Articles and News

BTS will deliver dynamic process simulation and other training systems for deployment in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Automation.com, October 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor The CArS architecture is a modern systems level approach defined by the joint Chrysler and Fiat Manufacturing Engineering Council that improves the process flow for designing and implementing production lines.

The Siemens design team employs the Opera electromagnetic simulator from Cobham to help develop new wind generator concepts.

Automation.com, October 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor National Instruments typical applications in the automation industry require very high speeds, high precision, and special functions. According to Christian Fritz, in these challenging applications, they are not competing against PLCs - PLCs just cannot do the job.

Virthualis’ 3-D visualization technology, called MindSafe, will be linked to Honeywell’s existing UniSim simulation tool.

JSC KUZNETSOV will use PLM-technologies for a new line of gas turbine engines with high energy efficiency.

CIMdata formed a business practice focused on the growing needs of PLM organizations for comprehensive non-biased PLM education.

Menderes' most recent position was Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing for the ESI-Group.

Automation.com, August 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor Norm Gilsdorf of Honeywell Process Solutions sits down with our editor, Bill Lydon, to discuss their organizational changes, asset management, PLC competition, wireless, skill crisis, energy and sustainability.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has deployed an operator training simulator for an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plant.

Hi-P will use NX PLM software to enable all engineers to work on tooling design and manufacturing systems.

Automation.com, July 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor There is a continuing discussion about upgrading aging automation systems and TCO is one method used to make decisions. These investments should be analyzed as serious strategic business investments within a defined lifespan. There are a number of factors to consider in this analysis including business, technical, and operations.

GSE Power Systems provides real-time simulation and training solutions for the electric power, oil and gas and chemical process industries.

Bayer will use the software for the design, construction and operation of manufacturing plants worldwide.

Honeywell will supply an Experion Process Knowledge System and Unisim to control KOGAS' liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals.

Kevin Bishop will manage the new office and take charge of business development for the North American region.

Geometric will sell MetaCAM, a sheet metal product from Metamation.

Shock waves can be adequately controlled by optimizing the cooling pulsation timing and amplitude. This offers great potential for power plant turbine manufacturers to develop more compact engines.

Automation.com, May 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor The PlantTriage "true believers" gathered at the ExperTune User Conference from around the world to improve their skills and share their project successes. The conference focused on ways to improve process control performance with training, access to industry experts, and case studies.

Automation.com, May 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor The size of Hannover Fair can be overwhelming but there were industry and technology trends reflected in products and presentations at the event. Here are some specific examples for illustration - in most cases there are many more companies that have products supporting these trends.