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What are recipes in the context of HMIs?

October 22, 2021 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Many companies offer a range of products that are variations of a “base” model, using many of the same components, manufacturing methods, and processing steps to keep inventory and manufacturing costs under control while still providing customers with a range of choices to fit their exact needs. Automobiles are an excellent example. Take the Ford […]

Filed Under: Controls, FAQs + basics, Featured, HMIs, PC-Based Controllers, PLCs + PACs

ctrlX HMI from Bosch Rexroth offers an optimized user-experience combination

March 11, 2021 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX HMI offers machine manufacturers optimum freedom when it comes to implementing the user experience with intuitive user guidance. The portfolio includes small operating panels, tablets, panel PCs, or large stationary displays with a screen diagonal of up to 24 inches. Anti-glare and chemically hardened front glass make display and operating panels ideal […]

Filed Under: HMIs Tagged With: boschrexroth

IDEC introduces HG1P handheld human-machine interface

October 6, 2020 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

IDEC Corporation introduces the new 4.3” LCD screen size HG1P handheld human-machine interface (HMI). This lightweight and robust HMI is the right-sized way to enhance operator interactions for automated machine tending and robotics applications, and it is the most cost-effective device of its type. User-First Design At only 500g and with contoured handgrips, a hand strap, […]

Filed Under: HMIs Tagged With: IDEC

Part 1: Connectivity and IoT in motion and general automation

June 10, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

In this six-part series, we explore how machine designs are evolving with wireless connectivity, Ethernet-based networking protocols, cloud-based operations, open programming, and various forms of edge computing. Links at the conclusion of each part follow in order, and here is a listing of all topics covered: Part 1 ⚙️ Connectivity and IoT in motion and […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, HMIs, Industrial Automation, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems, Networking + IoT, PLCs + PACs, Software Tagged With: Festo, Lenze, Wago

New Weintek HMI series features capacitive touch screens with multi-touch drivers

February 18, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The new cMT X Series HMI continues Weintek’s tradition of pushing the boundaries of HMI capabilities. The cMT3152X and cMT3162X will feature capacitive touch screens with multi-touch drivers allowing SWIPE, 2 and 3 finger gestures, and PINCH to ZOOM. The cMT3162X will additionally feature optional vibrational feedback for affirmative button interaction. Featuring one of the […]

Filed Under: HMIs Tagged With: weintek

Operator terminal for demanding web-based HMI applications from B&R

February 11, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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B&R has added the powerful T80 operator terminal to its Power Panel T-Series. A high-performance Intel Atom processor enables versatile, dynamic web-based HMI solutions. The elegant glass screen makes the Power Panels the perfect accent for a high-end machine design. The glass screen has integrated edge protection to endure harsh everyday operation. The shallow installation […]

Filed Under: HMIs Tagged With: B&R Automation

BMW to source industrial PCs and control panels from Beckhoff

November 19, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Beckhoff Automation will supply the BMW Group with Industrial PC (IPC) technology for use in car manufacturing through 2030. According to the terms of the business agreement, Beckhoff will supply to BMW production facilities worldwide. This means that Beckhoff IPC technology will become a global standard for the BMW Group. The Industrial PCs and multi-touch […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, HMIs, PC-Based Controllers Tagged With: Beckhoff

IDEC upgrades High-Performance series HMI family

July 11, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

high-performance series HMI

Brighter screens, better resolution, larger user memory and faster speeds characterize the newly upgraded High-Performance series HMIs. IDEC Corporation announces the release of its newly upgraded HG2G-V5 5.7”, HG3G-V8 8.4”, HG3G-VA 10.4” and HG4G-VC 12.1” human-machine interface (HMI) touchscreen models. These new HMIs offer industry leading performance, making them a great fit for both new […]

Filed Under: HMIs, Industry News Tagged With: IDEC

Opto 22 offers free training with purchase of its pre-integrated GRV-EPIC-LC

June 30, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Design engineers can get two complimentary seats (a $1,990 value) with the purchase of an Opto 22 groov EPIC Learning Center. The groov EPIC Learning Center (GRV-EPIC-LC) is a pre-integrated system with EPIC hardware and software — suitable for pilot projects, proof of concept (POC) work, and other prototyping and research demonstrations. Hardware in the […]

Filed Under: Controls, HMIs, PLCs + PACs, Software Tagged With: opto22

Touch Panel 600 Line brings high quality to visual applications

June 13, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

WAGO’s new line of Operator Interface devices, the Touch Panel 600 line, brings high-tech screens and high quality visualizations to allow users to accompany their machines with advanced features. The engine has a Cortex A9 multicore processor providing fast operating speeds. On board security include a built in firewall and VPN to help users address […]

Filed Under: HMIs Tagged With: Wago

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