Instrumentation & Control
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FlowCAM Reveals Impact of Particle Shape on Powder Flow, Performance
May 3, 2012The FlowCAM imaging particle analysis system from laboratory instrumentation manufacturer Fluid Imaging Technologies, Yarmouth, ME, has enabled Ross Clark, distinguished research fellow of global ingredient supplier CP Kelco, San Diego, to detect and identify minute batch to batch variations in...
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Four-Axis Mount Controls Microgage Laser
May 2, 2012The improved version of the 4-axis precision mount for the laser microgage line is lighter and has finer accuracy and control. It also has high-precision roller slides. The mount moves the laser in four axes: vertical and horizontal, as well as two angular axes pitch and yaw to simplify...
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EBRO Armaturen USA
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SOR Achieves SIL Certification for Pressure and Level Switches
May 1, 2012SOR announced that its line of pressure, differential pressure, temperature, vacuum, and level switches have been certified fit for use in SIL (Safety Integrity Level) environments. SOR is one of only a few manufacturers in the industry to offer its entire range of switches certified to IEC 61508...
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Particle Size and Shape Analyzer with Advanced Software
April 30, 2012The Haver Tyler CPA 2-1 is the newest member of W.S. Tyler’s photo-optical particle size and shape analyzers. The unit is ideally designed for laboratory use for measuring dry, free flowing, and non-agglomerating particles. Exclusive Haver software performs a correlation calculation, matching...
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Dual Grip Assembly for Tensile Strength Testing
April 24, 2012The TA-DGA dual grip accessory is used with the CT3 texture analyzer to test the tensile breaking strength of packaging materials and package seals. The lower and upper grip assemblies are included with this accessory and are used to secure a test strip of the material being evaluated. The tester...
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Malvern On-Line Particle Sizing Helps De'Longhi Achieve 100% Testing of Each ‘Bean to Cup’ Coffee Maker
April 18, 2012Renowned globally for the quality of its coffee makers, manufacturer De'Longhi has transformed QC processes for grinders at its manufacturing facility in Mignagola di Carbonera, using the Insitec on-line particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments. The Malvern applications team worked...
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Noodle Tensile Fixture for Texture Analyzer
April 17, 2012The TA-NTF noodle tensile fixture for the CT3 texture analyzer is designed to test the extensibility and tensile breaking strength of noodles, pasta, and other similar food items. Brookfield will work with the customer to develop the testing methodology required to provide consistent test results....
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Carter Promoted to Electrical Engineering Manager at VIC
April 16, 2012Vecoplan Integrated Controls (VIC), North America’s leading manufacturer of industrial control panels and plant-wide integrated control systems, has promoted Ron Carter to electrical engineering manager. In addition to managing the engineering department at VIC, responsibilities of Carter...
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Brookfield Names Freeman Senior Product Manager, CT3 Texture Analyzer
April 13, 2012Brookfield Engineering Laboratories has announced the promotion of Chris Freeman to the position of senior product manager - CT3 texture analyzers. The CT3 is a general purpose instrument used in compression and tension testing of solid and soft-solid substances. It is ideal for a wide variety of...
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