Image analysis system detects failures and deviations in frontline worker activities
15 July, 2016The system is designed to contribute to increased quality and productivity through linked operations of manufacturing execution systems.
Isograph's Availability Workbench
14 July, 2016 | Supplied by: ARMS ReliabilityThe latest release of Isograph's Availability Workbench features a variety of modules that simplify the modelling of production processes while integrating with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Bentley and Shell announce global framework agreement
08 July, 2016Bentley Systems has announced a global framework agreement with Shell aimed to improve Shell's capital project construction execution through automated 4D/5D construction management solutions provided by Bentley as a managed service.
ADFA expert predicts China will gain cyber dominance over Taiwan by 2030
30 June, 2016It may seem odd to publish this news item on an industrial automation website, but critical infrastructure organisations and companies associated with the Australian defence industry need to take heed.
MapleSim Pneumatics Library
23 June, 2016 | Supplied by: ASESMaplesoft has announced the release of the MapleSim Pneumatics Library from Modelon, an add-on component library to MapleSim, the system-level modelling and simulation platform.
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0
22 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaFactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0 software is designed to automate discovery and track the status of devices, network switches and software on workstation computers across an entire facility or production operation.
Aspen Technology aspenONE Engineering and aspenONE Manufacturing and Supply Chain V9
20 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Aspen Technology (Asia) IncThe latest release is designed to give businesses in the oil, gas, refining, mining, chemicals, engineering and construction, and other process industries, insights into their processes to help them significantly reduce OPEX and CAPEX costs.
How are IT teams preparing for the rise of intelligent machines?
15 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Ipswitch IncResearch commissioned by software vendor Ipswitch has highlighted rapid adoption of intelligent machines used for automating and optimising business and IT processes.
State-sponsored hackers threaten industry, infrastructure, says Honeywell
08 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell says that hackers are increasingly targeting industrial facilities, from oil refineries to nuclear power plants, with sophisticated attacks aimed at capturing data and remotely controlling the sites.
Australia's cybercrime problem: agenda for the next government
30 May, 2016A new discussion paper released by the ACCS notes a substantial spending gap between measures recently announced by the federal government and comparable spending commitments made by its allies for cybersecurity in the past half year.
From 'can make' to 'can do': three strategic approaches to help seize the opportunity in rapid industry change
18 May, 2016 by Antony Bourne, Industry Director, Global Manufacturing, IFS | Supplied by: IFS AustraliaSelling capabilities, not just products, is one of three strategic approaches that can help manufacturers capitalise on key changes transforming their market and industry. What are the other two?
Maplesoft MapleSim 2016
12 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Scientific & Engineering SolutionsThe latest release of MapleSim provides a variety of features that streamline the user experience, expand modelling scope and strengthen connectivity with other tools.
The control system kill chain: understanding external ICS cyber threats — Part 2
06 May, 2016 by Glenn Johnson, EditorGreater connectivity between industrial control systems, business IT systems and the internet promises to provide great advances in industrial efficiency — but comes with greater cybersecurity risk.
CD-adapco STAR-Cast v11.02
29 April, 2016 | Supplied by: CD-adapco AustraliaSTAR-Cast v11.02 features a high-pressure die-casting module, providing casting engineers with a user-friendly tool for designing strong, light and high-quality casted parts.
MathWorks Release 2016a MATLAB and Simulink
26 April, 2016 | Supplied by: MathWorks AustraliaMathWorks R2016a includes the MATLAB Live Editor, which offers the ability to write, run and modify code in a single interactive environment to accelerate exploratory analysis.
