Tatsoft Unveils FrameworX 10.1.5: A Leap Forward for Industrial AI Platforms
In an exciting development for the industrial automation sector, Tatsoft has officially unveiled FrameworX 10.1 Update 5c, marking a significant milestone with its latest platform update. This version stands out not only for its comprehensive AI capabilities but also for being the largest single update in the product's history.
FrameworX 10.1.5 offers a seamless integration of artificial intelligence across both engineering environments and runtime operations. The platform boasts an industrial ontology layer, which enhances its functionality through a live Knowledge Graph. This allows for real-time data handling and intelligent processing of information, thus bridging the gap between complex industrial protocols and operational efficiency.
One of the standout features of this update is the inclusion of an AI assistant within the Designer environment. This assistant utilizes 18 native Device Communication Protocols (MCP), enabling users to create tags, alarms, displays, and device connections using everyday language. This transformative capability reduces setup time dramatically from weeks to just a single session, significantly boosting productivity.
In addition to its design features, FrameworX 10.1.5 allows engineers and plant operators to use AI Chat for querying live process data, alarms, and historical records directly from their operational framework. Enhanced by compatibility with Anthropic Claude and any AI models supporting MCP technology, this functionality encapsulates the essence of real-time operational intelligence.
For organizations that prioritize data security and compliance, FrameworX 10.1.5 caters to this need with a local AI service that operates entirely on the customer’s SCADA server. This ensures that sensitive data remains onsite with no reliance on cloud services, providing peace of mind.
Marc Taccolini, the CEO of Tatsoft, highlighted the transformative power of this update, stating, "Engineers describe what they need and watch the solution take shape in real time. Plant operators ask questions about their process and get answers from live data. Depending on the automation scenario, the gain is not just 20%, it's a 10x+ improvement. It's empowering people to perform workflows that weren't possible before the AI era."
Another noteworthy enhancement is the full industrial ontology layer now integrated into the Unified Namespace of the platform. Assets, tags, and devices carry semantic meanings that adhere to ISA-88, ISA-95, and OPC-UA standards. Additionally, features like RDF/OWL import and export facilitate linking to external knowledge graphs, making data exchange and integration vastly more efficient.
Further updates to the platform include MongoDB and QuestDB connectors, the implementation of OIDC/OAuth2 Single Sign-On for enhanced security, REST APIs for improved integration, GIS and CAD file import capabilities, and a multi-language interface supporting 12 languages. The runtime has also been updated to .NET 10 LTS without any additional cost.
FrameworX 10.1.5 is actively available for download at tatsoft.com/fx-101/, where users can explore the Designer, which comes with unlimited design time free of charge. For detailed release notes and further feature descriptions, users can refer to docs.tatsoft.com.
Tatsoft, founded by the creators of InduSoft, has a rich history in providing innovative automation software solutions. With its headquarters in Houston, Texas, the company's mission focuses on enhancing industrial operations through native AI integration. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Tatsoft’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of industrial software underscores its role as a leader in the industry.