MapleSim Pneumatics Library
23 June, 2016 | Supplied by: ASESMaplesoft has announced the release of the MapleSim Pneumatics Library from Modelon, an add-on component library to MapleSim, the system-level modelling and simulation platform.
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0
22 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaFactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0 software is designed to automate discovery and track the status of devices, network switches and software on workstation computers across an entire facility or production operation.
Aspen Technology aspenONE Engineering and aspenONE Manufacturing and Supply Chain V9
20 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Aspen Technology (Asia) IncThe latest release is designed to give businesses in the oil, gas, refining, mining, chemicals, engineering and construction, and other process industries, insights into their processes to help them significantly reduce OPEX and CAPEX costs.
How are IT teams preparing for the rise of intelligent machines?
15 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Ipswitch IncResearch commissioned by software vendor Ipswitch has highlighted rapid adoption of intelligent machines used for automating and optimising business and IT processes.
State-sponsored hackers threaten industry, infrastructure, says Honeywell
08 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell says that hackers are increasingly targeting industrial facilities, from oil refineries to nuclear power plants, with sophisticated attacks aimed at capturing data and remotely controlling the sites.
Australia's cybercrime problem: agenda for the next government
30 May, 2016A new discussion paper released by the ACCS notes a substantial spending gap between measures recently announced by the federal government and comparable spending commitments made by its allies for cybersecurity in the past half year.
From 'can make' to 'can do': three strategic approaches to help seize the opportunity in rapid industry change
18 May, 2016 by Antony Bourne, Industry Director, Global Manufacturing, IFS | Supplied by: IFS AustraliaSelling capabilities, not just products, is one of three strategic approaches that can help manufacturers capitalise on key changes transforming their market and industry. What are the other two?
Maplesoft MapleSim 2016
12 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Scientific & Engineering SolutionsThe latest release of MapleSim provides a variety of features that streamline the user experience, expand modelling scope and strengthen connectivity with other tools.
The control system kill chain: understanding external ICS cyber threats — Part 2
06 May, 2016 by Glenn Johnson, EditorGreater connectivity between industrial control systems, business IT systems and the internet promises to provide great advances in industrial efficiency — but comes with greater cybersecurity risk.
CD-adapco STAR-Cast v11.02
29 April, 2016 | Supplied by: CD-adapco AustraliaSTAR-Cast v11.02 features a high-pressure die-casting module, providing casting engineers with a user-friendly tool for designing strong, light and high-quality casted parts.
MathWorks Release 2016a MATLAB and Simulink
26 April, 2016 | Supplied by: MathWorks AustraliaMathWorks R2016a includes the MATLAB Live Editor, which offers the ability to write, run and modify code in a single interactive environment to accelerate exploratory analysis.
Cybersecurity needs focus in a connected world
15 April, 2016 by Bradley Yager, Director Process Automation Offer Management and Business Development Pacific, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricWith increased connectivity comes increased risk. Most of us are aware of a need for some level of IT cybersecurity, but now, more than ever, the challenge lies in protecting the OT (operational technology) layer.
The control system kill chain: understanding external ICS cyber threats — Part 1
11 April, 2016 by Glenn Johnson, EditorUnderstanding the approach a sophisticated external cyber attack adversary may take in infiltrating an industrial control system helps organisations defend against the unthinkable.
Siemens ups the ante on submarine building and the innovation agenda
31 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens' global president and CEO has announced the intent to provide multimillion-dollar in-kind advanced software to support Australia, should Germany be selected for future submarines.
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk VantagePoint v7.0
31 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe latest FactoryTalk VantagePoint software is claimed to give users a seamless way to access their Logix-based data by providing a simple, guided workflow to store and visualise information.
