Automation programming advances enhance communication, programming capabilities
Automation software and hardware advances reduce programming tasks and provide more built-in configurability, scalability, background communication among software components, simulation/digital twin capability, and usability.
Real-time operating system crucial for spacecraft landing on Mars
The VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) was crucial in helping ensure NASA's InSight Spacecraft made a safe landing on the surface of the planet Mars. See video.
HMI with native HTML5 support
Emerson's DeltaV Live is a customizable human-machine interface (HMI) is natively supports HTML5 to provide universal, cross-platform graphics that are easy to design and configure.
Control point touch panel and web interface
Siemens' Desigo Control Point is an end user focused operating and monitoring interface that is accessible on a touch panel, desktop, tablet or smart phone.
Five reasons to appreciate the new www.controleng.com site
Think Again: Website redesigns can cause user discomfort, but you’ll like the new Control Engineering website in five major ways.
Vote now for 2019 Engineers’ Choice Finalists
The official ballot is open for voting for Control Engineering North American print and digital edition subscribers, for a limited time. Review finalists and vote by using CFE Media's New Products for Engineers platform. (Voting closed Jan. 4, 2019.)
Standardizing multi-touch HMI hardware
Cover Story: Implementing cost-effective multi-touch panel technology now can future-proof system architectures.
Five essential criteria for effective mobile HMIs
Mobile human-machine interface (HMI) strategies should consider security, ease of use, level of access and detail, and collaboration when bringing HMI interfaces from the control room to the plant floor.
Top 5 best practices for designing HMIs for mobile devices
When designing human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for mobile devices consider critical factors such as navigation, layout, and system controls.
Replacing stationary HMIs with contextual HMIs
Mobile devices with human-machine interface software can be used in the context of the worker’s location and work that needs to be performed. Contextual HMIs allow workers to increase efficiencies and improves worker safety and security.