Wonderware Celebrates 20 Years of Delivering Innovations in Industrial Software.LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys, celebrates its 20th anniversary as a leading developer of factory and industrial automation and information software solutions. As an early pioneer of manufacturing software The following list of software modules are the manufacturing components of Baan's ERP (BaanERP) system, acquired by SSA Global in 2003 and subsequently by Infor at the end of 2006. It is listed here because it provides a comprehensive overview of the required software. See MES. solutions based on the Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , Wonderware has amassed a global customer list of more than 100,000 plants -- which is about 30 percent of the world's 335,000 plants across all industries with 20 or more employees. Wonderware technology helps to send space shuttles The term Space Shuttles refers to partly or fully reusable launch vehicles for regularly placing payloads into low earth orbit. See:
supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. and electricity to homes and businesses. Many items we eat, from cheese to chocolate, are made more efficiently and safely with the help of Wonderware software. "Since the company was founded in 1987, Wonderware has been a leader in developing technology to advance manufacturing and industrial processes," said Mike Bradley For other persons of the same name, see Michael Bradley. Mike Bradley (football) (born September 16, 1978 in Richmond Hill, Ontario) is a Canadian Football League running back for the Edmonton Eskimos. He is a graduate from the University of Waterloo, where he started in 1997. Sr., Wonderware president. "The industry has come a long way from the early days of simple assembly lines and rudimentary plant machines. Computer control and plant-operations tracking databases have revolutionized the way all products are planned, made and distributed. This technology enables companies to be more efficient and responsive. It enables them to operate smarter and yield greater profitability. "Perhaps most important, information now flows more freely throughout organizations. Industrial software technology has truly eliminated the barriers between the production line and the corporate boardroom. Wonderware is appreciative of its strong relationships with customers, partners and channels. They help guide our innovation and ensure our future success." Among company events held in recognition of the 20th anniversary, Wonderware is planning an employee celebration Friday, May 4, featuring presentations by Bradley as well as past Wonderware presidents Joe Cowan Joseph William Cowan (born September 15, 1984 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian-born American college football wide receiver for the UCLA Bruins. High school He played at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. and Roy Slavin. Wide Industry Offerings Wonderware's offerings are designed to meet the demands of a variety of market segments, from pharmaceutical and chemical processing to semiconductor fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. and wastewater management. From Detroit to Beijing, companies employ Wonderware software to operate plants efficiently, cost-effectively and safely. Wonderware's diverse customer base includes Arizona Public Services, Blue Diamond Almonds, BP Castrol Oil, Carson City Carson City, city (1990 pop. 40,443), state capital, W Nev., in the Eagle valley; inc. 1875. The city is a trade center for a mining and agricultural area. State government is the major employer, and tourism is economically important. Public Works public works pl.n. Construction projects, such as highways or dams, financed by public funds and constructed by a government for the benefit or use of the general public. Noun 1. , Chevron, Eastman Kodak, Georgia-Pacific, General Mills, Kansas City Power & Light, Kotlas Pulp & Paper, Long Beach Water District, Mobil, Micrel Semiconductor, NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , Nucor Steel, Tillamook Cheese, Venetian Resort & Casino and Waterford Crystal. Industry Recognition Wonderware has received several industry accolades from analyst firms and trade publications. Recently, Frost & Sullivan named Wonderware "Company of the Year" and cited ArchestrA technology -- a key Wonderware technology innovation -- as "Industrial Automation Technology of the Year." In addition, the company has consistently been top-ranked by editors and readers of major industry trade magazines including Control, Control Engineering and Start-IT. Software Technology Pioneer Wonderware has been a recognized industrial and manufacturing automation and information software leader since its founding when the company introduced InTouch software, the first human-machine interface (HMI (Human Machine Interface) The user interface in a manufacturing or process control system. It provides a graphics-based visualization of an industrial control and monitoring system. ) technology based on the Microsoft Windows operating system. "As a pioneer in the use of Windows in factory automation, Wonderware changed application development for manufacturing to become the leading independent supplier of software for industrial automation," Bradley said. "When Wonderware introduced its flagship HMI product in 1989, the company had no Windows-based competition until 1993." Wonderware has revolutionized the industry with the introduction of several groundbreaking technologies such as the ArchestrA software architecture, Wonderware System Platform and bundled software/hardware offerings including wireless tablets and touch panel computers, designed to withstand harsh manufacturing environments. The comprehensive ArchestrA plant automation and information architecture is designed to extend the life of legacy systems by leveraging the latest software technologies. The ArchestrA technology within Wonderware offerings helps to reduce costs through ease of installation, operation, modification, maintenance and replication of automation applications. The Wonderware System Platform provides a single software platform for all the production and performance management needs of industrial automation and information personnel. About Wonderware and Invensys Visit www.wonderware.com/about_us/news/wwarchestra.asp. Invensys, Wonderware, ArchestrA and InTouch are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies Affiliated Companies A situation that occurs when one company owns a minority interest (less than 50%) in another company. Also refers to companies that are related to each other in some way. Notes: An affiliated company is sometimes referred to as a subsidiary. . All other brands and product names may be the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. |
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