Mettler-Toledo has announced its latest on-demand webinar for the pharmaceutical industry. Optimizing API Production Processes explains the value of implementing in-line process analytical systems for API production.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/18/2012 -- During the three major steps of API production -- chemical reaction, crystallization, and drying -- process control is central to maximizing yield and efficiency. Although lab analysis of samples provides accurate measurements, it is frequently too slow to allow timely actions and often means expensive API rework.

The U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration's Process Analytical Technology (PAT) initiative recognizes the importance of real-time process control, which is made possible only when continuous, real-time analytical measurements are available.

Optimizing API Production Processes was developed specifically to address the challenges faced by process engineers, instrumentation engineers and maintenance managers.

Webinar participants will discover how process analytical systems can lead to:

1. Increased yield
2. Increased capacity
3. Faster batch runs
4. Reduced lab costs

For more info: http://uk.mt.com/gb/en/home/events/webinar/ondemand/PRO_API.html?crel=ePR_PP_EN

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Phone: +41-44-944 33 85,
Website: http://www.mt.com

About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO specializes in the area of precision instruments for professional use. METTLER TOLEDO laboratory instruments are used in research, scientific, drug discovery, and quality control labs, amongst many others in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and cosmetics industries. METTLER TOLEDO comprehensive industrial solutions cover the various steps in a host of manufacturing processes at many of the same customers that laboratory serves.

Solutions range from receiving raw materials through various manufacturing processes, in-line process control and end-of-line packaging control, to logistics and shipping. Increasingly, these solutions are fully integrated into the customer's IT environment, helping automate their workflows. In food retail, our offering for fresh food management ranges from receiving and pre-packaging, to in-store solutions for self-service departments, deli counters, and checkout terminals.

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Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/18/2012 -- Food safety is increasingly top-of-mind for consumers, retailers and food manufacturers alike, with pressure mounting on suppliers to demonstrate the quality of their operations through certification. However, navigating and understanding the numerous global certification standards can be difficult. To provide guidance on relevant guidelines and which are ideal for a given business, Mettler-Toledo has published a new white paper, entitled "Food Safety & Quality and the Trend Towards Certification." This addition to the company's extensive collection of thought-leadership resources gives an overview of the regulatory and consumer pressures behind increasing food safety certification, and explores the different standards currently available to food retailers and manufacturers.

When looking at certification, the white paper takes as its starting point the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarks, and then focuses on the four accepted standards most widely in use, which include the BRC Global Standard, FSSC 22000, International Featured Standard (IFS), and SQF 2000. Through detailing the requirements, reporting, procedures and audits that each certification entails, the white paper provides guidance for producers to find the standard that is the best fit for their market, needs and customer preferences. It also indicates parameters that can be used to evaluate the most appropriate certification standard to pursue.

The trend towards more stringent food safety and quality regulation will continue as consumer awareness increases, and certification will be increasingly important as producers seek to distinguish their products in competitive global markets. Mettler-Toledo's white paper points to the launch of the new Chinese food safety law, and the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) as examples of recent legislation affecting certification processes and suggests that more and more manufacturers and suppliers will seek certification to stay ahead of the regulatory curve.

For more info: http://us.mt.com/us/en/home/supportive_content/brochures/FoodRegulatory.html?crel=ePR_PP_EN

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Phone: +41-44-944 33 85,
Website: http://www.mt.com

About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO specializes in the area of precision instruments for professional use. METTLER TOLEDO laboratory instruments are used in research, scientific, drug discovery, and quality control labs, amongst many others in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and cosmetics industries. METTLER TOLEDO comprehensive industrial solutions cover the various steps in a host of manufacturing processes at many of the same customers that laboratory serves. Solutions range from receiving raw materials through various manufacturing processes, in-line process control and end-of-line packaging control, to logistics and shipping. Increasingly, these solutions are fully integrated into the customer's IT environment, helping automate their workflows. In food retail, our offering for fresh food management ranges from receiving and pre-packaging, to in-store solutions for self-service departments, deli counters, and checkout terminals.

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The increasing number of environmental zones in large towns with stricter motor vehicle entry allowances, in combination with discussions concerning particulate emissions, is drawing increasing attention to pollutants released from diesel exhaust particulates. Particle filters in diesel vehicles have to be pyrolytically purged of the soot particles that have accumulated. This purge process can be optimized using the results of TGA/FTIR analyses.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/11/2012 -- TGA/FTIR hyphenation for combustion analysis
In order to determine both the quantity and type of gases released during such a heating process, a combination of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and a gas analyzer is ideal. TGA is an experimental technique in which the weight of a sample is measured as a function of temperature or time in isothermal experiments. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) excels in gas analysis, which can be used to continuously examine a gas flow both qualitatively and, with the appropriate calibration, quantitatively.

How it works
The sample gas is rinsed from the furnace of a TGA/DSC 1 using a carrier gas stream (usually consisting of nitrogen or argon) and channeled into a gas vessel in the IR beam path via a heated transfer tube. IR spectra are recorded and saved as series at short intervals. Single spectra are then analyzed at particular points in the measurement in relation to typical IR absorption bands of functional groups in the gas mixture. A comprehensive library of gas phase IR spectra can be of huge benefit here. If the gas types have been identified in this way, height profiles can be created across specific absorption bands as a function of the measuring time. These can then be compared with the TGA and DTG curves as shown in the following diagram.

Combustion analysis
The exhaust particulate sample was heated to 800 °C at a rate of 20 K/min under nitrogen atmospheres followed by a switch to an oxygen purging gas to determine the carbon content via combustion.

Since carbon dioxide continues to accumulate after changing to oxygen at 800 °C, the height profile for the wave number 2360cm-1 is hidden in this phase of the measurement. It is clear that, initially, both free and associated water from the diesel exhaust particulates accumulate to a combined total of 3.2%. With further heating, carbon dioxide is identified as the main gas emission together with low quantities of aliphatic hydroTGA/DSC 1 carbons. Above 300 °C, carbon monoxide and methane are also present. The total amount of gas released between 150 °C and 800 °C in this example is 27.3%. The carbon content following combustion in oxygen atmospheres is 67.6% leaving a residue of less than 2%.

The diagrams on the right side show IR single spectra with the reference spectra of the identified gases.

Conclusion
As this example has shown, TGA combined with a FTIR spectrometer allows not onlythe quantity of the released gases to be determined but also the nature (identity) of the evolved gases formed in the TGA to be investigated online. This allows diesel exhaust particles to be analyzed more accurately. Based on this information, the regeneration (purge) process in catalytic converters of diesel vehicles can be greatly optimized.

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The UC-HTT-M counter scale from METTLER TOLEDO's UC Evo Line has won a Red Dot Award in the Product Design category. This internationally coveted award attests to the outstanding quality of the UC Evo Line's aesthetic and functional design.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/08/2012 -- Awarded annually by Germany's Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, the Red Dot Award is an internationally recognized quality label for excellent design. "We are absolutely delighted to have received this renowned prize for the UC-HTT-M," states Lena Wolf, who as Product Manager Retail at METTLER TOLEDO is responsible for the UC Evo Line. "Food retailers have long realized that they can gain competitive edge with modern, stylish presentation at their fresh food counters. Scales play an important part in the overall look, as we've seen with the success of our Black Line scales in the colour black. The Red Dot Award for our UC Evo Line has now confirmed our sense of contemporary and first-class design at the food counter."

Fundamentally functional
The UC-HTT-M counter scale is characterised by its simple, clean lines. Decorative details have been eliminated from the touchscreen-operated scale in favor of smooth surfaces and clearly defined shapes. The narrow housing and slim borders around the displays place the focus firmly on functionality. This restrained design ensures that the scale's large customer display draws - and holds – shoppers' attention, thus making the display the ideal platform for promoting products and brands to consumers at the point of sale.

Design - more than simply looking good
Functionality and day-to-day practicality are also fundamental to the way the scale has been designed on the operator side. There is nothing to distract sales employees from their activities on the clearly laid-out touchscreen. Furthermore, the UC-HTT-M's housing is largely free of joints or grooves which could harbour dirt, thus reducing the time employees need to spend cleaning the device. High-quality materials ensure that the unit is robust and durable. In addition, the UC-HTT-M's die-cast aluminium housing is not only elegant but also energy-saving, since it allows waste heat to be expelled from the metal housing without needing a fan.

Making a statement at the counter
"The UC-HTT-M enables food retailers to introduce a contemporary feel at their counters," continues Lena Wolf from METTLER TOLEDO. "Its simple elegance makes a real impression and is - as now substantiated by the Red Dot Award - at the cutting edge of modern design." Available in both classic silver and that ever-popular design color black, the UC-HTT-M fits perfectly into modern store interiors. Additionally, a mechanism on the award-winning scale allows flexible adjustment of the customer display, thus enabling the scale to be adapted to each counter's particular height and lighting conditions.

From the counter to the design exhibition
The Red Dot Award ceremony is due to take place on 2 July 2012 in the Aalto-Theater in Essen, Germany. From 3 to 29 July 2012, the UC-HTT-M will be on display as an exhibit among other 2012 Red Dot Award winners in a special exhibition at the Red Dot Design Museum on the site of the former Zeche Zollverein coal mine and industrial complex in Essen.

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Phone : +41-44-944 33 85,
Website : www.mt.com

About Mettler Toledo:
METTLER TOLEDO specializes in the area of precision instruments for professional use. METTLER TOLEDO laboratory instruments are used in research, scientific, drug discovery, and quality control labs, amongst many others in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and cosmetics industries. METTLER TOLEDO comprehensive industrial solutions cover the various steps in a host of manufacturing processes at many of the same customers that laboratory serves. Solutions range from receiving raw materials through various manufacturing processes, in-line process control and end-of-line packaging control, to logistics and shipping. Increasingly, these solutions are fully integrated into the customer's IT environment, helping automate their workflows. In food retail, our offering for fresh food management ranges from receiving and pre-packaging, to in-store solutions for self-service departments, deli counters, and checkout terminals.

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A drive to improve quality, yield, and cycle time coupled with desire for high personal performance has led to novel chemistry methodologies enabling a wide range of reactions in product development. A METTLER TOLEDO white paper explores the interrelationship of two of these critical methodologies, flow chemistry and mid-infrared spectroscopy, in today's highly competitive R&D environment.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/08/2012 -- METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce that a new white paper entitled "Enhanced Development and Control of Continuous Processes: A Review of Modern Technologies" is joining the company's extensive collection of thought-leadership resources.

The new paper reviews flow chemistry's revolutionary role in pharmaceutical and fine chemistry environments, including its ability to enhance product quality, increase yield, elucidate synthetic route and improve reaction safety, all while reducing cycle time, which is critical to reducing development costs and capturing market share in today's competitive manufacturing arena.

The paper explores mid-infrared (IR) spectroscopy as a convenient and nondestructive method for real-time inline flow chemistry monitoring, because it allows real-time data-gathering on the formation of products and reactive intermediates. This instantaneous feedback on how changing a parameter such as flow rate or reaction temperature affects a reaction enables faster, safer and more cost-effective process optimization.

The intensity of IR energy absorbed at a particular wavelength is defined by Beer's law to be proportional to concentration, making it possible to track the relative concentration of individual reaction components using mid-IR-enabled technology. Employing this type of technology not only results in improved reaction understanding; it also allows researchers to overcome what used to be significant optimization issues, such as making a controlled addition of reagent stoichiometries to a product stream using output data from a prior reaction stage when performing multi-step synthesis.

The paper describes specific instances where mid-IR technology and flow chemistry principles were applied to monitor product streams/dispersion effects in continuous flow reactors and allowed successful third-stream reagent addition, helping to eliminate poor reaction control and the waste it produces.

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Phone: +41-44-944 33 85,
Website: http://www.mt.com

About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO specializes in the area of precision instruments for professional use. METTLER TOLEDO laboratory instruments are used in research, scientific, drug discovery, and quality control labs, amongst many others in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and cosmetics industries. METTLER TOLEDO comprehensive industrial solutions cover the various steps in a host of manufacturing processes at many of the same customers that laboratory serves. Solutions range from receiving raw materials through various manufacturing processes, in-line process control and end-of-line packaging control, to logistics and shipping. Increasingly, these solutions are fully integrated into the customer's IT environment, helping automate their workflows. In food retail, our offering for fresh food management ranges from receiving and pre-packaging, to in-store solutions for self-service departments, deli counters, and checkout terminals.

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METTLER TOLEDO has launched an email series of additional tips and tricks to help researchers and scientists to improve weighing performance in laboratories. Register at mt.com/LifeScience

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/28/2012 -- Balances are among the most commonly used instruments in any laboratory. From sample weighing and check weighing to weighing miniscule amounts up to kilograms, weighing results always greatly depend on the performance of the balance. Are you sure that your balance works correctly? There are regular balance checkups that enable functioning and accurate balances; but did you know that your handling also has a great influence on weighing performance?

Proper weighing technique directly affects the success and repeatability of your experiments. Below are a few simple things to remember that will greatly improve your weighing performance.

- Avoid electrostatic charges: Weighing vessels and samples may become electrostatically charged, particularly in dry air. Metal is the best material for weighing vessels, and glass is preferable to plastic as it is less susceptible to electrostatic charge. Reduce weighing errors by increasing atmospheric moisture and using anti-static kits.

- Avoid vibrations and drafts: Ideally, the balance room should be situated in the most vibration-free area of the building, and accessed through a sliding door. Locate the balance away from doors and areas of high traffic to avoid drafts. Do not weigh near windows or near radiators, which can cause strong air currents that may interfere with the balance. Avoid placing the balance in the air flow of air conditioning units or devices with fans, such as computers.

- Effects of Absorption/evaporation: Hygroscopic samples gain weight when they absorb atmospheric moisture while volatile samples evaporate and show a weight loss. Use clean, dry, stoppered weighing vessels with narrow necks. Keep samples in closed containers at all times.

- Reduce the influence of body heat: Heat radiating from an operator's body may have an adverse effect on weighing measurements. Where possible, avoid using the hands to place the weighing vessel in the weighing chamber, as this can alter temperature and atmospheric humidity. Wear a lab coat to reduce the effect of the body's surface temperature.

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METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics announces the launch of its InPro 4850i pH electrode designed specifically for the requirements of the chlor-alkali industry.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/28/2012 -- The InPro 4850i features a sodium-sensitive glass membrane that uses the brine present in chlorine production as a reference.The hermetically sealed reference provides a barrier against oxidizing agents that poison other sensors. This feature, combined with digital transmission of the measurement signal, means the InPro 4850i is ideally suited tochlorine production.

Unlike almost all other pH electrodes, the InPro 4850i does not have a diaphragm, therefore poisoning of the electrode's sodium reference system is impossible. This designinnovation ensures stable measurement and eliminates sensor drift. The electrode's high quality pH-sensitive glass membrane is extremely resistant tochlor-alkali process conditions, enabling precise pH measurement.

The output signal from traditional dual-membrane pH electrodes suffers from electrical interference. Itssodium-sensitive glass has high impedance. Factoring in additional impedance of the cable between sensor and transmitter means that the signal from the sensor ishighly sensitive to interference from surrounding equipment. Touching or approaching the measurement system can create a change in the output.

METTLER TOLEDO's Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) technologysolves this challenge.. Sensors with ISM convert the analog measurement signal into a low-impedance digital signal which is immune to electrical interference, ensuring 100% signal integrity and stability. ISM technology also offers sensor self-diagnostics, pre-calibration of sensors, and Plug and Measure start up to simplify installation and maintenance tasks.

This unique combination of dual-membrane, sealed reference system and digitized signal makes the InPro 4850i unique and the ideal solution to pH measurement in thechlor-alkali industry.

METTLER TOLEDO offers a wide portfolio of pH, ORP, DO, O2, CO2, conductivity, and turbidity sensors together with a full range of transmitters, cleaning and calibration systems.

More information on the In Pro 4850i is available at http://www.mt.com/inpro4850i?crel=ePR_PP_EN

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Desalting is a key process step in the refining of crude oil. But if not conducted properly, undesired components in the crude cause fouling and corrosion in downstream process operations and reduce the efficiency of heat transfer in furnaces and heat exchangers.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/14/2012 -- Further, the presence of oil in desalter wastewater leads to the need for additional treatment. Changes in crude quality and that of the wash water means process conditions constantly alter, making efficient desalting a challenge. Although often ignored, continuous pH control of the desalter wash water is essential for several reasons.

The white paper discusses some of these issues, particularly in relation to the role of the zeta potential in emulsion stability.

If desalting is not conducted adequately, undesired components in the crude not only cause fouling and corrosion in downstream process operations, they can also reduce the efficiency of heat transfer in furnaces and heat exchangers. Further, the presence of oil in desalter wastewater leads to the need for additional treatment.

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METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce its newest line of PC-based touchscreen counter scales, the UC Evo Line. The UC Evo Line, an evolution of METTLER TOLEDO’s successful UC Line, will become the technology centerpiece of the fresh department, a portal for communications, a productivity workhorse, and a shopper marketing channel.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/26/2012 -- Supported by a PC-based operating system, UC Evo Line scales are capable of running third party applications (web browser, Fresh Item Management, email, Meal Planner, etc.) right on the scale. With the vast amount of processes store associates are responsible for on a daily basis, consolidating or integrating those systems can help simplify workflows and improve operational efficiency.

"Enabling back-office business functions to be performed at the counter allows department leaders to stay in the fresh department," says David Ciolek, METTLER TOLEDO Network Product Manager.

The larger, 12.1 in. color LCD operator touchscreen is fully configurable with optional graphical presets making it easier to use, resulting in reduced operator training time. And, retailers' expanding PLU databases are easily accommodated by the virtually unlimited number of preset keys available.

With its sleek and modern profile and in-store marketing capabilities, the UC Evo Line will enhance the store's brand and improve shopper experience. The fresh department is one of the few places in the store where the shopper is both making a purchasing decision and waiting to place and receive their order. Retailers can take advantage of this captive audience by displaying advertisements, cross-promotions, and videos to capture their attention and boost sales.

Combining robust performance with energy savings, the UC Evo Line is environmentally friendly. Its LED backlit displays provide better contrast, are brighter and more vivid, and reduce power consumption. In addition, the UC Evo offers energy-saving modes, a lightning-fast processor that uses less power, and waste heat is dissipated via the aluminum housing.

"The UC Evo Line is designed to maximize operational efficiency, improve the shopper experience, and increase energy efficiency," says Ciolek.

The UC Evo Line will be available in Q1 of 2012. For additional information on the UC Evo Line counter scales, please visit http://www.mt.com/retail.

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METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics Division announces the introduction of its 5000TOCi sensor with Intelligent Sensor Management™ (ISM). The new sensor is ideal for continuous, fast, and reliable monitoring of total organic carbon (TOC) levels in applications such as Water for Injection, reverse osmosis membranes, effectiveness of TOC destruct UV lamps, resin bed performance, organics shedding, and quality of final rinse water.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/26/2012 -- With fast response and continuous on-line measurements, the 5000TOCi sensor ensures TOC excursions will not be missed. The 5000TOCi sensor is developed specifically to meet the demands for pure water in the pharmaceutical, power generation and microelectronics industries.

"The new Thornton 5000TOCi with ISM enhances operational performance with a reliable, sophisticated, and intuitive measurement system by combining a proven and dependable TOC analysis platform with advanced user interface and Intelligent System Management™ sensor diagnostics," says Steven Carelli, product manager. "When combined with Thornton's M800 multi-parameter transmitter, it integrates on-line TOC measurement with up to four sensors to save cost and complexity."

New M800 transmitter offers mix-and-match sensor capability
The 5000TOCi can be coupled with Thornton's M800 ISM transmitter(available in two- or four-channel versions) capable of operating any combination of up to two or four sensors for conductivity, pH, OPR, dissolved ozone or dissolved oxygen, plus two pulsed flow sensors.

Benefits of new 5000TOCi sensor:
- Drastically reduces record keeping for the release of water through simplified data collection with innovative Peak and Average TOC measurements
- Improves the quality and reliability of calibration with a semi-automated process to assure consistent results
- Enables predictive maintenance requirements through convenient diagnostics and sensor status with intuitive iMonitor user interface
- Simplifies maintenance processes with in-depth diagnostic data, provided by detailed sensor status screens
- Automated flow control improves the reliability of continuous, real-time TOC analysis by eliminating sensitivity to system pressure changes
- 5000TOCi with M800 multi-parameter transmitter reduces overall cost, complexity and instrumentation footprint

For further information, visit http://us.mt.com/us/en/home/products/ProcessAnalytics/Thornton_TOC_Family.html?crel=ePR_PP_EN

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The METTLER TOLEDO’s WX weighing modules family is designed for high-precision automated as well as manual weighing in instruments, machines and isolators. The compact design means that installation is straightforward and space saving. The comprehensive overload protection and rugged plug-in connections are designed for use in analytical processes and production applications.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/26/2012 -- Overload Protection
The weighing cell in a stainless steel housing benefits from mechanical protec¬tion against vertical static overload of between 25 and 50 times the weighing capacity. It is also protected against later¬al shear forces such as those occurring during automatic loading and unloading of the weighing pan or in the event of malfunction of handling equipment.

Fast, Accurate and Flexible
The fast weighing technology and data transmission of the WX modules deliver reproducible values within fractions of a second, thereby accelerating filling, production, and testing processes. With their extensive parameter sets, WX mod¬ules can be configured so that they are optimized for virtually any application and environment.

Easy to Clean
Efficient cleaning of the entire system is a common requirement in order to avoid cross contamination when formats and products change. The weighing pan is easily removed for cleaning. The opening exposed can be sealed with the cover supplied. Thanks to the rugged industrial plug connectors with IP67 protection, the weigh module can be rinsed with a cleaning fluid.

Increase your Productivity
The innovative high precision WX weigh modules are designed for easy integration. Their fast, accurate and robust technology in combination with easy cleaning increases productivity and makes them a very good choice for high precision weighing in machines and instruments.

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METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics Division announces the availability of its 2300Na sodium analyzer for use in pure water treatment and power generation applications.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/26/2012 -- In the power plant, long-term and efficient generation depends on minimizing corrosion and deposition within the steam/water cycle. As a leader in meeting stringent deionized water quality requirements with other measurements, METTLER TOLEDO Thornton has expanded its portfolio to include sodium measurement, the key parameter for initiating regeneration of cation exchange resin and for assuring water purity.

"Sodium is responsible for corrosion in high-value turbine blades and other parts of the cycle," says David Gray, senior product manager and power industry specialist. "Early detection of contamination allows time for planning corrective action before condenser leaks enlarge and serious damage occurs. The design of the METTLER TOLEDO Thornton 2300Na sodium analyzer is based on extensive instrumentation experience and is optimized to handle these measurement challenges."

Features and Benefits:
- Fully automatic, unattended calibration assures reliable operation while saving time
- Reagent addition confirmation by pH to assure consistent measurement results
- Convenient grab sample measurement for additional samples and quality control checks from other areas of the plant
- Simultaneous display of sodium, adjusted pH, temperature and calibration progress – provides convenient analyzer and sample status at a glance
- Choice of enclosures: fully enclosed for plant environments or partially-enclosed with accessible controls for clean sample rooms
- Four analog outputs for sodium, adjusted pH and temperature with choice of scaling to enable full integration into data acquisition or control systems

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METTLER TOLEDO, a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services,has launchedthe innovative SmartCalreference substance,designed to verify and document moisture analyzer performance with a simple 10-minute test.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/26/2012 -- SmartCal is a new quality control checkbased on a certified and traceable reference substance,whichverifies instrument performancewith a simple 10-minute moisture measurement.SmartCal fulfills the quality management system requirements of the food sector (BRC, IFS), the pharmaceutical industry (GMP, USP ) and also meetsISO9001.

A User-friendly, 10-minute test
The SmartCal test is easy to perform and requires only 10 minutes. Each single-use sachet contains8.5 g of the defined moisture content reference substance. The usersimply places the contents of the sachet in the moisture analyzer and pressesstart. A straightforward Pass/Fail notification confirms if the result is within the specified SmartCal control limits and the instrument is ready for use. SmartCal is the easier and simpler alternative to the traditional, tedious method for testing moisture analyzers that involves using a weight for balance calibration and performing temperature calibration with a thermometer.

Audit-ready documentation
Regular moisture analyzer monitoring with SmartCal ensures that instrument performanceis in accordance with specifications. Maintaining a control chart of test resultsprovides audit-ready documentationon instrument performance, avoidingany auditor issues. Certified SmartCal (cSmartCal) is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis issued by the independent German Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing in Berlin. Instrument specifications, recommended test frequencies, testing SOPs and control limits are all included in the SmartCal package.

Caption:SmartCal-test your moisture analyzer in just 10 minutes

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A new white paper from METTLER TOLEDO – X-ray More Than Just Contamination Detection – tackles tricky issues of quality control in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It shows how x-ray inspection can detect numerous quality shortfalls that lie hidden within product packaging or deep within the product itself. The white paper explains that x-ray inspection is no longer just a technique for catching contaminants; it's become a wide-ranging tool for defending brand values and keeping customers happy.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/26/2012 -- The white paper, which can be downloaded from www.mt.com/xray-integrity, explains how x-ray inspection works and how it can detect anything from missing tablets in a blister pack to misaligned chocolates in a gift box. It can even tell if there's the right amount of jam inside a doughnut.

Manufacturers have been using x-ray technology to remove contaminants such as glass, metal, stone and bone for years, but few realise what a powerful tool x-ray systems are for enforcing quality control and brand values. X-ray inspection eliminates many of the quality failures that lead to customer disappointment.

The white paper devotes a section to each detection technique. It covers tasks such as:
- Measuring product length, width, area, and volume
- Identifying missing or broken products
- Monitoring fill level
- Measuring mass
- Inspecting for compromised seals

In every case, x-ray inspection sees faults that the human eye cannot detect-and definitely not at line speeds of around 600 items a minute.

X-ray inspection systems can run several quality control functions simultaneously. In a single pass, one x-ray inspection unit can detect contaminants, monitor fill levels in every single compartment, check for giveaways, and inspect the packaging for damage. If any one aspect fails to meet the manufacturer's standards, the system rejects the product from the line.

The white paper explains how x-ray inspection catches product integrity faults before the products leave the factory. This means that for consumers – and for manufacturers – there are no shocks or surprises in a product that's been through x-ray inspection.

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METTLER TOLEDO has launched an email series of tips and tricks to help researchers and scientists to improve pH measurements in laboratories for which you can register under: mt.com/LifeScience

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/26/2012 -- pH measurement is a frequent task in a lab,the results of which are often dependent on the performance of the instruments used. While there are regular check-ups and calibration possibilities for your pH meters, but did you know that your measurements can be influenced by external factors, such as the surrounding temperature or the age of the buffer solutions. Did you know that there are cases where you measure the sensor and not the sample? Technique directly affects the success and repeatability of your experiments and fortunately there are a few simple tips that will greatly improve your pH measuring performance.

- Diaphragm clogging: TRIS-based buffers can damage standard pH equipment, as the reference junction on conventional pH electrodes can clog when TRIS reacts with silver ions in the filling solution. This may also occur with protein in the buffer, such as BSA, eventually causing slow or fluctuating readings, or even entirely wrong results. To ensure reliable results and accurate buffer values choose an electrode specifically designed to be compatible with TRIS-based buffers.
- Automatic and manual temperature compensation: Automatic temperature compensation (ATC) is most effective with sample volumes greater than 10 ml. Sensors with an integrated temperature probe allow ATC by the pH meter, whereas sensors without an integrated temperature probe require a separate probe. Manual temperature compensation is extremely accurate, but time-consuming. Always enter temperatures in the measurement settings of the pH meter, and adjust with every temperature change
- Store sample and sensor at the same temperature: Store the sensor with the samples, as the greatest accuracy is achieved when the pH membrane, reference system and sample are at the same temperature.
- Measure the sample, not the sensor: With very small samples, the sensor can take so long to reach equilibrium that its temperature is wrongly interpreted as the sample temperature. Take the time necessary to ensure that you actually measure the sample temperature.
- Use fresh buffers: Unopened buffers typically have a shelf life of 2 years, opened buffers Three to six months, and alkaline buffers (pH 10 or higher) one month, as their pH changes noticeably through contact with carbon dioxide in the air. Always use fresh buffer solution, store buffers in closed bottles and never use them after the expiry date.

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Advanced optical technology raises the benchmark for easy handling combined with exceptional performance

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2012 -- METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics, a leading provider of analytical measurement solutions, announces the launch of the InPro 6860i, a series of dissolved oxygen (DO) sensors for the biopharma industry. InPro 6860i sensors combine a highly accurate and reliable optical measurement technique with automatic drift compensation and plug-and-measure installation.

Central to the operational benefits of the new sensors is METTLER TOLEDO's Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) concept, simplifying sensor handling and maintenance with advanced features not available on non-ISM sensors. ISM's predictive diagnostics enable operators to determine easily lnPro 6860i sensors require maintenance before its next use. Sensors based on optical measurement are favored in biofermentation processes as they exhibit low drift. With the InPro 6860i, any drift that occurs is automatically compensated for by the ISM technology.

These two features provide high measurement stability and assure batch-to-batch consistency maintenance.

For installation flexibility, InPro 6860i DO sensors output a digital signal for use with ISM transmitters and an analog (nA) signal for biocontrollers. Hygienic design requirements are addressed with a Teflon® coated and O-ring-free sensing element which resists biofouling and is easily cleaned.

"METTLER TOLDEDO's new DO sensors offer unequalled performance and ease of handling," says Juergen Illerhaus, head of product management at METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics ." Combined with the outstanding robustness and user friendliness of the sensor, we are able to meet the demanding process requirements from direct integration in bench top fermenters to validated production processes."

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METTLER TOLEDO has introduced the latest addition to its line of counter and backroom scales for the grocery industry, the Impact M. Improved operational efficiency, easy scale operation, and on-screen display promotions are just a few of the features offered with the Impact M, poised to decrease downtime and increase focus on the customer.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2012 -- The Impact M is competitively priced and designed to meet a unique need in the market. "The Impact M is faster to learn, easier to use and better for merchandising. It makes a great impression on customers," says Brian Hipsher, METTLER TOLEDO Retail Business Leader.

The Impact M is built on a history of robust and accurate design, and is equipped with new features that will carry it well into the future. In response to increasing demand from grocery retailers for improved operational efficiency, the Impact M was designed with a large, full-color touchscreen display that is easily configurable. Grocery store employees will quickly adapt to the Impact M with its multiple layers of preset keys, which make selecting the right product easy. In addition, the operator can even search for specific PLUs using key words. Easy scale operation means more time to focus on what matters most – the customer.

The fresh department is one of the few places in the store where the shopper is both making a purchasing decision and waiting to place and receive their order. Retailers can take advantage of this captive audience at the point-of-decision with the Impact M's graphical customer display, the largest in its class. Messages and graphics can be displayed to promote the retailer's brand, specials, and meal ideas. In addition, the perks of frequent shopper programs can be reinforced by including both the "non-member" and "member" price on the customer-facing display. The retailer's brand can extend from store to home by printing attractive eye-catching labels, using the Impact M's advanced printer.

Several features of the Impact M are designed to enable retailers to increase their margins. The scale's precise multi-interval weighing technology can potentially save 1 to 3 cents on each tare-based transaction, saving thousands of dollars per year for each scale. In addition, the inclusion of METTLER TOLEDO's remote servicing capability decreases a retailer's downtime by enabling software upgrades, scale configuration updates and more to be completed without an onsite service call.

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Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2012 -- METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce the availability of iControlTM, its next-generation graphic interface option for EasyMax and OptiMax synthesis workstations. With an elegant graphic simplicity and ability to control up to three synthesis workstations at once, iControl gives operators maximum control over their experiments.

Through quick and intuitive data access, users can immediately identify key reaction events and parameters—and even comparethem against data fromother experiments—to analyze the impact of variables such as dosing or temperature. Manufacturers make better reaction decisions and obtain faster and ultimately less costly experiment results.

The key to iControl's ease-of-use isits powerful yet simple reaction editor. An integrated database provides fast access to chemical properties and greater ease when calculating reagent amounts or documenting chemistry and stoichiometry. Set points can be changed on the reactor using drag-and-drop tasks or simple keystrokes. The iControleditor also allows preprogramming of some or all of a recipe's tasks for unattended operation. Adding nights and weekends to a production calendar means more experiments completedin less time.

For increased flexibility, iControl can be used on its own or in conjunction with an EasyMax or OptiMaxbuilt-in touchscreen. If used alongsidea built-in workstation interface, a fully integrated link ensures real-time update of all relevant data on both. iControl records all experiment actions made from either for full traceability and easy reuse of successful recipes.

Taking recipe management a step further, users can specify reaction trends for further analysis. Experiments can be imported or exported via USB stick or network connection. Trends andother experiment-specific text and images can also be cut and pasted from iControl and other iC products to Microsoft Word and Excel for easy comparison and reporting.This helps project personnel perform in-depth data analysis to make solid, supported recommendations about the direction of future experiments.

When added to the robust METTER TOLEDO technology contained in EasyMax or OptiMax, iControlbecomes an integral part of experiment management. For more on how iControl can help streamline EasyMax or OptiMax experiments, visit http://us.mt.com/us/en/home/products/L1_AutochemProducts/AutoChem_software/iControl-EasyMax-Software-Simply-Powerful.html?crel=ePR_PP_EN

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Transmitters, as the interface between process analytical sensors and the user or control system, are central to successful and efficient production within all process industries. The M800 is the newest premium line multi-channel, multi-parameter transmitter from METTLER TOLEDO. It combines the highest process reliability, thanks to Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) technology, with easy handling and operation due to the full-color touchscreen display and simple menu structure.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2012 -- Stable product quality, process safety and cost reduction are essential success factors for pharmaceutical, food and beverage, biotechnology and chemical companies. Maintenance requirements for sensors and unplanned production downtime resulting from sensor failure affect production and lead to substantial operating costs. Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) - the most advanced process analytics technology in today's market - reduces sensor maintenance and offers unique diagnostic tools that not only increase sensor lifetime, but also improve the performance and reliability of the complete measurement system.

The METTLER TOLEDO M800 transmitter is fully equipped with ISM functionality. Predictive diagnostics tools such as the Dynamic Lifetime Indicator (DLI), Adaptive Calibration Timer (ACT) and Time to Maintenance (TTM) indicator are clearly displayed via the unique iMonitor feature. The DLI, ACT and TTM enable the user to keep track of the most important information on the state of the measuring system . Warnings and alarms are color coded and clearly displayed. In addition, the M800 transmitter features configuration options allowing smart and proactive maintenance and, as a result, cost optimized management of measuring systems.

With its full-color, high-resolution touchscreen, clearly structured menus and user management functions, the M800 sets a new standard in user friendly transmitter operation.

The M800 is a multi-parameter, multi-channel device. The same series can monitor pH/ORP, conductivity, amperometric oxygen (DO as well as O2 gas) and, depending on the type selected, optical DO, ozone and flow. The M800 transmitter series includes models with up to four channels for measurement of the same or different parameters, depending on the sensor installed for the application.

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"TOC and Conductivity Measurement in Water for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing”available at http://us.mt.com/us/en/home/microsites/Pharmaceutical/Pharma_Videos.html

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2012 -- Mettler-Toledo's Process Analytics Division announces the release of"TOC and Conductivity Measurement in Water for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing," a five-minute video describing the continuous on-line measurement solutions which enable pharmaceutical manufacturers to continuously monitor and control water used in the manufacturing process.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, continuous real-time testing for total organic carbon and conductivity is critical to meet Pharmacopeia requirements for Purified Water and Water for Injection.The new video highlights how Mettler-Toledo Thornton can help manufacturers achieve continuous on-line analysis to meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Process Analytical Technology initiative and Real Time Release.

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METTLER TOLEDO specializes in the area of precision instruments for professional use. METTLER TOLEDO laboratory instruments are used in research, scientific, drug discovery, and quality control labs, amongst many others in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and cosmetics industries. METTLER TOLEDO comprehensive industrial solutions cover the various steps in a host of manufacturing processes at many of the same customers that laboratory serves. Solutions range from receiving raw materials through various manufacturing processes, in-line process control and end-of-line packaging control, to logistics and shipping. Increasingly, these solutions are fully integrated into the customer's IT environment, helping automate their workflows. In food retail, our offering for fresh food management ranges from receiving and pre-packaging, to in-store solutions for self-service departments, deli counters, and checkout terminals.

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METTLER TOLEDO has launched an email series of additional tips and tricks to help researchers and scientists to improve pipetting in laboratories. Register at mt.com/LifeScience

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2012 -- Pipettes are used frequently in laboratories and results are dependent on their reliable performance. Are you sure your pipette is dispensing the correct amount? While here are regular pipette checkups that can ensure for functioning and accurate pipettes,did you know that your handling also has a great influence on pipette-performance?

Proper pipetting technique directly affects the success and repeatability of your experiments. Below are a few simple things to remember that will greatly improve your pipetting performance.

- Immersion depth
Immersing the tip too far can cause more liquid to be aspirated. Conversely, if the tip is not immersed far enough, air can be aspirated. Both result in inaccurate volume. Correct tip immersion depth can improve accuracy by up to 5%, so use the recommended depths shown here. (2000 l, use 6-10 mm depth)

- Consistent pipette rhythm and speed
Maintainingconsistent pipetting rhythm and speed will produce optimal and more repeatable results. Fast or "jerky" aspiration can cause splashing, aerosols, shaft contamination and loss of sample volume. With consistent rhythm and speed you can achieve up to 5% accuracy improvement.

- Constant temperature
Theideal temperature for pipetting is at 21.5degree C±1 degree C-thesame used for calibration. Avoid drafty or sunlit areas that could cause the large or sudden temperature changes that compromise aspiration accuracy. Pipetting at a constant temperature can improve results by as much as 5%.

- Vertical immersion angle
Keep the immersion angle vertical or within 20 degree of vertical-angles greater than that can produce inaccurate measurements. For micro volume pipettes, keeping the angle close to vertical can improve accuracy by up to 2.%.

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METTLER TOLEDO today announced an upcoming webinar with special guest presenter Dr. Roy Helmy, Global Lead for Analytical Chemistry at Merck & Co., Inc. This webinar will highlight the issues of sample and standard preparation in an analytical laboratory and discuss how to prevent 99.9% of prepared solutions being disposed of without being used. The Webinar will be hosted on April 24, 2011 at 11:00 EST (15:00 GMT) by Pharmaceutical Technology. Register at http://tinyurl.com/7mt8dd6

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/19/2012 -- An extensive amount of waste is generated by sample preparation methods in analytical laboratories, and as the pharmaceutical market becomes more environmentally cognizant, how can this be justified? Manual preparation of samples and standards for analytical methods, such as chromatography, reportedly accounts for up to 82% of solvent usage, 61% of labor time, and 49% of the out-of-specification errors reported. Reducing the quantities prepared has a significant impact on the amount of solvent and substance consumed, as well as the cost of an analytical workflow.

In this free webinar, industry experts will describe novel solutions such as gravimetric sample preparation, which also has a positive impact on the quality of results and introduce metrics to measure an analytical method's environmental impact (AMVI). Regulatory compliance with regard to GLP/GMP and US Pharmaceopeial standards will also be addressed.

The key learning objectives of this webinar are: discover how you can minimize sample preparation volumes to avoid throwing away more than 99% of your prepared solutions; realize that sample preparation is a major contributor to sample and solvent waste and why it can account for up to 80% of solvent usage (UHPLC method); and understand the accuracy and limitations of your balance and volumetric glassware and introduce new methods to allow you to reduce sample/solvent consumption by 75%.

This webinar is of interest to QC Managers, QA Managers, Quality Consultants, Compliance Managers; Laboratory Managers, Production Managers, GMP and CMC Consultants, Global Metrology Managers: Methods Development and Analytical R&D Scientists, Managers, Directors and Department Heads; Validations and Regulatory Scientists; Ref Standard Managers; Methods, Product or Technology Transfer Managers.

Event Details
This event is being held on April 24, 2011 at 08:00 PST, 11:00 EST, 15:00 GMT; 17:00 CET

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METTLER TOLEDO AG,
Laboratory & Weighing Technologies,
Joanne Ratcliff, Product Manager
Im Langacher, 8606 Greifensee, Switzerland
T +41 44 944 2211
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http://www.mt.com/quantos

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METTLER TOLEDO's 2012 Customer Council is a two-day event featuring speakers, roundtable discussions, panels and activities for grocery retailers, industry experts and solution providers. This collaborative occasion offers opportunity to share challenges and best practices, and discover new ways to strengthen business.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/10/2012 -- Introduced in January 2011, the Customer Council was created to provide a common forum to share ideas and learn from the best and brightest in the grocery industry, in turn guiding the METTLER TOLEDO solutions portfolio in 2012 and beyond.

"Customer Council is the ultimate forum blending industry experts, our customers and technology partners in thought-provoking discussions of grocery trends, challenges and solutions. Out of this potent mix comes creativity, innovation and real answers for our customers' Fresh Departments. The ideas and voices of our customers are captured, flowing right into our product development roadmaps. It's truly a one-of-a-kind event," says Jason Wiley, marketing manager for the Retail business area of Mettler Toledo, LLC.

This year's council is centered on five pertinent subjects affecting today's grocery retailers. Each topic will feature an industry speaker and panel or roundtable discussions. In addition, there will be a chance to learn about the METTLER TOLEDO solutions in each focus area, and provide input on the future of our solutions to better meet growing business needs.

Sustainability
What does going green means for today's grocery retailers? Learn how to increase sustainability by reducing carbon footprint, evaluating suppliers and implementing energy saving technology. Discuss simple changes to stores and equipment that can have a major impact on the bottom line, and can be directly or indirectly marketed to the consumer.

Food Safety and Traceability
Recent laws such as the Food Safety Modernization Act and Meat Nutrition Labeling regulation have helped take a stand for the consumer by emphasizing the importance of ensuring food safety and transparency of nutrition facts. Discuss how these changes are affecting retailers' in-store production, packaging and application identifiers added to product codes.

Self-Service
A norm across European Supermarkets' Fresh Departments, self-service scales are more of the exception for US grocers. Learn how these scales can be integrated into Fresh Departments, and about the potential benefits including aiding in faster check-outs, providing key information at the point of product selection and reducing shrink.

Packaging and Labeling
Discuss in-store production and packaging issues faced by operational personnel, the hottest packaging trends and how to keep fresh departments up-to-date on requirements, regulations and policies related to packaging. Consider opportunities to look up stream to equipment vendors and consider how they can help or assist in the process. Finally, learn how others are complying with the recent Meat Nutrifacts regulation and share thoughts on its success and challenges.

Food Waste and Shrink
One of the biggest challenges in the Fresh Department is controlling and managing food waste and shrink. Discuss key questions centered around reducing waste, tracking/identification and how fresh department employees can help prevent loss. Learn about the Food Waste Initiative: a targeted effort to reduce waste through improved efforts such as recycling, use of food banks, etc. Started in 2011, the Initiative's Leadership committee is comprised of a handful of key grocery retailers.

The Customer Council is dedicated to the voice of the customer. Participation in this unique event helps fuel this collaboration and offers the opportunity to be a part of the discussion of this year's industry trends and hear from top minds in the grocery industry.

Registration for the 2012 Customer Council is free. Visit the 2012 Customer Council website at www.mtcustomercouncil.com for agenda, travel and registration details.

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Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/31/2012 -- The METTER TOLEDO ReactIR 247 HL-UL and related auxiliary items certified for safe use in North American Class I, Division 1 hazardous manufacturing environments are ready for immediate order.

Columbia, MD. 31 May, 2011 – METTLER TOLEDO announced today that the ReactIR 247 has been certified for safe use in Class I, Division 1 hazardous manufacturing environments and is ready for shipment. Effective immediately, a broader range of manufacturers can take advantage of ReactIR 247's next-generation Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis to characterize a nearly limitless array of process chemistry reactions. In turn, ReactIR 247 will help these manufacturers streamline production, reduce testing & manufacturing costs, and shorten time-to-market in today's highly competitive global economy.

The specific configuration that has received safe-use approval is the ReactIR 247 HL-UL. The equipment will display the MET Mark label indicating compliance, noted Norm Van Order, Product Line Manager, METTLER TOLEDO. "METTLER TOLEDO subjects every ReactIR system to a rigorous and final inspection test prior to delivery to virtually guarantee the highest level of operator safety in sensitive manufacturing situations, such as those encountered in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries," he said.

Evaluation and testing of the ReactIR 247 HL-UL required compliance with UL 1203, Fourth Edition, Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations; C22.2 No. 30-M1986, Explosion-Proof Enclosures for Use in Class I Hazardous Locations; and UL 61010-1/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, Second Edition, Electrical Equipment For Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Requirement. Meeting these standards helps ensure quality managers worldwide that they can obtain the faster results they desire using ReactIR technology without compromising safety, said Dr. Van Order.

ReactIR 247's Class 1, Division 1 rating makes it appropriate for use primarily in North America. This configuration of ReactIR 247 is not yet compatible with Zone 1 ATEX-compliant areas, though evaluation and safety testing has been completed and all reports have been submitted to the appropriate Notified Body for review and approval for ATEX Zone 1 safe use.

METTLER TOLEDO anticipates ReactIR 247 ATEX Zone 1-compatible configurations will be available mid-August after the Notified Body's final assessment and any required design refinements. "We look forward to providing certified ReactIR 247 equipment to our customers worldwide," Dr. Van Order concluded.

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Even small amounts of expensive materials like vanilla can have a significant impact on raw material costs. French producer of "patisserie" products Le Ster decided to invest in an improved formulation system to get maximum material yield.

Greifensee, Zurich -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/29/2012 -- Le Ster is a key player in the industrial "patisserie" market in France. Specializing in products made from yellow dough, such as madeleine cakes and quatre quarts (pound cakes), the Group represents an overall annual sales of 170 million US dollar employing 420 people. The company's products have a strong presence in the area of catering, particularly in service stations, as well as in the traditional major retail sector. This high-performance logistics system allows Le Ster to deliver their products with a one day turn-around!

Better transparency for improved traceability
Quality and innovation are two important values that equally guide the management team on a daily basis. A perfect illustration of this is their recent purchase of the production recipe management software FormWeigh.Net. Jean-Pierre Jehan, director of the Le Ster site, explains, "I was looking for a reliable system, which would provide us with better transparency in terms of our raw materials consumption, ensuring optimum traceability and capable of adapting to the IT system we currently have in place".

Optimized handling of expensive raw material Le Ster has three weighing stations installed with FormWeigh.Net formulation software. Each station includes an ID30 industrial PC terminal with the corresponding weighing platform and all three are connected to a master station. FormWeigh.Net can be configured to meet individual customer needs and supports further integration of new functions. Le Ster for example developed a specific "batch browsing" capability to the standard software package. "Since its introduction, the FormWeigh.Net system has helped onsiderably to optimize our consumption of certain expensive raw materials, such as vanilla essence", states Isabelle Touillier, the site's quality manager. "The quality audit process performed by ourselves or by our clients has also seen much improvement. We are following the recipes with more accuracy and can now ensure computerized traceability. The fast training of all operators and the user-friendliness of the software has also been an important factor in making our choice.

Further improvement changes to comeSatisfied with its recipe management system, Le Ster is now in the process of evaluating connecting FormWeigh.Net to the ERP software system or even replace existing volumetric filling methods for handling large quantities such as flour or oils with more accurate weighing processes. Quality and innovation will always be the order of the day.

Key customer benefits of FormWeigh.Net
- Right mixture reliably documented
- Graphical support to avoid incorrect mixtures
- Prevention of material waste
- Acquisition and verification of batch information
- Clear, concise represetation of the weighing process
- Maximum process reliability
- Supports traceability
- Seamless ERP integration
- Fast ROI

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