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Software for D esign, P roduction & Management
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the online-mode (ie during the measurement
in real time).
The integrated magnifier function allows for
the visualization of the slightest movement.
This is also possible in case of highly
frequent processes with long observation
times, ie when the data volume is very high.
The results of the dynamic measurements
are displayed in a clear and descriptive
manner. They may also be exported to
external analysis software such as DIADem.
MoveInspect can be synchronized with
other systems using standard interfaces.
Thus, it also supports the control of
dynamic processes.
Aicon 3D Systems is one of the world
leading providers of optical camera based
3D measurement systems. The company
develops and distributes systems for the
business areas of inspection and testing as
well as car safety and tube inspection. With
Aicon’s latest products for automated test
and process control, the company enters
new worldwide market fields.
Aicon 3D Systems GmbH – Germany
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element behaves under load. Another key
issue is the stability of the material used,
and its fracture point. Aicon’s new measuring
system MoveInspect attempts to address all
of these issues.
MoveInspect captures dynamic processes
three dimensionally and analyses them
regarding the geometric changes. For this
application, Aicon has developed a special
camera bar that is equipped with digital
cameras and offered in
different versions. The
high-end version is able
to conduct tests with no
time limit at a frequency of
500Hz.
For each measuring
epoch, the MoveInspect
software determines the 3D
coordinates of object points,
the 6 DoF coordinates of
solid bodies, and the speed
of the points or solid bodies.
Two modes are available to
analyze the measurement:
the offline-mode (ie later) and
In order to sustain its own competitive
capability, every company has to meet the
challenge to develop products within shorter
periods, and manufacture them at lower
costs. In doing so, the inspection of parts
with respect to their motion and deformation
behaviour plays a decisive role.
It is important to establish in which situations
the object is deformed unintentionally during
production. It is also vital to establish how an
MoveInspect uncovers hidden characteristics
in dynamic processes
piping engineering industry. This keeps
PipeData-Pro fresh and current for now and
into the future.
Since 1983, Zeataline has been an
independent supplier of software products
to the piping design and engineering
communities operating from its offices in
London and Houston.
The company works with multi-national
design consultancies, construction
companies, academic institutions,
government agencies, as well as small
businesses, individuals and component
suppliers and manufacturers.
With thousands of users worldwide,
PipeData-Pro, Pipedata.com and the
Pipedata bulletins provide a unique
opportunity for component suppliers and
manufacturers to network with other like-
minded businesses. This has led Zeataline
to develop pipedata.com corporate
services, which includes branded software,
source data and custom software.
Zeataline Projects Ltd – UK
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free retrieval of accurate dimensions,
weight and design data. Introduced in
1996, components and design tools have
been continually developed and users
have increased rapidly. The program now
benefits from a global presence.
PipeData-Pro’s original interface is
maintained through the versions to help the
intuitive retrieval of information. Data can
be found by navigation using the dropdown
menus or by a search utility. Display units
can be set to inches or millimetres and
weights to pounds or kilograms.
The software is periodically updated to
remain compliant with changes in piping
specifications, design criteria and MS
Windows operating systems. Data and
functionality are also added at regular
intervals. These incremental additions
and enhancements are available as
intermediate updates to registered
users.
Much of the content of PipeData-Pro has
been added through request and feedback
from users in the oil, gas and chemical
Zeataline, UK, is the developer of the
unique PipeData-Pro computer program
that uses an ‘Active-Page’ system to
increase efficiency in piping engineering
offices. Widely used by piping engineers,
the software lightens the burden of
‘looking-up’ standard ANSI/ASME piping
information, and provides design aids and
criteria.
The program is bought and used by
individuals and major corporations such
as Bechtel, WorleyParsons, Jacobs, MW
Kellogg, Fluor, JGC, Shell and Mobil.
It has been reviewed by the committee
members of ASME B31 mechanical design
committee, ASME B31.3 committee,
MSS-SP-97 committee, and several other
committees to ‘right justify’ ASME codes
with ISO to properly metrify US standards.
Mapped versions of PipeData-Pro’s
data are used in several well-known 3D
modelling applications including those
of Bentley, Aveva and Alias. Alias is the
company behind Isogen, Spoolgen and
I-Sketch. A valuable asset in the piping
engineers inventory, PipeData-Pro povides
PipeData-Pro software for piping engineers
 MoveInspect captures dynamic processes three dimensionally