The sensor does it
PCAP technology has established itself in industrial touch systems. Different sensor technologies are used, which opens up many design possibilities.
read more...Operate & monitor
read more...Virtual reality for 3D laboratory
A cooperation between Google and Labster, a provider of laboratory simulations, has resulted in an app for virtual reality-supported laboratory simulation. Arizona State University will use it to offer a complete online degree course in biology.
read more...Creating trust with virtual eyes
Creating trust in autonomous vehicles with virtual eyes: This is the aim of a new Jaguar Land Rover research project. Self-driving driving cocoons - known as pods - are equipped with large displays that look and behave like eyes.
read more...The user-oriented design
With the introduction of touch controls, system operators are faced with a challenge: the visualization must enable unambiguous, error-free and clear interaction without time-consuming employee training. The user-oriented HMI design has priority here.
read more...Control from a long distance
Kontron presents the first systems with Widelink support. This transmission method makes it possible to operate remote visualization systems and operating panels at a distance of up to 100 meters from the control computer.
read more...Operation like a smartphone
With the CDS1 (Configurable Display Switch), Schurter is launching a new generation of intelligent input systems with capacitive touch technology.
read more...For more expertise in the field
Training courses using AR and VR technologies can prepare field technicians for real-life use in industrial plants. But where does it make sense to use it and what requirements are necessary?
read more...Professional data glasses with USB-C interface
Epson took the opinions of its test customers into account when developing the 'BT-35E' data glasses. In addition to adjustable temples and a nose pad for spectacle wearers, a USB-C and HDMI interface for importing external data has been integrated.
read more...Cebit 2018 / Mixed reality solution
Walking naturally between worlds
In future, users of virtual reality (VR) will be able to interact with each other between real and virtual worlds even more easily, naturally and in real time. The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute presented a new X-Reality technology that makes this possible at Cebit 2018.
read more...5G in the factory
Incorporating the needs of the industry - the automation experts failed to do this with the European standard for wireless communication. A dilemma that should not happen again with the fifth generation of mobile communications, 5G. A major task for the 5G-ACIA working group.
read more...Industrial PCs for every taste
At Silesia, industrial PCs provide the necessary overview in the production of flavors - under difficult conditions. The devices have to withstand dust and water.
read more...Window to automation
Plant operators gain insight into the production processes via HMI devices. The aim is to provide relevant information at the right time and in the right place. HMI approaches such as XXL monitors or Widelink technology support this.
read more...Smartwatches for production
Business focus, robustness, interoperability, flexibility, ease of maintenance and scalability: with these requirements in mind, smartwatch concepts can also be transferred to manufacturing.
read more...The Hololens in practice
Augmented reality offers interesting application scenarios in industry - for example in assembly, quality inspection or training. The Hololens glasses from Microsoft can also play to their strengths here. A guide for practical use.
read more...Browser-based versus native
Since the introduction of HTML5, browser-based solutions have been making increasing inroads into the market for industrial applications. However, native applications simply make more sense in some areas. Decision-makers therefore need to be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches.
read more...News about operating and monitoring
What does the optimum operating unit for industrial users look like? What's happening on the market? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products from the operating & monitoring sector as a series of pictures.
read more...Meeting place for the process industry
At Achema 2018, the Frankfurt exhibition grounds will be dominated by the process industry from June 11 to 15. The trade fair, which takes place every three years, is intended to reflect the positive mood in the industry and the trend towards digitalization.
read more...Talking to the control unit
With 'Twincat Speech', Beckhoff is creating a way to enter into dialog with the machine or automation system via voice input and output.
read more...Compatible with the Raspberry Pi
Distec is showing the new IoT-capable POS-Line IoT monitor, which is based on the newly developed Artista-IoT controller board that integrates the latest generation of the Raspberry Pi compute module (CM3).
read more...New president for German subsidiary
Mitsubishi Electric Europe has appointed Andreas Wagner as President of the German subsidiary as of April 1, 2018. He takes over the office from Yuji Suwa.
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