Software Architecture and System Integration

CauldronSoft specializes in:

  • Building software architectures that are scalable, open and easily extensible
  • Windows\Intel platforms: from the embedded side (Windows CE and Windows XP embedded) to the desktop side (Windows XP)
  • Microsoft .NET environment:
    • Microsoft .NET software development (managed, unmanaged and mixed mode) and languages: C\C++, C#, VB
    • interfacing legacy systems to .NET using the latest .NET tools
    • distributed control systems (DCS) based on .NET new communications namespaces
    • optimized, high performance interfacing between legacy software and .NET environments
    • training and consulting services to help our clients get the most out of .NET and the newer Microsoft technologies
  • Prototype design and implementation suitable for marketing demos, trade shows and conventions as well as engineering proof of concept
  • Visualization and 3D display using the latest Windows graphics and multimedia components and state of the art DirectX 3D rendering tools and shader technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also offer systems integration consulting services: a broad range of outsourcing options to meet your needs, whether its just in an advisory capacity, where we simply advise your senior management, engineering staff or design teams, to outsourcing your entire project to spending time onsite as a member of your design team.

Domain Expertise:
  • Semiconductor equipment automation
  • Industrial automation
  • Real-time and near real-time control systems and data monitoring
  • Real-time simulation packages and modeling of complex equipment systems
    • real-time data-driven 3D modeling derived directly from your inverse kinematics or encoder positioning
    • conversion of existing 3D engineering mechanicals (ProE, SolidWorks, etc) to 3D models suitable for accurate real-time display
    • emulation of hardware before it is fabricated
  • Distributed Control System (DCS) environments
  • Integration of the IEC61131-compliant PLC programming environments (e.g., Siemens STEP 7) into the Microsoft .NET environment
  • Extensive experience with networking and communication protocols
    • DeviceNet
    • ProfiBus
    • Ethernet 10/100/1GB (TCP/IP, UDP)
    • RS-232/422/485


 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


Windows Logo Compatibility

CauldronSoft also designs software with the Windows XP Logo Certification in mind, should our customers wish to have their products and product literature contain the "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" and "Microsoft Gold Certified Partner" logos. This is a rigorous set of certification procedures that ensures that software bearing these logos shares the latest compatibility, usability and security features with Windows XP. More information on these certifications can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/winlogo/default.mspx and http://members.microsoft.com/partner/program/.

 

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