multiple coding options to connectors. - Harting has added a many coding options to its Han® Q 5/0 connector insert with crimp contacts. Coding allows several connectors with inserts to be mounted side-by-side without the chance of confusing different devices.

Recognised as global sustainability benchmark. - Delta has been recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) 2018 assessment as the industry leader within the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components sector for a third time, following previous successes in 2015 and 2012.

Influencing the outcome! - Confused? An interesting flyer guiding British manufacturers through the current trading confusion. Gambica mambers have a voice in Brexit!

Durable and compact pressure sensor. - Variohm EuroSensor's new high-performance EPT12R pressure sensor combines cable-separated electronics and sensor units with titanium wetted components for high-accuracy pressure measurement up to 1500 bar at gas or liquid media temperatures from -45 to +200°C.

Magnetostrictive liquid level transmitters. - ABB has announced the release of its next generation of magnetostrictive liquid level transmitters that will improve level measurement for a wide variety of applications in oil, gas, chemical and power generation industries.

Interview: REACHing for safety. - The European REACH regulation, which aims to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment, imposes strict rules on the use of chemical substances. Hexavalent chromium used in the surface treatment of numerous Souriau products is one of the prohibited substances.

Dr Roddy Urquhart is to lead the new Flicq office in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Integrated MES and Material Handling & Storage. - Aegis Software and Inovaxe, a world leader and provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, have teamed up to provide an integrated solution that delivers ultra-lean material handling, storage, and production capabilities.

RH & Temperature transmitters. - The EE23 industrial transmitters from E+E Elektronik measure relative humidity and temperature and also calculate the dew point and frost point temperature. The new model EE23-T5 is suitable for a temperature range of -40 °C to 180 °C (-40 °F to 356 °F) and thus expands the application range of the proven transmitter series.

Diagnostics and commissioning networks. - Softing has introduced an enhanced version of the proven PROFINET commissioning and diagnostics tool Analyzer IE. The new version is called Analyzer PRO and allows the measurement of passive parameters that give a more detailed insight into the PROFINET network.

Tiny cutting force! - Kistler has launched MicroDyn, the world's smallest series-produced cutting force meter. This now provides manufacturing companies and research institutions with a solution for highly precise measurements of cutting forces in the development of micro tools.

Working with large datasets - Webinars. - A significantly improved user experience working with large datasets is among important new features introduced with the new version 2.8 of C Visual Explorer (CVE) from Process Plant Computing Limited (PPCL). A series of global webinars on 24 October will give process and control engineers the opportunity to interrogate the new features and learn about benefits specific to their own applications.

Survey on IIoT, Smart Manufacturing & Industrie 4.0 and their impact on the Automation World. -

Is it really gold? - Responding to customer demand from a wide variety of sectors, Ashtead Technology has added additional Niton XL3t GOLDD+ XRF Analysers to its rental fleet of test and inspection equipment.

Jacqueline Balian is the new sector head for the Laboratory Technology Sector with Gambica.

Tech Day for system integrators. - Following the success of its recent Tech Day event in Cork (IRL), SolutionsPT is hosting another Tech Day, designed for systems integrators, at its Cheadle (GB) headquarters on October 16th 2018.

High temperature accelerometer. - Kistler has added the world's first high temperature accelerometer to its pressure sensor for the monitoring of gas turbines. Both the new accelerometers and pressure sensors are designed for long-term use at up to 700°C and are certified in accordance with the European ATEX guide lines for explosion prevention (Ex-nA and Ex-ia).

Smart data logger. - Eurolec Instrumentation is strengthening its product portfolio with the addition of the precision-led Solert Smart Data Logger The Solert gives peace of mind for customers by eliminating risk and contamination from their research and manufacturing processes.

4-Port Serial Communication Module. - The groov serial I/O module, GRV-CSERI-4 has been announced by Opto 22 . This module plugs into a groov EPIC® chassis alongside Opto 22's new groov Edge Programmable Industrial Controller (EPIC) and discrete and analog I/O modules, to provide the mix of analog, discrete, and serial signals you need at any location.

Where are you? - Location Awareness, is a new offering in Emerson's Plantweb™ digital ecosystem that advances industrial safety to protect employees at refineries, chemical plants and oil and gas platforms. By leveraging the secure industrial wireless infrastructure, this personnel location system offers industrial companies an enhanced option to protect their most important asset – workers.

Motor drive analysers. - The portable Fluke MDA-510 and MDA-550 Motor Drive Analyzers save time and eliminate the hassle of setting up complex measurements, while simplifying the troubleshooting process. Guided graphical test set-ups show where to make connections and a built-in report generator provides records of actions taken.

Connection to take the next step in digital transformation. - Emerson has announced new connections for Plantweb Optics, the asset performance platform for the Plantweb™ digital ecosystem, that will help organisations take the next step in their digital transformation to a more efficient, reliable operation.

Dependable & responsive delivery! - Emerson has announced the new QuickShip fulfilment programme offering customers a range of parts and product shipment service options to meet specific project requirements.

Mercury monitoring! - The Gasmet Technologies stands at AQE 2018 will focus on continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) for a wide variety of parameters including mercury.

Endothermic Process and Heat Treatment Furnaces – CO and CO₂ Control Considerations - Endothermic process and heat treatments are essential for ensuring high-quality metal and alloy products. This article recently posted by Edinburgh Instruments.

Acquisition strengthens service to descrete markets. -

Smart electric valve actuator. - Badger Meter has introduced the second stage of its Smart Electric Valve Actuator (SEVA). The device now offers Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP and SoloCUE® connectivity. SoloCUE is a software solution that provides easy access to the setup of both the feature-rich SEVA and its protocols.

LoRaWan applications. - Advantech has expanded its range of wireless products with the launch of the WISE-6610 LoRaWAN gateway and Wzzard LRPv2 LoRa WAN node.

Automation authors recognised. - The International Society of Automation (ISA) has published the names of the recipients of its 2018 author awards presented annually by ISA's Publications Department.

Gas detector enhanced! - United Electric Controls has expanded the capabilities of its Vanguard WirelessHART gas detector. Highlights include an expanded temperature operating range, enhanced stability across temperature ranges, improved handling of WirelessHART commands, and capability for interchangeable sensors.

Helping customers seize €22 billion ($25b) savings! - Emerson has introduced a new specialised framework of services and solutions for digitally transforming the way companies plan and execute turnarounds. This new offering is enabled by the Plantweb™ digital ecosystem and includes use of wireless sensing, location awareness, predictive diagnostics and data analytics combined with Emerson's turnaround expertise and proven seven-step turnaround process.

Solderless RF connectors win! - Intelliconnect have won the Interconnection Product of the Year award at the recent Electronic Industry Awards ceremony with their innovative 2.9mm Solderless RF Connectors.

Current transformers. - Customers can now choose from a wide range of current transformers available from Camille Bauer Metrawatt. These include standard current transformers in the SIRAX CT series with 1A or 5 A output, available in 4 variants.

Compact load cells. - The Burster 8427 series tension and compression load cell offers nine measuring ranges from 0 … 20 N to 0 … 10 kN and is available with a choice of fixing options for maximum application flexibility from Ixthus.

Cracking egg weighing! - Damtech Egg-Handling BV specialises in automated egg processing machinery and recently, with the help of load measurement specialists Zemic Europe, developed its latest E-Grader 40 egg weighing, sorting and packaging system.

PSUs for medical applications. - DIN Rail power solutions for medical applications where which specific special approvals and strict safety standards apply are now available from Puls Power.

In line scan cameras. - Stemmer Imaging is now marketing the Teledyne e2v high-performance line scan camera portfolio, including the entry level UNiiQA+ and ELiiXA+ series of multiline CMOS cameras.

Roadmap towards digital transformation. - A Digital Transformation Roadmap with consulting and implementation services has been launched by Emerson. This will help companies develop and execute a tailored digital transformation plan to reach Top Quartile performance.

High speed power meter. - The OP740 from OptoTest, Laser Components offers a high-speed solution for measuring the power of optical fibers from multiple channels. This device makes it possible to measure up to 125,000 samples per second with up to twenty-four fibres.

LIMS for horses. - Scone Equine Group has chosen the Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) from Autoscribe Informatics to handle the workflow and test management of the samples for its veterinary laboratory at the Scone Equine Hospital located in Scone, New South Wales in Australia.

Crocodile Clips, Test and Kelvin Connectors stocked. - JPR Electronics stocks a huge array of crocodile and test clips and kelvin connectors from leading manufacturers.

Components remove measurement complexity. - W1 coaxial components that are metrology-grade designed and manufactured to deliver precision performance and repeatability for high-frequency measurements have been launched by Anritsu Company.

Bluetooth speakers to celebrate anniversary! - Until 31st December 2018, as part of its 70th Year celebrations Fluke is offering a FREE Bluetooth speaker to purchasers of a Fluke 179 true-RMS Digital Multimeter (DMM) while stocks last (using order code FLK-179EDSNF/SP).

Ethernet gateway. - The all-new HES HART® to Ethernet Gateway System released by Moore Industries, converts signals from up to 64 wired HART® devices to Ethernet MODBUS/TCP and HART-IP.

Addressing logistic expertese! -

Wiebe Hart is new Sales Manager at Gresham Power Electronics.

Sulphur/Total Nitrogen Analyser. - The next generation elemental analyser, "ElemeNtS"is the successor of PAC's "MultiTek". Launched under their Antek™ brand, ElemeNtS is the most advanced, modular, analytical system available for the detection of Total Nitrogen and/or Total Sulphur content in liquid, gaseous materials and LPG samples.

Refrigeration motor. - The new PLSES 4500 from Leroy-Somer, is a high-speed drip-proof induction motor specifically designed for industrial refrigeration. Meeting the demand of professionals in the refrigeration sector, particularly as regards reliability and energy efficiency, the PLSES 4500 can reduce power consumption and operating cost by up to 30%.

Three in one sensor. - The duct mount EE850 from E+E Elektronik measures CO2 concentration up to 10000 ppm (1%), as well as relative humidity (RH) and temperature (T). It is ideal for demand controlled ventilation, building automation and also for climate and process control.

Greenhouse gas sensors made with new materials for climatic usage. - Edinburgh Sensors Gascard NG was used as part of the research in the filed of commercialised carbon dioxide sensors for field experiments in a recent review "Greenhouse Gas Sensors Fabricated with New Materials for Climatic Usage" produced by the School of Chemistry and Materials Science at Rochester Institute of Technology in the USA.

Series of RFI filters. - Schaffner is introducing a new series of RFI filters with IEC Inlet C14 or C20.

Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems. - A newly published standard in the series, ISA/IEC 62443-4-2-2018, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Technical Security Requirements for IACS Components, provides the cybersecurity technical requirements for components that make up an IACS, specifically the embedded devices, network components, host components and software applications.

Flow analyser on view - Seal Analytical's AA500 has a compact, all-in-one housing, and provides up to 6 channels for simultaneous analysis of multiple parameters with ultra-low detection limits and excellent repeatability. With fully automatic control of start-up, reagents, heating, digestion, distillation, air injection, analysis and shutdown, the AA500 frees laboratory staff for other work. Will be exhibited at WWEM 2018.

Space-saving optical sensor. - Leuze electronic has a new cylindrical optical sensor which, with its compact, space-saving design, benefits in applications where little installation space is available.

Complying with automotive industry standards. - E+E Elektronik has recently completed the certification according to IATF 16949:2016. It confirms that the company's quality assurance system complies with the high requirements of the automotive industry.

Selecting heavy duty connectors. - The Harting Han® Configurator is a new interactive tool designed to speed the selection of heavy-duty industrial connectors by allowing engineers to quickly access all the necessary information and relevant data on the individual interface components prior to producing a design that can be viewed as a 3D model in real time.

Tech Day informing choices on Industry 4.0. - Manufacturers are being invited to explore the technologies that are making the industrial landscape more connected, efficient and secure at a SolutionsPT 'Tech Day' on October 2nd in Cork (IRL). The day will be divided into sessions to help delegates make informed choices about meeting the challenges of Industry 4.0, with hands-on practical workshops and demonstrations led by SolutionsPT systems architects

Particulate sensors. - The Alphasense stand at the AQE 2018 exhibition (21-22 Nov 2018 Telford GB) will focus on the company's latest particulate sensors, including new optical particle counters; the OPC-R1 and the OPC-N3.

Surface mounted indicators. - The latest LED surface mount indicators from IDEC have been introduced by Foremost Electronics.

Asset Purchase Completed. - Solar Light Company have now advised that the assets of Gooch and Housego (Orlando) have been acquired. The new entity will operate as Optronic Laboratories from its facility in Orlando, Florida, USA.

High demand for air monitoring equipment. - Visitors to AQE 2018 (21/22 Nov 2018 Telford GB) may be wondering how Air Monitors Ltd has managed to win so many contracts over the last year, but a trip to stands 51/52 will leave them in no doubt. The Air Monitors booth will be packed with the market's leading air monitoring equipment, employing technologies that are in high demand.

Identify the first signs of machine failure. - Senseye, provider of predictive maintenance analytics, is rolling out new Trend Recognition algorithms capable of automatically identifying machine problems at an earlier stage than was previously possible.

Top load turbine flow meter. - Badger Meter has just intruduced the Blancett® Top Load Turbine Flow Meter. Designed to withstand the demands of the most rigorous flow measurement applications, this meter was originally intended for the secondary oil recovery market but provides an ideal solution for liquid flow measurement on or off the oil field.

Defining the Principal Roles in Cybersecurity. - Overview Planning, operating, and maintaining an effective response to cybersecurity risks can be a daunting exercise for many asset owners. An Arc Advisory report authored by Eric Cosman examines.

Security certification confirmed! - The remote management solution, eWON Argos, from HMS Industrial Networks, is now ISECOM STAR security certified.

Gas detection systems in China. - In a key strategic move to strengthen global growth, customer support and brand awareness, Ion Science has opened an office in China.

Industrial Ethernet - The 108th issue of the IEB has just been published. Among the topics discussed are.
- Connectivity solutions add value onboard & trackside
- The drivers and benefits of Edge Computing
- Industrial wireless TSN roadmap
- Smart motion systems
- Time Sensitive Networks: Real-time Ethernet

British industry wants regulatory alignment with the EU. - Responding to a survey by the advisory body EURIS and independent experts at The UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO), 83% of industrial product manufacturers support continued regulatory alignment in order to remain competitive in a global market with respondents overwhelmingly saying they see no benefit in moving away from the EU regulatory system for industrial and manufactured products.

Recessed socket plates. - Cliff Electronics are now offering panel builders and system integrators a user customisable connectivity option.Their new XRP Customisable Recessed Socket Plates continue to use the very popular XLR panel cut out and allow users to fit a connector of their choice or retro-fit a connecter to a system at a later time.

Testing trains. - Wireless rotary torque transducers from Sensor Technology are at the heart of a test rig to develop next generation technologies for electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains. With unique expertise in the electric motors and electronics used across the key powertrain technologies, AVID Technology relies on the innovative torque transducers as part of an automated approach to motor characterisation.

Vibration reference sources being phased out. - Ixthus Instrumentation sells and supports Hardy Portable Shaker vibration reference sources in Britain. Recently Metrix have announced that, whilst it will continue to produce the newer Hardy Shaker series HI-903/913 for years to come, its older HI803/813 models are due to be discontinued from 31st December this year however customers who wish to purchase these models before the discontinuation date, where a three year product warranty and full support will be fully available, a 10% list price reduction is offered. .

3-Phase power logger with training! - Until 31st December 2018 and while stocks last at authorised distributors, Fluke is offering its 1736 and 1738 Three-Phase Power Loggers with Fluke Connect® as Gold packages. Ideal for maintenance managers and industrial electricians, electrical contractors and energy consultants, the Gold packages are offered at lower recommended prices than the standard product and include free accessories, and (for the 1738) a free, unique offline training program.

Digital voltage regulator. - Leroy-Somer and Kato Engineering have introduced the D700, an automatic digital voltage regulator specially designed to meet the challenges of energy production in the digital age.

Petrol supply chain planning. - Yokogawa has entered into a strategic agreement with Chevron to resell PETRO, Chevron's proprietary petroleum supply chain planning software. The application supports decision-making regarding feedstock selection, operations parameters, and product mix optimisation, as well as future scenario analysis, at a multi-plant level. Yokogawa's wholly-owned subsidiary, KBC, will manage the PETRO business with Chevron.

Emergency pull-wire switch for Extreme environments. - The steute business unit "Extreme" is presenting a new series of emergency pull-wire switches, its ZS 92 S series, especially designed for Extreme environments.

Desktop & handheld meters. - JPR Electronics has been appointed as the official distributor in Britain for the Uni-Trend range of handheld and desktop Measuring Instruments.

The Board of Directors of Schaffner Holding AG appointed Daniel G. Zeidler as Head of Power Magnetics division and member of the Executive Committee.

Flying probe test platform. - In their new row of educational videos, here now Pilot V8 Next> series Seica introduce what they consider to be the most complete flying probe test platform on the market.

Optical signal analysis upgrade. - Anritsu Corporation has announced the start of new firmware downloads available BERTWave MP2110A Sampling Oscilloscope. The new firmware will increase its PAM4 analysis function from 26 Gbaud to 53 Gbaud targeting production and inspection of optical modules.

Cyber security standards met - TÜV SÜD (part of the German Association for Technical Inspection) has awarded Copa-Data, the manufacturer of zenon software for industrial automation, a certificate of conformity to the new ISA/IEC 62443-4-1:2018 security standard.

Single-mode Fibres. - Laser Components has extended its portfolio of Fibercore products to include single-mode fibres with wavelengths from 488 nm to 1625 nm. Many varieties are covered: for example, single-mode fibers with an ultra-low profile or large NA for improved bending resistance.

Test tools with price reductions while stocks last! - While stocks last at Fluke authorised distributors, as part of the celebrations of its 70th year Fluke is reducing the recommended sale price of two key maintenance test and measurement tools with a saving of around 20% until the 1st of October 2018.