kim@systems.carleton.cdn (06/26/87)
June 23, 1987 Multiprocessor Toolsmiths Incoroporated announces an innovative cross development environment called the Integration Toolkit. This toolkit simplifies and streamlines the design and integration phases of real-time system software development. The Integration Toolkit is ideally suited to a broad set of uniprocessor and multiprocessor real-time applications. Factory automation (or computer integrated manufacturing) can benefit in areas such as vision processing, robot control, robot and work cell integration, factory communication, data aquisition, and process control. Other application areas which can benefit substantially include: military systems, aerospace systems, medical systems, simulators, and animation systems. This toolkit includes the Harmony Real-Time Operating System, the Melody System Level Symbolic Debugger, a Harmony simulator called CopyCat, a system generator called Composer, and a broad set of servers to provide communication and other I/O facilities for Harmony. The Integration Toolkit currently runs on Unix workstations, Vax-Ultrix, Vax-Unix, and IBM compatables. The Integration Toolkit attacks a broad set of real-time development problems including: poor software quality, costly overruns and delays, long product development cycles, poor product adaptability, information overload during system integration, and random system failures. The base technologies used to address these problems are broad too. Software reuse of tested and proven modules such as the Harmony Real-Time Operating System and the MAP communication server increases quality, speeds development and reduces costs. Structured testing and integration is recommended for use with the Integration Toolkit to increase quality and reliability. Automation of the integration process using tools like the Melody System Level Debugger, and the CopyCat Simulator offer substantial reductions in integration time. The open system environment, portability, and transparent multiprocessing of the Harmony Operating System increases adaptability, reduces risks and simplifies applications. Multi-lingual capabilities are provided to eliminate learning curves, reuse old software, support changing technology, and address new market needs. A software only solution is integral to the approach in order to reduce costs and the risk of obsolescence. Multiprocessor Toolsmiths also offers an evolutionary approach to introducing this technology into your organization for effective technology transfer. It costs approximately $4000 per user, and delivery is immediate. Further information can be obtained by the following means: a) mail to clan!kim b) a call to (613) 838-3457 (Eastern time) c) a letter to: Multiprocessor Toolsmiths Inc. Attention: Anne Rowe P.O. Box 13365 Kanata, Ont. K2K 1X5 Canada