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| Featured Articles |
Distribution Management Systems: Smartness In Control
Industrial Automation Asia, August 2010
By Marina Ohrn and Hormoz Kazemzadeh, ABB Power Systems
IT systems that support transmission and distribution operations have become more robust and powerful, and have now reached the point where multiple applications can be presented on a single platform. The future grid will be largely automated, being able to apply intelligence to operate, monitor and even heal itself.
Using Workflow to Bolster Plant Performance
Automation World, September 2010
By Rob Spiegel
Plants are using workflow processes to improve efficiency, support regulatory compliance and train new engineers.
IT and Engineering Insight: Seven habits of unsuccessful projects
Control Engineering, August 2010
By Dennis Brandl, BR&L Consulting
Understanding if you are in an out-of-control IT project is important. Here are some traits of failing or soon-to-fail projects. If you have three or more of these project attributes, you need a project "reboot."
Optimised paper production: Part 1
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, August 2010
By Carol Jackson, OSIsoft
An infrastructure for providing mill information becomes a model for improving pulp and paper manufacturing. Technologies like ERP and MES are well known as tools to streamline business processes, but they need plant information before they can contextualise.
A Plain English Guide to Modern Manufacturing Methods
By Stephen Jannise, Software Advice
Reducing cost, maintaining quality, and accelerating production are achieved through the combined efforts of lean manufacturing theories, Six Sigma methodologies, and flexible processes. It’s not a question of which manufacturing method is the right one, it’s a question of how to implement them all for optimum results.
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GE announces Proficy Accelerator for Packaging Lines
The solution uses pre-packaged proprietary algorithms from SlimSoft Solutions to enable line-level analytics and views driving OEE for improved productivity, efficiency, and profitability. |
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As One Technologies enhances Catalyst PDC historian
Enhancements include integrated store-and-forward, data compression, data archiving and purging, and Microsoft Excel functions. |
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Emerson enhances AMS Suite software
AMS Suite now combines predictive intelligence with asset reliability information and decision support, for smarter business decisions. |
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Software Toolbox Updates OmniServer Data Acquisition Software
OmniServer now offers support for OPC UA, providing the ability to acquire data from miscellaneous, non-standard devices such as barcode readers, scales, printers, gauges and other instruments. |
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Siemens PLM Software announces Mechatronics Concept Designer
Mechatronics Concept Designer is an integrated machine design solution for companies that develop and market machine tools and production machines. |
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Honeywell Releases Experion MX QC System for Paper Industry
Experion MX has integrated process performance analysis systems, such as web inspection, web monitoring and condition monitoring to track the root cause of breaks, defects and process variability. |
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Canary Labs updates Enterprise Historian
Version 9 can now log more than 3.6 million updates per second, with sub-second updates, easily accommodating high-speed applications. |
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National Instruments updates DIAdem software
Enhancements in DIAdem 2010 include GPS synchronization, sound data playback and increased offline analysis and reporting capabilities. |
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| White Papers |
Alarm Response Management
By GE Intelligent Platforms
Too many alarms can just be a nuisance, but alarms requiring a correct emergency response can be dangerous. Alarm Response Management software, which layers easily on top of existing HMI/SCADA systems, enables companies to take action on alarms by guiding operators through the proper steps.
Alarm Rationalization: Bounded vs. Unbounded Approaches
By TiPS
While the activity of alarm rationalization is straightforward, its application can range from simple to extremely complex, depending on resources and objectives. This white paper introduces two basic methodologies: bounded or unbounded, and evaluates the benefits of each.
ERP Software Feature Checklist
By Software Advice
This detailed Excel spreadsheet outlines the core features that you should consider as you develop your ERP software requirements. Rate ERP software systems against each feature based on the detailed definitions of each feature to create a side-by-side comparison matrix.
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| Resources & Literature |
ABB publishes brochure on scalable device management
Six-page color brochure covers ABB's scalable device management tools: Asset Vision Professional, Asset Vision Basic, Mobility handhelds, and the local instrument HMI.
DSPRobotics offers free FlowStone programming software
A free copy of FlowStone Graphical Programming Language for real-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) can be downloaded online.
NAG expands numerical software library
The Numerical Algorithms Group (NAG) added 150 numerical algorithms for C and C++ to the NAG C Library.
Deacom starts LinkedIn Group for ERP Users
LinkedIn forum facilitates ongoing user communication regarding the DEACOM ERP Software System, industry issues, news, best practices, and more.
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| Application Stories |
Brunner Mond goes for PIMS from ITS
Control Engineering Europe, August 2010
Brunner Mond implemented a Plant Information Management System (PIMS) from ITS at its Mond Northwich site in the UK.
OSRAM uses FactoryLOOK software to watch semiconductor processes
FactoryLOOK software monitors, alerts and correlates manufacturer’s data while tracking the customer’s manufacturing processes.
AspenTech’s APC Reduces Energy Costs for Czech Refinery
Process and Control Today, August 2010
Unipetrol deployed 18 DMCplus controllers from AspenTech, all of which remain online more than 95 per cent of the time. In addition to achieving better control of the process, Unipetrol is using the AspenTech APC solutions on a daily basis to compare actual data from its plant to targets created using a model.
Cloud Computing with SAP: One User’s Experience
Automation World, July 2010
By Wes Iversen
Quick implementation and predictable costs were among benefits of using SAP’s new Software-as-a-Service ERP product for a start-up plant in China.
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| Featured Training |
Analytics & Intelligence Hands-On Workshops
November 2, 2010
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Attend a free seminar and hands-on workshop to discover how to apply analytics and extract intelligence from your real-time and historical data with GE Intelligent Platforms' Proficy* software — driving significant improvements to your operations, regardless of your existing systems.
Webinar: Introduction to OPC Xi (OPC Express Interface)
November 17, 2010
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OPC Express Interface (OPC Xi) is the newest OPC specification from the OPC Foundation. Based on Microsoft's .NET framework, OPC Xi enables a smooth migration from Classic OPC and supports communication through firewalls. If you're currently using OPC, then you need to know the impact of Xi's changes.
Analytics & Intelligence Hands-On Workshops
December 7, 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
Attend a free seminar and hands-on workshop to discover how to apply analytics and extract intelligence from your real-time and historical data with GE Intelligent Platforms' Proficy* software — driving significant improvements to your operations, regardless of your existing systems.
National Instruments to Host Free Full-Day Technical Conferences
These events, offered in 27 cities in the United States and Canada from September to December, will deliver technical sessions, hands-on tutorials and product demonstrations by NI experts to more than 3,000 scientists, engineers and industry professionals.
Visibility opens ERP Training Facility
Visibility opened a Training Facility in Andover, MA, and is now Scheduling Classes.
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| Company & Organizational News |
OPC Foundation and MTConnect Institute to develop standard
OPC and MTConnect will cooperate in developing standards called MTConnectOpcUa.
GE to develop water software for EPA
GE will develop a software-based platform based on Proficy software and PACSystems controllers that improves decision making capabilities across a water system.
AVEVA opens asset management software center in Norway
The centre will work with oil and gas owner operators to design and deploy asset management software solutions.
Wicker Named CEO of As One Technologies
David P. Wicker, the new chief executive officer, succeeds Joel Nash, who founded As One in 1994.
PAS Appoints David Vinzant Vice-President of Sales
Vinzant joins PAS from SunGard Energy where he was the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Sales. Prior to SunGard, he held positions at Invensys and TransEnergy.
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| Project News |
Invensys to supply optimization software to Thai Oil
Invensys will implement its SimSci-Esscor ROMeo optimization software to improve the real-time performance of Thai Oil’s refinery operations.
As One to supply Catalyst software to HallStar
Catalyst xM and Catalyst PDC will provide specialty chemical producer HallStar with the ability to fully automate batch execution and electronic batch record management.
ITS to supply Plant Information System to Brunner Mond
The Fusion Management Information System solution will link to an Emerson DeltaV system and replace the current PRISM system.
Deacom to supply ERP to Hunter Amenities
Hunter licensed the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage all its business processes.
Matrikon to install inventory management system at ENMAX
Matrikon will configure and implement its IBM Maximo solution to help ENMAX reduce equipment breakdowns, cut maintenance costs and improve efficiency.
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| Featured Events |
Invensys OpsManage'10
October 18, 2010 - October 22, 2010
Location: Orlando , FL, USA
The One Multi-Discipline Event For Collaborating On Your Journey Towards Operational Excellence
AIM Expo
November 1, 2010 - November 3, 2010
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
The AIM Expo, through technology solutions and applications, will inform you about Auto ID and Mobile IT uses in healthcare, government, retail and manufacturing. Understand how these technologies provide real value to your business by improving operations, streamlining production, reducing costs & enhancing overall business processes.
Automation Fair
November 3, 2010 - November 4, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL, United States
Discover smart, safe, sustainable manufacturing at Automation Fair® 2010. Attend in-depth tech sessions and hands-on labs. Visit more than 100 exhibits and displays. Learn best practices at specialized industry forums. As always, there’s no charge to attend Automation Fair – it’s all free.
Autotek Indonesia 2010
November 4, 2010 - November 6, 2010
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
AUTOTEK INDONESIA 2010 is the only specialized Industrial Automation event that brings together an international congregation of automation companies gathered in the capital city of Jakarta to showcase the latest developments in Industrial Automation technologies.
SIL - International Logistics and Material Handling Exhibition
June 7, 2011 - June 10, 2011
Location: Barcelona, Spain
International Logistics and Material Handling Exhibition where all leaders of the transport, logistics, IT solutions, material handling, packaging sectors and all the logistics chain is represented.
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