OPC Member Press Releases

As One to Implement Catalyst with The HallStar Company
Press Release from: As One Technologies, Inc., on August 31, 2010
MINNETONKA, Minn. August 31, 2010 As One Technologies, Inc., the Minnetonka-based company specializing in event-driven manufacturing operations management software, announced today that specialty chemical producer The HallStar Company will implement As Ones Catalyst suite of software products in its Chicago manufacturing facility starting in September as part of a production efficiency initiative. As One will implement Catalyst xM and Catalyst PDC, providing HallStar with the ability to fully automate batch execution and electronic batch record management as well as the ability to collect key manufacturing intelligence related to plant asset management. Catalyst xM will execute batch production recipes, manage unit operations and automate standard operating procedures that make up the batch manufacturing process. Catalyst PDC is being incorporated to capture key process indicators and production tracking information. ... [Full Story]

As One Releases Catalyst xM v1.7
Press Release from: As One Technologies, Inc., on August 25, 2010
MINNETONKA, Minn. August 25, 2010 As One Technologies, Inc., the Minnetonka-based company specializing in event-driven manufacturing operations management software, announced today the release of Catalyst xM version 1.7. Catalyst xM is a part of the companys expanding Catalyst suite of software products, which provides customers with highly flexible solutions for their workflow automation, manufacturing intelligence and systems integration needs. ... [Full Story]

Technosoftware launches .NET related software solutions and development services web site
Press Release from: Technosoftware AG, on August 20, 2010
Niederlenz, Switzerland — August 20, 2010 — Technosoftware AG an OPC Foundation member since over 12 years launched www.dotnova.net, a .NET related software solutions and development services web site. The solutions and services covered undered this new place are: OPC Client Development DotNova OPC DA Client SDK DotNova OPC Client SDK DotNova OPC Xi Client SDK OPC Server Development DotNova OPC DA Server SDK DotNova OPC DA&AE Server SDK OPC Development Services Consulting, Design and Support Services regarding OPC based solutions Development of OPC server and Clients according to your desires Service and Support for OPC based products ... [Full Story]

NEW: OPC Book from Data Access to Unified Architecture
Press Release from: Softing AG, on August 11, 2010
NEWBURYPORT, MA - Softing has released a completely revised and extended 4th edition of its OPC Book. Available in English and German, this book is the international de-facto standard when it comes to classic OPC and the new OPC UA technology. Today, more than 10,000 sold copies of the OPC book assists software developers and system architects in understanding the underlying OPC technology and delivers answers to common questions around OPC like What is OPC Unified Architecture? Which benefits provides OPC UA compared to DCOM OPC? Can I combine installed DCOM OPC products with new OPC UA products? How do I use and how do I develop OPC UA products? ... [Full Story]

Wicker Named CEO of As One Technologies, Inc.
Press Release from: As One Technologies, Inc., on August 5, 2010
MINNETONKA, Minn. August 5, 2010 The board of directors of As One Technologies, Inc., the Minnetonka-based company specializing in event-driven manufacturing operations management software, announced today that it has named David P. Wicker as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Joel Nash, who founded As One in 1994. ... [Full Story]

ABBs System 800xA sales exceed 6,000; latest version now available
Press Release from: ABB Inc., on July 14, 2010
Since its introduction in 2004, ABBs IndustrialIT Extended Automation System 800xA has been sold to more than 6,000 new and existing ABB customers in a diverse range of industries. This figure includes new system installations, as well as existing ABB system evolutions to 800xA. System 800xA serves as the foundation for a number of unique industry-specific automation applications. Designed from the beginning to act as an integration platform, it has been proven to promote collaboration, improve operator effectiveness, achieve seamless control solutions, and provide flexible evolution paths through integrating diverse, usually separate plant systems, applications, information or fieldbus and controller platforms. With System 800xA, ABB basically rewrote the rules for what could be done with an automation system, said Roy Tanner, System Marketing Manager, from ABB. As the first true integration platform available on the market, System 800xA redefined how customers could leverage the power of information to achieve significant efficiency and productivity improvements, while providing robust and reliable process control. It helps them to make the most of their existing resources, along with a path forward to successful business expansion. ... [Full Story]

ICONICS Honored as 2010 Microsoft Windows 7 ISV Partner of the Year
Press Release from: ICONICS, Inc., on July 30, 2010
ICONICS Honored as 2010 Microsoft Windows 7 ISV Partner of the Year Awarded by the US Windows 7 Team at the 2010 Microsoft WPC ICONICS a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and provider of Web-enabled, industrial visualization software for Microsoft Windows operating systems, announced they were awarded the 2010 Microsoft Windows 7 ISV Partner of the Year. The award was presented to ICONICS at a luncheon in conjunction with the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference on July 14, 2010 at the Oval Room Restaurant, overlooking the White House in Washington D.C. Jane Boulware, Microsoft General Manager - US Windows Group and Robert Doi, Microsofts Director of US Partner Marketing, presented the award to Russ Agrusa and Mark Hepburn with ICONICS. We are excited to recognize ICONICS as the 2010 US Windows 7 ISV Partner of the Year, stated Jane Boulware, Microsoft General Manager - US Windows Group. ICONICS GENESIS64 solution truly lights up the features and benefits of Windows 7 such as multitouch and provides a richer application experience for the marketplace. ICONICS was selected for recently building on new features in Windows7 such as support for multitouch, Jump List, and the Windows taskbar to enable users more ways to interact with their application ICONICS is extremely pleased and excited to have been selected the Windows 7 ISV Partner of the Year from Microsoft, said Russ Agrusa, President and CEO of ICONICS. ICONICS has implemented, and integrated with, Microsoft technologies for over 20 years to meet the needs of our automation and manufacturing customers. Receiving this award reinforces the strength of our relationship with Microsoft, as well as our commitment to provide customers and partners the latest technology. ... [Full Story]

ICONICS Announces the Release of OPC Server Suite V5.3
Press Release from: ICONICS, Inc., on July 30, 2010
ICONICS Announces the Release of OPC Server Suite V5.3 Free Modbus OPC Server and OPC UA Connectivity to over 1,000 Devices ICONICS a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner of the Year and provider of Web-enabled, OPC-based, HMI/SCADA Visualization and Manufacturing Intelligence software for Microsoft Windows operation systems, announced the release of their OPC Server Suite Version 5.3. The OPC Server Suite V5.3 now integrates OPC AE, OPC DA, and OPC UA connectivity to over 1,000 devices. This new release offers 4 additional premium OPC server product bundles to the standard product offering. These products integrate with the ICONICS software and hardware licensing allowing for easy deployment. In addition ICONICS is now offering a free Modbus Serial RTU OPC Server and free Modbus Ethernet OPC Server. By offering these universal servers to the marketplace allows users to get their application up and running faster and at a lower cost. Both free OPC servers are developed and supported by ICONICS. These free OPC severs are both OPC DA 3.0 and OPC A/E Compliant. ... [Full Story]

ICONICS Announces the Release of GENESIS64 V10.5
Press Release from: ICONICS, Inc., on July 30, 2010
HEADLINE: ICONICS Announces the Release of GENESIS64 V10.5 Supports Silverlight, Windows 7 and many more Game Changing Technologies ICONICS a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner of the Year, and provider of Web-enabled, OPC-based, HMI/SCADA Visualization and Manufacturing Intelligence software for Microsoft Windows operating systems, announced the release of GENESIS64 v10.5. Designed from the ground up utilizing OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA) and 64-bit multi-core hardware platforms, the GENESIS64 suite includes several modular solutions that simplify connectivity from the plant floor to corporate business systems. Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 and certified for Windows Server 2008 R2, it allows plant operators and IT professionals to integrate real-time manufacturing and business information into a common, Web-enabled visualization dashboard. The GENESIS64 suite is comprised of GraphWorX64, TrendWorX64, AlarmWorX64, EarthWorX and the Workbench Web-based development, deployment and operations products. ... [Full Story]

ICONICS Announces the Release of Hyper Historian V10.5 - Worlds Fastest Industrial Data Historian Packs New Features
Press Release from: ICONICS, Inc., on July 30, 2010
ICONICS Announces the Release of Hyper Historian V10.5 Worlds Fastest Industrial Data Historian Packs New Features ICONICS a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner of the Year and provider of Web-enabled, OPC-based, HMI/SCADA Visualization and Manufacturing Intelligence software for Microsoft Windows operation systems, announced the release of Hyper Historian V10.5. The Hyper Historian V10.5 is a very high speed, reliable and robust industrial data historian solution. It takes full advantage of the latest 64-Bit, .NET based computing technologies and numerous performance features. Hyper Historian is certified for Windows Server 2008, compatible with the Windows 7 operation system and leverages the new OPC Unified Architecture Standard. Hyper Historian is the first, 64-bit-optimized on a Microsoft platform that is robust, scalable, high performance, enterprise-wide, real-time data historian for industrial and building control applications, said Melissa Topp, Product Marketing Manager at ICONICS. It has been designed to handle the most mission critical applications that demand the highest level of availability and delivers unparalleled performance with very efficient use of computing resources. ... [Full Story]

ICONICS Announces the Release of GENESIS32 V9.2
Press Release from: ICONICS, Inc., on July 30, 2010
ICONICS Announces the Release of GENESIS32 V9.2 Simplified Web Configuration Improves Engineering Productivity ICONICS a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner of the Year and provider of Web-enabled, OPC-based, HMI/SCADA Visualization and Manufacturing Intelligence software for Microsoft Windows operation systems, announced the release of GENESIS32 V9.2. This new release of GENESIS32 was 18 months in the making and has significant time saving features and many improvements formulated with ease-of-use and efficiency in mind. We are very pleased about the V9.2 release of GENESIS32. This major release has focused on fast operations, engineering productivity, safety and redundancy, said Russ Agrusa, President and CEO of ICONICS. From Web-based configuration to easy navigation and connectivity and deployment, GENESIS32 has key feature customers have been asking for their HMI/SCADA and visualization applications. ... [Full Story]

ICONICS Announces the Release of BizViz V9.2 - Software Tools Improving Overall Reliability and Productivity
Press Release from: ICONICS, Inc., on July 30, 2010
ICONICS a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner of the Year and provider of Web-enabled, OPC-based, HMI/SCADA Visualization and Manufacturing Intelligence software for Microsoft Windows operation systems, announced the release of BizViz V9.2. BizViz V9.2 empowers decision makers at all levels of the enterprise with real-time and accurate information to help them drive global operational efficiency and strengthen their competitive market advantage. BizViz V9.2 easily visualizes and integrates the plant floor to the top floor, taking maximum advantage of Microsoft .NET technology. BizViz connects the factory floor to the enterprise using .NET, Web services, ASP.NET, SNMP, OPC-UA and other Web-enabling technologies. BivViz V9.2 is one complete software solution that will visualize and connect real-time and enterprise information. ... [Full Story]

Bulls Eye Research Names Kepware's Partnership Program #1 Among Systems Integrators
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on July 26, 2010
HEADLINE: Bulls Eye Research Names Kepware's Partnership Program #1 Among Systems Integrators Kepware's SI Program Gained the Highest Ratings in a survey of 2,000 System Integrators. RELEASE: Portland, ME July 26, 2010 - Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications and Interoperability Solutions for Automation, announced today that in a survey of 2,000 systems integrators (SIs) conducted by Bulls Eye Research, Inc., Kepware's system integrator partnership program ranked number one. Twenty-three vendor sponsored programs were included in the five-part, six-month study on automation system integrators. Eighty percent of those surveyed gave Kepware a rating of "good" or "very good," which is the highest favorability rating received by any automation vendor. The SI vendor programs' specific features were ranked by importance. Technical support took top priority, with SIs requiring direct access to technically competent factory support. "With a combined 24 years of experience on the front line of our Technical Support team, we strive to make the customer experience as complete and seamless as possible," commented Dave Ouellette, Kepware's Director of Support. "We have implemented a direct communication line with our Quality Assurance and Development teams to speed up our time to resolution process with outstanding results." To continue improvement of the support process, Kepware is expanding its website's knowledge base and product information, offering Sis an improved web-searchable platform for locating pertinent and detailed information. Kepware continually seeks SI input for improved support services, which results in customized processes to meet the specific requirements. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]

Open system for interoperability: COPA-DATA expands zenon with an OPC UA server
Press Release from: COPA-DATA, on June 17, 2010
Austria, Salzburg, June 17, 2010 - An integrated flow of data is the basic prerequisite for communication between several systems. It is a particular challenge when different systems must communicate with one another. One technology that can meet this challenge is the international standard OPC UA. In July 2009, COPA-DATA was one of the first providers to present its fully developed OPC client. The European automation experts have now integrated the new OPC UA server into the current version of its HMI/SCADA system, version 6.50. In addition to the encrypted exchange of data, this also makes it possible to send alarms and their acknowledgements. ... [Full Story]

Kepware Releases the Next Generation of DNP 3.0 Drivers
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on June 9, 2010
HEADLINE: Kepware Releases the Next Generation of DNP 3.0 Drivers KEPServerEX version 5.3 is released, delivering DNP 3.0, Automatic Device Discovery, and Link Tags RELEASE: Portland, ME June 9, 2010 - Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that it has released KEPServerEX version 5.3. This release adds the DNP 3.0 Ethernet and DNP 3.0 Serial drivers to the KEPServerEX v5 Suite, and also marks the addition of new product features. The Automatic Device Discovery feature for SNMP and Ping drivers allows KEPServerEX to scan a network, detect devices, and then select devices and their associated tags for import. Furthermore, the Advanced Tag Option now contains the ability to link data between any tags defined in the KEPServerEX namespace. The DNP protocol was developed as a standards-based interoperability solution between substation computers, RTUs, Intelligent Electronic Devices, and master stations. It is utilized in many industries, including Electric Utility/Power Distribution and Water/Waste Water Management. The unique capabilities of the DNP drivers provide utilities professionals with a comprehensive communication solution at an affordable price. The DNP 3.0 Suite allows users to automatically connect, control, and manage devices from local or remote substations. Additional enhancements made to the DNP drivers include improved optimization for low-bandwidth and noisy communication channels, as well as new diagnostic messages for better management of errors, alarms, and general notifications. The DNP drivers are available as a Serial and Ethernet bundle called the DNP Suite. They are also part of the Power Distribution Suite, which includes several other drivers relevant to the market. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]

MatrikonOPC unveils secure OPC connectivity for wind power plants with OPC Server for IEC 61400-25
Press Release from: MatrikonOPC, on June 8, 2010
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, June 8, 2010 MatrikonOPC announces the release of their OPC Server for IEC 61400-25. This server provides secure access to wind power plant control data for systems that may not support the IEC 61400-25 but require access to the wind turbine data. This OPC Server expands Green and Renewable Energy initiative systems ability to share data between systems that support IEC 61400-25 and those that do not. This OPC Server supports IEC 61400-25-1 and IEC 61400-25-4 Annex C using Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS) over TCP/IP. IEC 61400-25-1 and IEC 61400-25-4 are the key protocols used in wind power plant systems to allow multi-vendor wind turbines to freely share, control and monitor data via a single consistent protocol. The OPC Server for IEC 61400-25 takes open data sharing to the next level by providing secure and reliable data sharing between all IEC 61400-25 compliant systems such as: RTUs, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), PLCs, meters, transducers, relays and other automation components in the enterprise such as HMIs, Historians and ERPs which typically do not support IEC 61400-25. This is the missing piece in todays wind power automation systems that bridge data gaps between plant floor and the top floor. "The key to a viable and sustainable Green and Renewable Energy initiative is efficiency. Thanks to OPC and the way MatrikonOPC implements and support it, users can confidently gather, analyze and act upon the data that is key to their operationreducing maintenance costs of automation and process control systems. The OPC Server for IEC 61400-25 allows our customers to build more efficient wind automation solutions that will help grow their business," said Sean Leonard, Matrikons Vice President of OPC products. Features supported: Client-Server Architecture using MMS over TCP/IP IEC 61400-25-1 communication protocol for wind power plants monitoring and controlling IEC 61400-25-4 Annex C: IEC 61400 over MMS according to IEC 61850-8-1 Interoperable with HMI and Historians systems such as Citect, OSIsoft PI and any OPC client application Channel redundancy with multiple devices To learn more about the OPC Server for IEC 61400-25, please navigate to: http://www.matrikonopc.com/opc-drivers/opc-iec-61400-25/base-driver-details.aspx About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.) MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC is committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com. MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc. For more information, contact: Wassim Daoud Online Marketing Communication Specialist, OPC +1 780-448-1010 extension 4632 wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com For business and investor related information, contact: Andrea Nwobosi Corporate Communications & Investor Relations +1 780-448-1010 extension 4587 andrea.nwobosi@matrikon.com ... [Full Story]