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Avid wins Triad Fast 50 Award
Avid Solutions has been named one of The Triad Business Journal's Fast 50 winners. Accounting firm and Fast 50 sponsor, Smith Leonard, ranked the companies based on a combination of dollar and percentage growth. The Triad Fast 50, collectively, employ more than 15,000 people and make up more than $2.4 billion in revenues for 2008.
Avid Solutions ranked 13th and was the only industrial automation company recognized in the Triad Fast 50. President Piercarlo Romano: “This is a testament to our efforts and success during the last several years. In particular, our employees’ dedication to building intimate client relationships propelled this growth. And our high levels of employee and client retention position us for more growth in the future.”
Virtualization
In September, Avid Solutions presented “Living in a Virtual World with Tangible Benefits” at the ISA Section Meeting in Research Triangle Park, NC. Virtualization in its many forms has been around since the days of the mainframe. Utilizing one piece of hardware to run different tasks for different people is not a new concept. What is new, however, is the ease of management and affordable price point made capable by new technologies available to end users today. If you’d like a copy of the presentation, email us at info@avidsolutionsinc.com.
Wonderware ArchestrA Certification
Avid Solutions has been awarded Wonderware’s highest certification tier: ArchestrA Certified System Integrator. This highest level of participation in the Wonderware Program acknowledges Avid’s expertise with ArchestrA technology. Certification requirements include maintaining multiple ArchestrA Certified Developers on staff, as well as successful installations that leverage ArchestrA technology, Wonderware Industrial Application Server, and Galaxy Repositories.
CSIA Certification
Avid Solutions is CSIA Certified! This certification requires meeting stringent performance standards - as measured in an intensive audit process conducted by an independent third-party consulting firm - in general management, financial management, project management, quality management, technical management, human resources, and business development. CSIA Certification is yet another way that Avid’s clients are assured that their project will be delivered on time, on budget, and will meet or exceed expectations.
Avid Installs DeltaV at Another Cytec Plant
Avid Solutions recently completed a 10-month project at Cytec’s Fortier, LA facility. Cytec decided to upgrade their existing D/3 control system in the Melamine section of the Fortier plant and called upon the expertise of Avid to take them to the next level. DeltaV version 9.3 was selected to replace the existing D/3 system. The original hardware included 4 PCMs, 2,000+ I/O, Serial interfaces to remote I/O, and SIS PLCs, with six Operator Stations. Avid designed the new DeltaV system to include redundant controllers, Foundation Fieldbus, and Flex Connect Technology from Emerson to keep existing field wiring.
Avid was also responsible for the conversion of the D/3 code and graphics to DeltaV. Avid’s engineers began with an evaluation to determine the number of similar AI chains. Module Templates were then developed to replace similar chains. Devices were also converted to Module Templates for standard items like pumps, motors, and valves. TTL logic was developed to replace custom Master Devices. To ease operator transition, a graphical dynamo set was developed to resemble the original D/3 graphics. Lastly, SABL code was translated into Equipment and Control Modules in DeltaV.
During installation, Avid was responsible for the demolition of the D/3 system, installation of the new DeltaV system, and supervision of electricians to wire in the Flex Connect modules. In less than a week, Avid had the new system installed with communication to the field devices and the serial devices. The system started up without issue and was making quality product in less than three days.
