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		Integration Objects releases OPC Adapter for Microsoft StreamInsight - 05/04/12 OPC Adapter for Microsoft StreamInsight lets users collect and monitor real-time data and events with high frequency from multiple control systems and automation data sources.

		Advantech introduces Studio 7.0 HMI/SCADA Software - 04/19/12 Studio 7.0 supports OPC UA, OPC .NET, OPC DA and OPC XML in addition to nearly 250 drivers that communicate with PLCs and controllers from all major manufacturers.

		MatrikonOPC Expands Modbus OPC Server - 04/12/12 Enhancements in the OPC Server for Modbus include built-in role-based security down to the per-tag level.

		Software Toolbox introduces OPC Data-UA - 02/28/12 OPC Data-UA supports the next-generation Unified Architecture OPC standard.

		Softing enhances OPC UA .NET Development Toolkits - 02/23/12 Enhancements in V1.00 of the Toolkit offer increased usability through an optimized application programming interface (API), improved documentation, and additional sample projects.


		Kepware releases KEPServerEX 5.8 software - 02/21/12 Enahncements in KEPServerEX 5.8 include an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Unsolicited Driver, and improvements to more fully integrate with Fisher ROC and ROC Plus Controllers.

		Software Toolbox releases TOP Server 5.8 Connectivity Software - 02/21/12 TOP Server 5.8 now has 24 new drivers, including ControlLogix Slave Ethernet driver and ControlLogix firmware up through Revision 20.

		MatrikonOPC releases OPC Server for Siemens Wind Turbine Controllers - 02/15/12 Server lets wind farm operators access key performance and maintenance data from their Siemens wind turbines without relying on proprietary drivers.

		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.

		Industrial Video & Control enhances Longwatch camera management software - 02/08/12 Enhancements in Longwatch 5.4 include a graphics engine enabling the display of real-time OPC data and graphics embedded on the video image.

		Control See enhances U.C.ME-OPC Alarm software - 11/28/11 Version 2012 now has an integrated built-in alarm expression builder and calculator.

		Software Toolbox Enhances TOP Server Software - 10/24/11 TOP Server 5.7 delivers new drivers, enhancements to the main server and more than 19 drivers and plug-ins.

		Kepware Technologies updates KEPServerEX Version 5.7 - 10/19/11 Enhancements in KEPServerEX version 5.7 includes Lufkin Modbus Serial, Bristol BSAP IP, Alstom Redundant Ethernet and Weatherford 8500 Serial drivers for the oil & gas and water & wastewater industries.

		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.

		MatrikonOPC enhances OPC Server for GE Turbines - 10/04/11 Enhancements provide access to both real-time alarm and event data from GE Turbines.

		Softing announces Easy-Connect-Suite - 08/17/11 This intelligent set of OPC middleware products simplifies the commissioning and operation of OPC clients and servers in OPC DA, OPC AE, and XML DA-based applications.

		Exele enhances OPCcalc and EDICTvb.Net software - 08/16/11 Enhancements in version 3.7 add the ability to recalculate equations.

		MatrikonOPC announces OPC server for Mitsubishi wind turbine - 08/10/11 This OPC Server enables Mitsubishi wind turbine controllers to be easily integrated with other automation components such as HMIs, historians, and ERP systems.

		Kepware Technologies enhances KEPServerEX - 07/25/11 Enhancements in version 5.6 include a Weatherford 8500 Serial Driver and a Media Level Redundancy plug-in option.

		Software Toolbox Enhances TOP Server Software - 07/25/11 Enhancements in TOP Server 5.6 includes media-level redundancy functionality for increased device availability in mission-critical situations.

		Remote Process Alarms releases WatchIT BlackBerry app - 07/10/11* Virtually anything that can create OPC data can be monitored by Watch*IT OPC.

		MatrikonOPC adds HDA support to Security Gateway - 06/23/11 Using the OPC Foundation’s OPC Security specification, OPC Security Gateway protects OPC servers from unauthorized OPC clients.

		MatrikonOPC enhances OPC Tunneller - 06/22/11 OPC Tunneller now has support for OPC Alarms and Events.

		OPC Training Institute releases OPC Rescue - 05/26/11 OPC Rescue not only diagnoses communication and security problems with systems, but repairs them instantly with the push of a button.

		Opto 22 enhances OptoEMU Sensor - 05/19/11 Enhancements include Modbus/TCP and OPC industrial protocol support, Microsoft SQL Server and Access integration, and a Microsoft .NET developer toolkit.

		Mobiform Software enhances Status Vision Designer - 04/04/11 Enhancements in V4.0 of the HMI/SCADA software include support for Microsoft Active Directory using the LDAP protocol to control who has access to different parts of the project.

		Kepware enhances KEPServerEX - 02/24/11 Enhancements in KEPServerEX version 5.5 include SNMP Agent capabilities, which allows Network Management Systems (NMS) interoperability with industrial automation equipment.

		Open Automation Software enhances Systems.NET SCADA software - 02/17/11 Enhancements in V4 include support for 32 and 64 bit Windows operating systems, expanding the amount of real-time data supported from each server to 1,000,000 tags.

		Software Toolbox Enhances TOP Server Software - 02/17/11 TOP Server 5.5 extends DNP WITS functionality with the implementation of Phase II support for writing to DNP Object Groups 0 and 87 in keeping with the DNP WITS Standard.

		Software Toolbox announces version 7 of Cogent DataHub - 01/31/11 Enhancements include the ability to switch between redundant OPC servers to store real-time histories of millions of data changes per second and display trend graphs of data points in real time.

		Jemmac Software enhances OPCFailover - 01/30/11 Version V2-1 includes support for Microsoft's latest operating systems as well as support for OPC redundancy for workgroup nodes and nodes in untrusted domains.

		MatrikonOPC releases Wonderware Building Automation Server - 01/18/11 The server enables Wonderware applications such as InTouch and InFusion to communicate natively with a wide range of building automation (BA) components.

		Embedded Labs releases OPC-UA Embedded Server Software Stack - 12/06/10 The stack minimizes development cost, time to market and bill of materials cost for OEMs that want to add OPC-UA Server functionality to their products.

		MatrikonOPC releases OPC Server for Vestas Wind Turbine Controllers - 11/23/10 OPC server provides secure and open connectivity between all Vestas Wind Turbine Controllers and the decision-making points at power utility companies.

		Software Toolbox introduces Industrial Falcon cloud software - 10/29/10 Industrial Falcon cloud computing-based solution enables customers to view raw data from any OPC server via a Web browser.

		Software Toolbox Enhances TOP Server Connectivity Software - 10/29/10 Enhancements in Version 5.4 include Phase 1 support for the Water Industry Telemetry Standard (WITS) initiative in the DNP 3.0 Master Ethernet and serial drivers.

		Rockwell Automation Expands PlantPAx Software - 10/20/10 Rockwell added 10 VMware Ready software products to its PlantPAx Process Automation System to help manufacturers leverage the benefits of virtualization.

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

		Software Toolbox Releases N2 OPC Server for Johnson Controls Networks - 10/05/10 The N2 protocols are Optomux-based protocols commonly used in HVAC and other facilities automation networks.

		MatrikonOPC Introduces KNX OPC Server - 10/05/10 The KNX OPC Server for Building Automation integrates devices that communicate via the KNX protocol with HMI, ERP software and OPC-enabled reporting tools.

		MatrikonOPC releases OPC Server for LonWorks - 09/28/10 With its built-in tag-level security, the LonWorks OPC Server helps protect the integrity of building automation systems.

		Exele adds Alarm Analytics to TopView Software - 09/21/10 Alarm Analytics provides local and remote alarm history analysis through interactive tables and charts.

		MatrikonOPC releases OPC Universal Connectivity Server - 09/20/10 Server allows vendors and OEMS to provide secure connectivity to every major control system and application on the market.

		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.

		CimQuest INGEAR updates Visual Studio .NET class libraries - 09/13/10 Enhancements provide an alternative to OPC-based driver software for for Allen-Bradley MicroLogix, SLC and PLC-5 families of programmable logic controllers.

		As One takes DCOM out of Catalyst OPC server - 09/08/10 Catalyst System Development Platform (SDP) version 3.4 eliminates the need for Microsoft DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) in distributed applications.

		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.

		Byres Security announces Tofino OPC Enforcer firewall - 09/02/10 This module locks down any industrial network using the previously hard to secure OPC Classic protocol.

		Control See announces OPC Scheduler - 08/30/10 OPC Scheduler lets users schedule events and tasks and make their maintenance activities easier than before.

		Kepware adding WITS support to DNP3 drivers - 08/26/10 WITS drivers provide added security through authentication and additional data sets specific to the water industry.

		Softing updates OPC Development Toolkits - 08/05/10 The latest version of the OPC UA Toolkit set supports Windows, VxWorks, and Linux operating systems.

		Kepware adds DNP3.0 Drivers to KEPServerEX - 06/15/10 Enhancements in KEPServerEX version 5.3 include DNP3.0 Ethernet and DNP3.0 Serial drivers, virtual networks, and Automatic Device Discovery feature for SNMP and Ping drivers.

		MatrikonOPC releases OPC Server for GE turbine controllers - 05/27/10 This OPC Server provides a high performance link to the GE Mark VIs, enabling engineers to integrate them with other automation components in the enterprise such as HMIs, Historians and ERP systems.

		MatrikonOPC Data Manager supports OPC DA 3.0 - 05/25/10 Enhancements include the support of DA 3.0 connections, at-a-glance data health indicators, and an intuitive user interface to enhance overall user experience.

		Inductive Automation offers free Modbus OPC driver - 05/18/10 The driver allows Ignition OPC-UA to connect to a broad variety of devices, such as solar cells, lights, generators, flow meters, and even bar code scanners and refrigeration skids.

		IRAI announces Virtual Universe 3D process simulation software - 05/09/10 Using the latest technologies for video game 3D rendering, physics engine and 3D sounds, Virtual Universe allows the creation of realistic simulations.

		Acromag releases ACMBTCP OPC Server for Ethernet I/O - 05/05/10 OPC DA Server offers high-speed connectivity to Modbus TCP/IP I/O devices via Ethernet and is compatible with all OPC compliant HMI and SCADA software packages. Price: $199.

		Invensys announces Triconex Tofino Firewall - 05/05/10 Triconex Tofino Firewall for OPC will harden industrial safety systems against network accidents and attacks.

		Matrikon announces industry-specific data delivery devices - 05/04/10 Gateways combine assured data delivery, connectivity and secure access control in a simple, low-maintenance device.

		Malvern Instruments announces Link II OPC software for analyzers - 04/29/10 Link II OPC-standardized software package simplifies the integration of analytical devices with expert control systems.

		Longwatch releases Version 5.1 of Video Surveillance System - 04/18/10 Version 5.1 is available in three platforms-Console Recorder, Video Historian and Surveillance--that eliminate the need for custom programming to set up a video surveillance system.

		Integration Objects upgrades OPCNet Broker tunneling solution - 04/15/10 With the upgraded version of OPCNet Broker, DA, HDA and AE data can be connected across different domains while only opening a limited number of ports within firewalls so that security holes are minimized.

		CimQuest INGEAR adds Windows 7 to ActiveX Studio PLC software - 04/12/10 Allen-Bradley ActiveX Studio software now supports creation of Windows 7 PLC HMI applications and enables 32-bit programs to operate with 64-bit versions of Windows.

		MatrikonOPC adds FINS to Omron OPC server - 04/06/10 MatrikonOPC announces support for FINS communication protocol in the OPC Server for OMRON.

		MatrikonOPC announces OPC server for Mitsubishi PLCs - 03/30/10 For integrating with HMI, historians, ERP and MES, the server offers direct access to Mitsubishi A, FX Series and Q series PLCs.

		Embedded Labs releases fasaLINK OPC-UA Server - 03/25/10 The module minimizes development cost and time to market for OEMs that want to add OPC-UA Server functionality to their products.

		MatrikonOPC releases OPC server for IEC 61850 - 03/23/10 Server supports all IEC 61850 compliant devices and enables users to integrate these devices to other automation components in the enterprise such as HMIs, Historians and ERP.

		ProSoft releases Generic ASCII serial communication module - 02/26/10 The MVI56E-GSC provides a way to add two fully configurable ASCII communication ports to the ControlLogix platform without consuming the front port of the processor.

		Software Toolbox enhances TOP Server OPC software - 02/08/10 TOP Server Version 5.2 now has OPC UA Server & Client Interfaces, an expanded OPC-A&E Server Interface and driver updates.

		Kepware enhances KEPServer EX - 02/08/10 Enhancements in KEPServerEX version 5.2 include an OPC UA Client and Server, an Alarm and Event Condition option, and updated Mettler Toledo and IDEC Drivers.

		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.

		Siemens enhances S7-mEC embedded controller - 11/19/09 S7-mEC modular Embedded Controller system has more expansion modules for additional hardware interfaces and an integrated HMI.

		ExperTune enhances PlantTriage - 11/19/09 With Version 9 of PlantTriage software, an engineer or technician can now tune over 50 control loops a day.

		Advantech upgrades WebAccess HMI & SCADA software - 11/19/09 Enhancements in WebAccess version 7.0 include compatibility with Windows 7.0 and Vista, Dynamic Device Network Service (DDNS), and the SCADA node works as both an OPC Server and OPC client.

		Software Toolbox releases TOP Server Version 5.1 - 10/22/09 Enhancements in Version 5.1 include an OPC-A&E Server Interface, drivers for Automation Direct and Mettler Toledo, and Custom Interface Driver Solution.

		Kepware releases KEPServerEX OPC Server Version 5.1 - 10/19/09 Enhancements include an OPC-A&E Interface, new drivers for Automation Direct and Mettler Toledo, and the Custom Interface Driver. 18 other drivers have also been enhanced.

		Kepware enhances ClientAce OPC Client toolkit - 10/14/09 Enhancements include a set of .NET components enabling the quick and easy development of OPC-DA Client applications.

		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.

		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.

		Kepware releases Custom Interface Driver for KEPServerEX - 09/08/09 CID can be used to develop OPC drivers to interface with proprietary or legacy systems, and to interface with existing applications.

		Kepware to supply device communications to SeQent - 08/10/09 SeQent is a provider of real-time automated condition monitoring, dispatch, and visual display management solutions.

		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.

		Software Toolbox enhances TOP OPC Server - 07/27/09 Enhancements to TOP Server Version 5 include 100 device drivers, support for the latest versions of Microsoft Windows, a split configuration and runtime, security, and multi-user Windows Terminal Services support.

		Kepware upgrades KEPServerEX - 07/27/09 Enhancements in version 5 include Microsoft Vista and Server 2008 Logo Compliance, and a split Management vs. Run-time operation, enabling management at the user level and operation as a service.

		Ethernet Direct releases Industrial Modbus switches - 07/27/09 Iguana and Moose series Industrial Modbus switch solutions comply with the open standard and do not require an OPC server.

		MatrikonOPC enhances OPC Server Framework - 07/16/09 Enhancements include advanced calculations and security.

		Softing enhances Modbus/TCP OPC Server - 06/28/09 Enhancements provide maximum data throughput, data security, and save time and effort during commissioning.

		AXIOMTEK introduces VTA-7120T HMI with SCADA software - 06/24/09 Equipped with WinPC32 Pro run-time SCADA software, the VTA-7120T can be easily connected to different types of PLCs and PC-based I/O modules.

		MatrikonOPC offers SNMP Agent for OPC - 06/17/09 SNMP Agent bridges the IT and process control worlds using the SNMP and OPC standards.

		Kinetic Automation releases reSCADA for renewable energy applications - 06/10/09 reSCADA includes HMI, trend, report, alarm, diary, editor and map functions.

		Cyberlogic updates its OPC server suite - 06/10/09 Updates include 64-bit editions of its OPC server suite, driver suite and bridging suite software.

		M&M Software introduces fdtCONTAINER OPC Server - 06/08/09 fdtCONTAINER combines FDT and OPC, allowing access to device parameters even in heterogeneous Fieldbus environments.

		Cognex Connect connects cameras, communications and controls - 06/08/09 System enables out-of-the-box connectivity between Cognex In-Sight vision systems and virtually any major PLC, robot, HMI and Fieldbus system commonly used in factory automation.

		Softing updates Siemens S7/S5 OPC server - 05/28/09 V4.0 integrates with the Siemens Step7 programming software by offering a direct import of the tag names (S7 symbols) from the S7 project.

		Mynah enhances MiMiC simulation software - 05/10/09 Enhancements include advanced modeling functions and software drivers for DeltaV SIS SimulatePro and Ethernet/IP protocol for Rockwell PLCs.

		HMS releases OPC Server for Anybus X-gateways - 04/16/09 Server connects PC based OPC-Client applications through standard Ethernet networks and the X-gateway to all major fieldbus networks.

		Scada Engine releases BACnet OPC Server - 04/06/09 There is no need to purchase 3 separate OPC Servers for DA, AE and HDA. The BACnet OPC Server combines all of them into one.

		FieldServer releases OPC Server Gateway for building automation - 04/06/09 FS-B-OPC OPC Server Gateway links legacy building automation devices and networks to OPC.

		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.

		MatrikonOPC releases server for Johnson Controls N2 - 02/24/09 Server communicates to N2 devices directly over serial or via serial to Ethernet converters such as the Moxa Nport 5130.

		Kepware enhances KEPServerEX software - 02/12/09 Enhancements in version 4.5 include support for Allen Bradley 1609 UPS, Beckhoff Twincat, Cutler-Hammer ELC Ethernet, OPTO 22, and System Monitor.

		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.

		Softing upgrades OPC Toolbox - 01/26/09 Enhancements to OPC Toolbox V4.22 include Visual Studio 2008, Linux support, Wizard application and tutorials.

		ICONICS updates OPC-UA Server Library - 01/26/09 The Library includes 100 Standard and Premium versions of ICONICS OPC-UA Server as well as KepWare Ex OPC-DA Servers.

		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.

		OSI enhances Monarch SCADA software for utilities - 01/18/09 Latest versionn of monarch (Multi-platform Open Network ARCHitecture) is suitable for mid-tier utilities.

		ReLab Software announces GOOSE OPC device driver - 01/18/09 IEC 61850 OPC Solution covers both Logical Nodes and Goose Device Drivers.

		Exele adds audit logs to TopView alarm software - 01/15/09 With the latest release, TopView can record all changes to alarm and notification settings, contacts, schedules, and notification groups.

		MOBIFORM Software releases Status Vision Designer - 01/13/09 Status software package is a HMI (Human Machine Interface) designer for process control and manufacturing industries.

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

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

		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.

		Integration Objects upgrades OPCNet Broker - 11/23/08 Enhancements allow users to securely tunnel HDA (Historical Access Data) data between OPC clients and servers.

		Longwatch introduces Video Historian to archive manufacturing video - 11/17/08 Video Historian archives video that documents procedures in batch applications, provides visual proof of regulatory compliance, and monitors machinery.

		Ethernet Direct releases IRE-500EC ring switch for Modbus over TCP - 11/13/08 IRE-500EC 5-port Ethernet Switch supports Modbus/TCP, Modbus/RTU and OPC protocols.

		Cyberlogic releases OPC Crosslink for OPC data bridging - 11/13/08 OPC Crosslink Suite lets users bridge data between OPC servers, configure an OPC Data Concentrator, and configure redundant OPC servers.

		Integration Objects releases OPC Data Transfer software - 10/30/08 ODT helps configure and monitor data transfers between OPC servers (local and remote), thus allowing different control systems to exchange information.

		Cyberlogic updates MBX Driver to support USB Modbus Plus - 10/22/08 Users of MBX family of software can download a free update from Cyberlogic’s website.

		ICONICS enhances GENESIS64 with Silverlight - 10/20/08 Version 10.5 of GENESIS64 incorporates Microsoft Silverlight cloud services technology, providing cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device capability.

		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.

		Advantech introduces OPC Server drivers - 10/12/08 Any software system with OPC client capabilities can access the OPC server drivers.

		Control Microsystems adds Kepware to ClearSCADA software - 10/01/08 Kepware OPC drivers add 50 device protocols to ClearSCADA.

		Control Microsystems enhances ClearSCADA Software - 09/08/08 Enhancements include support for 64-bit operating systems, integration of Kepware’s KEPServerEX OPC Server, and a Direct SMS Driver to send messages to a mobile phone.

		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.

		Ethernet Direct releases SNMP OPC Server - 08/14/08 SNMP OPC Server software supports SNMPV1/V2C/V3 and LLDP, so users can integrate industrial managed switches to a SCADA/HMI system.

		Software Toolbox upgrades OmniServer 2.6 - 07/22/08 Version 2.6 OPC and I/O Server adds support for Windows Vista and Server 2008, along with the ability to generate alarm notifications via email.

		Jemmac upgrades OPCFailover - 06/24/08 V1-7 of OPCFailover provides pre-emptive failover, detached I/O management and sophisticated handling of deadlocked OPCServers.

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

		ReLab introduces IEC-61850 OPC Server for substation automation systems - 06/02/08 Using the IEC-61850 OPC server with ClearView-SCADA enables users to build a complete multi-vendor substation automation solution.

		Kepware upgrades iSNMP and KEPServerEX - 05/07/08 iSNMP is now a Plug-in to KEPServerEX, while KEPServerEX has enhancements to more than 45 of its drivers.

		MatrikonOPC releases server for Honeywell TPS - 05/06/08 Server reduces the cost of communicating with Honeywell TPS/TDC3000 systems by eliminating the need for custom drivers to access Honeywell’s proprietary Local Control Network (LCN).

		Opto 22 lets OEMs encrypt PAC Project software - 05/05/08 Secure Strategy Distribution System gives Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and machine builders the ability to encrypt firmware and control programs.

		Mynah upgrades MiMiC process modeling software - 04/27/08 Enhancements to MiMiC v3.0.0 include support of all open OPC process control system platforms, including HIMA, Emerson, Rockwell, and Schneider.

		Honeywell introduces XYR 3000 wireless multiplexers - 04/22/08 XYR 3000 wireless multiplexers support Modbus and OPC protocols.

		MatrikonOPC announces BACnet OPC server software - 04/17/08 The BACnet server allows creation of large multi-vendor systems to control both industrial networks and HVAC building automation systems.

		ICONICS releases GENESIS64 HMI/SCADA suite - 04/10/08 GENESIS64 suite is comprised of GraphWorX64, TrendWorX64, AlarmWorX64, EarthWorX and Workbench Web-based development, deployment and operations products

		Lenze embeds Softing’s OPC Technology in its L-force PCs - 04/07/08 Lenze uses Windows CE, which no longer supports DCOM. OPC communications is based on DCOM, so Lenze embedded Softing’s OPC Tunnel middleware.

		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.

		HP adds Kepware’s KEPServerEX to Dynamic Smart Cooling - 03/10/08 HP's DSC will use KEPServerEX for communications with a variety of data center automation components to actively manage cooling environments.

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

		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.

		Software Toolbox releases Symbol Factory.NET for Visual Studio.NET - 12/10/07 Symbol Factory .NET is a .NET component for engineers and developers building machine HMI applications in Visual Studio .NET 2003 and 2005 using Visual Basic (VB) or C# languages.

		OSI launches monarch lite Substation Automation and SCADA platform - 12/03/07 OSI’s monarch lite Substation Automation platform features a flexible communications architecture and is a hardware-independent solution for large and small SCADA applications.

		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.

		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)

		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.

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

		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.

		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.

		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.

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

		Korenix introduces JetNet 5008G-P Ethernet switch - 06/26/07 JetNet 5008G-P 8-port embedded switch board provides managed switch functions.

		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.

		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).

		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.

		MatrikonOPC releases server for Allen-Bradley PLCs - 05/23/07 OPC Server connects to the Allen-Bradley Data Highway Plus, DF1, Data Highway 485 and Ethernet/IP, and to devices via serial connections, single-port 1784-PKTX PCI cards and Ethernet connections.

		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.

		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.

		Control See enhances U.C.ME-OPC software - 04/18/07 Enhancements include an alarm import from iFix, a new alarm type for Citect, improved OPC connectivity, and tighter integration with SCADA/HMI applications.

		Exele enhances TopView 5.10.1 - 04/17/07 Enhancements include dynamic notification recipient lists/schedules and notification message options.

		Control-See introduces U.C.ME-OPC for alarm import from HMI systems - 03/15/07 U.C.ME-OPC offers alarm import from iFix, Cimplicity, InTouch, RS-View32 and Citect. This enables users to import alarms that are already defined in their SCADA/HMI software.

		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.

		Danaher Motion enhances NDC8 Control Platform for AGVs - 02/15/07 The NDC8 control platform now supports up to 10 AC drives per AGV. The drives can be used for steering, driving or auxiliary control, and AC technology helps increase power while reducing running costs. It has an OPC client, allowing for a smooth connection to any I/O resource on the market.

		MatrikonOPC releases Server for BACnet - 02/13/07 The server enables users to easily create large-scale centralized building control and monitoring systems that are controlled from a “single seat” workstation.

		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.

		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.

		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.

		Festo announces Multi-Axis Controllers and Drives - 01/05/07 SEC-AC-SMLC is a fully-integrated control solution providing hardware and software building blocks that are engineered to easily plug together and work as a system. This allows engineers to focus on solving their application instead of integrating control components.

		One-sided sensor: Raytek releases Infrared Imaging System for Low-Emissivity Glass - 11/13/06 GS110 Process Imaging System for Low Emissivity (Low-E) glass monitors one-side coated flat glass. With the addition of an IR point sensor to measure the temperature on the uncoated side of the glass where the emissivity is both known and significantly higher, the GS110 can automatically correct the thermal image and provide a more accurate result.

		GE Fanuc Announces New Open and Standards-Based Proficy Platform and Integrated HMI/SCADA Roadmap - 05/31/05 GE Fanuc Automation Americas, Inc., a unit of GE Infrastructure, unveiled a detailed roadmap for the Proficy Automation and Production software family - which spans from programming and control to HMI / SCADA to historian and MES to a real-time information portal - at the GE Fanuc Discover Series Users Conference, May 23-26, in New Orleans.

		BizWareDirect Releases DataNet OPC™ Professional Software for Web-based Data Presentation & Logging - 03/17/05 DataNet OPC Professional is a Web-based data presentation and logging application that makes industrial information conveniently accessible to those who need it to make executive decisions.

		ICONICS Announces GENESIS32 V8 Support for OPC XML - 10/05/04 GENESIS32 V8 is the first HMI software solution to fully support OPC XML-DA 1.0, and is also OPC DA 3.0 compliant.

		ICONICS Announces DataWorX32 - OPC Data Bridging & Redundancy - 10/05/04 DataWorX32 is OPC Data Access 1.0 – 3.0 compliant, and acts as a stand-alone product with any HMI/SCADA, MES, or Visual Basic® application.

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