Instrumentation
Optical Sensors Offer Precise Dissolved Oxygen Sampling
Dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration is an important indicator of water quality in hygienic industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or food and beverage. The digiLine oxygen-dissolved oxygen (O-DO) H10/H20 sensors use innovative optical technology to measure both trace and saturation concentrations of dissolved oxygen. The measuring range is from 0 ppm to 22 ppm (up to 45 ppm if necessary) for standard concentrations or from 0 ppb to 2,000 ppb for trace concentrations. The sensors can be connected to field devices and process control systems using either the analog or digital interface, which can be recalibrated anytime using the AQUIS touch S/P or on a personal computer (PC).
JUMO GmbH & Co. KG
Subsea Cable Monitoring System Facilitates Condition-Based Maintenance
Subsea cables are used to transmit electricity generated at offshore wind power facilities, but they require constant monitoring for damage caused by accidents and natural causes. The OpreX Subsea Power Cable Monitoring System monitors temperature fluctuations to enable condition-based maintenance and reduce operational costs. The system can also be integrated into new and existing offshore systems and used in combination with the OpreX Collaborative Information Server with video monitoring and other solutions.
Yokogawa
Handheld Pressure Gauge Is Designed for Demanding Applications
The TPG 202 Neo is a Piezo/Pirani handheld pressure gauge for demanding industry and laboratory applications. The gauge鈥檚 design is compact and features a silicon protective cover. This pressure gauge includes a large internal mass data storage for robust data handling over extended periods, and users can export data using a USB-C connection. It also features a large liquid crystal display (LCD) screen that supports graphic data plotting. The device鈥檚 pressure range is 5脳10鈥�5 hPa to 1.2脳103 hPa.
Pfeiffer Vacuum
Impurity Inspection Systems Have Improved Sensitivity
The checkweighing and metal (CM) detection and checkweighing and X-ray (CX) combination package-inspecting systems provide heightened sensitivity to contaminants. These systems integrate the M30 R-Series metal detectors and the X2 Series of high-performing X-ray inspection systems into high-precision C-Series checkweighers to increase detection sensitivity. These units allow for multiple inspection combination options, providing maximum flexibility for an application. Both units can be connected to ProdX, a product inspection management software for improved data management.
Mettler Toledo
Fluids and Solids Handling
Chlorine Vacuum Regulator Includes Automatic Safety Valve
While chlorine is essential for disinfecting industrial and drinking water, too high concentrations, leaks, or mishandling can pose severe health and environmental risks. The VakuStop is an upgraded version of the C2213/14 vacuum regulator, enabling controlled chlorine gas dosing up to 10 kg/hr with an added automatic safety valve. The regulator can be fitted to tank valves, piping systems, or gas warning devices and ensures reliable chlorine delivery with secure safety measures, including automatic supply interruption in negative pressure environments, emergency valve closure in case of potential gas leaks, and a stop lever when the system is over-pressured. In the case of a power failure, the control unit can still close all twelve safety valves simultaneously.
Lutz-JESCO America Corp.
Micro Vacuum Pumps Improve Versatility
The MPXS micro vacuum pumps are energy-efficient, pilot-controlled, compact pumps with input/output (IO) communication capabilities. The pumps鈥� small width of 12.5 mm and light weight of 87 g allow them to be installed close to suction cups or in restricted spaces, improving pick-up speeds without any loss of load. Users have the option of running suction levels of 0.53 or 0.92 standard ft3/min (SCFM), increasing versatility and user-friendliness. These micro vacuum pumps are best used in sequence with non-porous robotic parts or automated systems in industrial environments such as packaging, automotive manufacturing, food or plastic processing, or aeronautics.
COVAL Vacuum Technology Inc.
Dry Screw Vacuum Pump Features a Durable Design
The DURADRY is a dry screw vacuum pump with versatile applications, including crystal pulling, heat treatment, coating, plasma cleaning, and battery production. The pump is durably designed with sensors and a dynamic seal that prevents contamination, allowing it to withstand medium-harsh industrial conditions such as high temperatures, high oxygen contents, and corrosive conditions. With two model options with 160 and 250 m3/hr pump speeds, an advanced rotor design, and variable speed control (VSC), the pump can be selected to fit the user鈥檚 exact needs without wasting excess energy. The pump can also be easily integrated into any environment due to its intelligent control system, noise levels of less than 64 dB, and plug-and-play design.
Leybold GmbH
Refrigeration Solenoid Valve and Check Valve Meet New Safety Standards
The electronic vacuum regulator (EVR) solenoid valve and non-return valve (NRV) check valve are designed to meet new safety standards set by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Solutions. The valves allow flammable refrigerant charges to be separated if leaks occur, reducing the total releasable charge and, thus, minimizing risk to personnel. Additionally, the valves feature automatic shutoff properties that prevent backflow and leakage in case of power outages. With multiple sizes available, the valves can be easily installed and are designed for diverse applications, including HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Danfoss
Sanitary Mixers Are Suitable for Clean-in-Place Procedures
The PH-series of mixers features a sanitary stainless steel construction suitable for biotech, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics applications that require clean-in-place and washdown protocols. These mixers are tri-clamp mounted with a surface finish of 30 Ra or better upon request. Direct-drive and gear-driven versions are available, and gear reducers are sealed and contain only food-grade lubricants. The shafts are fitted with marine-style propellers, hydrofoils, or axial-flow turbines, depending on horsepower, drive type, and the mixing application鈥檚 material properties.
INDCO
Pump Series Is Designed for Precise Applications
The FM 50 Series of liquid diaphragm pumps provide accurate liquid metering for high-precision applications, delivering a flowrate of 100鈥�500 mL/min with an exceptionally high setpoint accuracy of 卤2% and a highly linear pump characteristic. The pump rates remain linear under changing conditions with a back pressure of up to 1 bar, making these units suitable for applications that require adjustable flowrates. The pumps鈥� durable design makes them capable of transferring most liquids, and the units are leak-tight, self-priming, and dry-run safe.
KNF
Materials and 91成人短视频s
Epoxy Curing Agents Exhibit High Strength and Flexibility
The Ancamide 2853 and 2865 are polyamide-based epoxy curing agents that improve sustainability and safety in the coating industry. The resins balance high flexibility with high tensile and tear strength, making them ideal for applications subject to frequent movement and stress, such as flexible membranes, joint sealants, and crack bridging. They also cure quickly, making them suitable for industries that require fast turnarounds or high efficiency. The 20鈥�40% biobased, nonylphenol-free materials are safer and more eco-friendly than typical epoxy curing agents that do not contain biobased raw materials, allowing them to be used in industries that have stricter labeling requirements.
Evonik Industries
Epoxy Formulation Has a High Glass Transition Temperature
Supreme 121AOND is a two-component, heat-curing epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications that provides a high level of chemical resistance and a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 200鈥�210掳C. This epoxy is electrically insulative with a volume resistivity exceeding 1014 ohm-cm at 75掳F, and it has a high bond strength with a tensile strength of 6,000鈥�7,000 psi and a tensile modulus of 750,000鈥�850,000 psi at room temperature. This formulation cures at elevated temperatures and has a long working life of 2鈥�3 days. It has a typical cure schedule of 1鈥�2 hours at 200鈥�210掳F, followed by 3鈥�4 hours at 250掳F, and another 4鈥�6 hours at 300掳F. Additional post-curing at 350鈥�400掳F for 2鈥�4 hours will further enhance product properties.
Master Bond
Melamine-Free Flame Retardant Coating Provides Effective Fire Protection
Many flame-retardant coatings and surfaces contain melamine, an effective fire suppressant that, in high doses, can lead to kidney stones and kidney failure, making it a substance of very high concern (SVHC). Exolit AP 422 A is an SVHC-free formulation for creating surfaces and sealants with excellent flame-stopping performance. In anticipation of regulations limiting the use of melamine in commercial goods, this formulation was designed for versatile applications, including intumescent coatings, firestop sealing systems, and polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation panels.
Clariant
Low-Carbon Material Portfolio Makes Footwear More Sustainable
This company鈥檚 low-carbon material portfolio has been upgraded with two additional bio-circular materials: ELVAX ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) REN and INFUSE olefin block copolymer (OBC) REN. These post-consumer recycled resins are reversible cross-linking polyolefin elastomers (POEs). The biomaterials, produced with feedstocks from waste residues or process byproducts, eliminate the consumption of fossil fuels and are International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC Plus) certified. The portfolio is particularly valuable to the footwear industry, as the resins can be used to create foam slabs that can be repurposed at the end of the shoe鈥檚 life. Additionally, the POEs can be made into a durable, stain-resistant, artificial leather for shoe uppers that weighs 25% less than the traditionally used flexible polyvinyl chloride (f-PVC) and polyurethane leathers.
Dow 91成人短视频 Company
T-Cell Isolation Beads Enhance Cell Therapy Development
The Gibco Cell Therapy Systems (CTS) Detachable Dynabeads CD4/CD8 are polystyrene beads that efficiently isolate CD4+ and CD8+ T cells to promote chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for cancer treatment. The beads鈥� binding properties minimize cell stress and increase desired cell population yield and purity. The Dynabeads have the potential to accelerate cell therapy innovation because they decrease the time required for downstream cell isolation steps. Traceability and regulatory documentation are included with the product to assist customers in transitioning research into clinical trials and, ultimately, commercial production.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Engineering Services
Energy Savings Calculator Is Updated with Additional Motor Types
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) motors energy savings calculator helps motor operators determine the environmental, performance, and cost benefits of upgrading end-of-life or currently used motors to more energy-efficient alternatives. This upgraded version includes additional features such as a calculator for variable-speed motors, the ability to measure the impact of multiple motors simultaneously, and return on investment (ROI) estimates up to 20 years, among others. Easy-to-read graphs, the ability for users to input specific motor parameters, and three different language options promote user-friendliness and ease of operation.
ABB
Lithium-Ion Battery Poster Details Safe Handling Information
While lithium-ion batteries are essential for the future of renewable energy, they also present safety hazards. The lithium-ion battery information poster informs users on how to recognize defective batteries and instructs them on how to handle them safely. The free-by-request poster includes information about the most common causes of battery damage, walks users through visual checks and safety tests, and details an action plan for safely storing defective batteries. There is also space on the poster to write site emergency contact information.
DENIOS Inc.
Rebuild Services Include Performance Optimization Upgrades
The rotary drum rebuild services have been improved to include performance-enhancing upgrades during the rebuild process. These services extend the life of equipment by restoring the drums to their original condition, and include diverse repairs such as alignment, tire grinding, and gear remounts. Performance enhancements are tailored to the equipment鈥檚 specific challenges, and can include improved sealing mechanisms, efficiency-enhancing liners, and lifter designs to improve heat transfer and material flow. While dryers, coolers, kilns, or granulators from any industry can be repaired, the mining and chemical industries may be of extra benefit due to the often harsh operating conditions and high-pressure environments.
FEECO International, Inc.
E-Learning Platform Enhances Customer Training
It is often challenging and time-consuming to learn how to properly operate complex industrial equipment. This e-learning platform includes online resources that provide customers with detailed machine overview courses to enhance on-site training for all of the company鈥檚 brands: Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Hudson-Sharp, Winkler + D眉nnebier (W+D), Baldwin Technology Company, STAX Technologies, and Northern Engraving and Machine. The course material allows employees to learn at their own pace to promote a flexible education environment. It also equips employees with strategies on how to handle staff turnover and onboarding while maintaining productivity and minimizing site downtime in the converting and packaging industries.
BW Converting
Environmental, Health, and Safety
Gloves Protect Hands During Cold-Weather Work
Working in cold weather conditions can slow down work and create hazards for personnel. Now, the SmartFlex BK360 gloves keep workers鈥� hands warm while ensuring flexibility and improving puncture resistance. The layered 13-gauge nylon shell augmented with a 7-gauge napped acrylic lower liner maintain dexterity while protecting against punctures, and the stretchable full-knit wrist protects against dirt, debris, and cold air. The durable latex does not harden in cold conditions, and the foam coating improves slip resistance.
Brass Knuckle
Artificial Intelligence Inspection Technology Enhances Quality Control
The FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered hardware/software combination that uses machine learning and cameras to improve inspection and quality control in manufacturing. The no-code structure allows plant operators to easily train AI models to fit manufacturing lines without needing specialized expertise, making the solution easy to integrate. VisionAI鈥檚 advanced cloud-based technology ensures diligent cybersecurity, minimizing the risk of data leaks. Deployable in diverse industries, including the automotive, electronics, medical, packaging, and food and beverage industries, VisionAI is able to detect subtle product defects using real-time data, allowing personnel to start problem-solving immediately and thus minimizing downtime.
Rockwell Automation
Area Monitor Can Detect Gas Leaks and Gamma Radiation
The EXO 8 portable area monitor enhances workplace safety due to its ability to detect up to eight gases and gamma radiation. The upgraded model has a gas expansion module, an integrated gamma radiation sensor with three times the range of most devices, and high durability in harsh environmental conditions. The EXO 8 improves user-friendliness with direct-to-cloud connectivity for efficient data storage, a high-resolution dual display with live readings of real-time levels, and an easy-to-read dashboard screen that discloses alarm and device status. The monitor is best suited for the oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, water, and wastewater industries.
Blackline Safety Corp.
Infrared Camera Improves Process Safety
The Xi 640 infrared camera provides reliable temperature measurements for mechanical engineering and industrial environments. This camera allows for non-contact conditions monitoring with a high optical resolution of 640脳480 pixels and a frame rate of 32 Hz in the spectral range of 8鈥�14 碌m. This unit can measure temperatures between 鈥�20掳C and 900掳C and includes an auto spot finder to track the temperatures of moving objects. This camera also includes a motorized focus and the PIX Connect software with a line scan function for image processing.
Optris
Safety Shower Is Made of Durable Stainless Steel
This enclosed safety shower features a 300-series stainless steel construction and innovative drenching technology, including the Halo eye/face wash for a full body washdown. This unit鈥檚 stainless steel is non-corrosive and hygienic, and the entirely enclosed design increases privacy and protection from prolonged exposure. The sloped center drain or multi-drain system, as well as a removable floor grate system, facilitate easy installation and removal. Units also include an anti-microbial modesty curtain and are available in single-entry models with dual-entry models available in early 2025.
Bradley Company, LLC
Software
Industrial Robot Software Integrates Novel Capabilities
Fanuc industrial robots are controlled using Fuzzy software, and the release of the newest iteration, Fuzzy 4.12, features various added functionalities. The release includes external axis control through the Fuzzy real-time operating system (RTOS) application programming interface (API) that allows users to send external axis position commands directly to the RTOS, which are then transmitted to the controller. The software is also compatible with Fanuc CRX 10iA and CRX 10iA/L collaborative robots and includes extended input/output (IO) support for ABB industrial robot controller (IRC) RW6 controllers.
Fuzzy Logic
Digital Validation Platform Adds Paperless Production Module
CLEEN is a digital platform that helps life sciences organizations perform product validation, design processes, and protect data integrity. Now upgraded with a Batch Execution module to complement the Digital Logbook and Cleaning Validation modules, CLEEN is able to help customers improve site efficiency by enabling a digital upload platform for paper records, data, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This software effectively minimizes production delays, reduces compliance risks, and prepares customers for audits by providing trend analyses and real-time data about processes. Its user-friendly interface makes it easy to install in varying industries, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, and cosmetics.
Ecolab, Inc.
Laboratory Equipment
Antibody Chromatography Purification Unit Improves Yields
The Sartobind Rapid A Lab is a chromatography unit that provides high productivity and sample purity for antibody purification processes. This plug-and-play unit easily integrates into existing workflows and can accommodate rapid cycling applications without the need for buffer degassing. The unit also simultaneously prefilters and loads to reduce workflow steps. This unit鈥檚 membrane resists blocking and backpressure, allowing it to be used for 100 purification cycles, producing 17 times higher antibody yields over its lifetime than resin columns.
Sartorius AG
CO2 Incubator Shaker Includes Effective Sterilization Routines
Many complex biological engineering processes are carried out in shake flask cultures inside CO2 incubator shakers, including the production of recombinant proteins, viral vectors in mammalian cells, and bioreactor starter cultures; however, the two primary challenges to this method are long process times and preventing contamination. Now, the CellXpert CS220 is the first CO2 incubator shaker to feature the established contamination protection standards of CO2 incubator-based cell cultivation, including a 180掳C sterilization process. The device also features a flask capacity that is up to 40% larger than competing models. This incubator also facilitates efficient sterilization by eschewing drive wheels, cover sheets, cables, or heating fins inside the stainless steel chamber.
Eppendorf SE
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