‘Lifecycle Management’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Actuator system for sampling applications from Heason Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Heason Technology has launched a low-cost modular actuator range for pick-and-place and sample dispensing in life science and other analytical equipment applications. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release NI expands HIL simulation platform from National Instruments: "National Instruments (NI) has announced the expansion of its hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation platform, which includes numerous products to optimise embedded system validation. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Lifebatt - take a look at Lifebatt battery modules include management system which says: "Lifebatt Lithium Iron Phosphate battery modules are equipped with advanced management systems to monitor and balance each cell. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Dassault Systemes, Dassault Systemes releases latest PLM 2.0 platform, as well as Namur approves Wirelesshart for process uses from Hart Communication Foundation, and CCE expands India-based manufacturing supply chain from CCE.

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Lifebatt offers high-power expertise (November 2009)

Lifebatt provides large-format rechargeable power solutions for a range of applications.

Emerson Smart Wireless monitors resin products (November 2009)

Emerson Process Management's Smart Wireless technology is monitoring resin-batch temperatures at AOC's Perris, California, USA facility to enable better process control.

Webinars introduce reference-management software (November 2009)

Adept Scientific is continuing its series of free informative webinars in November to introduce research programs Reference Manager 12, Endnote Web and Endnote X3.

Ansys EKM addresses simulation and data management (November 2009)

Ansys has released its Engineering Knowledge Manager 2.0, a product focused on simulation process and data management (SPDM).

Eaton launches Memshield 3 distribution boards (November 2009)

Eaton has introduced Memshield 3: a new generation of final distribution boards and associated circuit protection devices for commercial, industrial and public buildings.

Envirowise to hold product design seminar (November 2009)

Manufacturers and designers in the south west of the UK are being given the opportunity to attend a day of free advice on product design and efficient manufacturing hosted by Envirowise.

Nord subassemblies include gearbox and motor (November 2009)

As part of its range of Nordbloc industrial gear units for torque output from 60,000 to 200,000Nm, Nord supplies modular subassemblies.

Yokogawa enhances production control system (November 2009)

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced the release of Centum VP R4.02, an enhanced version of the company's integrated production control system.

Digital lifecycle management aids compliance

Fokker Services has implemented Teamcentre digital lifecycle management software to improve service delivery and regulatory compliance.
Interoperability aids lifecycle management

SmarTeam's product lifecycle collaboration solutions have been enabled to interoperate with IBM's DB2 database software creating a powerful platform for comprehensive product lifecycle management.