ABB Automation Builder development software suite
18 July, 2013ABB’s Automation Builder provides an integrated development environment for control and motion systems based on PLCs, safety PLCs, robotics, motion control and related automation components.
Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise Control Panel 2013
03 July, 2013SmartPlant Enterprise Control Panel 2013 is the first step of a multi-release strategy to centralise the administration and deployment of all tools within the integrated suite of SmartPlant Enterprise solutions, by providing a simplified and consistent user experience.
ADLINK AD-Logger and DAQBench
16 May, 2013ADLINK Technology has announced the free download availability of its AD-Logger data-capture application, and the DAQBench ActiveX controls library.
Rockwell Automation Safety Automation Builder (SAB) configuration software
09 May, 2013The SAB tool is available as a free download and guides manufacturers through the safety system design process by providing options for layout, safety performance level (PL) analysis based on ISO 13849-1 using IFA’s SISTEMA.
Intergraph SmartPlant Cloud SaaS solution
02 May, 2013SmartPlant Cloud provides a software ecosystem that allows engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and owner operator companies to provision users with the required engineering software tools and utilities.
Maplesoft Maple 17 mathematical visualisation software
27 March, 2013With Maple 17, Maplesoft introduces more computation tools and a large collection of enhancements dedicated to supporting the creation of applications.
National Instruments VeriStand 2012
13 March, 2013VeriStand 2012 supports real-time model execution from a variety of modelling environments and has an open, extensible architecture to create custom code modules or incorporate custom user interfaces.
Aspen Technologies aspenONE V8 edition process optimisation software
25 February, 2013aspenONE v8 offers an enhanced version of Aspen HYSYS; solids modelling functionality integrated within Aspen Plus; a new version of Aspen Collaborative Demand Manager, and innovations in advanced process control, energy and economic analysis.
Model-based design of control systems: simulate and test before committing to hardware
25 February, 2013 by Doug Jones and Brian McKay, Product Marketing at MathWorksThe demand for better performance and accuracy of motor control systems is growing rapidly and reaching the point where traditional design and verification methodologies are falling short.
Intergraph CloudWorx for SmartPlant Isometrics 2012 R1
21 February, 2013CloudWorx for SmartPlant Isometrics 2012 R1 is an add-on to SmartPlant Isometrics that allows users to quickly create accurate, as-built piping isometrics directly from a laser scan point cloud.
Simulation inspires equipment and plant engineers
05 February, 2013 by Hans-Jürgen Bittermann*Tetra Pak CPS uses CFD analyses to optimise spray dryers and separators.
MathWorks Stateflow for Simulink R2012b
05 November, 2012MathWorks has announced an updated version of Stateflow in Simulink R2012b that simplifies control logic design.
CSE-Semaphore WebForm Studio 2.0 HMI development software
02 November, 2012WebForm Studio 2.0 is a software utility that enables the development of compatible, organisation-wide HMI displays spanning smartphones, tablets and PCs.
Cutting time to market of coal-to-liquid energy projects
24 October, 2012The volatility of the coal industry, and the ongoing search for alternative energy resources, has resulted in many Australian coal miners investing heavily in R&D to discover the optimal coal-to-liquid process (CTL). CTL plants cost billions to get established so it is critical to ensure the project viability before proceeding.
National Instruments NI TestStand 2012
18 October, 2012NI TestStand 2012 now has a modular process architecture to increase flexibility and throughput.