Advantech, a leading industrial computing platform provider, announced the launch of its FPM-200 series, a new generation of industrial monitors designed to provide premium display solutions at an affordable price. Aimed at industrial and IoT applications, the FPM-200 series are true-flat LCD monitors that feature an IP66-rated front panel for protection from water and dust…
Headless C-more remote HMI without attached display
Intended for the user who doesn’t require a built-in HMI display, needs a larger display, or would rather strictly use the C-more mobile app, the C-more EA9 series remote (headless) HMI unit provides all the functionality of an EA9 touch panel without the extra cost of a touchscreen interface. The headless unit supports an HD1280x720…
Headless C-more Remote HMI without attached display
Intended for the user who doesn’t require a built-in HMI display, needs a larger display, or would rather strictly use the C-more mobile app, the C-more EA9 series remote (headless) HMI unit provides all the functionality of an EA9 touch panel without the extra cost of a touchscreen interface. The headless unit supports an HD1280x720…
Prepackaged graphic terminal
Industrial producers that want to deploy machine-mounted HMIs can save time and money by using the new Allen-Bradley ArmorView Plus 7 graphic terminal from Rockwell Automation. The fully enclosed graphic terminal is a prepackaged solution that can be ordered with integrated I/O and push buttons. Users can save up to 20% in component and labor…
Voice Control Ready Pico-ITX i.MX8M Board for Embedded IoT Solutions
Imagine a complete POE touch panel PC solution built around the newest i.MX8M ARM technology. A touch panel computer with wide-ranging Linux and support, including Yocto Embedded, QT, Wayland, and Ubuntu, as well as Android 8.1 and 9 Support. Estone Technology is pleased to announce the 10” PPC-4310 Frameless Panel PC. The PPC-4310 is one…
New panel PC from Estone Technology runs off power over Ethernet (PoE)
Now a new power over Ethernet (PoE) touch-panel PC from Estone Technology is built around the newest i.MX8M ARM technology. It has wide-ranging Linux and support — including Yocto Embedded, QT, Wayland, and Ubunt— as well as Android 8.1 and 9 Support. The Estone Technology 10-in. PPC-4310 frameless panel PC is one of the first…
Contemporary HMI for popular PLCs
With Change Your View, B&R Industrial Automation offers machine builders the ability to readily upgrade to the latest HTML5 based, high definition HMI technology without having to change their existing PLC code. Change Your View works with popular PLC brands and is operating system independent, so it can run on smart phones, tablets or any…
Pro-face adds a new basic web HMI Series to the line up
Pro-face America announces the release of the new STW6000 Series Basic Web HMI. Many industrial automation devices support HTML5, which can be displayed on PCs, tablets, and smartphones. As a Web HMI, STW6000 can easily display HTML5 data from multiple devices, allowing complete visibility over a company’s intranet. Many industrial devices and even simple instrumentation…
IDEC upgrades HMI touchscreen models
IDEC Corporation has announced the release of its newly upgraded HG2G-V5 5.7-in., HG3G-V8 8.4-in., HG3G-VA 10.4-in. and HG4G-VC 12.1-in. human-machine interface (HMI) touchscreen models. These new HMIs are a great fit for both new and retrofit applications. For retrofit applications, these High-Performance Series HMIs are direct replacements for previous models, offering a seamless upgrade path…
IDEC upgrades high-performance series HMI family
DEC 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 and retrofit applications. For retrofit applications, these High-Performance Series HMIs are direct replacements for previous models, offering…
New video: How to connect groov EPIC to an HDMI touchscreen
This video provides step-by-step instructions for adding an external touchscreen to the groov EPIC processor. You’ll begin by reviewing the software settings and hardware requirements of the groov EPIC system. The video will then take you through setting up and connecting the monitor through groov Manage. Remember, you can use just about any HDMI monitor…
Weintek cMT-iV6 industrial-grade touchscreen with cMT Viewer
The new Weintek cMT-iV6 touch panel with built-in cMT Viewer can connect with multiple cMT-SVR or cMT Series HMIs for monitoring. Equipped with a 9.7-in. 1024×768 touchscreen, built-in speaker, and high-performance 1-GHz processor, it delivers outstanding visuals, sound effects, and operation experience. The cMT-iV6 inherits most of its functions from cMT-iV5 — but has an…
Touch Panel 600 line brings high quality to visual applications
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 cyber attaches.…
Fujitsu adds resistive touch panels with over 50 percent less input force
Fujitsu Components America today released a series of customizable, flush-surface resistive touch panels with less than half the input force of conventional resistive panels, nearly identical to that of projected capacitive panels. The new series offers OEMs a cost-efficient alternative to projected capacitive touch panels with a comparable user experience, while maintaining resistive technology’s reliable…
Opto 22 releases groov EPIC white paper
Opto 22 now offers a new white paper — Meet the Future: Edge Programmable Industrial Controllers — which discusses how controls engineers can meet today’s demands for obtaining, using and sharing data. The white paper focuses on three main communication challenges: complexity, security, and expense. IIoT and other data-intensive automation applications typically require many steps…
IDEC expands HMI family with 15-in. model
IDEC Corporation announces the release of its new HG5G-V 15” human-machine interface (HMI) touchscreen, the largest model in the High-Performance family. This HMI offers more display real estate so applications can readily show extensive process information with improved aesthetics and visibility. Display and durability The HG5G-V 15” TFT-LCD screen features a resolution of 1024×768 pixels,…
Design lessons for HMIs
Author: Olga Zinoveva, Senior Software Engineer, Bright Machines From the physical push buttons, lights and switches of the 1980s, to the multi-touch screens of today, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) have evolved over the last few decades. However, as someone with a background in software engineering for games and consumer applications, I’ve noticed many opportunities to replicate…
B&R expands its library of HMI widgets
The new Skyline widget from B&R’s mapp View HMI software package displays a clear overview of extensive manufacturing systems. The widget can also be linked to an alarm system. With important information about their machines available at a glance, plant operators are able to react promptly to error messages. This prevents downtime and increases the…
Interactive Cycle Insertion Screens compatible with Renishaw GoProbe Macros on M8 Series CNC controls
Machine tool programmers and engineers that use Renishaw’s GoProbe macros could save time and labor with the use of Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc’s Interactive Cycle Insertion screens on its M8 Series of CNC controls. They can use the Interactive Cycle Insertion screens to integrate Renishaw GoProbe macros directly into their CNC control. Those looking to…
Controller and multi-touch HMI in one device
The modern multi-touch HMI is available with clear or anti-reflective glass, and is suited for premium machine designs. The touch screen reacts precisely and reliably even when operated with thick leather gloves. Gestures such as zoom or swipe provide an intuitive user experience. The Power Panel C50 is available in widescreen format in four different…
DRO with touch screen for machining
The POSITIP 8016 digital readout (DRO) with touch screen is for manual machine tool applications. With its sturdy machined aluminum housing, this DRO adds reliability and ease-of-use to milling, drilling, boring and turning jobs. The PT 8016 DRO has a multitude of functions including a Taper calculator, Bolt-Hole Pattern routine and Tool Radius Compensator. This…
Operator touch panels with blackline and sidescreen enhancement
Sinumerik CNC Blackline touch panels include a sidescreen enhancement. This development enables users to customize the panel of the CNC, laying out the operator panel in real time, using drag-and-drop technology. Screens can be customized to view documents, camera projections, web server access information, access protection data for IT security protocols and even user administration.…
VisuNet IXD 2100 remote monitor for outdoor use
Pepperl+Fuchs introduced the 19-inch VisuNet IXD 2100 remote monitor for outdoor use in IECEx/ATEX Zone 1/21 rated hazardous locations. Tailored to meet the harsh demands of the oil and gas industry, the IXD features a marine-grade aluminum housing that can withstand extreme temperatures up to 60 ºC, and thermally hardened glass for high impact resistance.…
New Weintek cMT-SVR-200 HMI for true wireless industrial applications
Weintek has continuously invested in research and development for cMT Series innovations. As its HMI series grows it has gained acceptance in IIoT applications … which rely heavily on network communication support. But not all factories were built with network connectivity in mind. In many cases, establishing network and wiring tend to be an obstacle…
Zone 1/Division 1 Certified Tablet for hazardous industries
ecom, a Pepperl+Fuchs brand and pioneer in hazardous area mobile devices, introduced Tab-Ex 02 DZ1, a tablet based on the ruggedized Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2. The new tablet, which is certified ‘intrinsically safe’ provides a digital solution for mobile workers in industries ranging from oil & gas to refining to chemicals & pharmaceuticals. Industrial workers…