Ann Arbor, MI October 20, 2002 Entivity Inc., the leading automation software provider, announces the release of Entivity Studioä software, version 7.1. Studio is Entivitys Microsoft Visio-based product for flowchart development of control and HMI applications.
Studio Version 7.1 incorporates features and drivers for specific markets and partners, says Ken Spenser, Entivity CEO. The new Interbus S driver with AutoDiscover solidifies our connectivity with Phoenix Contact products across all our core software products. In addition, the Studio 7.1 release delivers on the promise of a true multi-developer environment with reusable libraries and Project Sync features expected by many of our material handling OEMs.
David Skelton, director of automation for Phoenix Contact North America, commented, We have a long history with Entivity products. This latest driver for Studio provides our customers with a highly regarded control and an HMI product, leveraging Microsofts Visio and the strong hardware capabilities of Phoenix Contact. Studio 7.1 is available for immediate delivery from Entivity and Phoenix Contact.Entivity, offers three software solutions including Entivity VLC, Entivity Studio and Think & Do® Live! In 2001, Entivity introduced Automation ProjectNet, a web-based collaboration tool that gives engineers and product managers a single, secure environment to host, manage and utilize all document control and HMI files associated with large automation projects.
These products have gained wide acceptance increasing connectivity and productivity in complex manufacturing applications and material handling. Entivity Inc. was formed in 2001 as a result of a merger between two leading automation software companies, Think & Do Inc. and Steeplechase Inc..
This merger makes Entivity the leading provider of PC-based control solutions.
Entivity has backing from major venture capital firms and several strategic investors, including Schneider Electric and Automationdirect.com.For additional information, visit the Entivity website at www.entivity.com or call 800-722-6875.
