DSP software

DSPdeveloper from SDL offers graphical programming, data logging, plotting, debugging, and monitoring. Because it requires no prior DSP programming skills, engineers can implement DSP solutions more efficiently. It works with software developed by The MathWorks to assist in the development and testing of DSP applications.

Electronics cooling

Flotherm V3.2 thermal analysis software from Flomerics has a "design of experiments" capability that intelligently selects the optimum values for different design variables. Also new is the ability to model two or more cooling fluids and drag-and-drop graphical user interface enhancements.

Preliminary tool design

QuickConcept from Cimatron Ltd. is a stand-alone tooling software package that is focused specifically on tooling decisions. This preliminary design and review package allows for complete analysis to produce precise quotations and estimates for tooling jobs.

Quality information system

Criterion Vantage from Siemens Measurement Systems is a quality information software suite that provides data collection, statistical process control, and process adjustment tools to improve manufacturing yields throughout a facility. The suite runs on Windows NT and uses off-the-shelf PC hardware as well as third-party measuring devices.