MEX Work Order module for iPad
31 August, 2011 byThe Work Order module of the MEX CMMS system has been released for the iPad. With the growth of the iPad, particularly as a business tool, MEX saw the opportunity to integrate MEX and the iPad and give customers the opportunity to use the iPad platform to manage their maintenance.
ExperTune PlantTriage with Root Cause Finder
30 August, 2011 byExperTune’s PlantTriage software now automatically finds the root cause of process upsets. The Root Cause Finder automates the in-depth analysis that was previously performed by an experienced engineer.
MDT Software AutoSave automation change management software
16 August, 2011 bySchneider Electric, the Australian distributor of MDT Software, has released the latest version of AutoSave, designed to protect, save, restore, discover and track changes in industrial programmable devices and documents.
GE Energy 4Sight calibration and maintenance software
08 August, 2011 byThe 4Sight calibration and maintenance software from the Sensing business of GE Energy’s Measurement & Control Solutions is a scalable solution for single-user or multisite businesses. It can streamline maintenance workflow by improving data integrity, optimising work schedules, automating calibration and maintenance, and correcting instrument deviations. Using web-based technology, the software will help to achieve regulatory compliance and safety, and can provide 25 to 40% reductions in maintenance costs in the industrial, petrochemical, chemical, process, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical sectors.
A life cycle approach to energy management in the process industries
31 July, 2011In most process industries, the management of energy consumption has become a high priority in recent years. But standalone and ad hoc efforts to manage energy will not achieve the results that can be achieved when a comprehensive life cycle approach is used.
OPC Rescue diagnostic software
15 June, 2011The OPC Training Institute has released OPC Rescue, a diagnostic tool for users that want to diagnose communications issues.
Optimising assets through reliability-centred maintenance
27 May, 2011In technical literature, reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) continues to show up as the prominent future strategic direction in machinery maintenance, and for good reason. RCM is the best method to use when optimising the operational reliability of plant equipment. It is important for reliability professionals to understand RCM and how condition-monitoring tools fit into the RCM picture.
Game changer
14 May, 2011A key aspect of the ‘perfect plant’ is having the right information in the right place at the right time. However, in the modern plant, the right time to view this information is not when you are standing in front of an operator console. It is when you are in the field, in front of a failing piece of equipment or discussing a problem while on the move. More often than not, the right way to deliver information is by putting it in the hands of a mobile worker.
The profitable path to cutting carbon
28 February, 2011Founded on sophisticated production intelligence software, a new breed of information-enabled energy management systems is taking on the carbon footprint challenge - while simultaneously improving production performance and the bottom line.
Honeywell uses Matrikon assets for new solutions portfolio
17 February, 2011Honeywell has formed a new advanced solutions business which leverages the capabilities of its Matrikon acquisition.
ExperTune PlantTriage v10 mobile access
17 January, 2011 byExperTune’s PlantTriage can now provide real-time trending of process variables on mobile phones. Live data from a control system can be relayed to a mobile phone’s browser. This feature allows users to have immediate access to control-room data when working remotely out in the plant.
Vega DTM Collection 07/2010 with PACTware 4.0
23 September, 2010 byVega has released its DTM Collection 07/2010 that includes PACTware 4.0 as well as new device drivers and functional extensions for various sensors. Parallel to the introduction of enhanced instrument functions, the company brings out a new release of its DTM Collection every year. The collection also contains PACTware 4.0.
The immersive virtual reality plant
17 September, 2010Leveraging virtual reality models to improve time-to-competency in critical areas such as safety and environment protection systems, knowledge and performance training, and reliability provides a vehicle to rapidly train new operators.
ExperTune’s PlantTriage control system monitoring software
20 July, 2010 byExperTune’s PlantTriage control system monitoring software now has several additional tools to provide more specific performance metrics and diagnostics for each control loop component: the instrument, the valve and the controller.
Honeywell Field Advisor software
22 June, 2010 byHoneywell has released Field Advisor software. Based on technology acquired from Shell Global Solutions in December 2009, the software helps plants to reduce costly emergency work and unplanned shutdowns by allowing mobile operators to more easily rectify problems in the field, before they escalate and result in equipment failure.
