Welcome to the CO-LaN e-mail news bulletin for members and friends. We hope this update conveys our enthusiasm for CAPE-OPEN.

In this issue:

• 5th CAPE-OPEN European Conference
• Training course on development and use of CAPE-OPEN thermodynamic software components
• New Associate Member
• Software licenses for interoperability tests
• .NET Unit Operation Wizard
• Update of CAPE-OPEN Logging and Testing Tool (COLTT)

5th CAPE-OPEN European Conference

CO-LaN is organizing its 5th CAPE-OPEN European Conference in Cambridge, UK on April 3 and 4, 2008. It features presentations on recent CAPE-OPEN related development as well as an Interoperability Workshop. Registration is now open.

Training course on development and use of CAPE-OPEN thermodynamic software components

Join participants of this course dedicated to thermodynamics through CAPE-OPEN interfaces.

New Associate Member

NETRAL SA has joined the CO-LaN organization. Learn more about NETRAL SA and why they join CO-LaN.

Software licenses for interoperability tests

Many software vendors have provided CO-LaN with free-of-charge licenses in order for CO-LaN to carry interoperability tests: Aspentech, SimSci-Esscor, Virtual Materials Group, ProSim, ChemStations, Infochem Computer Services, Process Systems Enterprise.

.NET Unit Operation Wizard

Try and experience the .NET Unit Operation Wizard made available by University of Trieste.

Update of CAPE-OPEN Logging and Testing Tool

COLTT version 1.06 has been made available to the CO-LaN membership. Learn more about its new features.

Best regards

Michel Pons

CO-LaN Chief Technology Officer