Instrumentation
PRODUCTS
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Flow cytometry is a powerful and versatile technique to analyze the physical and chemical characteristics of cells or particles.
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The AMERICAN Earthquake Joint System (Patent 10,436,367) combines the rugged, tough, and time-proven deflection performance of AMERICAN’s Flex-Ring restrained joint pipe with the capacity to expand and contract.
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Specialization in the pre-assembly of glass syringes (glass barrel with cannula) as well as final assembly and material handling.
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Sterility testing isolators with product protection for the sterility test under aseptic and optionally aseptic/toxic conditions. A Rapid Decon Hatch (RDH) can be connected as an option.
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Pharmaceutical labeling and kitting are critical for ensuring drug safety, compliance, and efficiency. Explore advanced technology and regulatory adherence to streamline these processes.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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The Role Of Hexapods In High-Precision Machining
A custom hexapod was introduced at ILA Berlin 2024, enhancing precision in aircraft construction. This 6-DOF system improves contour machining of CFRP components, reducing manufacturing times and costs.
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Colorado Utility Removes PFCS From Well With Xylem's Ion Exchange System
Perfluoro compounds (PFCs), which are suspected carcinogens, are a growing concern for communities and a challenge that many water utilities need to address. When the Stratmoor Hills Water District detected PFCs in a seasonal well, the utility partnered with Evoqua, a Xylem company, to find a cost-effective solution.
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Mussel Fouling Prevention At Shepaug Hydroelectric Station
While the population of invasive mussels was very low along the Housatonic River in 2015, the population was expected to increase in the coming years. Firstlight Energy, a subsidiary of GDF Suez and operators of a number of hydroelectric facilities in Connecticut and Massachusetts, was concerned about the detrimental effect the anticipated increase would have on the cooling water systems of the Shepaug Hydroelectric Station.
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Helium Leak Detection On Glass Cartridge Containers
Helium leak detection offers unmatched sensitivity for verifying glass cartridge seal integrity. Learn how this advanced method outperforms traditional tests and provides confidence in packaging.
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Consor Engineers: Simulating Sophisticated Pump Flows In A Closed System
To provide reliable water delivery for the industrial and irrigation customers in Ferndale, WA, 100 miles north of Seattle, the Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County (PUD) tasked Consor Engineers, a water and transportation infrastructure consulting firm, with conducting hydraulic modeling simulations to assess its current industrial water system and select new high head service pumps for a proposed new water treatment plant.
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Achieving Licensing For A Healthcare Solution
Facing strict regulations and tricky powders, a healthcare client sought an advanced filling solution. Learn how an expert collaboration led to licensed product, boosting precision and productivity.
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How Waterloo Harnessed Qatium's Digital Platform
Read about the City of Waterloo, that needed an intuitive, low-cost tool to empower operators without requiring specialized technical expertise.
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Custom Orthodontic Aligner Manufacturer Ensures Compliance With Tulip
A pioneering orthodontic startup is transforming custom aligner production using 3D printing and software to cut time and costs in half while scaling rapidly to ensure quality and compliance.
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Phenotypic Characterization Of Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis Mod
To gain deeper biological insight, lung injury in this model has been further characterized through cellular phenotyping, gene expression analysis, and cytokine profiling.
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Enhancing Investigator Training And Communication During COVID-19
Centralizing all trial-related information, enabling seamless interaction and global team coordination through Scout Academy.
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Optimizing Kitting For Cell Therapy Trials In Pediatric Oncology
Precision for Medicine’s Kitting team played a crucial role in overcoming this challenges of a Phase I multicenter pediatric cell therapy trial targeting relapsed or refractory solid tumors.
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Maximizing e-Builder To Reduce Review Times
Discover how the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department (WASD) streamlined their project evaluation with e-Builder, saving time and enhancing project documentation reliability.
NEWS
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Vodafone Reduces Its Advertising And Media Carbon Footprint By A Third1/7/2025
Vodafone has reduced the carbon footprint of its media and advertising activities by more than a third in a year across thirteen markets in total after benchmarking its media-related greenhouse gas (‘GHG') emissions and introducing global guidelines to mitigate them.
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Aircraft Toilets Could Flush Out Spread Of Global Superbugs8/18/2025
Wastewater from aircraft toilets could provide a critical warning system for the global spread of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) superbugs, a silent pandemic that threatens to kill more people than cancer by 2050.
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3-In-1 Orbital Thread Milling Cutters For New Thread Sizes1/14/2025
Following the successful introduction of the Thrill·tec TC645 Supreme orbital drill/thread mills for dimensions from M4 to M12 in 2023, Walter is now expanding its range to cover additional metric dimensions from M14 to M20 as well as their imperial equivalents.
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GD Energy Products' Y-Shaped Drilling Module Now Rated For 10,000 PSI8/18/2025
GD Energy Products (GDEP), the leading total solutions provider for the frac, drilling and well servicing pumps market, has announced its patented Y-Shaped Drilling Module is now rated for operating pressures up to 10,000 psi.
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University Of St. Thomas Offers No-Cost Machining And CNC Optimization Training7/18/2025
The University of St. Thomas is launching a new, no-cost training program to help manufacturing professionals, engineers, and students upskill and gain valuable insights into using computer simulations to optimize CNC machining.
ABOUT
Instrumentation
The science of measuring and controlling variables is termed instrumentation. As the name suggests, the process involves using a wide variety of instruments. These are classified as any device that can measure amounts that are physically quantifiable. These instruments do not have to be extremely complex in design. For example, the ruler is an instrument to measure distance, and a simple thermometer measures temperature.
Instruments specific to petrochemical processing include platinum Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD’s), P/I Converters, many types of level meters, chromatographs, and continuous gas analyzers. These instruments are essential to the day to day instrumentation at petrochemical plants, as it is impossible to gauge to the necessary extent by estimation alone. Human error is inevitable, but an instrument can easily be calibrated or replaced.
Now that you understand the definition of and tools used in instrumentation, you should also understand the necessity of it. Temperature and pressure meters serve to ensure that the environment stays safe for both the chemicals being processed and the employees of the plant. Heat is a very well-documented activator in chemical reactions. If the temperature rises to unusual levels, this could spark an undesired chemical reaction that could prove catastrophic. The flow meter must measure how much oil is leaving the refinery, as it is a very volatile substance. Analytical instruments, such as the chromatograph, analyze the chemical make-up of the refined oil. This allows for the opportunity to make sure that the chemical make-up is correct, giving evidence that the process was correctly completed at all stages of refinement.