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US analytical instruments could top US$ 7.3 billion by 2014
In the competitive laboratory equipment marketplace, spending on research and development is a key driver - if not the key driver - for growth.
Equipment and products
Parker Hannifin - piston valve
The Fluid Control Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has introduced an enhanced model of its 810 Series angle body piston valve that features stroke limitation while maintaining the standard optical valve position indicator.
Emerson – gas pressure boost
Emerson Climate Technologies has introduced an automated gas-pressure delivery solution featuring variable speed Copeland Scroll® compressor technology.
Kin-Tek - Calibration for trace oxygenates in CO2
KIN-TEK’s new FlexStream™ automated gas standards generating systemdynamically blends calibration standards for acetaldehyde and other oxygenate contaminants in a nitrogen or food grade carbon dioxide matrix.
JM Science – Coulometric titrator
JM Science’s Aquacounter® coulometric AQ-300 KF titrator has been used in the biofuels industry including applications in biodiesel, glycerin, reclaimed methanol, jet fuel, ULSD or ultra-low sulfur diesel, kerosene and many others.
Parker Hannifin – sensor assemblies
Parker Hannifin Corporation, has introduced a new line of sensor assemblies, to protect temperature instruments from damage due to pressure and velocity in process systems, as well as viscous, abrasive, or corrosive materials.
VICI Valco - Ultra-high pressure UHPLC injectors, valve actuators
VICI Valco’s says that its Cheminert C72 ultra-high pressure UHPLC injectors, switching valves, and selectors are ideal for high speed, high throughput techniques which demand a valve and fitting system that minimize internal volume and eliminate dead volume.
Edwards to demonstrate products at Achema
Live working demonstrations of the company’s advanced vacuum pump technologies for chemical processing applications will be given at the exhibition in June.
GAWDA 2012 Spring Management Conference
The Gas and Welding Distributors Association is due to hold its annual Spring Management Conference from Saturday, April 28, 2012 – Tuesday, May 01, 2012.
Gulf Coast Conference 2011
The 2011 edition of the Gulf Coast Conference, which provides attendees with information about the latest in petro-chemical, refining, environmental, and industrial hygiene, was held on October 11th and 12th at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas.
SEMICON West & InterSolar 2011
Despite current global market conditions in the semiconductor sector, the annual SEMICON West conference ended on July 14 in San Francisco on a relatively positive note.
Time to validate
Gas process validation guidelines from the FDA have changed significantly. Now is the time to get to grips with new validation expectations for your medical gas equipment, says Ron Ball.
A clean bill of health
Ron Ball leads us through the shifting regulatory landscape for bulk medical gas systems.
Maintaining food and medical grade gas quality
Pedigree requirements implemented by the FDA for medical gases will be the template for food and beverage grade gases in the near future, suggests Ron Ball.
Safe handling of compressed gases: training is an important responsibility
Specialty gas equipment supplier SGD, Inc. has created a two-disc training video to help ensure that you and your employees fully understand the basic principles of handling and controlling compressed gases and cryogenic liquids.
Expanding sales opportunities overseas
Concoa’s Daniel Cruz looks at practical issues for those targeting world markets.
EPA Protocol Gases move ahead at Pittcon
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gas Panel Meeting held in Atlanta on March 15 in conjunction with PITTCON saw further discussion on upcoming revisions of the 1997 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Traceability Protocol for Gaseous Calibration Standards
Medical gas
A clean bill of health
Ron Ball leads us through the shifting regulatory landscape for bulk medical gas systems.
Hydrocarbon gas
Maintaining purity – Hydrocarbon gases in the semiconductor industry
Matheson explains why the use of hydrocarbon gases in the semiconductor industry has risen so rapidly in recent years.
Electronic gas
Ammonia takes the stage with bright LEDs
Tiger Optics describes the accompanying challenge of moisture detection.
