Honeywell and Virthualis to develop simulation software
December 2011
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Honeywell has signed a memorandum of understanding with engineering and research firm Virthualis to develop a 3D simulation solution to improve operator training and plant safety. Under the agreement, Virthualis’ 3D visualisation technology, MindSafe, will be linked to Honeywell’s UniSim simulation tool, providing an holistic virtual environment that can be used to design, analyse and verify plant operations, as well as to prepare operations teams for safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing.
“We see many of our clients struggling to recruit operations staff with the right mix of skills, so we are pleased to be in a position to deliver a strong engineering and training solution that can bridge the competency gap,” says Elgonda La Grange, global consulting services director, Honeywell Process Solutions. “The fusion of Honeywell and Virthualis technologies enhances our existing simulation business with additional expertise and a 3D learning environment to evaluate and train operators to respond to critical plant conditions.”
“Honeywell is the ideal partner because our offerings are complementary and we share the same passion for process safety, reliability and efficiency,” says Simone Colombo, president, Virthualis. “Together we are delivering a solution that can support the lifecycle of a plant, from design through to decommissioning, by empowering engineers to design and implement, and operators to learn and test their skills to control the process safely, prevent accidents and manage emergencies in a realistic environment.”
For more information contact Debbie Rae, Honeywell Southern Africa, +27 (0)11 695 8000, hsa@honeywell.com, www.honeywell.co.za
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