Packaging industry application
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Wonderware Australia
Wonderware has released Wonderware Industry Application for Packaging, targeting the needs of packaging operations in the food and beverage and consumer goods industry markets.
OEE software
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Wonderware Australia
Wonderware has announced the release of Performance Software 3.5, the latest version of its equipment downtime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) software and an integrated module of the Wonderware MES and supervisory software solution.
Plant interaction hotspot tool
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Lyon MacIntyre Ltd
ExperTune’s PlantTriage software now includes a tool that graphically highlights plant interactions. Using the Interaction Hot Spots tool, engineers can quickly pinpoint the root cause of process interactions. Engineers can resolve these upsets to improve quality, energy, production rate and process uptime.
Plant project execution software
12 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Intergraph Corporation Pty Ltd
Intergraph has released the third solution in its SmartPlant Enterprise for Owner Operators (SPO) portfolio, SPO Project Execution. Complementing the previously released SPO Core and SPO Operating Plant solutions, SPO Project Execution provides processes for the successful execution of greenfield and brownfield capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects by owner operators and project management contractors.
Where did all the people go? — the new case for condition monitoring
10 January, 2009 by Michael Currie | Supplied by: Matrikon Asia-Pacific
Not so long ago the main reason companies monitored equipment condition was to reduce direct maintenance expenses. Condition monitoring and its logical extension, condition-based maintenance, served them well by identifying impending failures early enough to avoid costly repairs and reducing downtime by only performing maintenance when required.
How to find energy savings in process plants
20 December, 2008 by George Buckbee* | Supplied by: Lyon MacIntyre Ltd
Process plants can make significant reductions in energy usage, with appropriate focus. Using the techniques presented here it is typical to see energy savings from 0.5% to 2% of total energy cost, with some plants seeing as much as 20% reduction. These techniques can be applied with little capital investment.
ABB and Saab collaborating on civil security solutions
17 December, 2008
ABB and Saab AB have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on solutions for the civil security market and process industries.
Plant simulation software
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Product Lifecycle Management Australia
Product Lifecycle Management Australasia has announced the availability of Plant Simulation, a software solution from Siemens PLM, that allows users to optimise throughput, relieve bottlenecks and minimise work-in-process in factories, warehouses and logistical operations.
Simulation and modelling software
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: MathWorks Australia
The MathWorks has introduced Release 2008b (R2008b) of its MATLAB and Simulink product families. R2008b includes new features in MATLAB and Simulink, two new products, 19 major updates, and enhancements to the PolySpace code verification products.
Securing SCADA field systems — Part 2
27 November, 2008 by Kevin L Finnan* | Supplied by: Ovarro
Part 1 of this article introduced the standards efforts in relation to best practices in securing SCADA systems and introduced some key practices in protecting remote control systems. In Part 2, we discuss physical protection of remote RTU systems and highlight best practices for dealing with system failure.
Amcor improves bottom line with Citect
19 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Amcor, one of the world’s leading packaging companies, offers a broad range of plastic, fibre, metal and glass packaging products, along with packaging-related services. The company has annual sales of AU$10.9 billion and employs 22,000 people worldwide. In Australia, Amcor has four beverage can manufacturing plants — Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth — and an end-making facility in Ballarat, Victoria, as well as a can and end manufacturing plant in Auckland, New Zealand.
OPC and DCOM: Five things you need to know — Part 2
18 November, 2008 by Randy Kondor*
In Part 1 of this article we explained the initial system-wide settings that are required for DCOM to operate correctly on a PC that is to run an OPC server. In Part 2 we will discuss the server-specific settings which will need to be configured for your specific OPC application.
Condition monitoring system
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Metal Work Pneumatic Australia Pty Ltd
The Vibromac 107 is designed to provide continuous condition monitoring. An upgrade from previous versions, the system allows the user increased plant availability, through the monitoring of many operational conditions involved in screening and feeding of material.
Modelling language
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: MathWorks Australia
The MathWorks has announced the Simscape language, a new capability that enables textual authoring of physical modelling components, domains and libraries in the Simulink environment.
CAM software
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Technology Sales & Support
CNC Software has released Mastercam X3, offering expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. Feature-based machining, 2D high-speed tool motion and faster toolpath generation combine with dozens of additional enhancements in a package intended to improve shop floor productivity.
