CADverters offers fast and accurate translation of CAD data between CATIA V5 R17 and Unigraphics NX; I-DEAS; Pro/Engineer; Parasolid; CADDS5; ICEM; and both ProductView and JT visualisation formats.

Version 8.0 of QI Analyst software has enterprise-level quality management functions that enable plant personnel to manage process variations in a standardized way, minimizing system setup, maintenance and training costs.

Version 5.60 enhancements include updated support for HMI/SCADA, Rockwell PLCs and Schneider Electric’s Concept.

This defect-prevention software package offers statistical process control and charting package capabilities designed for operators, technicians and engineers. It has user-defined charting and alarming, historical and live-data analysis, production summary reports, and worst-feature analysis.

PDXpert PLM product lifecycle management software addresses smaller companies' data management processes, including document and part definition, bill of materials (BOM) management, electronic file library (vault), and change forms with approval workflow.

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.

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.

Compatibility with Vista means that InduSoft Web Studio is still the only HMI/SCADA solution that runs on virtually every type of hardware in the automation and control industry, including cell phones, PDAs, embedded computers and panel computers, industrial devices, and desktop workstations with dual-core processors and high-power graphic cards.

Personal Solution-Pac power management software for Microsoft Vista can be downloaded from MGE's Web site. Personal Solution-Pac gives users information on important parameters such as power consumption and remaining battery life of their UPS. It includes an intuitive screen that displays remaining battery backup time available.

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.

The audit trail automatically tracks engineering changes made to the Ovation system, providing utilities with a better way to manage system security, and troubleshoot and quickly identify the root cause of abnormal conditions that can impact operational performance or result in loss of generation.

Enhancements in Maple 11 a smart document interface, strong computation engine, and connectivity capabilities. The improved computation engine includes new mathematics, user-level multithreaded computations and a certified polynomial real root finder.

LabSoft LIMS NR tool manages noncompliance records and provides a method to focus on the root cause of an NR and determine the reasons, circumstances and responsible parties.

Enhancements in Lattix LDM 3.0 include its Dependency Model approach, which extends DSM with architecture rules, to enable a new way to visualize and manage the architecture of database systems. LDM enables managers, architects and developers to visualize, specify and maintain the architecture of a complex enterprise software system.

ORBexpress RT now supports LynxOS-SE real-time operating system (RTOS). Developers can use both to build safe and secure military and aerospace systems. ORBexpress is based on the Real-time Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) standard that enables real-time and embedded devices in heterogeneous environments to communicate seamlessly. LynxOS-SE is POSIX and ARINC 653-1 compliant, highly desired in military and avionics applications.

The mini-IPm PLUS has Ethernet, up to 4 serial ports and a built-in mix of 26 discrete and analog I/O. It is pre-loaded with open-source Linux and the IPm firmware which offers automation, control and data acquisition capabilities. For utility applications, IPm+ also includes pre-loaded software for AGA gas flow calculations and DNP-3 time stamped communications.

The xCoupler module snaps into a ControlLogix PAC (programmable automation controller) from Rockwell Automation and provides bi-directional data translation between plant floor devices and SQL Server 2005 databases connected to the module via Ethernet. The module can be set up to configure specific plant floor devices, such as robots, sensors, bar code scanners and controls, with a database to develop commands, reports, alerts and other instructions.

UEI added complete QNX Real Time Operating System (RTOS) support for its PowerDNA series of data acquisition and control cubes. With the new PowerDNA QNX library, QNX developers can take advantage of the deterministic timing afforded by QNX. The Library may be deployed on any host computer running the QNX RTOS and connected to the PowerDNA cube over the Ethernet (10/100baseT).

UniSort MXT software has algorithms that optimize merging, induction and sortation, enabling rates well in excess of 300 cartons per minute on sliding shoe sorters. The module is designed for optimal performance in systems using servo-based induction and high-speed merging, although it also works with fixed-speed induction systems and other configurations.

the Unit Response Optimizer is available as an embedded advanced control application in the Ovation expert control system. The model-based control solution uses advanced unit analysis and modeling techniques to provide optimal load trajectory and control for improved ramping, startup, unit turndown and overall performance, as well as reduce equipment wear/tear.