Design

In 2009 Tacoma Power choose Kinnosa from First Trace as the utility’s definitive software solution for Engineering Document Management (EDM). With Kinnosa Tacoma Power can automate many EDM tasks such as version control, search, retrieval and security for greater engineering efficiency.

ISaGRAF, the leading automation software technology partner has released the latest plug-in for its ISaGRAF 6 offering. ISaGRAF is the leading IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 compliant firmware and workbench for building industrial automation products.

Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces their Multilingual video library, illustrating the powerful features of their HMI Crimson® 3.0 software and hardware products. The videos demonstrate simple performance functions, including serial and Ethernet gateway functions, protocol conversion, data logging, web serving, email and text messaging.

EPLAN launched the new version of EPLAN Electric P8 2.0 in August 2010. Extended CAD functions in the area of free graphics now guarantee clear production specifications. Trimming and chamfering as well as perpendicular and tangential design are only some of the functions that support detailed representations for mechanical production. To place graphical objects XY coordinates can now be directly entered in EPLAN Electric P8. This lets you quickly create operators’ desks and flange plates, with all the information needed for trouble-free production, and saves engineering time and speeds up enclosure construction.

Power Distribution Inc. (PDI), a leading manufacturer of mission critical distribution equipment for the data center market, today announced the addition of the 400 amp Powerwave Bus System™ for data centers, industrial, and commercial power applications. This release complements PDI's release of the 160, 225, and 250 amp bus earlier this year. The Powerwave Bus System™ is a flexible overhead power distribution system that minimizes the costs and coordination for computer server adds and changes in a data center or commercial environment. All systems are available with PDI's patented Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS) that gathers and reports loads at the branch circuit level for all tap off boxes to the building management system via Modbus RTU.

Acquisition of SimLab technology and expertise increases powertrain depth and broadens Altair’s software portfolio

The new interface offers customers highly automated, seamless pre-processing, solving and post-processing using HyperWorks and SAMCEF

Cadac Organice Gatekeeper helps companies to ensure the quality of their AutoCAD drawings and to improve the collaboration with design partners

SERCOS North America announced the availability of the SERCOS III Planning and Installation Guide. This guide is intended to support engineers and electricians during the planning and installation phase of a SERCOS III network in order to guarantee trouble-free operation of machines and systems. Cabling with both copper wire and optical fiber is described for both IP20 and IP65/67 protection classes. The specification is based on international standard IEC 61918 (Installation of communication networks in industrial premises), with an added installation profile for SERCOS III, which will be standardized in IEC 61784-5.

Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), the leading provider of manual and automated device programming solutions, announces that Nick Deppen, Director of Sales – Asia, will present “IC Programming Strategies: Which Strategy is Right for Me?” at the upcoming SMTA Penang Vendor Show. The presentation will take place on November 19, 2010 from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Eastin Hotel in Penang Malaysia.