Weintek USA announced a new, UL Listed, sunlight-readable 7-in. human machine interface (HMI). The cMT3072XHT(L) has an adjustable brightness screen capable of 1200 cd/m2 with 1024 x 600 resolution and a wide viewing angle of 85° in any direction. Enhanced components allow the cMT3072XHTL to handle temperatures anywhere from -4 to 131° Fahrenheit. Ready for…

At ACHEMA 2024, Softing Industrial presents “plantPerfect Monitor”, an innovative solution for comprehensive condition monitoring of industrial communication networks and installed systems. “plantPerfect Monitor” provides detailed insights into the status of industrial networks. Version 1.00 is designed for use with Softing’s hardware gateway “smartLink HW-DP”, which enables controller-independent access to PROFIBUS DP networks. Softing Industrial…

By Linda Htay, IDEC Corporation When it comes to industrial automation applications, there has long been a degree of separation between “control” and “visualization” functions. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) have evolved technologically over decades to perform distinct but closely related operational roles. A closer look reveals why this has been the…

Hyson, a business of Barnes Group Inc., and a maker of nitrogen gas systems for metal forming operations, announces the expansion of its Toolmind Secure Remote Monitoring System product line — empowering customers with more capabilities to enhance stamping operation control and efficiency. Hyson’s zero-scrap policy ensures that every production cycle counts and Toolmind plays…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s new R86T6 Teach Pendant evolved from the conventional, high-performance teach pendant to deliver customizable and intuitive functions to OEMs and end users. The R86TB is designed with a 10.1-in. high-definition display so that any function can be easily visible and accessed from the customizable HOME screen or page list. Functions of…

IDEC Corporation has expanded its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI. A compact all-in-one form factor combines built-in full-function controller features and functions, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 7” touchscreen display, providing many advantages for a wide variety of industries. Compact, simple, and streamlined An all-in-one PLC+HMI…

Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding the VisuNet FLX HMI series with a new option, making it even more flexible. The series offers various HMI systems for a wide range of applications and installation requirements in ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22, NEC 500 Div. 2, and non-Ex areas. The modular “one-size-fits-all” design allows for the precise HMI solution configuration and…

By Ethan Taylor, Taylor Controls When a grain blending company realized it was time to upgrade its aging controls originally developed in-house, it looked for just the right combination of PLC and HMI automation to advance its capabilities. The grain production company batches and blends ingredients to produce various livestock feed. Over the years, the…

Pro-face announces the STC6000 HMI plus Control series, an unmatched, space-saving and engineering efficient HMI with built-in PLC functionality. The STC6000 series highlights a 5.7-in. display, featuring a high-resolution touch screen and customizable graphical interfaces. This unit is also equipped with a range of connectivity options, such as Ethernet, USB, CANopen, serial, DIO, and EXM/TM3…

Pro-face announces the NEW STC6000 series of HMI plus control products. This 5.7″ HMI combines PLC functionality integrated with an HMI to create a cost effective, high value machine interface solution. Reduce Machine costs while Increasing performance Reduce component count Eliminate PLC/custom controls Cut remote maintenance costs Eliminate multiple software packages and support Contact a…

Tailor-made solutions for field of vision enhancement are an important component of modern machines. Strict standards apply to the robustness and image quality as well as integration and handling. In light of this, HYDAC is expanding its existing product portfolio to include digital Ethernet cameras from the HVT 1000 product range for the off-highway market. Due to the way that they are structured, vehicles and mobile…

A new device provides an ergonomic and secure way for designers to harness the networking and operator interface capabilities of modern tablets when used with industrial equipment requiring safety provisions. By Luiz Shida, IDEC Corporation Dedicated human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and PCs, whether installed in a panel or a control room, have played an important role…

Red Lion, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empowers industrial organizations to access, connect and visualize their data, introduces FlexEdge® Intelligent Edge Automation Platform with HDMI. As industries around the world digitalize their operation, the need to securely access and visualize data to power their performance in real time is crucial. FlexEdge with HDMI, powered…

AutomationDirect has added the next generation of the popular C-more HMI product line. The CM5 HMI series offers lower-cost, high-performance HMIs in sizes from 4 inches to an impressive 22 inches. These HMIs have an amazing 1.6 GHz processor in the larger units (10” and above), 43 Mbytes of memory, and provide much better trending,…

Pro-face announces the ET6000 Entry Level Series, a line of cost-effective industrial touchscreen interfaces. These HMIs are designed to provide functionality for applications that require basic control and monitoring capabilities. The ET6000 series includes display sizes 7 in. and 10 in., both featuring high-resolution touch screens and customizable graphical interfaces. They are also equipped with…

IDEC Corporation has developed the new HT4P Safety Commander, building on the success of the HT3P by incorporating end-user feature requests for additional networking and operator interface functionality. The HT4P Safety Commander is an ergonomic device enabling users to securely hold and protect a human-machine interface (HMI) tablet while providing power, networking, and hardwired emergency…

ROLEC’s advanced HMI enclosures now include multiPANEL, profiPANEL, and profiPANEL STANDARD — giving industrial electronics designers more choices. Elegant multiPANEL is best suited to small-volume applications requiring advanced functionality and cutting-edge aesthetics. Versatile profiPANEL is for higher-volume applications, notably machine building. Both models enable virtually borderless, flush-fit installation of a front plate or glass. They…

Machine builders in any industrial application can now use Emerson’s PACSystems RXi HMI, a next-generation machine visualization solution designed to help set their systems apart for customers. The new system easily helps users overcome the limitations of lower budgets, fewer people, and higher productivity demands. This highly intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) addresses the needs of…

Offering machinists a pioneering way to a new Bluetooth-enabled digital readout, HEIDENHAIN presents the highly anticipated ACU-RITE-brand droPWR. This new droPWR is a first-of-its-kind system to enable an iPad tablet to become a digital readout (DRO), doing everything an ACU-RITE DRO can except without cables between tablet and machine tool! The droPWR will first be…

New options and accessories are now available for ROLEC’s wide range of advanced HMI/panel enclosures and modular suspension arms for industrial electronics. They are candidates for a wide range of applications involving displays, touchscreens and flush integration of PCs. Applications include Industry 4.0, IoT/IIoT and Smart Factory automation. ROLEC’s premium multiPANEL (IP 65) and designer…

ADISRA announces the availability of ADISRA InsightView, accessible for testing by scheduling a webinar demo at this website link: adisra.com/schedule-a-webinar. ADISRA InsightView is a cloud-based software platform for securely collecting local or remote machine and process data, consolidating it into easy-to-understand visual information and reports, and therefore providing the insights that users need to improve…

Rockwell Automation, a company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announces the release of a new line of industrial monitors that can help machine builders differentiate their machines and meet a wide range of application needs. The new Allen-Bradley ASEM 6300M industrial monitors, part of the product family formerly known as VersaView 6300, offer…

Watlow, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, announced the launch of its new POWERSAFE medium voltage thermal system, which is a fully integrated heating and control solution that is a safe, reliable, and clean replacement for fossil fuel alternatives in process equipment. The POWERSAFE system integrates an electric heat…

Molson Coors is one of the biggest brewery groups in the world. The Serbian plant run by its subsidiary Apatinska Pivara Apatin has relied on technology engineered by KHS for over four decades. As a result of extensive modernization measures, Apatin Brewery has optimized its line efficiency and product quality. The traditional brewery also benefits…

Although the aerospace forging industry has been in existence for many decades, today’s forge press HMIs are enhancing production uptime and control. A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is a user interface or dashboard that connects a person to a machine or forging system. HMI are software applications that graphically present information to operators about the state…