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		Emerson releases software for managing bulk liquid terminals - 05/24/12 The application within Syncade Logistics comprises advanced planning and integrated stock management tools, order handling and auto-routing.

		ITTIA enhances DB SQL for mobile apps - 05/10/12 DB SQL version 5.4 provides the capability for embedded and mobile applications to distribute data with Oracle, SQL Server, or any other desired back-end enterprise databases.

		Honeywell announces Intuition Executive software - 05/09/12 Intuition Executive delivers enterprise-wide information management, decision support and collaboration tools to help companies achieve operational excellence.

		EPLAN Electric P8: the leader in electrical design automation Automation and standardization are the future of electrical engineering. The EPLAN Electric P8 CAE automates the engineer’s most time-consuming project tasks like wire-numbering, device-tagging, cross-referencing, error-checking and much more. You can accomplish in a day what takes a week or more using a CAD or legacy CAE. Request a Free Trial CD

		EPLAN Data Portal: It’s like Google for engineering Electrical engineers can use Data Portal to search a quarter million components from almost 50 leading manufacturers to find the one they want, In seconds, then drag and drop it into their EPLAN project without having to make a master data set. Now part of the EPLAN Platform. Learn more


		Siemens upgrades Teamcenter PLM software - 04/24/12 Enhancements in Teamcenter 9 include support for the latest version of the S1000D standard used in aerospace and government documentation as well as the DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture).

		ITTIA adds PowerPC Database Support - 04/24/12 While PowerPC processors are unable to read or write multibyte values from unaligned addresses, DB SQL transparently handles both byte order and alignment when storing and sharing data.

		ABB releases DataManagerPro software - 04/16/12 DataManagerPro software for ScreenMaster videographic data recorders has features for interrogating and presenting recorded data.

		Siemens PLM Software announces Active Workspace - 04/12/12 Active Workspace brings information together in instantly available visual representations.

		Delta Enhances Plot Manager software - 04/09/12 Enhancements allow plots to open within Delta’s RMCTools motion control environment, enabling a smoother development workflow.

		GE announces Work Process Management software - 04/03/12 WPM digitizes and streamlines production and can integrate business and production processes across systems and departments for reliable, repeatable process execution.

		QA Graphics updates Data Manager Energy Efficiency Dashboard - 03/29/12 Enhancements in version 3.0 include viewing on touchscreens, on the web, and on mobile devices including Android, BlackBerry and Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

		ITTIA Database software adds QNX SQL Server - 03/13/12 This allows embedded software developers to share and communicate data stored in ITTIA DB SQL on the QNX Neutrino RTOS with a back-end Microsoft SQL Server database.

		RTI Introduces RTI Connext for Real-Time SOA - 03/08/12 RTI Connext provides seamless, enterprise-wide integration to improve efficiency, responsiveness and real-time business intelligence (BI).

		Coastal Flow Introduces Web Report Warehouse - 03/06/12 Web Report Warehouse SaaS system offers secure 24x7 online access to current and historical report data including volume statements, test reports, and laboratory analyses.

		COPA-DATA expands zenon software family - 03/06/12 Additional modules include Pharma Edition, which is equipped with specific safety features to comply with regulations and encourage a rapid, simple validation process.

		Real-Time Systems enhances RTS Hypervisor virtualization software - 02/27/12 Version 3.1 lets multiple independent operating systems (OS) on a single Intel x86 based computer talk to each other and share memory.

		GE enhances Proficy SmartSignal Shield software - 02/23/12 Shield software helps detect equipment problems early and avoid surprise equipment failure, therefore increasing productivity, while minimizing costs.

		Canary Labs enhances data historian - 02/16/12 Version 9.5 enhancements include expansion of data replication, extended communications, a Mobile Application, add-ins for Microsoft Excel and support for historical aggregates.

		ICONICS upgrades Hyper Historian software - 02/13/12 Enhancements in version 10.61 include a Performance Calculation Engine that allows users to configure complex calculations that can be triggered periodically or on any data change event.

		ICONICS updates Energy AnalytiX energy management software - 02/09/12 Enhancements in v 10.61 include a "Virtual" meter type for calculated meters, grouping support for meter type and external data import and processing.

		ICONICS enhances GENESIS64 HMI/SCADA software - 02/08/12 Enhancements in version 10.61 include faster data communications, expanded GraphWorX64 Object Properties, and streamlined TrendWorX64 Configuration/Runtime.

		SYSCON-PlantStar enhances process monitoring software - 02/08/12 Enhancements to the software include improvements to its Process Journal, OEE Dashboard, KanBan Scheduling Module, and Gantt Job Scheduling tool.

		Endress+Hauser Introduces Installed Base Audit Program - 02/05/12 The Installed Base Audit simplifies measurement device maintenance, helps a plant conform to various regulations and safety requirements, and reduces its Total Cost of Ownership.

		Geometric introduces Glovius CAD viewer software - 02/01/12 Glovius runs on Windows and as an app for iPad/iPhone and Android systems, and allows users to import CAD files from multiple platforms.

		GE enhances Proficy Scheduler software - 01/10/12 Enhancements in Proficy Scheduler Release 4.1 for Finite Capacity Scheduling include Tool Operations, Alternate Routes and Sequencer.

		DEACOM adds Real-Time to Warehouse Management System - 01/03/12 WMS uses handheld computers to record real-time purchase order receipts, inventory moves, production job finishes, raw material usage and sales order picking.

		Yokogawa introduces Y-Plant Alert Alarm Annunciation System - 12/13/11 Y-Plant Alert system provides Alarm Event Sequence of Event Recording and Annunciator functions.

		Metso introduces Fiber to Print software - 12/12/11 Fiber to Print solution links a suite of process control, quality management and environmental software that optimizes the whole chain from pulp production to end-product.

		GE enhances Proficy Historian - 11/30/11 Enhancements in Version 4.5 include support of more than 15 million tags.

		Rockwell Automation enhances FactoryTalk Software - 11/17/11 Enhancements in FactoryTalk VantagePoint 4.0 software include native integration to Microsoft SharePoint 2010.

		WingTip, Canary Labs & Kepware introduce hBOX Wireless Historian - 11/14/11 The historian appliance can be located directly adjacent to the equipment being monitored, rather than using a centralized historian.

		Invensys updates ArchestrA software - 11/03/11 Invensys released ArchestrA System Platform 2012 and ArchestrA Workflow 2012 software.

		ProComSol Adds Trending to DevCom2000 Software - 10/30/11 Rev. 4.7 adds a trending feature which allows users to trend the parameters of HART devices.

		Software Toolbox introduces Dream Report software - 10/20/11 Dream Report extracts information from almost any data source, and then delivers reports automatically to anyone, anywhere.

		InSync updates iAppEnterprise Asset Tracking software - 10/19/11 Enhancements in v4.0 include an asset auditing utility and support for ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.

		Savigent upgrades Catalyst xM workflow automation software - 10/18/11 Enhancements in V2.5 include Open Data Protocol (OData) support and server functionality for distributed data center and private cloud deployments.

		Siemens updates NX 8 PLM Software - 10/17/11 Enhancements in NX8 include include improvements in nonlinear and dynamic analysis, as well as increases in computational performance and modeling ease-of-use.

		Visibility puts ERP in the cloud - 10/17/11 Visibility.net ERP, VisMobile Shop Floor and Data Warehouse Suite and Visibility Business Intelligence Solutions are now supported and available on Amazon EC2.

		MatrikonOPC introduces Alarms and Events Historian - 10/06/11 The Historian does not require any programming or manual setup. Users simply connect to an OPC Server and start collecting A&E data instantly.

		Industrial Thinking enhances Counterpoint Trending package - 09/19/11 Enhancements include real-time remote access to production data directly on an iPad or iPhone.

		Honeywell combines process control software - 09/07/11 Software suite includes three software products: Honeywell Loop Scout, Profit Expert, and Control Performance Monitor.

		Siemens releases Teamcenter Mobility 2.0 PLM app for iPad - 09/07/11 Mobility 2.0 app allows mobile users to access data in Teamcenter, and to submit new product data regardless of their location.

		Honeywell announces Remote Monitoring solution - 08/22/11 System monitors and manages activities across multiple facilities from anywhere within a network of sites, leading to collaboration between staff and process optimization across locations.

		Advanced Systems Concepts enhances ActiveBatch software - 08/09/11 Enhancements in Service Pack 2 include the addition of a number of job steps for specific SAP applications and tools.

		MDT's AutoSave Software runs on Invensys' ArchestrA - 08/07/11 AutoSave provides change management at the application object level for graphics, templates and instances of application objects within Invensys’ ArchestrA System Platform environment.

		Invensys enhances ArchestrA Workflow - 07/19/11 Enhancements in Version 1.1 include integration to IntelaTrac, the company’s mobile solution, and its Wonderware Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software.

		Epicor EPM supports SQL Server Code "Denali" - 07/12/11 Epicor EPM solution with Denali will be able to leverage data residing in enterprise resource planning systems faster and in more interactive ways.

		Active Sensing enhances PDXpert PLM software - 07/12/11 Enhancements allow import of part and document records from legacy data sources such as Excel spreadsheets and MRP databases directly into PDXpert PLM software.

		National Instruments enhances DIAdem software - 07/10/11 Enhancements in DIAdem 2011 include a data-loading method for access to large data sets, a DataPlugin Wizard for Microsoft Excel, and improvements in the REPORT panel.

		Visibility enhances ERP software - 06/27/11 Improvments in VISIBILITY.net version 8 include enhancements to Microsoft Excel functions, web services for integration usage, and Microsoft Silverlight.

		Transpara Web-enables Visual KPI - 06/22/11 Visual KPI provides real-time access to operations data on any web-enabled device – including iPhone/iPad, Blackberry, Android, Windows Phone, PC, Mac and more.

		Honeywell announces Asset Manager R400 software - 06/14/11 Asset Manager R400 enables seamless integration with both Honeywell and leading third-party applications, such as IBM Maximo, in order to enable easier decision making, maintain asset integrity and support operations reliability.

		MicroStrain releases SensorCloud web-based storage - 06/01/11 SensorCloud provides a sensor data storage, visualization, and remote management platform that uses cloud computing technologies to provide data scalability, graphing, and online analytics.

		Red Lion Controls adds SQL Sync to Crimson 3.0 software - 05/08/11 SQL Sync service allows customers to synchronize logged data from their G3 HMIs directly with Microsoft’s SQL Server, eliminating the need for third-party software or a custom script.

		OriginLab enhances Origin data analysis software - 04/28/11 Enhancements to Origin 8.5.1 and OriginPro 8.5.1 include two data analysis Gadgets, and a tool to easily reconstruct a graph from a scanned image.

		Omnify Software enhances Empower PLM software - 04/20/11 Enhancements in Version 5.0 include a browser-based platform which completely eliminates any client installation and expands operating system/platform support.

		Siemens PLM Software adds SharePoint 2010 to Teamcenter - 04/19/11 Teams can increase their productivity by coordinating their daily activities through shared project workspaces enhanced with social networking tools such as wikis, blogs, profiles, surveys and more.

		Exele adds Alarm Notification Message Templates to TopView - 04/14/11 TopView 6.9.3 has Notification Message Templates that allow a user to define detailed notification message content that can be assigned to individual TopView alarms.

		Endress+Hauser enhances W@M Enterprise software - 04/07/11 Enhancements in version 3.03 allow the software to be installed and operated on a server within the company's network, or on a laptop without the need for a permanent Internet connection.

		Siemens puts Teamcenter PLM app on iPad - 04/05/11 Through the use of this app, which is being initially deployed on the Apple iPad portable digital device, companies can interact with product data and workflows.

		Makino announces MPmax Machine Process Monitoring software - 03/29/11 By connecting multiple machines on a single network to a centralized computer, MPmax enables manufacturers to retrieve, store and analyze high volumes of machine data in real time.

		Rockwell Automation enhances FactoryTalk Historian - 03/28/11 FactoryTalk Historian Machine Edition (ME) version 2.2 software now has native connectivity to the OSIsoft PI System.

		HBM enhances nCode Automation software - 03/24/11 Enhancements in version 7 include graphical elements to enable interactive reports, olor-coded “Matrix Reports” and Distributed Application Servers.

		Flow-Cal adds liquids to FLOWCAL Enterprise - 03/23/11 FLOWCAL Enterprise now incorporates liquid measurement and gas measurement in a single system.

		Invensys enhances SimSci-Esscor VISUAL FLOW - 03/22/11 Version 5.4 provides greater simulation capabilities, enhanced integration with other SimSci-Esscor applications and support for the latest operating environments.

		GE announces Proficy for Water InfoCenter - 03/22/11 Proficy for Water InfoCenter provides operational information with historical data to operators via local interfaces or mobile devices.

		Inductive Automation introduces OEE Software Module - 03/20/11 The software module performs OEE calculations, downtime tracking, asset utilization analysis, production scheduling and work order management.

		B&R enhances System Diagnostics Manager - 03/20/11 Enhancements include web access, allowing a user to access information about system hardware and software from anywhere in the world.

		Industrial Thinking introduces iPhone Automation Dashboard - 03/15/11 Counterpoint Intuition Mobile provides Real-time remote access to your Production data directly on your iPhone.

		Invensys Operations Management enhances SimSci-Esscor Connoisseur - 03/15/11 The new release brings several usability improvements that ease modeling, configuring, connecting and analyzing advanced process control capabilities.

		MatrikonOPC releases Easy Trender process data analyzer - 03/10/11 From small data archives to massive ones, MatrikonOPC Analytics Easy Trender simplifies the task of creating and working with ad-hoc trends, replacing data-overload with valuable insights.

		Softing announces Version 5.1 of OPC UA development kit - 03/10/11 The design goals for version 5.10 were to enhance the supported functionality while reducing the complexity of developing conformant OPC UA products.

		MatrikonOPC releases OPC server for NEG Micon Turbine Controller - 03/08/11 The OPC Server supports a variety of popular NEG Micon Wind Turbine Controllers, enabling users to integrate them with other automation components in the enterprise.

		Invensys enhances SimSci-Esscor Simulation Software - 03/01/11 Version 9.0 supports Microsoft App-V for application virtualization, allowing better use of existing computer hardware resources.

		ILS Releases deviceWISE M2M Application Platform - 02/12/11 Platform provides a monitoring and predictive maintenance solution that connects and exchanges data instantly from devices to existing enterprise applications.

		Bentley Systems releases eB Insight asset management software - 02/12/11 eB Insight can ensure relationships are established between a project, physical items, responsible people, standard operating procedures, tag numbers, and records management before a package of information can be approved and delivered for use on a work order.

		Invensys announces embedded ArchestrA Workflow software - 02/12/11 The software synchronizes human and system activity by enforcing standard operating procedures, as well as standard responses to abnormal events, such as downtime, quality breaches or yield decreases.

		Schneider Electric Announces Production Energy Optimization software - 02/12/11 PEO enables active energy management, to allow operators to track and monitor performance, capture excessive consumption for analysis and continuous improvement, and improve production energy forecasting.

		Exele Releases Mobile Browser for TopView Alarm Software - 02/08/11 With Mobile Browser capability, TopView outputs can be formatted for wide or narrow screens, with special settings for mobile web browsers.

		CygNet Software announces ELF Energy Load Forecasting - 02/02/11 ELF automates the complex estimation processes involved in balancing supply and demand with contractual obligations for natural gas pipeline operators.

		ExperTune enhances PlantTriage software - 02/02/11 Version 10 of PlantTriage has diagnostics that can be used to initiate work requests for instrument repairs, control tuning, and valve replacements.

		GE enhances Proficy Real-Time Information Portal - 01/19/11 Enhancements in v3.5 include use of variables within displays and data sources, 64 Bit OS Support, and faster development of screens for multiple sites.

		Siemens PLM enhances Tecnomatix Manufacturing Software - 01/18/11 Enhancements include clarifying industry workflows, delivering more realistic human models, and increasing the efficiency of its quality solution and its factory planning and analysis application.

		ASC enhances ActiveBatch V8 job scheduling software - 01/16/11 Enhancements in Version 8 include a simpler, more powerful Operations View and an Integrated Jobs Library that minimizes and/or eliminates scripting altogether.

		Flexera enhances FlexNet Software - 01/12/11 Enhancements include new revenue models, Device Lifecycle Management, Backup and Restore Device Data function, and License Server Data Synchronization.

		Canary Labs announces Canary Mobile for smartphones - 01/11/11 Canary Mobile uses graphical web page applications specifically designed for viewing on smartphones, including the iPhone, BlackBerry and Droid.

		Mtelligence releases mVision machine learning platform - 01/11/11 The platform includes pre-built adapters for maintenance, automation and condition monitoring systems, converting all data into the MIMOSA open standard data model.

		Siemens PLM enhances UniCam FX and Test Expert PCB software - 01/10/11 Enhancements to the testability and fixture design rules in Test Expert ensure appropriate test coverage is available, and can provide valuable feedback to design prior to the PCB being manufactured.

		ExperTune announces access to Mobile Devices - 12/28/10 PlantTriage now provides real-time trending of process variables on a mobile phone.

		Epicor introduces Carbon Connect Carbon Accounting Solution - 12/15/10 Carbon Connect provides companies with the ability to identify, analyze, audit, track, manage, benchmark and report on their carbon emissions/environmental impact and energy consumption.

		Longwatch Releases Version 5.2 of Video Management System - 12/15/10 Enhancements in Version 5.2 include a Value Edition of the Console Recorder, a low-power XLP version of the Video System that delivers surveillance in remote areas with limited power budgets, and improved database functions.

		Software Toolbox releases V. 3.2.2 of FactoryWidgets Software - 12/09/10 Enhancements include a new Readerboard widget and expanding the supported platforms for desktop usage of FactoryWidgets.

		NI enhances Measurement Studio 2010 - 12/07/10 Enhancements include support for Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 .NET and test and measurement application development using Visual Basic .NET or Visual C#.

		NI enhances LabWindows/CVI 2010 - 12/07/10 Enhancements include simplified field-programmable gate array (FPGA) communication and a Linux Run-Time Module.

		Emerson announces Smart Operations Management Suite - 11/29/10 Emerson added a Movement Logistics Management module for tank farm and terminal product movements to its Syncade Smart Operation Management Suite.

		GE enhances Proficy Machine Edition - 11/16/10 Enhancements in version 6.5 include the ability to import and export control logic in XML, a local historical trending tool, and improved web publishing capabilities.

		Control See enhances U.C.ME-OPC alarm software - 11/14/10 Version 2010 SP1 upgrade improves system reliability by reducing the risk that alarm text messages (SMS) will not be sent to the recipients.

		QA Graphics enhances Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard - 11/10/10 Enhancements in Version 2.0 include a "cloud" web-based application to display real-time building data that can be integrated into any IT framework, eliminating many security roadblocks.

		Control Station Introduces PlantESP PID Control Loop Monitor - 11/07/10 In addition to identifying control loops that are in need of tuning, PlantESP alerts users to performance issues related to a plant’s mechanical final control elements and its process limits.

		Invensys introduces AutoSave for Wonderware - 11/07/10 AutoSave for System Platform enhances change management at the application object level for graphics, templates and instances of application objects.

		Siemens adds Product Template Studio to NX PLM software - 11/03/10 Designers can use the drag-and-drop codeless Product Template Studio (PTS) tool to design and store a simplified user interface inside any NX design.

		Invensys enhances ROMeo Refinery Software with Exxon models - 11/03/10 ROMeo Refinery optimization software uses a complete set of rigorous kinetic reactor models, under license from ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company.

		GE upgrades System 1 condition monitoring software - 11/02/10 Version 6.7. supports current Microsoft platforms and enables migration and modernization of System 1 to streamline technology maintenance costs.

		CygNet enhances Enterprise Operations Platform for oil and gas - 11/02/10 Enhancements in 7.3 include more pre-built connectors to the latest versions of field devices and integration with industry software packages.

		ITTIA enhances DB SQL database software - 10/29/10 Enhancements in version 3.3 include a custom memory allocator and a graphical database editing utility.

		Rockwell Automation Expands FactoryTalk Historian SE Software - 10/29/10 Enhancements include FactoryTalk VantagePoint software as the reporting client to aggregate historical, real-time alarms and events data.

		Apprion Announces ION System Health Monitoring Application - 10/29/10 ION provides real-time analysis and visualization of the health of any and all operational systems.

		As One Technologies enhances Catalyst xM - 10/27/10 Enhancements in Catalyst xM version 2.0 include multi-model support, composite action plan capabilities and new plan step functionality.

		Siemens PLM enhances Teamcenter Express software - 10/27/10 Enhancements in Version 5.3 include support for the latest versions of Microsoft Office software and Adobe Acrobat software

		COSCOM Computer releases KPI module - 10/24/10 The module is a Web application that gives users location-independent access to corporate data and analyses, even from a smartphone with a Web browser.

		Siemens PLM Software enhances Femap - 10/20/10 Enhancements in Femap 10.2 include features to help ensure model accuracy and to visually evaluate analysis results.

		Siemens enhances Parasolid PLM software - 10/18/10 Enhancements include a new face deformation operation, more sophisticated blending techniques, and new functions to enhance data import and repair.

		ICONICS Releases AlarmWorX64 Multimedia - 10/06/10 AlarmWorX64 Multimedia is an OPC alarm management software solution for 32 and 64-bit servers.

		e-tekx announces Freedom eWARE software suite - 10/04/10 Modular, scalable software package can connect to any factory asset, harvest data, dissect it and present actionable information.

		GE announces Proficy Accelerator for Packaging Lines - 10/04/10 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.

		OriginLab enhances Origin graphical software - 10/03/10 Enhancements include several new features that allow for more sophisticated representations of data, and provides users with a greater ability to analyze their data directly in graphs.

		As One Technologies enhances Catalyst PDC historian - 09/28/10 Enhancements include integrated store-and-forward, data compression, data archiving and purging, and Microsoft Excel functions.

		Emerson enhances AMS Suite software - 09/28/10 AMS Suite now combines predictive intelligence with asset reliability information and decision support, for smarter business decisions.

		Software Toolbox Updates OmniServer Data Acquisition Software - 09/23/10 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.

		GE adds Audit Trails and eSignatures to Proficy Workflow - 09/23/10 Version 1.5 includes the ability to generate audit reports for the topics configured for auditing, as well as reports on the electronic signatures performed in workflows.

		Siemens PLM Software announces Mechatronics Concept Designer - 09/16/10 Mechatronics Concept Designer is an integrated machine design solution for companies that develop and market machine tools and production machines.

		Honeywell Releases Experion MX QC System for Paper Industry - 09/15/10 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.

		Software Toolbox enhances FactoryWidgets Manufacturing Software - 09/15/10 Version 3.2 adds standards-based OPC data sources, expanded licensing flexibility, and added flexibility for displaying KPI data values.

		SyTech Releases XLReporter Team software - 09/08/10 XLReporter marries Microsoft Excel to historians in the automation industry, resulting in reports from anywhere in the organization.

		Canary Labs updates Enterprise Historian - 09/02/10 Version 9 can now log more than 3.6 million updates per second, with sub-second updates, easily accommodating high-speed applications.

		Visibility adds Warehouse Management to VisMoble software - 08/29/10 VisMobile WMS is a real-time web application that enables shop floor inventory transactions to be run on any handheld device that supports Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1.

		Yokogawa upgrades Real-time Production Organizer - 08/29/10 RPO version R1.02 includes Workflow Composer VP, a newly released package that supports the use of Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)

		As One enhances Catalyst xM software - 08/25/10 Enhancements to Catalyst xM version 1.7 include improvements to the Model Designer, Action Plan Designer, Server Manager and Portal Interface components.

		Rockwell Automation enhances FactoryTalk Pharma Suite Software - 08/24/10 Enhancements include electronic batch recording (EBR) capabilities to reduce the amount of time spent on batch review after completion of the batch.

		AVEVA enhances NET Portal project management software - 08/24/10 Enhancements in version 4.5 improve the accessibility of objects and documents used in complex engineering projects.

		CAS Data Loggers enhances PaintView Software - 08/23/10 PaintView 2.6 works with an oven temperature data logger to provide zones for optimal paint curing, to pinpoint the location of uneven temperatures and identify opportunities to reduce energy usage.

		National Instruments updates DIAdem software - 08/17/10 Enhancements in DIAdem 2010 include GPS synchronization, sound data playback and increased offline analysis and reporting capabilities.

		Geometric enhances DFMPro manufacturing software - 08/12/10 Enhancements in version 2.2 include new Injection Molding rules, ability to export and import analysis results, and 3D report generation.

		Wintriss Controls Enhances LETS software - 08/11/10 Enhancements include the addition of SQL Server Reporting Services and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) reports.

		National Instruments announces LabVIEW 2010 - 08/03/10 Enhancements include a compiler that executes code an average of 20 percent faster than before.

		Deacom adds mobile access to its ERP software - 07/29/10 Mobile DEACOM now gives accessibility to ERP data via any smartphone device.

		AVEVA adds Windows 7 to Plant software - 07/29/10 Version 12.0.SP6 of the engineering design and visualisation software supports the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

		GE Intelligent Platforms announces Proficy Accelerator for Weighing - 07/21/10 Software reduces ingredient variation in food, beverage, CPG and life sciences manufacturing to increase product quality and safety.

		Control Microsystems releases ClearSCADA 2010 - 07/13/10 ClearSCADA 2010 provides improvements for remote control & telemetry, enhanced connectivity to modern databases, improved security and enhanced alarm handling.

		RTI enhances Data Distribution Service software - 06/30/10 Enhancements in Version 4.5 include mediation capabilities to bridge between applications that natively support different external interfaces and protocols.

		ExperTune enhances PlantTriage software - 06/24/10 Enhancements include tools to diagnose the health of instruments, valves and controls.

		ICONICS enhances GENESIS64 - 06/22/10 Enhancements in GENESIS64 v10.5 include compatibility with Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Silverlight 3.0.

		Emerson enhances Roxar Tempest reservoir simulation software - 06/16/10 Enhancements in Tempest 6.6 include improved simulation, scalable post processing, and easier set up.

		Yokogawa updates Plant Resource Manager - 06/13/10 Enhancements in R3.05 include support for PROFIBUS DP/PA and Wired HART 7 1 devices, a maintenance mark function, and it can run under Windows Server 2008.

		Emerson introduces Ovation Documentation Builder - 06/10/10 Ovation Documentation Builder is an integrated suite of software products that helps power utilities meet European documentation standards.

		Invensys updates Wonderware Information Server - 06/03/10 Version 4.0 has support for ArchestrA graphics, enhanced operating system support, and improved web-based graphics built on Microsoft Silverlight technology.

		Emerson adds support for PROFIBUS DP to AMS Suite - 05/26/10 Enhancement extends predictive diagnostic management to motor control centers, drives, and other high value assets through the DeltaV digital automation system.

		Visibility upgrades VISIBILITY.net ERP Software - 05/23/10 Enhancements in VISIBILITY.net 7.3 include Kanban automated inventory functionality, and multi-entity & multi-currency reporting in the Financial Consolidator.

		Epicor announces SaaS Express ERP - 05/11/10 Epicor Express offers an end-to-end ERP solution for job shops and smaller manufacturers provided through the Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

		McObject enhances eXtremeDB embedded database software - 05/11/10 Enhancements in eXtremeDB 4.1 include support for custom collations, faster on-disk storage and retrieval, and CRC and RC4 encryption.

		Software Toolbox introduces FactoryWidgets Software - 05/11/10 FactoryWidgets provides low cost, easy to use and high performance data display objects for viewing and monitoring manufacturing data on desktops by personnel anywhere in an enterprise.

		Emerson enhances AMS Suite for wireless vibration data - 05/10/10 AMS Machinery Manager v5.4 can view data from mechanical equipment – whether from wireless transmitters, online monitors, or route-based instruments.

		ICONICS adds StreamInsight to Energy Analytics software - 04/21/10 The ICONICS Energy Analytics solution integrates Microsoft's new .NET Complex Event Processing (CEP) engine, known as StreamInsight.

		IFS adds project control to ERP software - 04/20/10 PBS 3.0 incorporates all the benefits of a fully integrated ERP suite with specialized functionality for Project Control.

		GE upgrades Proficy CIMPLICITY 8.1 - 04/14/10 Upgrades include programming enhancements, regulatory compliance tools, alarm association and compatibility with CIMPLICITY GlobalView allowing web access to this HMI/SCADA solution.

		Invensys enhances Wonderware System Platform - 04/12/10 Enhancements in System Platform 4.0 software include web visualization improvements that enable plant operators to more effectively manage and control equipment and processes.

		Canary Labs announces InfoLink LogBook software - 04/07/10 InfoLink LogBook captures operational intelligence via an intuitive interface that allows operators to efficiently record comments and observations throughout a shift.

		NWA enhances inQuality Analyst software - 04/01/10 Enhancements in Version 6.2 include Multivariate SPC and Stability Analysis/Shelf Life Prediction.

		Epicor enhances ERP software suite - 04/01/10 Enhancements in Epicor 9.05 include lean performance metrics, inbound enterprise asset management, and outbound aftermarket mobile service.

		eWON upgrades Talk2M web-based remote maintenance platform - 03/29/10 Talk2M Go enables up to three users to access one or several machines at the same time, with fully detailed connection reports.

		GE Intelligent Platforms announces Proficy Pulse - 03/17/10 Proficy Pulse empowers operators, engineers and analysts to view, analyze and co-relate real time operational situations and historical intelligence.

		EDSA introduces Paladin Gateway for power analytics - 03/16/10 Paladin Gateway software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API) can imbue virtually any system with power analytics capabilities.

		GE introduces Open Enterprise software - 03/15/10 Open Enterprise allows bi-directional messages to and from enterprise systems so companies can integrate data at the business level with the plant floor.

		Measurement Computing enhances free DAQ software - 03/09/10 Enhancements in version 6.0 include 64-bit drivers and ULx (Universal Library Extensions) for National Instruments LabVIEW. It can be downloaded for free.

		Siemens announces Sitrans RD500 remote data manager - 02/26/10 The Sitrans RD500 integrates Web access, alarm event handling and data capture for remote installed process instruments into a single device.

		Emerson adds wireless to AMS Device Manager - 02/23/10 Version 10.5 includes support for the WirelessHART standard, the Smart Wireless THUM Adapter, and a complete wireless diagnostics solution.

		CygNet enhances Enterprise Operations Platform software for oil and gas - 02/22/10 Service Release 1 adds a set of open, standards-based interfaces with Web services that use common integration standards like XML, Java Messaging Service (JMS), and HTTP.

		Mitsubishi adds Oracle Manufacturing Operations Center to e-F@ctory - 02/15/10 e-F@ctory connects its control hardware and networks with enterprise IT systems offered by strategic partner companies, including IBM, Microsoft and now, Oracle.

		Online Development announces eATM tManager Standalone module - 02/14/10 The module can connect controllers from Rockwell Automation, Siemens and Schneider with popular databases such as MS SQL, DB2 and Oracle as well as Java Message Service (JMS) systems.

		Tridium enhances NiagaraAX - 02/11/10 Release 3.5 includes new productivity and tools features, host level features, station features and advanced SI/Developer functionality.

		ILS Technology introduces Virtual Service Infrastructure software - 02/10/10 VSI Application Suite gives remote operations and support personnel visibility and access to production and process data as if they had physical access to the device.

		Invensys enhances InFusion Enterprise Control System - 02/08/10 Enhancements to InFusion ECS 2.0 include integration with the Foxboro I/A Series DCS, and open integration with virtually any other automation or information system.

		Exele enhances TopView alarm management software - 02/03/10 TopView v6.7 adds SMS notification via GSM modem, SQL Server alarm logging, and integrated alarm history with the TopView Window and Remote Viewer

		GE Intelligent Platforms adds SmartStart to Proficy - 01/28/10 SmartStart for Proficy Change Management is a packaged software and services solution that is designed to get users started quickly.

		InduSoft enhances Web Studio HMI/SCADA software - 01/24/10 Enhancements in Version 6.1 Service Pack 6 include compatiblity with Windows 7 (both 32 and 64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2.

		Microscan introduces Track, Trace and Control software - 01/21/10 TTC provides work-in-progress visibility through any factory (tracking), validates the process flow (control), and provides the history of process steps accomplished (traceability).

		GE Intelligent Platforms adds gateway drivers to Proficy - 01/19/10 Industrial Gateway Server (IGS) 7.5 drivers for Proficy software includes more than 100 protocols which enables connectivity to thousands of different control hardware and instruments.

		As One Technologies enhances Catalyst SDP - 01/16/10 Enhancements include B2MML, SECS/GEM and Speech I/O Agent Libraries for the Catalyst System Development Platform (SDP).

		Integration Objects releases KnowledgeNet software - 01/14/10 KNet allows users to have a global view of the enterprise, visualize processes, implement an enterprise-level decision support system, and use a KPI expert function to monitor plant-wide performance

		ARC Informatique enhances PcVue SCADA software - 12/21/09 Enhancements in Version 9.0 include KEPWARE servers, Smart Generator Step 7, and configuration file exchange via FTP servers.

		Invensys updates Wonderware Enterprise Integrator - 12/10/09 Enhancements in version 3.5 include support for industry standards such as S95 and B2MML, as well as for service-oriented architectures.

		Curvaceous Software enhances Visual Explorer - 12/07/09 Improvements in version 2.5 include alarm management, process stewardship, production reporting, continuous process control, process analysis and support for PAT.

		myDIALS announces Developer Kit for SaaS - 12/01/09 Developer Kit enables users to easily implement, manage and maintain myDIALS performance management Software as a Service (SaaS) solution.

		Invensys adds Microsoft Dynamics AX to Avantis.PRO - 12/01/09 Avantis.PRO enterprise asset management (EAM) software is now integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

		Rockwell Automation introduces FactoryTalk VantagePoint software - 11/17/09 Business intelligence software allows users to report data through a variety of tools, including Microsoft Excel, Trend and SAP Business Objects Dashboard Builder.

		Rockwell Automation announces FactoryTalk Historian Machine Edition - 11/16/09 Machine-level data historian is designed to help manufacturers mitigate the risk of machine downtime and reach continuous process improvement goals.

		Invensys announces Wonderware Intelligence 1.0 - 11/05/09 Enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) solution reports historian and operational data using role-based dashboards, presenting KPIs and real-time operational business metrics.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy DataMart 2.0 - 10/21/09 Enhancements include Proficy Maintenance Gateway 2.0, which integrates with the user’s maintenance systems, ensuring that Maintenance and Operations are coordinated.

		As One Technologies releases Catalyst PDC data historian - 10/18/09 Catalyst PDC provides distributed, real-time data collection and storage in addition to a comprehensive data analysis tool.

		MDT AutoSave manages change in Vijeo Citect and CitectSCADA - 10/14/09 AutoSave Version 5.05 provides change management down to the project level in Vijeo Citect and CitectSCADA.

		Emerson adds Device Dashboards to AMS software - 10/14/09 Emerson introduces 50 Device Dashboards that provide, in one glance, a clear view of everything users need to evaluate, diagnose, and configure a field device.

		Masplantiz announces MIMTIS software to connect devices via the web - 10/14/09 MIMTIS standardizes data and communication with devices and assets, regardless of manufacturer or communication protocol, to enable the implementation of web-based enterprise solutions.

		ICONICS enhances GENESIS64 HMI/SCADA software - 10/08/09 Enhancements to GENESIS64 v10.5 include Windows 7, redundancy, and support for Silverlight 3.0, Multitouch, and Microsoft Bing Maps.

		Emerson enhances diagnostic software for ultrasonic meters - 10/07/09 Upgraded software detects oil and gas flow disturbances that may affect measurement, delivers maintenance alarms prompting action to avoid failure, and provides an intuitive view of the meter health.

		Siemens adds asset management to Simatic PCS 7 control systems - 10/06/09 Plant Asset Management uses software, smart instrumentation and fieldbus communications to continuously monitor the critical plant assets, reducing the risk of failures while increasing equipment availability.

		Expertune adds Greg Shinskey's expert advice to PlantTriage - 10/05/09 The software takes real-time data from any control system, then applies Greg Shinskey’s rules, giving an instant analysis of process, control, instrument, and control valve issues.

		MKS enhances SenseLink QM DAQ system for injection molding - 10/01/09 Version 2.2 adds multivariate analysis (MVA) with partial least squares (PLS) modeling for improved real-time quality monitoring and fault detection in injection molding.

		Longwatch video software supports Wonderware ActiveFactory - 09/30/09 Users can link plant video with Wonderware’s ActiveFactory data trend charts to see exactly what was happening in the plant when an event occurred.

		GE Fanuc adds SmartGrid to Proficy Workflow - 09/30/09 Proficy Workflow now supports the three key SmartGrid functions of Delivery Optimization, Demand Optimization and Asset Optimization.

		ABB Instrumentation announces Asset Vision Professional - 09/30/09 An upgrade to the existing ABB Asset Master, Asset Vision offers full-featured device management and asset optimization.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy Workflow - 09/24/09 Enhancements in version 1.2 include a new form designer, ActiveX Task List, a Dynamic Task List, and one-click deployment.

		ABB gives away cpmPlus Smart Client for free - 09/24/09 IndustrialIT cpmPlus Smart Client is available as a free upgrade for System 800xA Automation Sentinel software management program subscribers.

		Apriso adds virtualization to FlexNet - 09/24/09 Virtualization helps manufacturers reduce their total cost of IT ownership, improve systems availability and accelerate regulatory compliance initiatives.

		myDIALS puts business intelligence software in the clouds - 09/22/09 myDIALS 3.0 SaaS BI software has been integrated with the NetSuite cloud computing platform.

		GE Fanuc announces miView machine data capture software - 09/21/09 miView collects information on spindle utilization for every part produced on each machine, capturing how much of the cycle time the equipment is actually in cutting mode.

		Invensys releases EYESim virtual reality immersive training system - 09/21/09 EYESim technology enables engineers and operators to see and safely interact with the plant and the processes they control.

		Objectivity updates database for the Cloud Computing environment - 09/15/09 Objectivity/DB allows users to scale incrementally to thousands of nodes, and the cloud supports that ability by giving users a way to access that additional compute power without major capital expenditures.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy Maintenance Gateway 2.0 software - 09/15/09 Enhancements include an automatic measurement point update module, write-back functions from the enterprise to the plant systems, and adapters to EAM applications, such as SAP and MAXIMO.

		PAS announces Integrity Automation Genome software - 09/14/09 Integrity not only automates the process but provides the means to capture the empirical knowledge stored both in paper-based documentation and in the minds of automation professionals.

		Opto 22 enhances PAC Project software - 09/14/09 PAC Project 8.5 supports additions to Opto's Ethernet-based components—specifically, intelligent SNAP I/O processors and standalone and rack-mounted programmable automation controllers.

		Longwatch introduces Operator’s Console Recorder - 09/13/09 Video software records exactly what was on HMI screens when an event occurred, archives it, and plays the video back for training or analysis purposes.

		Matrikon announces Analytics Excel Reporter - 09/09/09 Analytics Excel Reporter makes creating Excel reports from live and historical data easy.

		Exele adds SMS/GSM Alarm Notification to TopView - 09/08/09 TopView 6.6 can send and receive SMS text messages over a GSM cellular network using a GSM modem attached to the TopView computer.

		Oco announces Supply Chain Analytics Solutions Suite - 09/02/09 Suite gives companies visibility into key supply chain functions, including transportation & logistics, inventory & customer service, and sourcing.

		Provideam enhances OEE Monitoring Solution - 09/02/09 Enhancements in Service Pack 3.6 include Manual Data Entry and Plan Adherence Reporting. The module enables users to monitor production performance versus a planned schedule.

		GE Fanuc announces process analytics software - 09/01/09 Proficy Troubleshooter and Proficy Cause+ combine to provide companies with intelligence they can use to enhance process performance.

		As One Technologies releases Catalyst xM exception management system - 08/31/09 Catalyst xM ensures compliance to standard operating procedures by automating critical event detection and responding with the execution of Action Plans.

		Canary Labs enhances Trend Historian - 08/19/09 Version 8.0 can record one million tags in one second.

		Mtelligence enhances Condition Based Monitoring Solution - 08/17/09 Version 2.0 now supports mobile field workers through integration with Wonderware Mobile Solutions.

		Transpara Visual KPI optimized for Palm Pre phone - 08/12/09 Visual KPI now provides Palm Pre users with on-demand operations, financial and infrastructure data via the phone’s Palm webOS based browser.

		GE Fanuc announces Proficy Workflow for food & beverage - 08/11/09 Software solution helps Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers reduce the variation in performance, cost and quality for more consistent work processes and better brand protection.

		PAS enhances PlantState Suite alarm software - 08/11/09 Enhancements in Version 6.3 include suppression of alarm floods, state-based alarming, alarm configuration auditing and enforcement, and shelved alarms.

		Rockwell Automation announces manufacturing solutions for the Smart Grid - 08/10/09 Solutions include a series of energy optimization tools that create an integrated industrial energy management system based on Rockwell Automation industrial automation and information technology.

		KnowledgeScape enhances KSX expert control system - 08/10/09 Enhancements include a redefined peer to peer computing model so that genetic algorithms and neural network models can seamlessly operate across multiple core computers.

		National Instruments announces LabVIEW SoftMotion - 08/05/09 SoftMotion and C Series modules simplify the development of advanced single- and multi-axis motion applications.

		Longwatch adds Process Historian to Video System - 08/04/09 By integrating with the process historian from Canary Labs, Longwatch can not only display all the data from an event, it can show video of what happened out in the plant.

		SlipStream releases PPO predictive process application software - 08/03/09 PPO dynamically reads, models and auto corrects recipes and can be interfaced to a DCS/SCADA system for a closed loop solution.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy Machine Edition programming software - 07/29/09 Enhancements in Version 6.0 include the ability to create User Defined Data Types and Variable Indexed Arrays.

		B&R announces System Diagnostics Manager - 07/22/09 The tool allows seamless system diagnostics of a machine from any location using any web browser (Intranet or Internet).

		Longwatch enhances Video System - 07/16/09 Enhancements make it easier for users to integrate cameras in local and remote areas, combine video data with a wide variety of plant information, and enable operators to access video data from HMI terminals, cellphones or on a PC via the Internet.

		MDT Software introduces auditing software - 07/16/09 AutoSave Approval and Audit Trail Modules support electronic approval with detailed audit trails for automated device programs and documents.

		GE Fanuc announces Proficy Scheduler - 07/15/09 Proficy Scheduler helps planners create and maintain more dynamic and effective production schedules based on resources and asset capacity.

		IFS releases EPC Toolkit for contractors in the oil & gas industry - 06/24/09 The EPC Toolkit provides system support for all the operational processes in an EPC project, including project management, engineering, material management and job costing.

		Yokogawa adds DAQManager software to DAQSTATION - 06/24/09 DAQManager Data Management Software allows users to manage and view their data via a PC. Channels recorded on different instruments and intervals can be combined in DAQManager.

		Honeywell releases Terminal Manager automation system - 06/18/09 Terminal Manager helps process manufacturers to safely and efficiently load and unload trucks, rail cars and ships in bulk-liquid terminals.

		GE Fanuc announces Proficy Workflow for Water/Wastewater - 06/10/09 Proficy Workflow helps operators understand what’s happening around them and how to react in a sequenced and procedural manner that is repeatable every single day.

		Emerson adds wireless to AMS Suite for machinery monitoring - 06/08/09 Machinery Health Manager 5.3 adds Smart Wireless vibration data and process data from any WirelessHART-enabled transmitter.

		Emerson introduces AMS Performance Advisor for turbomachinery - 06/02/09 Performance Advisor predicts performance of assets by identifying, in real-time, performance deterioration of critical machinery.

		GE Fanuc upgrades Proficy Tracker 8.0 - 05/27/09 Proficy Tracker 8.0 manages inventory, schedules resources in real time, and controls the routing of material through a discrete manufacturing process.

		Rockwell adds FDT device configuration to asset management software - 05/18/09 Rockwell Automation added process device configuration using Field Device Tool (FDT) technology to its FactoryTalk AssetCentre asset management software.

		DEACOM updates ERP System for Quality Control - 05/12/09 Enhancements in DEACOM 10.4 include improvements to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Quality Control (QC) capabilities.

		HBM releases nCode GlyphXE data analysis software - 05/10/09 nCode GlyphXE performs processing and analysis of very large data quantities, such as those produced with complex test equipment.

		Wonderware enhances Information Server 3.1 - 05/04/09 Enhancements to Information Server 3.1 include Web-based, enterprise-level reporting capabilities and support for Microsoft SharePoint 2007 and Windows Vista.

		Rockwell Automation announces asset management solutions - 05/04/09 Asset Performance Management solutions meet the changing needs of today’s oil and gas companies.

		Matrikon announces Wind Asset Monitor - 05/04/09 Wind Asset Monitor allows wind farm operators to monitor, maintain, analyze and improve their equipment and asset performance in real-time.

		CygNet adds geographic information to SCADA software - 04/26/09 CygNet 7.2 now combines geographic information system (GIS) and asset management information with its SCADA module for oil and gas applications.

		GE Fanuc adds Use Cases to QuickStart Proficy Workflow - 04/21/09 Use cases help companies quickly decrease production costs through defined work processes, step-by-step instructions, and exception management.

		MDT AutoSave module reports changes in PLCs and other devices - 04/20/09 AutoSave Reports Module allows users to generate over 70 unique reports from historical data.

		Departing Columnist Blasts Process Control - 04/13/09 South African Instrumentation & Control, April 2009 Michael Brown’s Loop Signature column is ending in SA Instrumentation & Control magazine, and he had this to say: “I am still very frustrated by the lack of interest shown by the vast majority of process companies. To date, the only company that I know of that has instituted optimisation as a separate discipline is Sasol…The equipment is getting more and more advanced, but the base layers do not work any better. In my opinion the vast majority of sophisticated control systems like DCSs and PLC/SCADA systems, are, from the control point of view, really being used as man-machine interfaces.”

		Honeywell upgrades LETS factory reporting software for OEE - 04/09/09 LETS Version 3.4 can more accurately track overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in applications where production rate is dictated by machine configuration.

		FastPic adds SAP interface to inventory management software - 04/09/09 FastPic5 Order Processing (OP) inventory management software now has a bi-directional interface with the SAP Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system.

		Infor says make MyDay - 04/08/09 MyDay Web 2.0 user interface provides central access to the critical information ERP users need.

		Wonderware releases HMI Reports - 04/06/09 HMI Reports enables customers to transform raw data from multiple data sources into usable information. The resulting reports can be made available via e-mail, printed copies or a Web portal.

		OSIsoft PI Server adds Windows Integrated Security - 04/05/09 PI Server has Windows Integrated Security (WIS) that delivers more flexible access control and secure authentication.

		Beckhoff's CP-Link 3 connects dozens of HMIs to one PC - 04/02/09 CP-Link 3 software allows connection of up to 255 Ethernet Panels or Panel PCs with one industrial PC. The host PC transfers image signals, touch screen and special key functions to the panels.

		Rockwell Automation introduces InSite Services software - 04/02/09 Software suite helps customers reduce costs, improve production-system performance, and increase operating cash flow.

		Siemens enhances PCS 7 Process Automation System - 03/19/09 Enhancements include an Advanced Process Library that offers pre-engineered function blocks, faceplates and human machine interface symbols.

		ABB upgrades cpmPlus Expert Optimizer for all process industries - 03/16/09 Expert Optimizer’s advanced process control capabilities have been extended and are now available to provide benefits to all process industry customers.

		Exele adds 2-way email to TopView - 03/14/09 TopView v6.4 provides 2-way email/SMS communication for notification of abnormal process and IT events.

		7-Technologies offers free SCADA software package - 03/14/09 IGSS FREE50 is a fully operational SCADA system based on the commercial IGSS Version 7.0 with all modules and functionalities included.

		ABB releases cpmPlus Energy Manager software - 03/12/09 cpmPlus addresses the business side of energy management by producing accurate energy demand plans and taking advantage of them in energy supply planning and optimization.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy CIMPLICITY HMI/SCADA software - 03/11/09 Enhancements in CIMPLICITY 8.0 include Microsoft-fluent User Interface (UI) technology, new graphics, Digital Graphical Replay, and improved security.

		ABB updates cpmPlus Enterprise Connectivity software - 03/08/09 Enhancements include SAP certification against the latest version of SAP’s R/3 ERP system and its NetWeaver service oriented technology platform.

		GE Fanuc Proficy Change Management works through thick and thin - 03/05/09 Web-based enhancements provide users with thin-client capability for version control, audit trails and secure access.

		eSimulation enhances eSimEvaluator 2.0 - 03/01/09 Enhancements include Autoconnector, which automatically builds flowsheet interactions from inlet producer contracts, and automatic scheduling of daily model updates.

		ABB enhances cpmPlus Smart Client for System 800xA - 03/01/09 Enhancements include expanded alarm and event visibility, faster navigation, and better security.

		Canary Labs announces InfoLink Process Historian - 02/26/09 InfoLink combines trending and historian functions, data analysis, HMI graphics, on-line drawings and manuals, and aerial views into a single package that starts at $3,500.

		Rockwell Automation introduces FactoryTalk AssetCentre Machine Edition - 02/26/09 Software provides manufacturers with a tool for gathering, managing and securing data on up to 25 devices, such as control systems, drives and HMIs, using a single workstation.

		IFS releases Eco-footprint Management tool - 02/25/09 Eco-footprint offers an enterprise standard methodology to comply with environmental and carbon footprint legislation around the world.

		Dataforth enhances ReDAQ remote data acquisition software - 02/24/09 Enhancements include the addition of ReDAQ Console, an installation and management utility, and compatibility with SCM5B isoLynx SLX200 data acquisition hardware.

		Emerson adds adaptive capability to DeltaV InSight - 02/24/09 Adaptive capability enables a DeltaV control system to automatically learn process dynamics, diagnose control problems, and re-tune control loops for optimal performance.

		Wonderware enhances InBatch 9.0 - 02/19/09 InBatch 9.0 has been integrated with release 3.1 of Wonderware System Platform software for development and Information Server for reporting.

		Wonderware enhances System Platform 3.1 and InTouch 10.1 HMI software - 02/17/09 Enhancements include distributed SCADA, and scalability to an excess of 1 million I/O points.

		Wonderware enhances ArchestrA Object Toolkit - 02/17/09 Enhancements to ArchestrA Object Toolkit 3.1 reduce the cost and time of developing and deploying new projects.

		Emerson enhances AMS Suite for wireless deployment - 02/17/09 Enhancements include support for WirelessHART devices and networks, alert monitoring capabilities, and advanced diagnostics through SNAP-ON applications.

		National Instruments announces LabVIEW toolkits - 02/17/09 Engineers can use these toolkits to help validate systems, improve software quality and test code against requirements.

		Sasol oil to deploy Wam Systems’ planning solutions HazardEx, January 2009 Wam Systems will supply its Picaso supply chain planning solution to support South AfricanSasol Oil’s integrated supply chain.

		Longwatch adds thermal imaging to Video Surveillance Software - 02/11/09 The interface to FLIR’s A-Series Thermal Imaging cameras allows thermal images to be viewed on standard HMI/SCADA software, such as Wonderware InTouch or GE Fanuc iFix.

		AXIOMTEK releases slim, fanless HMIs with SCADA software - 02/11/09 Equipped with WinPC32 Pro run-time SCADA software, VTA-7100T and VTA-7840T can be connected to PLCs and PC-based I/O modules.

		InduSoft enhances Web Studio HMI/SCADA software for mobile access - 02/10/09 Web Studio Version 6.1 Service Pack 5 adds enhancements such as Studio Mobile Access (SMA), the option to run as a Windows service, and custom display resolutions.

		Yokogawa releases Real-time Production Organizer MES - 02/08/09 RPO is a suite of manufacturing execution system (MES) platform packages that integrate the vertical production execution workflow across departments.

		Emerson announces Syncade Smart Operations Management Suite - 02/03/09 Syncade Suite integrates real-time intelligent plant-floor data with procedural, off-line and transactional plant business processes, decisions and asset management.

		Wonderware introduces Packaging Industry application for Food & Beverage - 02/02/09 Industry Application for Packaging delivers integrated, real-time monitoring, control and performance measurement of packaging operations.

		Endress+Hauser & Rockwell Automation release device integration tools for PlantPAx - 02/02/09 Tools diagnose, connect, configure and commission Endress+Hauser instrumentation with the Rockwell Automation PlantPAx process automation system.

		Velocity11 updates VWorks automation control software - 02/02/09 Enhancements includes full 21CFR Part11 compliance support, making it a good solution for applications covered in FDA guidelines.

		Tips updates Logmate v6.22 - 02/01/09 Enhancements include the ability to customize record reads for multiple data streams, and bug fixes for TDC3000 users.

		EDSA introduces Paladin Live Energy Management Advisor - 01/27/09 Paladin Live allows companies to isolate and reduce energy inefficiencies in their mission-critical facilities.

		GE Fanuc releases iPower 5.0 for iFIX - 01/27/09 iPower provides a SCADA system for electrical transmission and distribution utilities.

		Rockwell Automation introduces FactoryTalk Pharma Suite software - 01/26/09 Pre-certified application features weigh-and-dispense workflows to help pharmaceutical manufacturers lower risk, reduce time to market and achieve operational excellence

		Measurement Studio enhances MSTUDIO MCC DAQ software - 01/26/09 Improvements to MSTUDIO MCC includes support for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, AutoRefresh callback, and .NET Analysis library code snippets.

		ICONICS upgrades BizViz software - 01/21/09 Enhancements to BizViz V9.13 include EarthWorX Web Part for geographically contextualizing enterprise information and key performance indicators (KPIs).

		ICONICS upgrades GENESIS32 HMI/SCADA software - 01/21/09 Upgrades include GENESIS32 V9.13, GENESIS32 V8.05 and the V8 Service Pack 3.

		National Instruments expands machine diagnostic software - 01/19/09 Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite Version 7.0 adds psychoacoustic measurements, making it possible to quickly set up tests to quantify noise, vibration and harshness.

		Omniflex enhances Teleterm RTU alarm monitor - 01/19/09 On Demand message feature sends SMS messages from a mobile device to the silent sentry to read any of the digital and analog/counter I/O values.

		PAS updates PlantState Suite - 01/13/09 Enhancements to PlantState Suite 6.2 include obtaining data from disparate control systems, a new KPI Grid Viewer and improvements to the Alarm Shelving module.

		BlueCielo updates asset management software - 01/13/09 Enhancements to InnoCielo Meridian Enterprise 2008a and InnoCielo TeamWork 2008a include support for the 64-bit version of AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks.

		MOBIFORM announces VantagePoint trend software - 01/13/09 VantagePoint Trend captures and displays live, dynamically updated real-time data in a Line Chart format.

		Apriso updates FlexNet Global Process Manager software - 01/12/09 Enhancements include improved security options and electronic signatures, automated checks, validations and deployment preparation, and tracked versioning and change management.

		Wonderware enhances Performance Software 3.5 - 01/12/09 Enhancements include a Utilization Capability Object, ArchestrA graphic templates, and .NET controls.

		Honeywell introduces Advanced Energy Solutions for industrial power generators - 12/16/08 Advanced Energy Solutions allows industrial power and cogeneration plants to balance electricity generation demands with efficiency and regulatory constraints.

		ExperTune enhances PlantTriage software to find problems - 12/15/08 PlantTriage software includes a new tool that graphically highlights and pinpoints the root cause of process interactions.

		Rockwell Automation introduces FactoryTalk VantagePoint - 11/20/08 FactoryTalk VantagePoint allows end users to self-configure Web-based dashboards, trends and reports.

		Fluke adds 3D to SmartViewT 2.0 thermal imaging software - 10/17/08 3D software gives users options for optimizing and organizing thermal images and creating professional reports, and is easier to use.

		ICONICS announces FacilityWorX for Building Automation - 10/16/08 Built on the industry standard BACnet protocol, FacilityWorX provides visualization and control into multiple facility-based systems.

		ICONICS enhances Hyper Historian - 10/16/08 Enhancements include Statistical Process Control and Audit Trail Capability, and integration with SQL Query Language.

		Areal adds DBMS connectivity to TOPKAPI SCADA software - 10/14/08 TOPKAPI can record historical production data directly into DBMS systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, etc.

		Wonderware adds IntelaTrac V3.2 mobile decision support system - 10/07/08 The integration of IntelaTrac into the Wonderware portfolio is the first significant result of the recent acquisition of SAT Corp. in August 2008.

		GE Fanuc releases Proficy RX 2.0 for PAT - 10/06/08 Proficy RX 2.0 supports Process Analytical Technology (PAT) deployments for Life Sciences companies.

		IFS integrates CAD with PDM software - 10/03/08 IFS Applications software supports AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor, PRO/Engineer, and Solidworks, allowing each access to PDM and engineering data in real time.

		Crystal Engineering updates FastCalXP 2.0 for HART - 10/02/08 Version 2.0 of FastCalXP pressure gauge calibration software adds the ability to calibrate pressure transmitters and utilize HART signals.

		Beckhoff improves TwinCAT Scope Tool - 10/01/08 Enhancements include simple configuration, advanced graphics and extended functionality.

		Eaton connects its Power Management Software to its hardware - 09/30/08 Enterprise Power Manager, LanSafe 6, and Netwatch 5 are now compatible with Powerware, MGE Office Protection Systems, Aphel and Pulizzi product families.

		Exele adds OPC alarms to TopView - 09/30/08 TopView Write-to-server notification stores alarm and related messages to string tags in the underlying OPC or PI Server.

		OPC Foundation to release OPC Analyzer spec for review in December - 09/29/08 The OPC Analyzer Device Interface is based on the OPC-Unified Architecture specification.

		GE Fanuc announces Sequence of Events (SOE) for PACSystems - 09/25/08 SOE captures the first event and sequence of events that occur in the system, during a shutdown or a trip sequence, to help users document when events have occurred.

		GE Fanuc releases Proficy DataMart software - 09/17/08 DataMart provides a platform for reducing the time, cost and complexity of developing reports and analyses in Proficy Plant applications.

		Audon announces DAQFactory-Starter software - 09/10/08 DAQFactory Starter is a cut-down version of the DAQFactory data acquisition and control package for £29.

		GE Fanuc announces Proficy Change Management for CNC - 09/09/08 Software reduces the risk and costs associated with unplanned downtime by automatically backing up and controlling centralized storage of critical CNC files.

		ILS Technology updates secureWISE secure collaboration platform - 09/08/08 Improvements include a “team” function. allowing the system administrator of the secureWISE platform to enroll and manage individual users in collaborative sessions.

		Kepware enhances KEPServerEX - 09/08/08 Enhancements include a Math and Logic option, OPC-UA Server Plug-in, Oracle MES and MOC connectivity, and an OPC-DA Client Driver.

		Infimatic releases Freedom eLog machine tool performance software - 09/03/08 Freedom eLog provides comprehensive, real-time, color-coded performance data for all plant production assets, allowing for better machine tool management.

		LDRA releases Version 7.7 of Testbed - 09/03/08 LDRA Testbed has extended its programming standards and code coverage up to DO-178B Level A certification.

		RuggedCom releases Windows Version of RuggedNMS software - 08/21/08 RuggedNMS network management software platform is now available in a Microsoft Windows version.

		Yokogawa enhances CENTUM VP for Batch Control - 08/21/08 Based upon ISA-88 and IEC61512, the batch functionality provides recipe management and process management layered upon the unit supervision and process control activites within CENTUM VP.

		BlueCielo enhances InnoCielo Global Collaboration Framework - 08/12/08 Enhancements include automatic synchronization of workflow, replication of new file names, optimized scheduled export processes and more.

		Apriso releases FlexNet Version 9.4 Service Pack 1 - 08/06/08 Enhancements include improved governance of global manufacturing systems, complex sequencing and expanded containment management functions.

		National Instruments upgrades LabVIEW - 08/04/08 Enhancements to LabVIEW 8.6 include tools to help engineers take advantage of the benefits of multicore processors, FPGAs for embedded systems and wireless communication.

		Thermo Fisher adds OXSAS software to ARL 4460 metals analyzer - 07/31/08 OXSAS software provides simple one-click routine analysis launch as well as access to recent analyses for on-screen comparison and full traceability.

		Omniflex introduces distributed alarm management system - 07/28/08 MAXILARM has sub-millisecond time stamping at source, integrated analog logging, and remote alarm fascias all to meet EEMUA 191 guidelines.

		BlueCielo upgrades InnoCielo Asset Management Module - 07/24/08 Enhancements include upgraded version support for InnoCielo Meridian Enterprise and Maximo.

		Thermo Fisher enhances ARL SMS analysis automation software - 07/18/08 ARL SMS version 6 for Optical Emission and X-Ray Fluorescence spectrometers has a common software platform covering both the instrument and automation solution.

		Infimatic introduces Freedom eLog software - 07/18/08 eLog provides real-time, color-coded performance data for all plant production assets, allowing for better machine tool management.

		WebDock updates DataPort Data Collection for RSLinx - 07/18/08 Enhancements to DataPort 2008.14 include graphing from the main program, email abilities and bug fixes.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX 5.0 - 07/16/08 Enhancements include a new look and feel, and failover, charting and Historian functions.

		National Instruments enhances DIAdem 11.0 - 07/14/08 DIAdem 11.0 software for managing, analyzing and reporting test data adds sensor data mapping for 3D CAD models to simplify the visualization of high-channel-count systems.

		GE Fanuc adds Formulation Management to Proficy - 07/07/08 Batch Formulation Management allows users to create variations of a product based on a single Master Recipe, reducing the number of Master Recipes needed to be maintained on the production line.

		MASS Group upgrades FactoryServer CMMS - 06/27/08 Enhancements in V 4.4 include Check In/Check Out, Reports, Asset Scheduling, and Statistical Process Control modules and functions.

		GE Fanuc updates Proficy Change Management 5.8 - 06/24/08 Enhancements include Web-based end user client, new scheduler interface, and Schneider ProWORX 32 support.

		Exele enhances alarms on TopView - 06/23/08 Enhancements in the TopView 6.2.5 Release include upgrades to the alarm limit function.

		Honeywell introduces Uniformance Process Studio - 06/20/08 Desktop software allows plant engineers to analyze process performance. It includes workflow management applications that enable engineers to build trend graphs and graphics with minimal training.

		Honeywell enhances POMSnet Pharmaceutical MES - 06/20/08 The upgrade includes a batch rescaling tool that automatically adjusts recipes to partial batch quantities, and new weighing methods and dispensing rules for increased accuracy.

		Saelig introduces USB DeviceExaminer software - 06/19/08 Software verifies that a USB device under test complies with USB2.0 Specification Chapter 9, and - where applicable - Hub, HID, and Mass Storage standard classes.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy Real-Time Information Portal - 06/16/08 Enhancements include tighter integration with Proficy Plant Applications; tools to represent data as dials, gauges, and a heat map; and the ability to mine third-party databases.

		Emerson enhances AMS Suite to simplify set up of Smart Wireless networks - 06/16/08 AMS Device Manager 9.5 provides a common interface for users to manage their wired and wireless instruments and valves without in-depth site surveys or blueprints.

		BlueCielo enhances InnoCielo software - 06/10/08 Enhancements include easy user management, Microsoft Outlook integration, a powerful Data Import Tool and support for the latest CAD software versions.

		Expertune introduces Treemap displays - 06/03/08 A large treemap display in the control room shows the performance of thousands of assets with one glance.

		Cooper Bussmann enhances InVision - 05/30/08 InVision Downtime Reduction System now has Ethernet/IP communications.

		GE Fanuc upgrades Proficy Process Systems - 05/29/08 Enhancements in Version 1.5 include changes to the Global Namespace, run mode store transfer lists, iFIX 4.5 visualization technologies, and fieldbus connectivity

		Wonderware enhances Operations and Performance Software - 05/20/08 Enhancements are evolutions of the Factelligence offerings from the acquisition of Cimnet.

		Data Translation enhances Measure Foundry software - 05/20/08 Enhancements include Windows Vista support, an Analog Input Synched component, and ASCII File Writer.

		InduSoft announces Web Studio driver for Cylon Building EMS - 05/15/08 Driver eliminates the need for an OPC Server, making installation and system engineering of a Cylon building energy management solution less costly and easier to configure.

		GE Fanuc updates Proficy Tracker - 05/13/08 Latest version helps companies realize lean initiatives by managing the execution of orders and the related flow of materials.

		OSIsoft adds AMI and Smart Grid capability - 05/05/08 PI Smart Connectors and PI Business Gateways connect the PI system to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Smart Grids for meter reading.

		ABB releases cpmPlus Loop Performance Manager - 05/01/08 Loop Performance Manager software collects, optimizes, tunes and monitors the performance of a control loops.

		ABB releases cpmPlus Smart Client for System 800xA - 05/01/08 Thin client helps process customers securely access automation systems via an Internet browser for real-time visibility into the process from any location.

		ExperTune releases ProcessApex benchmarking software - 04/30/08 ProcessApex software benchmarks and tracks the business results of fired heaters, heat exchangers, and dryers.

		GE Fanuc updates Proficy Plant Applications - 04/22/08 Enhancements include Model Configuration tools for event detection and modeling, and improved deployment tools, runtime displays and reporting capabilities.

		Infor enhances TRANS4M ERP - 04/21/08 Additions include a Microsoft .NET-based navigator, web services capabilities, electronic data interchange (EDI) enhancements, event management, and automated shipping processes.

		Schneider releases PrimeRead DAQ software for utilities - 04/18/08 PrimeRead software aids utilities in the automated collection and management of metering data.

		ICONICS releases Real-Time Hyper Historian - 04/16/08 Hyper Historian works with Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008. and SQL Server 2005 and 2008.

		InduSoft increases security for Web Studio HMI/SCADA - 04/14/08 Service Pack 4 (SP4) for InduSoft Web Studio includes an interface for producing alarms, trends, and reports in the PDF file format to prevent alterations to key reports and optimize security.

		ICONICS enhances BizViz with Productivity Analytics - 04/13/08 Productivity Analytics lets users gain insight into operations through real-time data aggregation and connectivity to multiple data sources.

		GE Fanuc adds Proficy Maintenance Gateway - 04/10/08 Software closes the loop between the plant floor and plant/corporate maintenance systems by using real-time production data, events and information to drive maintenance.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy HMI/SCADA CIMPLICITY - 04/04/08 Enhancements include diagnostic tools, security, development tools, Digital Graphical Replay (DGR), enhanced Screen Navigation, and easy-to-use Application Deployment.

		Ingersoll Rand enhances ICS Enterprise software - 04/03/08 New functions include scheduling of regular archiving, searches and data report compilation, and saving tightening curves in the database. It handles up to 500 machine tool controllers.

		GE Fanuc introduces Proficy Workflow BPM software - 03/18/08 Proficy Workflow provides a Business Process Management (BPM) solution that digitizes and streamlines production processes – from work instructions and SOPs to corrective action and HACCP monitoring.

		MatrikonOPC introduces History Link data transfer tool - 03/18/08 Historical data transportation system provides a reliable platform for the transfer of historical data with no vendor-specific protocols or proprietary interfaces.

		Enea enhances Element 3.0 network middleware - 03/11/08 Enhancements include a full implementation of the SA Forum’s Availability Management Framework (AMF), support for in-service upgrades, and the ability to manage DSP farms in the user plane.

		Matrikon launches Mobile Equipment Monitor for mining - 03/04/08 Mobile Equipment Monitor remotely collects all available operating data such as temperature, pressure and alarms from onboard systems and transmits the data to a central database.

		OAGIS releases version 9.2 with ISA95 - 03/03/08 This release contains ISA95 Business Object Documents related to production performance and production schedule.

		Matrikon announces NetKPI dashboard for process operations - 02/28/08 NetKPI empowers any user to create, monitor, analyze and drill down into any KPI across their entire enterprise.

		Wonderware adds Echelon i.LON SmartServer to System Platform 3.0 - 02/28/08 i.LON SmartServer from Echelon has been integrated into Wonderware System Platform 3.0 software.

		Mettler Toldeo offers iSense Asset Management for pH sensors - 02/26/08 iSense software performs maintenance, documentation and management of pH and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) sensors.

		Symbion Systems upgrades Symbion-LX software - 02/25/08 Version 2.0 enhancements include significantly expanded instrument control and spectroscopic data processing capabilities.

		McObject adds support for KD-Tree - 02/25/08 KD-Tree database index expands coding efficiency and helps make Java and .NET data objects easier to use in certain types of applications.

		Exele introduces TopView PerfMon software - 02/17/08 TopView PerfMon monitors CPU performance and sends alarm notification via Email, SMS, TAP, Text-to-speech or voice.

		FKI Logistex upgrades EASYpick Software - 02/14/08 Enhancements include reporting tools for workload planning management, quality assurance and audit, productivity, order status, wave management and user maintenance.

		myDIALS launches hosted performance management solution - 02/11/08 Hosted software provides an interactive display for consistent, timely analysis of operations, production and business metrics.

		Mitsubishi introduces e-F@ctory Solution - 02/05/08 e-F@ctory combines control hardware and networks with enterprise IT systems offered by strategic partner companies, including IBM and ILST.

		Kepware adds Oracle connection to KEPServerEX - 02/04/08 KEPServerEX can provide manufacturing plant floor execution data to Oracle’s manufacturing applications.

		ABB enhances Industrial IT ECS Enterprise Connectivity - 02/02/08 Enhancements include quicker integration of systems, improved performance, redundancy, and a simplified user interface.

		IBM, Mitsubishi and ILS Technology deliver SOA Solution - 01/31/08 The three companies have developed a reference architecture that can help customers meet industry standards more quickly for device-to-IT connectivity.

		ELUTIONS uses SyTech technology for Excel Reporter - 01/25/08 Sytech provides the key layer of technology that enables automatic, background report generation using Microsoft Office Excel.

		Automated Control Concepts introduces ProcessRecords software - 01/21/08 ProcessRecords provides a platform for automation of manufacturing documents, regardless of whether the information is collected manually or automatically.

		Exele upgrades OPCcalc and EDICTvb process calculation software - 01/09/08 Through a mouse-click, OPCcalc and EDICTvb users can request a "snapshot" of any running process calculation library.

		ROMER upgrades DOCS 2.3 Tube Inspection Software - 01/09/08 Used with a portable CMM, DOCS can inspect and measure round metallic and non-metallic wire, tubing, and piping used in almost any industry.

		Wonderware upgrades Equipment Operations MES - 12/19/07 This latest version includes enhanced features for lowering the maintenance and administration costs of overall operations management.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy Batch Execution 5.1 Software - 12/19/07 Enhancements include Tabular Recipe Editor, new ActiveX Controls, and integration with Proficy Process Systems.

		Honeywell adds Job-Scheduling Module for LETS - 12/18/07 The scheduling module enables users to create a prioritized list of jobs to run on each machine in the factory, using a Web browser to select part numbers, part quantity and due date for each job.

		Emerson introduces SmartProcess LoopMetrics software - 12/18/07 Software helps utilities improve the performance of their power generating facilities.

		ICONICS GraphWorX64 is certified for Windows Server 2008 - 12/17/07 GraphWorX64, a core component of the GENESIS64 suite, is certified for Windows Server 2008 as well as Vista.

		ITTIA Launches DB-SQL Engine for Embedded systems - 12/17/07 DB-SQL, a lightweight relational database management system, is suitable for embedded systems and mobile devices.

		Beckhoff Automation announces CX1010 Mid-range Embedded PC - 12/13/07 Starting under $1,000 with bundled TwinCAT PLC software and Windows operating system (OS), the EtherCAT-ready CX1010 is positioned as the new mid-range performance device in the scalable CX Family.

		Yokogawa Releases Plant Resource Manager (PRM) Version R3.02 - 12/11/07 PRM is a key component of Yokogawa’s Asset Excellence initiative that integrates and manages maintenance information, monitors online conditions, and records historical data of assets ranging from field devices to plant equipment.

		MTL releases Matrix v.8.2 process control system - 12/11/07 MOST's process control system, Matrix v. 8.2, leverages the Wonderware System Platform 3.0 software to automatically manage and coordinate the development, modification, and deployment of control application components.

		RuggedCom introduces RuggedNMS network management software - 12/09/07 RuggedNMS provides a comprehensive platform for monitoring, configuring, and maintaining mission-critical IP-based communications networks, such as those found in substation automation and “Smart Grids” for electric utilities, intelligent transportation systems, and advanced control and automation for industrial processes.

		VISIBILITY.net announces Service Oriented Architecture - 12/05/07 SOA can be distributed over a network and can be combined together and reused to create more integrated business applications.

		NI announces LabWindows/CVI 8.5 - 12/03/07 With LabWindows/CVI 8.5, programmers can achieve increased performance on multicore systems with full control over thread management, built-in multithreaded libraries and drivers, thread-safe analysis functions and advanced debugging tools.

		Accu-Sort announces FAST Link Software - 12/01/07 FAST Link software makes it easy to link data from real-time automatic identification devices with enterprise IT systems.

		Agilent announces BenchLink Data Logger Pro software - 11/28/07 Software enables advanced data-logging tasks with decision-making and limited checking, and requires no programming.

		Agilent enhances I/O Libraries for LXI Instruments - 11/27/07 IO Libraries Suite 15.0 has an improved LAN-discovery interface that simplifies the finding and configuring of LXI and other LAN-capable instruments.

		Visibility adds PLM to ERP - 11/19/07 VISIBILITY.net EPLM suite provides an integrated product backbone in support of multi-department enterprise requirements.

		Eagle releases ProTeus in Arabic - 11/19/07 ProTeus is also available in US and British English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, German, Greek, Hungarian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish.

		SimSci-Esscor adds Excel to PipePhase software - 11/15/07 PIPEPHASE version 9.2 users can now drag and drop multiphase flow model parameters such as wellhead pressures, Gas Oil Ratios and IPR constants, directly into Excel spreadsheets.

		Rockwell Automation releases FactoryTalk AssetCentre - 11/14/07 Centralized change management software tool helps maximize value of assets and protects investment in intellectual property

		Woodhead adds NetDoctor to network diagnostic tools - 11/14/07 NetDoctor continuously monitors a DeviceNet or CAN network and stores the information as OPC status tags on an HMI display over Ethernet.

		DSI Adds Voice Input to dcLINK - 11/08/07 dcLINK maximizes data collection productivity by incorporating bar code, RFID, and voice input in a single software solution.

		NI enhances LabVIEW 8.5 Student Edition - 11/06/07 The student edition offers all the features of LabVIEW including multicore processing and hybrid programming.

		Mu Dynamics enhances security analyzer - 11/06/07 Version 3 of Mu-4000 improves the reliability and uptime of networked products and IP business services.

		Rockwell Automation enhances PMX MES software - 11/05/07 Enhancements include better connectivity between RS PMX MES and FactoryTalk Integrator to communicate with ERP and LIMS packages.

		SyTech enhances XLReporter Version 8.0 - 11/02/07 Enhancements include interfaces to GE Fanuc, Wonderware, Rockwell and Emerson historians for getting data into Excel spreadsheets automatically.

		InduSoft announces RealTime Performance Management software - 11/01/07 Software gathers real-time data from PLCs, PCs, DCSes and historians, as well as ERP programs, MES and WRP software, and displays Plant KPIs in real-time.

		InduSoft releases Secure Web Client - 11/01/07 Web communications to remote locations over unsecured networksare encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Socket Layer), providing the highest possible level of security.

		Infotech Systems enhances AMICS SQL 10.0 Manufacturing Software - 11/01/07 Inventory Control Software now based on Microsoft’s SQL Server 2005 database platform.

		Emerson updates AMS Suite software - 10/30/07 AMS Suite Work Notification supports SAP and MAXIMO Maintenance Management Systems.

		MYNAH releases PLC IO software interface - 10/29/07 Interface supports GE Genius Bus, ModiconS908 Remote IO, and Allen-Bradley 1771 Remote IO.

		FastPic enhances inventory control software - 10/28/07 Cube utilization function gives warehouse users dynamic space management tools to make maximum use of storage space.

		Eagle Technology upgrades ProTeus V software - 10/23/07 V 9.6.4 of the maintenance management software supports SQL Server, SQL Express, and Oracle databases.

		IntelliCom announces NetBiter Serial Server for Rockwell PLCs - 10/23/07 The gateway connects RS Logix 500 Windows tools and ControlLogix, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, SLC-500 and PLC-5.

		Agilent enhances VEE 8.5 test and measurement software - 10/23/07 Enhancements in version 8.5 include Vista support, 3-D look, customizable toolbars, and automatic color coding of different object types.

		NI enhances LabVIEW SignalExpress 2.5 - 10/23/07 Improvements include a Project Analyzer to help engineers and scientists identify and address common measurement mistakes.

		Matrikon announces OPC driver for GE Mark V Turbine - 10/22/07 The MatrikonOPC Server for GE Mark V provides a TCI-independent link to the Mark V and is capable of sub-second scan rates.

		MYNAH enhances Modbus Drivers - 10/22/07 Enhancements include support for multiple masters, multiple slaves and redundant operations.

		Ethernet Direct adds IntraVUE Lite network diagnostics software - 10/19/07 IntraVUE Lite provides process and control engineers a method to view and troubleshoot Industrial Ethernet communications at the PLC and I/O level.

		Rockwell Automation adds Historian to FactoryTalk - 10/19/07 Historian automatically identifies, gathers and configures high-speed detailed data from any control system or human-machine interface (HMI) software.

		Matrikon enhances Control Performance Monitor 5.1 - 10/18/07 Inmprovements allow control assets such as PID loops, advanced control applications and analyzers to be continuously monitored and diagnosed.

		Objective Interface announces OIS Telecommunications Platform - 10/17/07 Expandable CORBA software communications infrastructure supports wireless base stations, routers, switches and network hardware.

		MYNAH releases MiMiC Distillation Modeling Package - 10/15/07 Distillation Modeling Package is suitable for control strategy development and testing, initial and ongoing tuning of control loops, and dynamic optimization of distillation systems.

		MYNAH enhances MiMiC DeltaV FHX Utility v3.4 - 10/15/07 This release improves simulation generation for DeltaV user by as much as 400%.

		Infor announces Mobile Asset Management - 10/11/07 EAM Advanced Mobile, an adaptable portable asset management solution, supports multiple applications from a single device.

		Green Hills software works on Fujitsu FR Family - 10/10/07 Green Hills software products are now available for the Fujitsu FR60, FR70, and FR80 32-bit RISC microcontrollers.

		Transpara releases Visual KPI 3.0 - 10/10/07 With version 3.0, users can consolidate hundreds, or even thousands, of real-time KPIs into a single, at-a-glance view of their entire asset hierarchy.

		Exele enhances TopView 6.0 - 10/10/07 Improvements include new components and diagnostic tools, support for Windows Vista, and support for PI HA (High Availability) and PI Expressions (TopView PI)

		Semaphore introduces Kingfisher and T-BOX Telemetry - 10/09/07 Kingfisher and T-BOX IP-based telemetry enable the complete integration of SCADA, control, and communications functionality in one rugged package.

		PAS releases PlantState Suite 6.0 - 10/09/07 PlantState Suite version 6.0 meets all recommendations by the ISA for Alarm Management.

		IXXAT adds CANopen to ProConOS Runtime System - 10/09/07 ProConOS IEC 61131-3 runtime environment and the Multiprog development environment are now offered with CANopen support.

		Kepware expands KEPServerEX communication drivers - 10/08/07 KEPServerEX includes communications drivers for WeatherBug, Fisher ROC and Fisher ROC Plus protocols, and a Memory Based driver for simulations.

		MYNAH releases MiMiC driver for Modbus TCP/IP - 10/07/07 Simulation Driver allows I/O and process simulation for devices that support the Modbus TCP/IP protocol.

		MYNAH enhances MiMiC v3 software acceptance tester - 10/07/07 V3 is a simulation platform built on .NET, making it graphical, flexible, powerful, and dynamic.

		Dassault Systèmes launches DELMIA PLM Express - 10/04/07 DELMIA PLM Express digital manufacturing solutions make PLM technology easily accessible to smaller businesses.

		GE MDS updates NETio firmware - 10/03/07 MODBUS Protocol Addressable I/O and Direct Mode have been added to the networking software.

		ISA to market critical infrastructure cyber security tool - 10/02/07 ISA will sign a non-exclusive licensing agreement to distribute and market the Control Systems Cyber Security Self Assessment Tool (CS2SAT).

		Opto 22 enhances PAC Project 8.1 - 10/02/07 Improvements include distributed control functions and support for SNAP PACs, Brains, and I/O.

		ICONICS enhances BizViz with Productivity Analytics - 10/02/07 BizViz Productivity Analytics empowers decision makers at all levels of the enterprise with real-time and accurate information.

		ICONICS announces Hyper-Historian - 10/02/07 Hyper-Historian logs up to 50,000 tags per second from multiple data sources including OPC servers, BACnet, SNMP, and third-party database and plant historians.

		FKI Logistex Adds Pick-to-Light Capability - 09/26/07 FKI added pick-to-light order fulfillment capability to the Pick Manager module of the company's Warehouse Software Suite (WSS).

		Acrosser announces UTM firewall platform - 09/26/07 UTM performs content filtering, spam filtering, intrusion detection and anti-virus duties traditionally handled by multiple systems.

		Wonderware adds Factelligence to EPM 2.0 Software - 09/26/07 Equipment Performance Module (EPM) 2.0 incorporates recently acquired Factelligence technology from the Invensys Cimnet acquisition.

		NI extends LabVIEW Embedded Platform to new processors - 09/24/07 LabVIEW Embedded Module now supports ADI Blackfin Processors 2.5, ADSP-BF54X and Freescale ColdFire.

		Divelbiss adds OptiCAN network - 09/24/07 OptiCAN allows networking of multiple PLCs, which makes distributed control extremely simple to accomplish.

		Danaher introduces MPX Motion Library in Visual Basic - 09/22/07 MPX motion programming library helps users quickly create multi-axis motion, I/O, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) automation programs.

		Green Hills Software Announces ThreadX-compatible RTOS - 09/19/07 The RTOS has comparable performance and memory footprint to the ThreadX RTOS from Express Logic.

		Green Hills enhances security on Wireless Devices Platform - 09/19/07 Enhancements includes extended Wi-Fi security, Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), and new reference driver support for Wi-Fi chipsets.

		Express Logic Unveils TraceX real-time debugging tool - 09/18/07 TraceX provides developers with graphical view of real-time system events, such as interrupts and context switches that occur out of view of standard debugging tools.

		InSync enhances Edgeware asset software - 09/17/07 Edgeware 3.2 has an updated library of utilities and workflows used to automate Shipping and Receiving, asset tracking, etc.

		Wonderware releases DA Servers for Omron PLCs - 09/17/07 Servers support Omron FINS Serial, FINS Ethernet, HostLink Serial and E5 Series protocols for communicating to Omron PLCs and temperature controllers.

		Emerson extends PlantWeb to cover turbomachinery - 09/17/07 PlantWeb Smart Machinery Health Monitoring now includes API 670 protection.

		Matrikon releases OPC Server for Allen-Bradley PLCs - 09/16/07 The server connects to devices via serial connections, single port Allen-Bradley 1784- PKTX PCI cards and Ethernet.

		EPLAN upgrades Electric P8 Software - 09/13/07 Electric P8 v1.8 will enable electrical designers to create and manage control hardware schematics with greater speed, ease and accuracy.

		Thermo Fisher Scientific web-enables its LIMS - 09/12/07 By Web-enabling its LIMS, Thermo Fisher provides customers a hassle–free deployment strategy, as well as easy maintenance and transparent updates from a central point on the network.

		Infor upgrades ERP SL 8.0 for discrete manufacturers - 09/12/07 Enhancements include SOA-Based interoperability, role-based user interface, expanded multi-site capabilities for global manufacturers, and a configurator that helps streamline the production of custom orders.

		Infor enhances Baan IV and Baan 5 ERP software - 09/11/07 Infor ERP Baan customers now have the option to enhance their existing version of Baan or they can choose to upgrade to Infor ERP LN version 6.1.

		National Instruments upgrades Vision Development Module 8.5 - 09/10/07 Enhancements include improved edge-detection algorithm and support for new 2-D codes, so machine designers can enhance images, check for presence, locate features, identify objects and measure parts.

		Fluke updates InsideIR software - 09/10/07 Enhancements in the free upgrade include features that help users more easily identify and analyze captured images and generate reports.

		IPS enhances Infusion Condition Manager - 09/10/07 Version 2.2 collects and analyzes real-time diagnostics from plant production assets, drives the appropriate actions, and now shares that information with plant databases and HMIs.

		S2 Technologies announces STRIDE for handset SDK testing - 09/10/07 Using STRIDE, a handset provider can now create, run and even deliver test cases as a component of its SDK.

		ITTIA Database works on Roper Mobile's handheld computers - 09/07/07 Information collected on the device is stored in a database, and the user interface is driven by configuration parameters in the database.

		Software Toolbox announces Symbol Factory for ArchestrA - 09/05/07 Symbol Factory brings over 4,000 vector graphic scalable objects into the new InTouch 10 ArchestrA Symbol Editor.

		Software Toolbox introduces OmniServer software for Wonderware InTouch - 09/05/07 OmniServer Universal Device Integration software supports the new Wonderware InTouch 10 and System Platform 3 offerings.

		Wonderware introduces InTouch 10.0, System Platform 3.0, Compact Panels & Development Studio - 09/05/07 Wonderware Announces New InTouch 10.0 HMI, System Platform 3.0 software, Compact Panels, Development Studio and Online Wonderware Breakthrough Experience

		Theorem enhances CADverter for IsoDraw - 09/03/07 Enhancements include improved interfacing of IsoDraw with CATIA and UG NX, as well as benefits for technical publications professionals.

		NI enhances LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotic Software - 09/03/07 LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software Version 1.1 now provides support for the Windows Vista operating system and Intel-based Macintosh computers in addition to improving memory usage on the NXT Intelligent Brick.

		Canary Labs enhances Trend Historian - 08/30/07 Trend Historian v. 7.0 eases the tasks of collecting, storing, managing and automatic validation of unlimited quantities of information to end-users.

		Wonderware announces Historian for OEMs and VARs - 08/28/07 Historian-OEM Edition allows VARs and OEMs, such as machine and solution builders, to include a historian with each installation of InTouch.

		Green Hills extends INTEGRITY PC to Intel vPro Processor - 08/27/07 Intel vPro processor technology substantially enhances and simplifies the hardware root of trust required to establish a secure state for the platform.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy Tracker Software - 08/23/07 Enhancements allow each item that moves through a production or packaging process to be tracked.

		EDS upgrades Chronos time logging software for AutoCAD - 08/22/07 Chronos for AutoCAD now logs all users that access the drawing, provides tool set for analyzing user efficiencies, drawing time accumulation and project job logging.

		Emerson adds Micro Motion diagnostics to AMS - 08/21/07 Meter Verification SNAP-ON application for Micro Motion Coriolis meters enables AMS users to make a full assessment of meters, from electronics through sensor.

		Keithley offers SignalMeister waveform software - 08/21/07 SignalMeister software creates arbitrary waveform (ARB) files that can be downloaded to Keithley's Model 2910 RF Vector Signal Generator.

		Matrox Graphics adds Linux drivers for thin clients - 08/21/07 Drivers include support for 32- and 64-bit RedHat and SUSE distributions, X.Org up to version 7.2.0, and kernel versions up to 2.6.20.

		Phoenix Contact upgrades Steeplechase VLC - 08/21/07 Steeplechase VLC software now offers integration of the SynqNet motion network to control up to 256 axes of motion

		FKI Logistex introduces UniSort MXT software - 08/16/07 UniSort MXT software maximizes product density on the infeed line to a sorter, enabling throughputs of up to 400 cartons per minute.

		CAMI Research adds speech to AutoBuild software - 08/15/07 AutoBuild software provides guided assembly with speech for cable and wire harness manufacturing.

		BlueCielo enhances InnoCielo Publisher 2007 - 08/15/07 The software automates the rendering and publishing of engineering content in various formats.

		Famic enhances Automation Studio 5.5 - 08/13/07 Enhancements to the software for hydraulic and pneumatic system design include new elements for Proportional Pneumatics and hydraulic simulator improvements.

		Honeywell introduces R100 material tracking software - 08/09/07 Material Tracking R100 software enables mining, mineral processing and metals companies to synchronize supply chains with financial processes.

		Transpara announces VisualKPI to monitor IT infrastructure - 08/07/07 Visual KPI delivers business-critical operating data to any mobile device - cell phone, PDA or SmartPhone - with on-demand access to IT performance data stored in a PI Server

		Theorem speeds up Pro/E translators - 08/07/07 Theorem's series of CADverters will typically translate data to and from PTC¹s Pro/E format three times faster than before.

		NI releases LabVIEW 8.5 for Machine Control - 08/06/07 LabVIEW 8.5 offers deterministic, real-time multicore tools; machine monitoring functions; and expanded OPC connectivity to hundreds of industrial devices.

		NI announces LabVIEW 8.5 - 08/06/07 LabVIEW 8.5 extends the platform farther into embedded and industrial applications with a new statechart design module for modeling and implementing system behavior.

		ISI enhances CIRSMA safety management software - 07/26/07 Software includes features that enable users to deploy CIRSMA as a central safety management system.

		Green Hills Software works with Cavium OCTEON processors - 07/26/07 Green Hills supports the Cavium Networks OCTEON Multi-core MIPS64 processor family.

		PAS upgrades Integrity 2.0 - 07/24/07 Latest version provides real-time data flow & plant architecture in a single web view.

		Green Hills announces µ-velOSity for NEC V850 - 07/23/07 RTOS is available for the NEC Electronics V850 family of embedded microcontrollers. Price: $9,500, royalty free..

		FastPic introduces SAP Host System Interface software - 07/23/07 FastPic4 inventory management and control software offers a simple interface with SAP ERP without the need for extensive programming support.

		Infor enhances PLM Optiva - 07/19/07 Enhancements include user interfaces, regulatory compliance authoring and management capabilities, and SOA-enablement.

		Pro-face updates Pro-Server EX 1.2 Data Management Software - 07/18/07 Enhancements include OPC Server, MES Actions, and the ability to run Pro-Server EX as a service in MS Windows.

		Online Development adds Database Views to xCoupler - 07/18/07 This enables the module to read only the tables selected by the database administrator and link data from several tables into one virtual table.

		Kalkitech enhances tool for substation configuration - 07/18/07 SCL Manager allows user to create, configure, view, edit all the substation elements and its data models as specified in Substation Configuration Language specification of IEC 61850.

		Commtest enhances Ascent 2007 vibration analysis software - 07/11/07 Ascent 2007 vibration analysis software now includes support for Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.

		PrismTech enhances OpenSplice Version 3 to bring QoS to SOAs - 07/11/07 Enhancements include compliance and coverage of the OMG's DDS specification, including DCPS and DLRL.

		GE Fanuc Offers Free Proficy Historian Software - 07/09/07 A free, 25-tag version of the historian software can be downloaded.

		RTI releases Recorder data logging software - 07/09/07 RTI Recorder software logs high-throughput data, events and messages at speeds up to 15,000 messages per second with a message size of up to 256 bytes.

		Emerson enhances AMS Suite for Vibration and Thermography Analysis - 07/09/07 Latest version of AMS Machinery Health Manager provides continuous online monitoring of CSI vibration data and infrared thermography technology.

		MatrikonOPC enhances Tunneller Version 3.0 - 07/07/07 Enhancements include encryption and lossless data compression to transfer real-time and historical data securely.

		Visibility adds IQPlus ERP Report and Inquiry Writer - 06/29/07 IQPlus report and inquiry writer has been added to VISIBILITY.net ERP software.

		ExperTune Announces PlantAMS Alarm Management System - 06/28/07 PlantAMS reduces safety risks, environmental risks, and operator errors through better alarm management in both routine and abnormal operation.

		BlueCielo announces InnoCielo Asset Management Module - 06/27/07 Add-on to InnoCielo Meridian Enterprise integrates Engineering Content Management with Enterprise Asset Management, thus bridging the gap between Maintenance and Engineering.

		GPcH Soft releases Visual Basic Decompiler - 06/26/07 VB Decompiler 3.4 software tool decompiles Visual Basic-written programs and enables users to compile these programs into either interpreted p-code or native code.

		Matrikon offers free Operational Insight Lite software - 06/26/07 Matrikon Operational Insight Lite software tool acquires, displays, and analyzes process data from both real-time and historical data sources.

		Maplesoft announces BlockImporter for MathWorks - 06/22/07 BlockImporter add-on tool imports Simulink diagrams and converts them to mathematical expressions for analysis and problem-solving.

		PAS announces DOC4000 Express documentation management - 06/21/07 DOC4000 Express automates the documentation of all configuration information including tags, native graphics, GUS graphics, CL programs, logic blocks, and more.

		Matrikon Releases NetCalc Real-time calculation module - 06/21/07 NetCalc web-based, wizard-driven tool allows users to aggregate data from real-time historians, relational databases, and control systems and perform calculations on that data.

		GarrettCom expands cyber-security solutions - 06/20/07 New software releases include MNS-6K-Secure for Magnum Ethernet switches, and MNS-DX Release 1.3 for Magnum DX routers and terminal servers.

		Emerson adds infrared analysis to AMS Suite - 06/20/07 The ability to analyze route-based IR images of plant equipment allows consistent thermography coverage of facility assets and integration with other machinery health data.

		Connect One enhances AT+i Command Set for wireless devices - 06/19/07 AT+i Version 8.0 supports network access for devices via dial-up (PSTN), Ethernet, WiFi, GPRS/CDMA, WiMAX and any existing and future IP-based mediums.

		National Instruments Lookout 6.1 compatible with Vista - 06/18/07 With the release of Lookout 6.1, automation engineers can upgrade to Windows Vista.

		ABB releases Asset Master for field device management - 06/18/07 Asset Master can manage up to 500 ABB and non-ABB devices,including flowmeters, analyzers, actuators, control valves, and positioners that can be wired to a fieldbus.

		Famic enhances Automation Studio - 06/17/07 Enhancements include MS Vista 32 compatibility, Proportional Pneumatic Library, pressure line properties definition, Component Referencing with hyperlink tools and more.

		DSI announces dcLINK Productivity Monitor - 06/13/07 Productivity Monitor web-enabled data analysis application aggregates and graphically displays key performance indicators (KPIs).

		Honeywell introduces HILS real-time locator system - 06/11/07 HILS integrates identification and location technologies such as UWB, GPS, Wi-Fi and RFID with the Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS).

		Rockwell Automation upgrades RSLogix 5000 v.16 software - 06/08/07 Premier Integration drive profile reduces drive configuration time, eases operation and improves maintenance for PowerFlex AC drive applications

		Rinfix releases Pocket File Manager 1.2 for Pocket PCs - 06/08/07 Software supports file and folder actions, including file viewing and changing properties and creating, copying, moving, renaming or deleting files and folders.

		IPS introduces wireless-enabled enterprise solutions - 06/06/07 Enhancements include hardware and software for Mobile Workforce, Field Data Logging, Condition Monitoring, Asset Tracking, Security and other functions.

		Schneider Electric introduces Vijeo Citect software - 06/06/07 Vijeo Citect software responds to all types of production automation, infrastructure or electrical distribution solutions requiring HMI/SCADA.

		Kepware Releases Enhanced KEPServerEX OPC Server - 06/05/07 The Data Logger component is a plug-in to KEPServerEX that allows customers to seamlessly log data into any ODBC compliant database.

		BlueCielo updates InnoCielo 2007 ECM Software - 06/05/07 Latest release has advanced document workflow, Open BriefCase Option, enhanced performance and support for latest CAD Software.

		Beckhoff adds EtherNet/IP support to TwinCAT Software - 06/05/07 EtherNet/IP has been fully integrated into the TwinCAT programming environment, allowing for graphical linking of mapped data to PLC tasks.

		MatrikonOPC releases server for Motorola MOSCAD - 06/04/07 This MatrikonOPC Server provides real-time data access to the Motorola family of MOSCAD Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).

		COPALP enhances STRATON Workbench software - 06/01/07 Enhancements include Project Automation to create and modify a control system project with standard development tools.

		StyleTap Platform runs old Palm OS barcode software on Windows Mobile - 05/31/07 StyleTap Platform for Windows Mobile creates a virtual Palm OS environment that will run most Palm OS applications, unmodified, on Windows Mobile PDA and Smartphone devices.

		Hirschmann upgrades Industrial HiVision network software - 05/30/07 With Operator Edition 3.0, device status, link status or network load can be integrated directly into SCADA systems via an OPC Data Access 2.0 server.

		GarrettCom announces Magnum secure networking framework - 05/29/07 Magnum Secure Networking Framework (MSNF) consists of functional building blocks and secure networking protocols.

		Infor globalizes LX ERP software - 05/23/07 Feature Pack 2 expands global capabilities of LX by adding region and time zone support throughout the system, cost inventory in local currencies, and enhanced multi-language capabilities.

		IXXAT enhances CANopen Master API software - 05/22/07 Enhancements include support for iPC-I XC16/PCI, tinCAN161 and USB-to-CAN II, LSS master functionality, and Flying Master mechanism.

		A2 Technologies ROAR software for real-time oil analysis - 05/18/07 ROAR software works with Mobility FT-IR spectrometers to get real-time information about the condition of lubricating fluids directly, in the field.

		Siemens announces systems for Strip Cooling in Hot Rolling Mills - 05/18/07 Microstructure Target Cooling system includes a process model, automation and closed-loop control systems, as well as mechanical components such as various cooling valves.

		Siemens launches Sipat PAT software for Pharmaceutical - 05/18/07 Sipat software serves as a common interface for Process Analytical Technology (PAT) in the pharmaceutical industry.

		Measurement Computing announces TracerDAQ Pro DAQ software - 05/17/07 TracerDAQ Pro logs, analyzes and displays data, and generates signals without the need to write code

		Datastick upgrades Spectrum software for vibration analyzers - 05/15/07 Version 1.7 of Spectrum software suite include Datastick Review,to compare past vibration measurements with current measurements.

		National Instruments enhances DIAdem 10.2 - 05/15/07 DIAdem 10.2 data management, analysis and reporting software now offers support for Windows Vista.

		NI enhances LabWindows/CVI and Measurement Studio - 05/15/07 LabWindows/CVI 8.1.1 and Measurement Studio 8.1.1 now provide support for Windows Vista.

		NI enhances TestStand 4.0 software - 05/15/07 TestStand 4.0 has a streamlined sequence editor that reduces development time and increases ease of use.

		AxisPackage launches AxGC Graphical ActiveX Control - 05/11/07 AxGC 2D Graphical ActiveX Control 3.7 software enables users to create high performance 2D visualizations of various data. Downloadable demo available.

		ARC Informatique launches PcVue Solutions - 05/10/07 PcVue Solutions is a suite of software and hardware products for visualisation, control, management and data analysis applications.

		TDVision announces Stereo 3D Integration for Sun Looking Glass - 05/08/07 TDVision's 3D visualization gives the user an experience of truly being present inside the environment.

		InstallBuilders releases Smart Install Maker software - 05/08/07 Smart Install Maker 4.01 reduces installation time and eliminates the pains of software deployment. Free demo available.

		Matrikon introduces Production Management for oil sands - 05/07/07 Production Management tracks all product volumes as they move throughout the hydrocarbon supply chain.

		NSASoft announces NSAuditor to check network vulnerability - 05/07/07 Nsauditor enables IT personnel to audit and monitor network computers for possible vulnerabilities.

		SERCOS offers free Easy-I/O Single-Chip Controller - 05/03/07 Easy-I/O software for FPGA chips allows SERCOS III to be integrated into basic I/O slave devices with minimal development and integration effort.

		Hirschmann upgrades HiVision network software - 05/02/07 Iinformation such as the device status, link status or network load can now be integrated directly into SCADA systems via an OPC Data Access 2.0 server.

		Green Hills enhances INTEGRITY Workstation - 05/01/07 Enhancements to INTEGRITY Workstation include support of Intel Virtualization Technology-enabled processors and chipsets.

		Exele enhances OPCcalc and EDICTvb.Net for Vista - 04/30/07 Version 3.3.0 of OPCcalc and EDICTvb.Net support Standard Users and UAC in Windows Vista.

		ABB announces PAT solution for Life Sciences - 04/27/07 Industrial IT for PAT combines process data collection and analysis with process control and data management functions to produce a complete PAT solution.

		Infor enhances ERP Adage software - 04/25/07 Enhancements include a new graphical user interface, more functionality for order to cash and expanded integration capabilities with external systems. Adage is an ERP platform for batch process manufacturers.

		IPS adds Centric validation software for life sciences - 04/24/07 Software enables biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to more easily verify, validate and manage regulated processes.

		Thermo Fisher adds BMC AppSight to lab software - 04/24/07 BMC AppSight records LIMS and CDS activity and captures a log of user actions, systems events and more to determine the root cause of any unexpected application behavior.

		OpenMake enhances Meister software - 04/23/07 OpenMake Software integrated its Meister build-to-release management offering with CA's Configuration Management Database (CMDB), enabling automated predictive analysis of enterprise-wide applications.

		May makes management dashboards available - 04/20/07 Management Dashboards can be customized to overlay unique or specialized computerized database information for virtually any type of manufacturing operation.

		McObject releases Perst for .NET Compact Framework - 04/17/07 Perst for .NET Compact Framework has a smaller footprint than the standard Perst embedded database for applications running on Windows CE- and Pocket PC-based mobile phones, set-top boxes, PDAs and other smart devices.

		National Instruments LabVIEW supports Windows Vista - 04/16/07 LabVIEW forWindows Vista. includes both the desktop development environment as well as related application software including the LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW FPGA modules. NI also offersg PXI embedded controllers with Windows Vista pre-installed as the default operating system.

		IntelliCom announces NetBiter gateway for Siemens S7 PLCs - 04/16/07 The gateway makes a transparent connection between standard Siemens Step 7 Windows tools and the Siemens S7-200/300/400 PLCs. This provides instant access to remote installations without traveling to the sites.

		Green Hills announces toolkit for Freescale’s Automotive Microcontrollers - 04/16/07 Components of the toolkit include: royalty-free RTOSes, optimizing C/C++ compilers for Power Architecture, MULTI integrated development environment (IDE) with multicore debugger, virtual prototyping platform, TimeMachine tool suite and high-speed Nexus hardware probes.

		NI enhances Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 5.0 - 04/10/07 Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 5.0 now has Sound and Vibration Assistant interactive software for quickly acquiring, analyzing and logging acoustic and vibration measurements. The S&VM Suite 5.0 is a collection of analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration, harshness (NVH); machine condition monitoring; and audio test applications.

		Honeywell announces SIS-Health Monitoring software - 04/10/07 Honeywell SIS-Health Monitoring toolset monitors the health and reliability of safety instrumented systems (SIS). The toolset can be customized for specific plant requirements, conditions and process demands.

		EDS upgrades Chronos for AutoCAD - 04/09/07 Enhancements to V 2.0 include adjustable timers, new job logging capabilities to inform the user of projects that are being worked on throughout the day, and a License Miser tool which provides an automatic shutdown process of the AutoCAD session after inactivity.

		Pentek upgrades SystemFlow software for recording systems - 04/09/07 Enhancements to Model 4990 RTS SystemFlow software suite include a File Manager that simplifies file and data management, a Signal Viewer with enhanced display and analysis functions, and support for RAID and JBOD Fibre Channel disk arrays, boosting real-time recording capacity to 6 terabytes.

		Comtrol enhances Edgeware RFID controller - 04/09/07 Edgeware now comes with DualConnectPlus, which provides filtering of string, RFID, and barcode data while extracting the barcode and RFID parameters. It can simultaneously connect serial and Ethernet devices to PLCs and applications.

		Pepperl+Fuchs updates fieldbus Segment Checker software - 04/04/07 Enhancements to Segment Checker version 1.15 allow users to check operational parameters to validate fieldbus segment architecture. It also allows users to display, archive and print an entire design, and import field devices from a library or create new devices with the device editor.

		Imsys launches IEEE 1588 development kit - 04/04/07 Development platform for the IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol includes an API where time and frequency can be adjusted by the application program. A developer can choose between a mix of ASM32, C and Java programming languages.

		KUKA upgrades PalletTech software V 3.5 - 04/04/07 Enhancements include more capabilities for complicated robotic palletizing applications, including augmented gripper support and multiple orientation pick up.

		Green Hills announces Probe V3 CPU debug tool - 04/03/07 Probe V3 debug probe has download speeds in excess of 10 megabytes per second and a flexible electrical interface for debugging a wide range of embedded devices based on ARM, MIPS, and PowerPC processors.

		Green Hills announces Probe for Manufacturing debug tool - 04/03/07 Probe for Manufacturing has Python-based automation, fully scriptable Web 2.0 user interface, and support for virtually every NOR flash part in existence. It brings device software optimization to the manufacturing and production phases of a product cycle.

		Tendril enhances Zigbee network operating platform - 04/03/07 Enhancements to the Network Operating Platform include a Monitor program that automates diagnostics and monitoring of the quality, reliability and day-to-day operations of ZigBee networks as well as the applications built on those networks.

		NI releases LabVIEW Embedded Module for ADI Blackfin processor - 04/03/07 LabVIEW Embedded Module for Blackfin Processors 2.0 includes more than 140 Blackfin-specific, hand-optimized math, analysis and signal processing functions; integrated I/O such as audio and video DACs, ADCs and CODECs; and on-chip debugging.

		National Instruments releases cRIO-9014 embedded controller - 04/03/07 The cRIO-9014 controller, based on the Freescale MPC5200 processor and Wind River VxWorks RTOS, delivers processing speed, memory and storage required for embedded and industrial applications such as high-speed machine control, machine monitoring/protection, in-vehicle data logging and embedded device prototyping.

		NI LabVIEW Real-Time works with VxWorks RTOS - 04/03/07 LabVIEW graphical programming environment now works with the Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS). Engineers can use LabVIEW Real-Time to deploy custom real-time applications on VxWorks 6.1 embedded in NI's cRIO-9012 and cRIO-9014 controllers.

		NI and Mindready Improve Universal Radio Tester - 04/03/07 The Universal Radio Tester (URT) Version 3.0 software-defined radio toolkit generates analog and digital radio frequency signals using National Instruments PXI hardware and NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand software.

		Inductive Automation enhances FactoryPMI - 04/02/07 Major improvements to FactoryPMI Reporting Plugin version 1.1 include the addition of two new components for in-HMI viewing of PDF documents, and two new reporting components for Line Graphs and Barcodes.

		S2 Technologies enhances STRIDE 2.1 software - 04/02/07 STRIDE 2.1 Embedded Software Verification Platform tests and verifies software on embedded devices. Enhancements include support for controlling and automating C/C++ test code on the target, a wizard to automatically generate test scripts, and a user interface for capturing and qualifying application programming interfaces.

		Macraigor announces software debuggers for new processors - 04/02/07 Macraigor's OCDemon family of software debug products support several new processor chips in the ARM Cortex-M3, Freescale MPC 83xx PowerQUICC II Pro, PowerPC, AMD Geode GX/LX and Marvell PXA3xx families.

		Connect One releases CO2128 IP Controllers for secure M2M - 04/02/07 iChipSec CO2128 secure Internet Protocol communication controller chip for IP-enabled machine-to-machine (M2M) applications works as a coprocessor that offloads IP and network security protocols from the host processor. Security features include a random number generator, secure hash accelerator, encryption accelerator, and WEP/WPA2 encryption for WiFi.

		Thermo Fisher Introduces QuickQuan 2.0 LC-MS/MS software - 03/30/07 QuickQuan 2.0 alleviates the bottleneck of sample analysis in early drug discovery. It delivers rapid LC-MS/MS optimization through an automated on-line infusion mode and valve switching design, allowing precise auto-tuning.

		McObject upgrades eXtremeDB 3.1 - 03/28/07 Enhancements in eXtremeDB 3.1 include index functions that enhance data sorting and retrieval performance for applications including telecom and netcom equipment, navigation, geospatial, and location-based search. Another upgrade enhances hot synchronization, or the ability to attach new replica databases to a master database without blocking updates.

		Beckhoff announces CP72xx Panel PCs - 03/27/07 CP72xx Panel PCs are designed for simple mounting arm installation and integrate all features required for HMI hardware and advanced PC-based machine control. They come with a 1.5 GHz Intel Celeron M processor as standard and can be optionally equipped with Intel Pentium M processors up to 1.8 GHz.

		Green Hills Software enhances PSN secure networking - 03/26/07 Platform for Secure Networking (PSN) now supports NextHop Technologies GateD advanced layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 routing software.

		Avantis enhances PRO asset management software - 03/19/07 Enhancements provide users with better support for their reliability centered maintenance (RCM) strategies, including enforcement and validation of critical asset information required for integration with third-party root cause analysis (RCA) solutions.

		OpenMake announces Meister build-to-release software - 03/19/07 Meister links development efforts to production results while reducing script redundancies and build errors. Build Services provides a layer of virtualization from ad-hoc scripting, enabling build best practices and build project management.

		Opto 22 introduces OptoDataLink software - 03/19/07 OptoDataLink is used to create and facilitate bi-directional data exchange between the SNAP PAC System and enterprise databases - like Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, and MySQL, among others. It is suitable for users who need to simply and quickly exchange data among desktop or enterprise applications and control, data acquisition, and monitoring systems using standard methods and file types.

		Green Hills adds software-defined radio to MULTI - 03/19/07 Extensions to MULTI development tools reduce the memory footprint of the software used to build software-defined radios (SDRs) and automatically optimize the size of the system, reducing the size of existing SCA implementations without shortchanging radio designs by departing from standards.

		ServoSoft enhances EasySize Wizard motion control design software - 03/19/07 EasySize now has a Slider Crank mechanism, which considers the dynamically changing inertia, thrust and gravity effects for the Crank, Connecting Rod and Load Mass for any given motion profile. The motion profile can be specified at the Load (linear), or at the Crank (rotary).

		Infor introduces SCM WM 9.0 warehouse management software - 03/15/07 SCM WM 9.0 focuses on efficiency inside the warehouse with support for RF, voice, wave planning, cross docking and labor reporting. Outside the warehouse, the solution creates value by extending capabilities including Yard Management, Event Management, Performance Management, Transportation and Logistics, and RFID.

		ABB announces Automation Sentinel for software management - 03/15/07 Automation Sentinel extends support for existing ABB control software investments. With this program, ABB customers can keep their installed software products up to date and maintain a flexible and affordable path forward to evolve to the latest system software technology at the their desired pace.

		Rockwell Automation adds EWEB Web server to CompactLogix - 03/15/07 The Allen-Bradley EWEB module for the CompactLogix Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) provides network connectivity and Web capabilities for simplified remote data monitoring, data sharing and troubleshooting, bringing large-machine capabilities to control system applications with less than 2,000 I/O nodes.

		Opto 22 releases SNAP motion control subsystem - 03/12/07 SNAP Motion Control Subsystem offers a cohesive development platform for applications that require motion control along with analog, digital, and serial control. The system combines a SNAP Motion host communication module in a SNAP I/O form factor, a SNAP Motion breakout board, and the OptoMotion command library.

		RTI incorporates IPv6 in its Data Distribution Service middleware - 03/12/07 Data Distribution Service allows distributed applications to simultaneously support both IPv6 and the current-generation IPv4, easing migration to the newer standard. IPv6 support is required of all U.S. Department of Defense networks and applications starting in 2008, making it essential for engineers to begin adoption of this wide-ranging standard.

		Symbion Systems enhances software for analytical instruments - 03/12/07 Symbion-DX and Symbion-RX Version 1.2.software for application development, networking, and on-line monitoring of process analytical technology adds several new capabilities, including a significantly expanded library of mathematical functions.

		Advantech unveils ADAM-5550KW Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) - 03/08/07 ADAM-5550KW Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) is for control tasks that require the features of both PLCs and Industrial PCs. It has an AMD Geode GX533 CPU along with control specific features such as a watchdog timer, battery backup RAM, deterministic I/O, IEC61131-3 programming languages and Windows CE 5.0. Prices start at $995.

		InSync releases Edgeware 3.1 for sensor-driven supply-chain execution - 03/08/07 Edgeware enables enterprises to drive real-time supply chain execution. It configures multiple sensor devices to provide a representation of the physical process. Sensors include RFID, GPS location, proximity, vision, environmental, and biological.

		Opto 22 announces PAC Project software - 03/07/07 PAC Project software suite includes all of the control programming, human machine interface (HMI) development, and connectivity tools needed to design, develop, and maintain industrial control, monitoring, and data acquisition applications.

		Wonderware ugrades Equipment Operations Module - 03/07/07 Version 2.0 includes enhanced genealogy functions for correlating events and information captured across multiple areas and process segments, leading to faster implementations and more comprehensive solutions, to help manufacturers and other industrial sites improve the consistency and effectiveness of their plant operations.

		Inductive Automation updates FactoryPMI and FactorySQL - 03/07/07 Enhancements in industrial data bridge server FactorySQL Version 3.0 and web-launched SCADA server FactoryPMI Version 2.0 include clustering and redundancy, which virtually eliminate SCADA system downtime, while enabling cost-effective scale-out.

		Matrikon adds Mandarin to ProcessNet - 03/07/07 ProcessNet has been translated into Mandarin. ProcessNet is a web-based enterprise-wide information consolidation and delivery platform that connects disparate data sources from the control layer to the business layer.

		GE Fanuc enhances VersaMax Micro 64 Controller software - 03/07/07 Enhancements in version 3.6 firmware include motion commands, such as Jogging, Find Home, Go Home, Blended Move (1 to 4 moves), and Stop Motion. The controller can support up to four axis (65kHz pulse out and 100kHz in) of motion control and control GE Fanuc MotorCube stepper, PowerCube steppers, S2K servos or any third party stepper or servo with a pulse/direction command interface.

		Enea enhances Polyhedra Database for Network Equipment - 03/07/07 Enhancements to Polyhedra 7.0 relational database management system make it suitable for carrier grade network infrastructure systems, particularly those using distributed applications and data spread across multiple processors, blades and operating systems.

		SigmaQuest updates SigmaSure 6.0 with repair insight module - 03/07/07 Repair Insight sofware pinpoints source of product failures, tracks and compares repair histories and makes recommendations on which repairs are most effective. The repair module is ideal for electronic manufacturers that are seeking to reduce warranty costs and improve product performance across the entire lifecycle.

		Theorem upgrades Universal CATIA translator - 03/06/07 Enhancements to the Universal CATIA translator for UGNX users automatically differentiate between CATIA V5 and V4 data files and converts them to UGNX in a single operation. This eliminates the need for users to identify which version of CATIA the target data is supplied in.

		National Instruments releases LabVIEW SignalExpress - 03/05/07 LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive measurement software simplifies data logging, instrument control and academic instruction. It provides one-click, plug-and-play setup with NI's CompactDAQ USB-based modular data acquisition system, and works with more than 270 data acquisition devices.

		NI adds 19 I/O Modules and LabVIEW to CompactDAQ - 03/05/07 Modules include 20 mA current I/O, channel-to-channel isolated analog inputs, RTD sensor inputs, high-density digital I/O, and a universal input module. Each CompactDAQ chassis is shipped with the LabVIEW SignalExpress data-logging software.

		ELUTIONS releases WizReport XL 7 reporting software - 03/05/07 Enhancements include support for French, German and Spanish, and further automation of report publishing . Version 7 offers ways to automatically produce reports in Microsoft Excel from live process data, historians and relational databases. Completed reports are automatically sent to printers, e-mail, fileservers and web servers.

		Emerson introduces DeltaV InSight control performance software - 03/05/07 InSight integrated control performance software monitors, analyzes, diagnoses, and improves control loop performance. It includes all the basic monitoring and tuning capability of its predecessor products, DeltaV Tune and DeltaV Inspect, plus advanced diagnostics and adaptive tuning capabilities with embedded learning algorithms.

		OpenMake offers free build-to-release process-automation software - 03/05/07 The process-automation components of OpenMake Mojo build-to-release management solution is available as a free Eclipse RCP-based application with an Eclipse plug-in. Mojo is easily integrated with any production environment, regardless of platform or development language. Mojo will also include free access to community support forums.

		Industrial Safety Integration expands CIRSMA risk management software - 03/04/07 Enhancements to Corporate Industrial Risk and Safety Management Application Version 3 include Risk estimation alignment with ISO 14121; Risk reduction through hazardous event elimination; Risk reduction according to the methodology of ISO 12100-1; and more.

		Agilent introduces software for troubleshooting RFID Systems - 03/02/07 The 89600 Vector Signal Analysis software has error analysis and filtering tools, as well as the ability to measure both analog and digital signals anywhere from the baseband to the antenna. It is sujitable for R&D designers troubleshooting RFID products, subsystems and systems.

		Opto 22 announces SNAP PAC System - 03/01/07 The SNAP PAC system includes PAC Project Software Suite, higher performance SNAP PAC brains, five SNAP I/O modules, four SNAP PAC racks, OptoDataLink enterprise connectivity software, SNAP Motion Control Subsystem, and SNAP PAC Sim, a software application that simulates a fully functioning SNAP PAC controller on a PC.

		Rexroth introduces IndraMotion system for Metal Forming - 02/28/07 IndraMotion for Metal Forming Roll Feed system contains pre-defined, user-activated functions needed for specific applications such as roll feed and a flying cut off. All the user must do is set the length, speed and quantity parameters. One model uses standard fieldbus protocols (Profibus, DeviceNet).

		Production Process MES software has real-time OEE dashboard, e-mail alerts - 02/22/07 Enhancements include a real-time productivity dashboard showing machine status, production rates, cycle times and OEE calculations, plus e-mail alerts that are sent when performance targets aren't being met.

		PrismTech and Green Hills announce Software for Radio Environment - 02/22/07 PrismTech and Green Hills offer a complete Software Communications Architecture (SCA)-compliant Software Defined Radio (SDR) Operating Environment (OE) running on the INTEGRITY real-time operating system.

		Online Development enhances xCoupler Module for ControlLogix - 02/21/07 Enhancements to xCoupler plant to business system data modules include message acknowledgement, handshaking and store-and-forward features. These modules work with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PACs.

		Moore Industries releases accurate THZ2 and TDZ2 Smart HART Transmitters - 02/20/07 The loop-powered Smart HART Temperature and Signal transmitters have input-to-output analog accuracy up to ±0.025°F, the absolute best in the industry. The 4-20mA temperature output signal also has a superimposed HART digital signal, which allows any HART-compatible control device to program zero, span, sensor trim offset and other calibration variables, and to interrogate and read multiple real-time process variables.

		MTS develops AMS device driver for M-Series analog sensor - 02/20/07 The AMS driver allows access to internal data registers and provides control of all devices on an Ethernet network. The software enables the MR sensors to communicate directly with the control system by transforming liquid-level data, as well as various other internal data registers, into a format that can be interpreted by the controller.

		Cooper Bussmann introduces InVision wireless fuse and circuit breaker monitor - 02/20/07 InVision Downtime Reduction System monitors fuses and circuit breakers. When a circuit opens, the maintenance staff is automatically notified by phone, e-mail or fax of the circuit's exact location, the correct replacement fuse to bring, and the appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE).

		Command Tooling announces presetting solution for precision machining - 02/20/07 Digiset 6 makes presetting boring and milling tools quick and easy with an intuitive control system and software. Digital camera imaging shows measuring results almost instantly on the on-board color display. Operators can manage up to 1,000 tools simultaneously and choose from programs that perform axial and radial runout inspection, cutting edge inspection, zero point monitoring and measurement of multi-bladed tools.

		Theorem launches TPM process manager software - 02/14/07 TPM enables complex batch operations to be initiated by a simple ‘drag and drop’ action that can execute programs, evaluate results and both collect or distribute files. It is ideal for running and scheduling a variety of processes and can be easily configured to apply predetermined actions based on the outcome of each program.

		ILS Technology to supply deviceWISE 2.0 for Mitsubishi PLCs - 02/14/07 Mitsubishi will use deviceWISE 2.0 framework to expand the functionality of its Q Series programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the areas of database connectivity, service oriented architecture (SOA) connectivity and configuration management.

		ILS Technology launches deviceWISE 2.0 connectivity platform - 02/14/07 deviceWISE 2.0 links PLCs, RFID readers, printers and other intelligent devices in a network to support bidirectional data flow with enterprise and peer systems based upon WebSphere, Oracle, BEA, JBoss, SAP, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase and other popular database, messaging system, and application server platforms.

		Invensys introduces SAP-Certified Real-Time Finance and Production Execution software - 02/13/07 Both packages are xMII XApps Certified Packaged Composite Applications (PCAs). The Real-Time Finance composite application helps align process manufacturing operations with business objectives. The Real-Time Production Execution composite application provides a pre-integrated solution for dispatching, executing, monitoring, and evaluating manufacturing production and performance runs in discrete, batch, and hybrid plant operations.

		Wonderware introduces three Performance Management Software packages - 02/13/07 Software offerings include Wonderware Information Server 3.0; Historian 9.0; and ActiveFactory 9.2, all of which work with Microsoft Office 2007, SharePoint Services and SQL Server Reporting Services. These make the collaboration of plant-production and performance information faster and easier.

		Real-Time Systems releases Real Time Hypervisor software to mate OSes - 02/13/07 The software enables real-time operating systems, such as Wind River VxWorks, to run simultaneously with a general purpose operating system such as Linux on a single hardware platform while ensuring real-time behavior of the RTOS. It uses multi-core processors where each core may be assigned a separate operating system.

		Thermo Fisher Scientific releases version 8.0 of Nautilus LIMS - 02/12/07 Enhancements in version 8.0 include improvements in the user interface, .NET interface, data management, and a web interface reporting engine. Dashboard management enables users to measure and even forecast key performance indicators in real time.

		GE Fanuc Automation releases Proficy Machine Edition Version 5.60 - 02/12/07 Enhancements in Version 5.60 include a new PACSystems LD Online Compare utility and Word-for-Word change, Test-Edit, and Run-Mode-Store, to improve performance for online operations. These accelerate the commissioning phase of application development by improving the time it takes to perform online operations, and to find differences between the application in the controller and the project.

		RTI puts distributed real-time developer tools on Eclipse platform - 02/12/07 This move provides software development teams with all the added advantages of Eclipse integration for building and integrating distributed applications. The Eclipse platform provides an infrastructure that gives software tools the ability to plug in and share common services, such as dynamic data-sharing between tools, source-code control and editing.

		Emerson enhances AMS Suite for management of critical assets - 02/12/07 Version 2.5 of its AMS Suite: Asset Portal software expands asset management capabilities. It allows users to customize enterprise-wide asset information, including filtering and reporting alerts, polling on demand, and viewing graphical asset health reports.

		Northwest Analytical adds Multivariate Alliance tools from Infometrix - 02/12/07 NWA will incorporate Infometrix multivariate technology in NWA SPC and Manufacturing Analytics products. As a result, NWA's customers will be able to perform multivariate SPC and other techniques using NWA Quality Analyst, Quality Monitor, and the embedded QAx and SPCx products based on models developed using Infometrix Pirouette software.

		IXXAT announces Powerlink Starter Kit - 02/07/07 Powerlink Starter Kit contains a Controlled Node--which consists of a basic board with a Phytec microcontroller module and a Powerlink FPGA module--a Managing Node PC card, and all necessary software packages and drivers for the implementation of a Powerlink system.

		MatrikonOPC announces OPC File Collector to transfer text data files into any historian - 02/07/07 File Collector monitors a user-specified directory for data files and automatically imports them to any OPC-compliant historian. It typically processes Comma Separated Value (CSV) files containing value, quality and timestamp (VQTs) data points, but can be configured to process any text-based data file.

		Groschopp offers free Motortec STP tool for rotational device calculations - 02/06/07 MOTORTEC STP (Speed, Torque and Power) Calculator for rotational device calculations has been upgraded to include automated conversions of units, and a printable report with all unit conversions. It can be downloaded from the company's web site.

		NI enhances SoftMotion Development Module for LabVIEW - 02/06/07 SoftMotion Development Module for LabVIEW allows machine builders and OEMs to create customized motion controllers. Enhancements include support for Windows Vista OS and CompactRIO controllers for motion control.

		McObject Releases eXtremeDB Fusion Embedded Database - 02/06/07 eXtremeDB Fusion combines the strengths of on-disk and all-in-memory data management in a single embedded database system. This enables developers to tailor data management to optimize applications for speed and persistence, while taking advantage of the most cost-effective and physical space-conserving approaches to data storage.

		Maplesoft announces Maple-NAG Connector software - 02/05/07 With this toolbox, users can combine Maple software with numeric routines from the Numerical Algorithms Group. As a front end to the NAG C Library, Maple and this toolbox provide an integrated environment to make code development easier. The toolbox eliminates compile times and provides simplified calling sequences and searchable documentation to the NAG routines.

		Rockwell Automation enhances FactoryTalk for automotive applications - 02/05/07 Enhancements include two lean manufacturing solutions--Error Proofing and Andon--to help automotive industry manufacturers improve the accuracy and efficiency of production and assembly line processes. The Error Proofing solution is built using preconfigured modular templates within FactoryTalk; the Andon solution leverages FactoryTalk with the Logix Control Platform.

		Agilent enhances VEE testing Software to make measurements easier - 02/01/07 Agilent VEE Pro 8.0 and Agilent VEE Express 8.0 make measurement analysis easier with task-oriented building blocks, enabling engineers to focus on connecting instruments, measuring their device, analyzing the data and presenting their results.

		Eagle adds ProLink II Web Service Request Module to ProTeus V CMMS - 01/31/07 ProLink II lets ProTeus V users enter and track work orders over the web.

		Eagle Technology enhances ProTeus V CMMS software - 01/31/07 Ther Sentry-V enhancement combines Eagle’s CMMS solution with advanced algorithms for performance monitoring of air distribution systems. Benefits include energy savings, greater occupant comfort, improved equipment performance and overall lower cost of operation and maintenance. It uses existing systems data and works with all major Building Automation Systems (BAS).

		NI releases LabWindows/CVI 8.1 real-time module - 01/31/07 The module is an extension to the ANSI C development environment that makes it easy for engineers to create and deploy reliable and deterministic applications to dedicated real-time hardware such as PXI and desktop PCs.

		Green Hills Software releases Version 5.0 of MULTI Compiler - 01/31/07 The MULTI 5.0 compiler yields a significant code density and speed improvement over the previous generation of Green Hills’ compilers, including a 14% performance improvement in the EEMBC Telecom benchmark.

		Kepware releases DNP drivers for KEPServerEx - 01/30/07 The DNP OPC Server Suite supports both serial and Ethernet drivers and provides consistent access from DNP 3.0 slave devices to a wide variety of OPC client-enabled applications. DNP is an open protocol used in applications where data integrity over minimal data bandwidth is important. It is primarily used in Power Generation & Distribution related industries but is also common in other Utility applications such as Wastewater Treatment.

		Matrikon releases free Operational Insight Lite OPC software - 01/29/07 Operational Insight Lite, a software tool to acquire, display, and analyze OPC data, is available as a free download to a limited number of beta users in February, then will be free to all in April. It includes the ability to access both real-time and historical data.

		MGE upgrades Network Shutdown power management software - 01/29/07 Enhancements to Network Shutdown Module (NSM) v3.1 software include a user-friendly, web-based interface; iServer virtualization compatibility with the possibility to trigger a graceful shutdown of VMware ESX & Guest OS; IBM Blade Center compatibility for faster installation and management; NAS support with Windows Server 2003 Appliance Edition compatibility; and 64-Bit compatibility for Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition on Xeon 64.

		Theorem's CAD translators compatible with CATIA V5 - 01/26/07 CADverters offers fast and accurate translation of CAD data between CATIA V5 R17 and Unigraphics NX; I-DEAS; Pro/Engineer; Parasolid; CADDS5; ICEM; and both ProductView and JT visualisation formats.

		GE Fanuc enhances Proficy Change Management software - 01/25/07 Version 5.60 enhancements include updated support for HMI/SCADA, Rockwell PLCs and Schneider Electric’s Concept.

		Wonderware enhances QI Analyst Software - 01/25/07 Version 8.0 of QI Analyst software has enterprise-level quality management functions that enable plant personnel to manage process variations in a standardized way, minimizing system setup, maintenance and training costs.

		Agilent introduces defect-prevention software for electronics manufacturing - 01/23/07 This defect-prevention software package offers statistical process control and charting package capabilities designed for operators, technicians and engineers. It has user-defined charting and alarming, historical and live-data analysis, production summary reports, and worst-feature analysis.

		Active Sensing releases PDXpert PLM software for small business - 01/23/07 PDXpert PLM product lifecycle management software addresses smaller companies' data management processes, including document and part definition, bill of materials (BOM) management, electronic file library (vault), and change forms with approval workflow.

		Exele adds diagnostics to OPCcalc 3.2 software - 01/22/07 OPCcalc allows users to create process calculations that use OPC tags as equation inputs and outputs. OPCcalc 3.2 adds diagnostics to monitor the health of running equations, such as equation execution times, last completed execution, and missed executions.

		InduSoft Web Studio supports Microsoft's Vista Operating System - 01/22/07 Compatibility with Vista means that InduSoft Web Studio is still the only HMI/SCADA solution that runs on virtually every type of hardware in the automation and control industry, including cell phones, PDAs, embedded computers and panel computers, industrial devices, and desktop workstations with dual-core processors and high-power graphic cards.

		Werum upgrades PAS-X MES software - 01/22/07 Enhancements to PAS-X PHARMA V2.3 and PAS-X BIOTECH V2.2 include improved user prompts and dialogs, support for mobile devices such as Pocket PCs and PDAs, and data base security via Real Application Cluster (RAC) and DataGuard.

		MGE offers power management software compatible with Microsoft's Vista - 01/18/07 Personal Solution-Pac power management software for Microsoft Vista can be downloaded from MGE's Web site. Personal Solution-Pac gives users information on important parameters such as power consumption and remaining battery life of their UPS. It includes an intuitive screen that displays remaining battery backup time available.

		WBF and ISA enhance B2MML for ISA-95, OAGIS and UN/CEFACT - 01/17/07 Business To Manufacturing Markup Language (B2MML) v04 Release Candidate 2 schemas and documentation are now available on the WBF XML Working Group's internal website. This enhancement of B2MML includes support for ISA-95 Part 5 Transactions, OAGIS messages and UN/CEFACT core components while still maintaining backward compatibility to V0300. Documents are available for review until February 9, 2007.

		Emerson adds audit trail to Ovation Control System - 01/11/07 The audit trail automatically tracks engineering changes made to the Ovation system, providing utilities with a better way to manage system security, and troubleshoot and quickly identify the root cause of abnormal conditions that can impact operational performance or result in loss of generation.

		Maplesoft enhances math software - 01/09/07 Enhancements in Maple 11 a smart document interface, strong computation engine, and connectivity capabilities. The improved computation engine includes new mathematics, user-level multithreaded computations and a certified polynomial real root finder.

		Computing Solutions announces tool to manage noncompliance LIMS records - 01/08/07 LabSoft LIMS NR tool manages noncompliance records and provides a method to focus on the root cause of an NR and determine the reasons, circumstances and responsible parties.

		Lattix enhances Software Architecture Management Solution - 01/04/07 Enhancements in Lattix LDM 3.0 include its Dependency Model approach, which extends DSM with architecture rules, to enable a new way to visualize and manage the architecture of database systems. LDM enables managers, architects and developers to visualize, specify and maintain the architecture of a complex enterprise software system.

		Emerson enhances Ovation Expert Control System - 01/04/07 A Control Builder has been integrated into the Ovation expert control system to allow customers to create and edit control logic. It incorporates improved drawing and viewing features that offer users enhanced flexibility, ease of use, and collaborative engineering capabilities.

		LynuxWorks and Objective Interface develop secure distributed systems - 01/03/07 ORBexpress RT now supports LynxOS-SE real-time operating system (RTOS). Developers can use both to build safe and secure military and aerospace systems. ORBexpress is based on the Real-time Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) standard that enables real-time and embedded devices in heterogeneous environments to communicate seamlessly. LynxOS-SE is POSIX and ARINC 653-1 compliant, highly desired in military and avionics applications.

		SIXNET announces RTU for utility industry applications - 12/20/06 The mini-IPm PLUS has Ethernet, up to 4 serial ports and a built-in mix of 26 discrete and analog I/O. It is pre-loaded with open-source Linux and the IPm firmware which offers automation, control and data acquisition capabilities. For utility applications, IPm+ also includes pre-loaded software for AGA gas flow calculations and DNP-3 time stamped communications.

		Online Development releases module to connect plant floor devices to SQL Servers - 12/19/06 The xCoupler module snaps into a ControlLogix PAC (programmable automation controller) from Rockwell Automation and provides bi-directional data translation between plant floor devices and SQL Server 2005 databases connected to the module via Ethernet. The module can be set up to configure specific plant floor devices, such as robots, sensors, bar code scanners and controls, with a database to develop commands, reports, alerts and other instructions.

		UEI adds QNX to its data acquisition system - 12/18/06 UEI added complete QNX Real Time Operating System (RTOS) support for its PowerDNA series of data acquisition and control cubes. With the new PowerDNA QNX library, QNX developers can take advantage of the deterministic timing afforded by QNX. The Library may be deployed on any host computer running the QNX RTOS and connected to the PowerDNA cube over the Ethernet (10/100baseT).

		FKI Logistex launches sorter software module - 12/18/06 UniSort MXT software has algorithms that optimize merging, induction and sortation, enabling rates well in excess of 300 cartons per minute on sliding shoe sorters. The module is designed for optimal performance in systems using servo-based induction and high-speed merging, although it also works with fixed-speed induction systems and other configurations.

		Emerson offers model-based power plant control software - 12/14/06 the Unit Response Optimizer is available as an embedded advanced control application in the Ovation expert control system. The model-based control solution uses advanced unit analysis and modeling techniques to provide optimal load trajectory and control for improved ramping, startup, unit turndown and overall performance, as well as reduce equipment wear/tear.

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