Get closer to history with OPC
18 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Matrikon Asia-Pacific
Offline analysis of historical process data is an integral part of process optimisation and production tracking. OPC helps maximise the return on process history investments by providing a standardised mechanism for collection of real-time process data and by enabling scalable multivendor and distributed historical analysis solutions.
Intergraph SmartPlant 3D materials handling edition software
14 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Intergraph Corporation Pty Ltd
The SmartPlant 3D materials handling edition software for the automation of the design of bulk materials handling systems was developed with industry input from development partners Sinclair Knight Merz and United Group Limited Resources. It addresses specific functionality for conveyor layout and detailed chute design.
Siemens PLM Software Mechatronics Concept Designer
14 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Mechatronics Concept Designer is an integrated machine design based on Siemens PLM Software’s flagship computer-aided design application NX software and works in conjunction with its Teamcenter software. With an easy-to-use, interactive simulation capability claimed to be based on ‘gaming’ technology, it is designed to help reduce development time and improve product quality for the machine design industry.
MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink Release 2010b
20 September, 2010 | Supplied by: MathWorks Australia
MathWorks has announced Release 2010b of its MATLAB and Simulink product families.
Intergraph SmartPlant Materials Subcontractor Management module
20 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Intergraph Corporation Pty Ltd
Intergraph has introduced its SmartPlant Materials Subcontractor Management module for its SmartPlant Enterprise engineering solutions suite, developed jointly with CH2M Hill. It is designed to enable engineering, procurement and construction companies (EPCs) to more easily manage plant design project subcontractors. The module is an available extension of Intergraph’s SmartPlant Materials management solution that creates a completely web-based common collaboration platform for all companies involved in EPC project delivery.
Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical-B and SmartPlant Electrical-D
20 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Intergraph Corporation Pty Ltd
Intergraph has announced its SmartPlant Enterprise electrical solution with Basic (B) and Detailed (D) modules to address industry needs for flexibility in the electrical design process.
The immersive virtual reality plant
17 September, 2010 | Supplied by: http://www.iom.invensys.com/ap/Pages/home.aspx
Leveraging virtual reality models to improve time-to-competency in critical areas such as safety and environment protection systems, knowledge and performance training, and reliability provides a vehicle to rapidly train new operators.
Siemens PLM Software announces new reseller service partners
26 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens PLM Software has announced the appointment of Phoenx PLM, EnDuraSim and ADA CADPartners as new reseller service partners.
PLM in the 'cloud'
22 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens PLM Software has announced a joint project with Microsoft Corporation to create the PLM industry’s first cloud computing-based quality management solution.
ExperTune’s PlantTriage control system monitoring software
20 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Daesim Technologies Pty Ltd
ExperTune’s PlantTriage control system monitoring software now has several additional tools to provide more specific performance metrics and diagnostics for each control loop component: the instrument, the valve and the controller.
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI software
07 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI business intelligence software for manufacturing provides information in web-based dashboards and reports on key performance indicators from multiple manufacturing and business data sources to allow manufacturers to better monitor and manage productivity in real time. The software also allows them to make more insightful decisions about business priorities such as product quality, equipment utilisation and supply-chain management.
Honeywell Experion R400
22 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
Several enhancements to the Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) help process manufacturers more easily and cost-effectively manage their automation and control systems. Experion R400 includes advancements that lower the cost of open system ownership, with features such as an extended support life, flexible, direct on-process migration paths, virtualisation and easier installation and migration. These elements are intended to allow industrial facilities to focus on leveraging open systems benefits to improve business instead of managing the challenges with systems themselves.
Honeywell Field Advisor software
22 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell has released Field Advisor software. Based on technology acquired from Shell Global Solutions in December 2009, the software helps plants to reduce costly emergency work and unplanned shutdowns by allowing mobile operators to more easily rectify problems in the field, before they escalate and result in equipment failure.
Invensys Wonderware Information Server v4.0 software
21 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Invensys Process Systems (S) Pte Ltd
Invensys Operations Management has released Wonderware Information Server version 4.0 software for web-based graphical visualisation, reporting and analysis of real-time plant operations data, designed to help drive productivity improvements across organisations. The version features: support for ArchestrA graphics, critical for those using the company’s Wonderware systems platform and InTouch HMI products; enhanced operating system support; and improved web-based graphics built on Microsoft Silverlight technology.
Integrating your ERP and MES to improve operations
15 June, 2010 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Advanced enterprise integration applications enable companies to leverage real-time information exchange between the business layer and the production layer to increase operational efficiency.
