HMIs and Operator Interfaces
Improve the scalability of measurement and control systems
NI LabVIEW 2012 by National Instruments includes ready-to-run starting points for a breadth of LabVIEW applications and access to new training options that help improve the quality of measurement and... » more
Growing line of touch-screen HMIs
Siemens expands its Simatic rugged comfort panel HMI touch screens. » more
Rack handle for rack-mount products
The Piton Rack Handle by Piton Engineering is designed to provide handles and captive fasteners for rack-mount products. It is EIA-310, RoHS and NEBS compliant. » more
CNC software tools for job shops
IMTS 2012: The Sinumerik 828D Basix T (turning) and Basic M (milling) by Siemens are designed to enhance job shop performance. » more
Mobile HMI software, hardware in a preprogrammed package
AndOnMobile released a line of lean tools and mobile human-machine interface (HMI) products: Maximize manufacturing efficiency with a wireless AndOn to monitor overall equipment effectiveness (OEE),... » more
HMI family with power to support data processing, animations, and video
Maple Systems introduces next generation HMIs with advanced features and high-durability enclosures. » more
Emergency safety button with illuminated base
Banner Engineering's 30mm Mount Illuminated Emergency Stop Pushbutton is IP65-rated and is designed for emergency stop safety applications. » more
Reduce human errors: Get out of the typing pool
Engineering and IT Insight: Error-proofing can include adding automation to processes that are dangerous, dirty, exacting, or repetitive. Manual entry of signatures, dates, and times is a candidate.... » more
Integrated HMI/PLC packages offer convenience, but only in the right applications
Choices of controllers that include an integrated HMI in one package are growing. These promise greater simplicity if the combination of elements works in your situation. » more
Cyber security: Common sense security for industrial engineers
Inside machines: Even the best industrial security products cannot prevent all unwanted traffic and malicious attacks to control systems; there is no such thing as a completely secure control system.... » more
Machine tool controllers, HMIs add efficiency
Inside Machines: Human-machine interface and controller advancements enhance machine tool productivity by combining highly advanced graphics and open architecture of the CNC to render animated... » more
DCS and SCADA upgrades, cyber security, marshalling are among user group topics
Foxboro User Group returns to Boston, Aug. 13-17, 2012, seeking optimization and the clearest path to modernization. » more
Product Exclusive: Multi-touch panel PCs ease navigation
Beckhoff Automation’s new control panel and panel PCs offer flexibility, sleek design, and innovative touchscreen technology. » more
Human-machine interface, SCADA software for 32-bit, 64-bit environments
Advantech launches advantech studio 7.0 HMI/SCADA software. The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces a powerful integrated collection of automation tools that includes building blocks... » more
Backlights evolution for human machine interface (HMI) panels
Technology Update: White LEDs show high-temperature advantages for touchscreen HMIs or operator interface backlighting compared to cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlit liquid crystal displays... » more
Mini-temperature transmitters
The TX-M12 series by Omega is designed for a broad range of applications including process control and monitoring equipment and is house in a rugged stainless steel enclosure with watertight... » more
Cloud computing, alarm management
Engineering social media: What topics are hot in the LinkedIn Automation & Control Engineering Group? Cloud computing and alarm presentation provoke lively dialogue. » more
Project management: All hands on deck may sink the project
Engineering and IT Insight: When you call “All hands on deck!” to help finish a late project, ensure that all of the extra resources don’t further sink the project. If adding extra people at the end... » more
Moving up from hardwired relay logic
If you’re still trying to control machine functions with relays and discrete electromechanical devices, you should be looking at the small and inexpensive PLCs available these days. Their versatility... » more
Information systems: Adding video to your HMI
Growing demand for a more precise, accurate eye on operations—on the plant floor and in remote locations—is fueling the use of video-enabled displays. And advances in cameras, processing power,... » more
Mobile wine bottling application technologies
A networked Unitronics Vision130 PLC controls local functions on the Marathon Bottling and Automation LLC mobile wine bottling truck. A Unitronics Vision1210 controls the system and collects data. » more
Mobile wine bottling truck integrates controls, HMI
Application Update: Marathon Bottling and Automation, a mobile wine bottling and custom automation original equipment manufacturer, automates its new mobile wine bottling operation with an integrated... » more
Power metering solution has high-speed, high-accuracy
The Multilin EPM 9900 by GE is designed for monitoring critical power applications for utilities, industrial users, and local electric companies by providing a total picture of energy usage and power... » more
Improve the scalability of measurement and control systemsNI LabVIEW 2012 by National Instruments includes ready-to-run starting points for a breadth of LabVIEW applications and access to new training options that help improve the quality of measurement and... » more
Growing line of touch-screen HMIsSiemens expands its Simatic rugged comfort panel HMI touch screens. » more
Rack handle for rack-mount productsThe Piton Rack Handle by Piton Engineering is designed to provide handles and captive fasteners for rack-mount products. It is EIA-310, RoHS and NEBS compliant. » more
CNC software tools for job shopsIMTS 2012: The Sinumerik 828D Basix T (turning) and Basic M (milling) by Siemens are designed to enhance job shop performance. » more
Mobile HMI software, hardware in a preprogrammed packageAndOnMobile released a line of lean tools and mobile human-machine interface (HMI) products: Maximize manufacturing efficiency with a wireless AndOn to monitor overall equipment effectiveness (OEE),... » more
HMI family with power to support data processing, animations, and videoMaple Systems introduces next generation HMIs with advanced features and high-durability enclosures. » more
Emergency safety button with illuminated baseBanner Engineering's 30mm Mount Illuminated Emergency Stop Pushbutton is IP65-rated and is designed for emergency stop safety applications. » more
Reduce human errors: Get out of the typing poolEngineering and IT Insight: Error-proofing can include adding automation to processes that are dangerous, dirty, exacting, or repetitive. Manual entry of signatures, dates, and times is a candidate.... » more
Integrated HMI/PLC packages offer convenience, but only in the right applicationsChoices of controllers that include an integrated HMI in one package are growing. These promise greater simplicity if the combination of elements works in your situation. » more
Cyber security: Common sense security for industrial engineersInside machines: Even the best industrial security products cannot prevent all unwanted traffic and malicious attacks to control systems; there is no such thing as a completely secure control system.... » more
Machine tool controllers, HMIs add efficiencyInside Machines: Human-machine interface and controller advancements enhance machine tool productivity by combining highly advanced graphics and open architecture of the CNC to render animated... » more
DCS and SCADA upgrades, cyber security, marshalling are among user group topicsFoxboro User Group returns to Boston, Aug. 13-17, 2012, seeking optimization and the clearest path to modernization. » more
Product Exclusive: Multi-touch panel PCs ease navigationBeckhoff Automation’s new control panel and panel PCs offer flexibility, sleek design, and innovative touchscreen technology. » more
Human-machine interface, SCADA software for 32-bit, 64-bit environmentsAdvantech launches advantech studio 7.0 HMI/SCADA software. The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces a powerful integrated collection of automation tools that includes building blocks... » more
Backlights evolution for human machine interface (HMI) panelsTechnology Update: White LEDs show high-temperature advantages for touchscreen HMIs or operator interface backlighting compared to cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlit liquid crystal displays... » more
Mini-temperature transmittersThe TX-M12 series by Omega is designed for a broad range of applications including process control and monitoring equipment and is house in a rugged stainless steel enclosure with watertight... » more
Cloud computing, alarm managementEngineering social media: What topics are hot in the LinkedIn Automation & Control Engineering Group? Cloud computing and alarm presentation provoke lively dialogue. » more
Project management: All hands on deck may sink the projectEngineering and IT Insight: When you call “All hands on deck!” to help finish a late project, ensure that all of the extra resources don’t further sink the project. If adding extra people at the end... » more
Moving up from hardwired relay logicIf you’re still trying to control machine functions with relays and discrete electromechanical devices, you should be looking at the small and inexpensive PLCs available these days. Their versatility... » more
Information systems: Adding video to your HMIGrowing demand for a more precise, accurate eye on operations—on the plant floor and in remote locations—is fueling the use of video-enabled displays. And advances in cameras, processing power,... » more
Mobile wine bottling application technologiesA networked Unitronics Vision130 PLC controls local functions on the Marathon Bottling and Automation LLC mobile wine bottling truck. A Unitronics Vision1210 controls the system and collects data. » more
Mobile wine bottling truck integrates controls, HMIApplication Update: Marathon Bottling and Automation, a mobile wine bottling and custom automation original equipment manufacturer, automates its new mobile wine bottling operation with an integrated... » more
Power metering solution has high-speed, high-accuracy The Multilin EPM 9900 by GE is designed for monitoring critical power applications for utilities, industrial users, and local electric companies by providing a total picture of energy usage and power... » more
2012 Automation Summit, June 25-28, Washington, D.C.
Siemens' 2012 Automation Summit, which will take place June 25-28 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington D.C., will feature Lt. Col. Rob Waldman, an Air Force vet, as the keynote speaker. » more
Siemens' 2012 Automation Summit, which will take place June 25-28 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington D.C., will feature Lt. Col. Rob Waldman, an Air Force vet, as the keynote speaker. » more
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