Kepware Technologies Releases OPC Client Toolkit for .NET
RELEASE: Portland, ME, June 28, 2007 - Kepware Technologies announced today the release of ClientAce, a powerful suite of developer tools to OPC-enable .NET applications.
ClientAce is a powerful but easy to use .NET control and a full .NET API. ClientAce enables automation engineers to easily incorporate OPC client capabilities in their VB.NET or C# applications. ClientAce has been tested extensively with Kepware's OPC server suite KEPServerEX and also contains custom controls to provide access to Channel Settings and Server State Control of KEPServerEX applications.
Kepware's ClientAce feature highlights include:
• Developer license with royalty-free runtimes • Requires no detailed knowledge of OPC Data Access interfaces • Fast and simple browsing for both local and remote OPC servers • Connection handling to OPC servers including reconnection in the event of errors • High performance & optimized Client-Server communication via kernel functionality
OPC toolkits are a proven way to greatly reduce the time required in developing and maintaining custom software applications. Use of a reputable OPC toolkit allows OEMs, integrators and end users to focus on process or overall application needs without the need to become OPC experts. After extensive research, Rush Tracking Systems chose ClientAce as the standard way to add OPC client capabilities to their RFID applications. According to George Rothwell, CTO of Rush Tracking, "We architect solutions based on open standards as a way to deliver maximum value to our customers. In a recent RFID application we required a reliable method of connecting an application developed in .NET with an OPC server. The use of Kepware's ClientAce has increased reliability, reduced time to delivery and added flexibility for our RFID solutions."
The ClientAce install includes a free Sample Server to assist users with application development. Please visit Kepware's website to download a free demo of all our OPC-enabled software products including ClientAce. http://www.kepware.com
ABOUT RUSH TRACKING: Rush Tracking Systems' ultimate goal is to drive value by enabling visibility. Rush Tracking Systems LLC is a leading end-to-end RFID systems integrator offering turnkey solutions through a proven, repeatable process based on years of real-world implementation. Rush serves as trusted advisors and systems integrators to numerous Fortune 100 companies in CPG, aerospace and defense, manufacturing life sciences and government sectors. http://www.rushtrackingsystems.com
ABOUT KEPWARE: Kepware is the world leader in communication software for automation and offers a unique experience in both OPC and communication protocols. Since 1995, Kepware has focused on the development of communication drivers to automation controllers, I/O and field devices. Applications include M2M (Machine to Machine) and M2E (Machine to Enterprise) communications. Operating system support includes; Microsoft Windows Desktop, Windows Server and Windows Embedded (Windows CE and Windows Embedded NT/XP). Today, with over 140 communication protocols, and through the efforts of our direct sales, distribution and embedded partners, Kepware is the leading provider of communications with annual shipments exceeding 100,000 units. Kepware's responsiveness to customer needs and strong partnerships with other leading automation suppliers ensures that your next application will be a success. Ask around and you'll hear why automation professionals everywhere consider Kepware Technologies "Automation's Best Friend". www.kepware.com
