Improving alarm management with ISA-18.2: Part 1
06 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdPoor alarm management is one of the leading causes of unplanned downtime and has been a major contributor to some of the worst industrial accidents on record. Changing the practices and procedures used in the plant has become easier and more important with the release of the ISA-18.2 standard, which provides a blueprint for creating a safer and more productive plant.
Emerson CSI 6500 Machinery Health Monitor diagnostics for hydroelectric turbines
20 January, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management has introduced an integrated predictive diagnostics and protection system that offers real-time monitoring to improve reliability for all major types of hydro turbines.
Honeywell DynAMo Alarm Suite software
10 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell’s DynAMo Alarm Suite is advanced alarm management software that reduces the overall number of alarms while helping operators focus and respond to the most critical.
Honeywell reduces 'nuisance' alarms that can lead to billion-dollar losses in the process industries
05 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsNew alarm suite helps industrial plant operators identify and address most important automation alarms.
Aspen Technology aspenONE v8.3 plant modelling software
27 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Aspen Technology Australia Pty LtdThe v8.3 release of aspenONE plant modelling software introduces the capability to model acid gas cleaning and pressure safety-valve sizing.
Rockwell Automation Connected Components Accelerator Toolkit and Connected Components Workbench software
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has enhanced its free Connected Components Accelerator Toolkit (CCAT) and Connected Components Workbench software tools to integrate the entire machine-control development process.
Enabling continuous manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry through numerical simulation
08 November, 2013 by Sabine Goodwin and Dr Kristian Debus* | Supplied by: CD-adapco AustraliaIn the pharmaceutical industry, traditional batch manufacturing processes are proving to be too inefficient for today's world of economic pressures and increased global competition. There is no question that continuous manufacturing is the path forward towards leaner processes.
Online community discusses IP infrastructure
07 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaA new online community that extends the Industrial IP Advantage website has been launched. Cisco, Panduit and Rockwell Automation are sponsoring the online community, in cooperation with ODVA.
ATS Intelligence OEE reporting software
06 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ATS Applied Tech Systems Pty LtdATS Intelligence software allows manufacturers to collect the data they need to calculate the OEE within their manufacturing process.
Engineering the management of change
05 November, 2013 by Jo-Anne Ruhl, Managing Director Australia and New Zealand, Infor | Supplied by: InforWith cheap overseas labour, a high dollar and an ever-increasing global market putting pressure on Australia's manufacturing sector, many automotive companies are currently facing tough times - but new technology is available to improve efficiencies within the business and gain a strong advantage over competitors.
Schneider Electric Magelis GTO human machine interface panel
21 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Magelis GTO human machine interface panel (HMI) is designed to help users to build state-of-the-art machines and systems that improve operator efficiency while saving time, effort and money.
Schneider Electric Vijeo Design'Air Plus HMI designer for mobile devices
17 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced its Vijeo Design'Air Plus feature in its existing Vijeo designer application for Android and iOS tablets and smartphones.
GE Proficy Workflow v2.1 software
14 October, 2013 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte LtdProficy Workflow Version 2.1 software digitises and streamlines production, with one tool, and is designed to integrate business and production processes across systems and departments for reliable, repeatable process execution.
Hunter Water selects Ventyx software solutions
11 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Hunter Water CorporationHunter Water has announced it will use Ventyx software solutions to enhance maintenance staff safety and increase the performance of its US$3.5 billion asset network.
MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink Release 2013b
10 October, 2013 | Supplied by: MathWorks AustraliaRelease 2013b sees MATLAB and Simulink gain greater integration with increasingly common hardware platforms like 64-bit processors and the Arduino open-source platform.
