Honeywell Process Solutions announced a new connected-learning solution based on its UniSim Competency Suite platform. Part of the Honeywell Connected Plant intiative, UniSim eLearn, is hosted in the cloud and changes access to operator training simulation (OTS). It’s a key tool in delivering effective operator competency management.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduced a new, open MTConnect adapter to help manufacturers further leverage Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) opportunities. IIoT can help its users to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs, and further facilitate shop floor monitoring. MTConnect is an open standard that allows the sharing of a common language between machines and other electrical equipment from various manufacturers.
ABB launches industry-leading digital solutions offering, ABB Ability
With the commercial launch of more than 180 solutions and services at ABB Customer World, ABB is unlocking value for customers in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. By combining ABB’s deep domain expertise with network connectivity and the latest digital technologies and innovations, ABB Ability creates solutions and services that solve real business problems and produce tangible business opportunities.
Wind River, a world leader in delivering software for the Internet of Things (IoT), is advancing Industrial IoT (IIoT) with availability of a software virtualization platform enabling critical infrastructure companies to cost-effectively evolve aging legacy control systems not previously designed to support the connected nature of IoT. Wind River Titanium Control empowers the next generation of on-premise analytics to optimize industrial processes.
Baker Hughes announced the commercial release of its TerrAdapt adaptive drill bit, which uses automation to mitigate downhole dysfunctions that cause inefficient drilling and tool failures.
GE’s Automation & Controls released its first models of a new line of Industrial PCs (IPCs), introducing a concept of modular IPC design that allows for a higher level of customizing IPCs to specific needs.
The RXi2-EP IPC is designed for usage in harsh industrial environments. It delivers mid-to-high performance computing capabilities to run, for example, data analytics applications at the machine, helping to enable improved control of operations in real time.
Waterfall Security Solutions, a global leader in cybersecurity technologies for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems, announced support of its Unidirectional CloudConnect for GE Predix, the Industrial Internet Platform, enabling customers to securely connect their industrial sites with cloud services. In addition, Waterfall's Unidirectional CloudConnect provides real-time translation of industrial systems, formats, and protocols to fit GE Predix's cloud.
BlueCielo announced the release of Meridian 2017. This latest version of BlueCielo Meridian enhances centralized operational control, concurrent engineering for BIM, web and remote user access, streams PDF workflows, and a securely empowered supply chain for the plant lifecycle.
Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced the launch of three new industry solution experiences and the enhancement of its current portfolio based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, for the consumer goods and retail industry.
Mitsubishi Electrics announced its new FA-IT Open Platform for factory automation based on edge computing. The platform facilitates connectivity between factory shop floors and value chains via Internet of things (IoT) systems to enable the rapid collection, analysis and utilization of data for smart manufacturing.
Key features announced as follows: