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EuroChem will use UniSim to create simulated process scenarios as part of its training program for plant operators.

Rice University has been awarded prototyping and production services to help launch a group of robots designed for undergraduate engineering students.

Vistagy is a supplier of specialized engineering software and services for designing and manufacturing structures made of advanced composite materials.

Siemens PLM will provide software products including NX CAD/CAM/CAE, Solid Edge 2D/3D CAD,Teamcenter lifecycle management, and D-Cubed software.

ASCON's KOMPAS-3D software is being used to create all of the parts of drill bit sanding machines at Pilco in Finspеng, Sweden.

By scanning an existing upper and lower bowl assembly and modifying the CAD models to fit parts they already had tooling for, Aircraft Technologies substantially reduced the tooling cost.

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.