Rockwell Automation added process device configuration using Field Device Tool (FDT) technology to its FactoryTalk AssetCentre asset management software.

Enhancements in DEACOM 10.4 include improvements to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Quality Control (QC) capabilities.

nCode GlyphXE performs processing and analysis of very large data quantities, such as those produced with complex test equipment.

Enhancements to Information Server 3.1 include Web-based, enterprise-level reporting capabilities and support for Microsoft SharePoint 2007 and Windows Vista.

Wind Asset Monitor allows wind farm operators to monitor, maintain, analyze and improve their equipment and asset performance in real-time.

Asset Performance Management solutions meet the changing needs of today’s oil and gas companies.

CygNet 7.2 now combines geographic information system (GIS) and asset management information with its SCADA module for oil and gas applications.

Use cases help companies quickly decrease production costs through defined work processes, step-by-step instructions, and exception management.

AutoSave Reports Module allows users to generate over 70 unique reports from historical data.

South African Instrumentation & Control, April 2009 Michael Brown’s Loop Signature column is ending in SA Instrumentation & Control magazine, and he had this to say: “I am still very frustrated by the lack of interest shown by the vast majority of process companies. To date, the only company that I know of that has instituted optimisation as a separate discipline is Sasol…The equipment is getting more and more advanced, but the base layers do not work any better. In my opinion the vast majority of sophisticated control systems like DCSs and PLC/SCADA systems, are, from the control point of view, really being used as man-machine interfaces.”

FastPic5 Order Processing (OP) inventory management software now has a bi-directional interface with the SAP Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system.

LETS Version 3.4 can more accurately track overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in applications where production rate is dictated by machine configuration.

MyDay Web 2.0 user interface provides central access to the critical information ERP users need.

HMI Reports enables customers to transform raw data from multiple data sources into usable information. The resulting reports can be made available via e-mail, printed copies or a Web portal.

PI Server has Windows Integrated Security (WIS) that delivers more flexible access control and secure authentication.

CP-Link 3 software allows connection of up to 255 Ethernet Panels or Panel PCs with one industrial PC. The host PC transfers image signals, touch screen and special key functions to the panels.

Software suite helps customers reduce costs, improve production-system performance, and increase operating cash flow.

Enhancements include an Advanced Process Library that offers pre-engineered function blocks, faceplates and human machine interface symbols.

Expert Optimizer’s advanced process control capabilities have been extended and are now available to provide benefits to all process industry customers.

IGSS FREE50 is a fully operational SCADA system based on the commercial IGSS Version 7.0 with all modules and functionalities included.