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Design, Simulation & Programming Software Portal: News & Resources
Design & Simulation Products, News, Articles, Events & Resources
Welcome to Automation.com's portal for Design, Simulation & Programming Software with the latest products, news, articles, application stories, events, training and resources relating to Design, Simulation & Programming Software. Get the latest information on Design, Simulation & Programming Software sent to your desktop as soon as they are published on this page.
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Condition Monitoring of Steam Turbines By Performance Analysis
- 10/22/09 Maintenance On-Line, October 2009 Many power generation steam turbine generators today are required in service well beyond their intended lifetimes. Dismantling for inspection is expensive, and owners need to consider all relevant information in making the decision. |
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What Tier 4 Emissions Rules For Backup Generators Mean
- 10/22/09 Building Operating Management, October 2009 By Rick Focke Because emergency standby engine generators typically operate for a low number of hours, EPA exempts emergency diesel engine generator sets from Tier 4 regulations. However, if the engine generator is used to support the load when normal power is present, it will be required to comply with Tier 4. |
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Energy Modeling, ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED
- 10/22/09 Building Operating Management, October 2009 By Andrew J. Kamnik An energy model is a computer software simulation that starts with specified materials and systems for a building, calculates the energy cost for one year, and creates a report of the anticipated energy performance of the building. The model will reveal how energy efficient the building can be, while there is still time to enhance it. |
White Papers
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Mechatronics Machine Design Guide
By National Instruments With this comprehensive machine design guide, learn step-by-step best practices for designing your next machine. Throughout the guide, in-depth application examples illustrate the approaches successful designers have implemented. |
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SimTest Simulation: A Powerful Tool for Embedded Software Development
- 08/27/09 Embedded Computing, August 2009 By Ville-Veikko Helppi, Mentor Graphics Two different simulation methodologies are used with embedded ssystems: the traditional hardware-related simulation that consists of a target-based development; and host-based simulation which is quickly becoming the preferred method within the embedded community. This paper discusses host-based simulation and introduces two new tools that utilize this type of technology. Registration required. |
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Unlocking the power of .NET for industrial automation
By CimQuest .NET has fast become the platform of choice for IT, with many companies already staffed and trained for implementation and long term support. This white paper looks at components-based solutions in more depth, specifically as they relate to building HMI and communications for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-based systems within the .NET environment. |
Application Stories
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Samsung Techwin Develops Real-Time Engine Simulation System
By: Moon Sohk Chae, Power System Research Center Developing a proper engine simulator was vital to our ability to verify the safe and reliable functioning of the gas turbine engine controller we were developing. To implement a safe and highly perfected engine controller, we had to come up with a method of verifying the controller hardware and its algorithm before they could be integrated with an actual engine. |
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Embedded PCs Keep Drilling Machines on Budget
- 10/10/09 Control Engineering, October 2009 Kays Engineering uses Beckhoff embedded PCs, Ethernet controllers, TwinCAT software and EtherCAT servo drives to control its DeHoff gun drilling machines. |
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Software Virtualization Environment Enhances Control
- 10/10/09 Control Engineering, October 2009 By Kim Hartman, TenAsys Cleveland Motion Controls’ Burny XL CNC uses a virtual machine architecture, implemented by TenAsys software, to simultaneously run Microsoft Windows XP Embedded and the TenAsys INtime real-time operating system |
Resources & Literature
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Poll Question - How many different networks do you have in your facility?
How many different communication networks do you have implemented in factories and/or plants? The list of available networks includes, but is not limited to: Foundation Fieldbus, ControlNet, PROFIBUS, Interbus, AS-Interface, CanOpen, CC-Link, PROFINET, HART, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Ethernet Powerlink, SERCOS, Modbus, LonWorks and DeviceNet. |
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Free NI Measurement and Automation Catalog
The National Instruments catalog is the leading virtual instrumentation resource for engineers and scientists seeking the most productive customer-defined software and hardware tools. |
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National Instruments Measurement and Control Designer CD
Up to 64 percent of your process or manufacturing application costs are spent on system configuration and development tine. In addition to hundreds of development resources, this free CD helps you select the best software and hardware for your system requirements. |
Training & Seminars
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Unleashing the Power of OPC Webinar: Part 2
September 24, 2008 11 a.m. EDT OPC and .NET experts who will show you the many ways that you can leverage OPC technology in your custom business and manufacturing software applications. Whether you are using the latest and greatest Visual Studio.NET technologies or using the time tested Visual Studio 6/VB/C++, this VENDOR NEUTRAL presentation is sure to open your eyes to how OPC can help you insure your custom applications integrate well in the OPC world. |
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Windows Embedded CE online training
- 08/19/09
Free, self-paced technical training on Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 is available online on Microsoft’s Website |
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Product Announcements
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Cyberlogic adds Windows 7 to its OPC products
- 10/20/09
The 64-bit editions of Cyberlogic OPC suites provide native 64-bit support for all x64 Windows operating systems, including Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003, and Server 2008. |
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ITTIA enhances DB SQL database for embedded systems
- 10/04/09
DB SQL hybrid database combines the fast, predictable performance of an in-memory database with the robust storage caching of a disk database. |
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Infoteam enhances OpenPCS IEC 61131 programming software
- 09/24/09
Enhancements include a Microsoft Office Fluent user interface, all components are based on.NET, and on-line edits. |
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Company & Organization News
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ISA selects Automation.com to provide E-Newsletters
- 10/07/09 The co-branded e-newsletters will be distributed to Automation.com’s subscribers, InTech subscribers, and ISA members and customers, creating a combined total distribution of more than 90,000 world-wide automation professionals. |
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Siemens merges four divisions into one
- 10/01/09 Siemens Energy & Automation, Siemens Transportation Systems, Siemens Building Technologies, and Siemens VAI Services merged into a new company, Siemens Industry. |
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Control Station opens office in Malaysia
- 09/17/09 Control Station Sdn. Bhd will be run by Barry Martin, a process control practitioner with 17 years of experience in the Asia region. |
Project News
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Invensys to provide simulation for ConocoPhillips’ E-Gas Technology
- 10/04/09 Invensys will supply DYNSIM modeling and simulation software to help improve the design, start-up and operation of new coal gasification plants. |
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GE Fanuc supplies computers to KSG power plant simulator
- 09/15/09 The $1.1 million order from KSG Kraftwerks-Simulator-Gesellschaft MBH of Essen, Germany, includes CPU blades, I/O controllers, associated software and support. |
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Yokogawa to supply operator training system to LNG Plant in Norway
- 09/10/09 Yokogawa will supply an operator training system (OTS) for a natural gas liquefaction plant that is being built in Tananger, Norway. |
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