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BB has launched the PFM 20 Ex, a new dust monitoring device designed for hazardous and harsh industrial environments. The product delivers a certified dust detection range down to 7.5 mg/m³ and meets ATEX Zone 22 certification requirements, helping operators detect and monitor dust where robust equipment and low- range measurement are essential.
The launch completes ABB’s industrial emission measurement portfolio, bringing together continuous emission monitoring systems, dust and gas flow measurement, and portable hydrocarbon detection in one end-to-end offering. Customers can now source a broader range of emission measurement solutions from ABB, including technologies added through the acquisition of Födisch Group and supported by a global expert service network and digital tools. This helps simplify supplier coordination and gives operators a more consistent route to selecting, deploying and supporting the measurement technologies required across their facilities. “The PFM 20 Ex is an important product launch in its own right, giving customers high-sensitivity dust monitoring for hazardous environments,” said Jean-Rene Roy, global business line manager at ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division. “This also represents a significant addition to our highly capable industrial emission measurement portfolio, enabling us to support a broader range of customer needs, from continuous gas analysis to dust, gas flow and portable measurement.” ABB’s end-to-end industrial emission measurement portfolio includes market-leading continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS),
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ABB LAUNCHES DUST MONITORING SOLUTION FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS
such as the ACF5000 and MCA 10 CEMS. It also comprises particulate analysers, including the PFM 20, PFM 13 and OPM 19 ED dust analysers, and gas flow analysers such as the FMD 09. Portable flame ionisation detectors (FIDs) provide on-site, real-time hydrocarbon detection.
The portfolio is enhanced with remote and on- site service support and flexible care agreements. My Measurement Assistant+ (MMA+) supports measurement device operations with device health
status, reports, documentation and AI-powered, device-specific knowledge and solutions. ABB completed the acquisition of Födisch Group in 2024, adding the German manufacturer’s advanced measurement and analytical solutions to its offering. The acquisition expanded ABB’s capabilities in dust and gas flow measurement, as well as portable hydrocarbon detection.
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www.abb.com BARTEC ACADEMY EXPANDS EXPLOSION PROTECTION TRAINING
ARTEC Academy has expanded its explosion protection training portfolio with new online courses in English, alongside its established training programmes in German. The development aims to make explosion protection education more accessible to professionals around the world. The academy has also introduced the Explosion Protection Professional (ExPP) Awareness digital training course, developed by BARTEC Academy and Source IEx. Designed for professionals working in hazardous environments, the course provides flexible, on-demand learning that can be accessed at any time, anywhere in the world. Upon successful completion, participants receive the ExPP Awareness Certificate.
As industries navigate increasingly complex safety requirements in hazardous areas, BARTEC Academy provides practical, expert-led training to support operational excellence, compliance and workplace safety. The expanded offering enables participants to access explosion protection
knowledge in their preferred language, English or German, through in-person sessions or flexible online training.
“At BARTEC Academy, we believe that professional training should be accessible, practical, and tailored to the needs of those working in hazardous environments,” said BARTEC Academy expert Dietmar Rock. “By expanding our online course portfolio with English-language programmes, we are enabling more professionals worldwide to benefit from our expertise in explosion protection.” The academy’s training portfolio serves a broad range of professionals, including engineers, operators, inspectors, planners, project managers and decision-makers across multiple industries. Combining decades of practical experience with the latest international standards and industry best practices, BARTEC Academy courses are designed to strengthen technical competence, improve safety awareness and support effective decision-making in hazardous areas.
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BARTEC Academy has also published its training schedule for October to December 2026, offering a variety of courses in both German and English. Professionals can choose the format and language that best suit their needs and professional development goals.
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BARTEC ACADEMY’S COURSES IN ENGLISH:
Basics of Electrical Explosion Protection (Gas and Dust), Online | English, 01-02 December 2026
Basics of Non-Electrical Explosion Protection (Gas and Dust), Online | English, 17-18 December 2026
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