Software & IT

Online support saves OneSteel time and money

13 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions

As part of its Solution Enhancement Support Program (SESP), OneSteel implemented a secure, online connection to Honeywell’s global technical assistance centre (TAC) support team enabling faster and more accurate problem identification and resolution.

Process simulation software

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Invensys Operations Management (Australia) Pty Ltd

Invensys Operations Management has released the newest version of its SimSci-Esscor PRO/II software, a steady-state process simulator used to design, analyse and improve chemical processes. In addition to the numerous enhancements that address the emerging needs of the hydrocarbon and chemicals processing industries, this version is easier to use, faster and more flexible.

Simulation software

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions

Honeywell has announced two enhancements to its UniSim Design simulation software that provide engineers with a greater range of tools to build and test plant processes.

Internet-based remote asset management system

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: McLean Automation

Camvnet (Control and Monitoring Via the Net) is an internet-based remote asset management system with process control applications.

The advantages of plant-wide historians vs relational databases

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms

In an increasingly competitive environment, companies need to gain a sustainable advantage by achieving operational excellence, a journey that begins with data that gives process visibility.

MES: take the time upfront

03 July, 2009 by Tom Gill and Dean Ford* | Supplied by: ZI-Argus Australia Pty Ltd

Businesses have been touting the financial benefits of manufacturing execution systems (MES) software ever since it became available in the early 1990s. Unfortunately, MES has followed a path similar to that of enterprise resource planning (ERP), meaning that many early implementations did not reach their promised goals.

Model-based design for wireless sensor networks

01 July, 2009 by Stefano Olivieri, Mostafizur Mozumdar, Luciano Lavagno and Laura Vanzago* | Supplied by: MathWorks Australia

While model-based design is becoming quite standard for several domains that have similar constraints as wireless sensor networks, there is a lack of tools for this purpose in the WSN world.

MES for small and medium businesses

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions

Honeywell has released its manufacturing execution system (MES) Quick Start solution for small and medium process manufacturing businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

Handheld computers

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions

Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Business has released the FR series of handheld computers, designed specifically for enterprises in the Asia–Pacific region.

Modelling and simulation software

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: MathWorks Australia

The MathWorks has announced Release 2009a (R2009a) of its MATLAB, Simulink and PolySpace product families. R2009a includes extended support for multicore and multiprocessor systems, two new products, new features in MATLAB and Simulink, and enhancements to more than 90 other MathWorks products.

Eco-footprint management tool

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: IFS Australia

IFS has launched its Eco-footprint Management tool to provide organisations with control and transparency on the environmental impact of their operations. The tool offers customers an enterprise standard methodology to help them control costs and meet the need to prepare for compliance with environmental legislation.

Heat transfer simulation software

09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Invensys Process Systems (S) Pte Ltd

Invensys Process Systems has released the latest version of SimSci-Esscor’s Hextran software, a comprehensive heat transfer and pinch analysis tool. In addition to the numerous infrastructure upgrades and enhancements that address the emerging needs of clients seeking cost-effective and efficient heat transfer, Hextran 9.2 simulation software can now be used on Microsoft Vista Enterprise and Business operating systems. IPS has also created an updated install procedure and support for Microsoft Office 2007.