Wapice in programme for developing combustion engine technology

Måndag 23 november 2009 16:51

Together with leading Finnish technology companies and research institutes, Wapice will participate in the Future Combustion Engine Power Plant (FCEP) research programme that aims at developing new combustion engine technology. Amongst the high-tech companies are Wärtsilä Finland Oy, Agco Sisu Power Oy and ABB Oy. The program aims at developing reciprocating engine and related power plant technologies. The goal is to help Finnish industry maintain its leading position in global markets and meet the requirements of environmental legistlation.

Read more in a press release published in Kauppalehti.

CAN-based platform from Wapice

Torsdag 19 november 2009 17:01

Wapice has introduced a CAN-based multi-purpose platform. This hardware running on ARM9 CPU integrates e.g. machines or devices to back-end information systems using wireless 3G/EDGE network. The platform supports CANOpen (CiA DS 301 and 401), J1939 protocol or custom specific CAN protocols. Moreover, there are interfaces for RS-232 and RS-485, 2 USB ports, 1-wire, 3 digital outputs (relay), 8 analog inputs (24 bit ADC) and 8 digital multipurpose inputs.

The platform is available both in metal and plastic case. Physical dimensions are 17x12x5 cm. The standard configuration of the device is based on Linux operating system, and RTLinux is available based on request. The operational temperature ranges between -35°C and +85°C and operational voltage 10 – 96 V (DC).

The platform can be used with Wapice’s CAN remote diagnostic tools and Wapice Remote Management web portal. With the platform presented, the customer can also program solutions of their own using open source (GCC) development tools. Development tools and environments are available on request. For more information, do not hesitate to contact us.

Remote management research

Tisdag 10 november 2009 10:09

Wapice conducted a survey research on remote management. Altogether 208 organizations took part in the survey in August-September 2009. The respondents were mostly development managers in industrial manufacturing companies, real estate service companies, municipalities, power plants and waterworks. Finnish organizations were asked, for example, if they used remote management systems, how the systems benefited them and how they would like to develop their systems. Over a half of the organizations participating in the survey used a remote management system, and 85 per cent of the users considered the systems important or very important for their business. The system was used for different purposes, in most cases for timely service/maintenance, to make the use of machines and devices more effectively and efficiently and monitoring real estate. A single biggest benefit of the remote management systems was the development of the service business. The prizes were mailed to the fastest respondents as well as 5 random respondents drawn from the hat. We would like to thank those who participated in the survey!

Automaatioväylä magazine published a summary of the results. You can read the article (in Finnish) here.

Wapice in User experience conference 10.-12.11.2009

Tisdag 10 november 2009 06:59

Wapice takes part in an user experience conference 10.-12.11.2009. The EYES ON UX 2009 conference is aimed at bringing together professionals, academics and companies interested in human factors of media experiences.

Usability, and a easy-to-use user interface and user experience is a key issue in Wapice’s products. For example, our Summium sales configurator is tested to ensure a good usability.

Wapice 17:e snabbast växande företaget i Europa

Onsdag 04 november 2009 06:53

Wapice är enligt Deloitte Technology Fast 50/500 listan det 17:e snabbast växande teknologiföretaget i Finland och det 453:e snabbast växande i Europa. Tillväxten har varit 396% över fem års tid och den har varit lönsam. Wapice är ett av de största finländska programvaruhusen som enbart koncentrerar sig på industrin. Mer information om listningen finns på Deloittes hemsida.

Fjärrstyrning enkät

Måndag 02 november 2009 07:53

Wapice deltog i Automaatio 2009-mässan i Helsingfors 23.-25.9.2009. Vi vill tacka alla våra gäster för att de besökte oss på mässan. Vi ordnade ett lotteri som 101 besökare deltog i. I lotteriet frågade vi vad våra besökare skulle göra med ett fjärrstyrningssystem som kunde kontrollera och styra vad som helst på avstånd. Bland de som svarat lottade vi ut en Nokia N97 och vinnaren blev Annika Rantanen från Helsingfors. Grattis!

Läs ett sammandrag av svaren på finska. Vi vill tacka alla som svarade!

OPC-temadag i Esbo 13.10.2009

Måndag 05 oktober 2009 13:53

Wapice deltar i OPC-temadagen i Otnäs, Esbo den 13.10.2009. Wapice har lång erfarenhet av utveckling av OPC-lösningar i olika kundprojekt. Vi har varit en aktiv medlem av OPC Foundation sedan 2001. OPC Foundation underhåller och utvecklar OPC-standarderna. I våra kundprojekt utvecklar vi OPC/OPC UA servrar, klienter och andra lösningar. Välkommen att diskutera OPC-lösningar med oss!

Automaatio 2009 i Helsingfors 23. -25.9.2009

Måndag 25 maj 2009 06:51

Wapice kommer att delta i Automaatio 2009 mässan i Helsingfors den 23.-25.9.2009.