electronic displays Conference 2018
Top-class congress program now online
On February 28 and March 1, 2018, the international display community will meet at the Exhibition Center Nuremberg for the 32nd time.
read more...Operate & monitor
read more...Quickly connected to the process control system
The Visunet GXP from Pepperl+Fuchs is a smart HMI system for process automation. The user interface of the 'RM Shell 4.1' firmware replaces the Windows desktop and focuses on essential aspects of system setup.
read more...Compact controls and drives a must
Smart factories promise operators a high degree of flexibility - for example through the use of driverless transport systems or mobile robot solutions. The automation of these subsystems in turn requires extremely compact control and drive concepts.
read more...Remote visualization of S7 CPUs
The remote visualization of an S7 project and an additional display of process data makes sense for many applications - for example for mobile operation of a larger system. This is how it works free of charge.
read more...Spark Assistant' voice assistant
Artificial intelligence for meetings
IT provider Cisco has introduced the 'Spark Assistant', an adaptive voice assistant for companies. Unlike 'Siri', 'Alexa' and the like, it is specifically designed to make meetings easier and more productive.
read more...Landscape or portrait format
The UTC-320E all-in-one computer from Advantech is available from gbm. The touch panel PC is equipped with a flat 21.5-inch widescreen display and can be operated either via a projected capacitive or a resistive touchscreen
read more...Scalable in the range of applications
Procon-Web from GTI is a web HMI that can run on different platforms - from embedded systems to virtualized Windows servers - and also scales in the range of applications from simple HMIs to complex control systems.
read more...Industry apps for iPhone and iPad
Apple and GE have announced a cooperation. The Predix IoT platform is to be transferred to iPhone and iPad devices. A development kit for iOS is also available, which can be used to create applications.
read more...Connect common TFT types directly
Distec is expanding the 'Artista' family with the Artista-IoT TFT controller for Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things. The TFT controller is a baseboard with a socket for the current generation of the Raspberry PI Compute Module (CM3).
read more...Facebook announces cheaper VR glasses
Facebook is planning to boost its virtual reality business with an aggressive pricing policy. The online network wants to launch a cheaper version of its Oculus VR glasses, which do not require a PC, at the beginning of 2018 - for 199 US dollars (168 euros).
read more...Approved for Ex zones 1 and 21
Robust touch operating devices from R. Stahl HMI Systems enable machine-oriented operation and visualization of applications in hazardous areas.
read more...Everything in butter
The Parmareggio Unigrana cream dairy produces butter from raw materials from the world-famous 'Parmigiano Reggiano' region - fully automated and monitored from a central control room. Traceability and reliability are particularly important.
read more...This is how far augmented reality has come
What possibilities do augmented and virtual reality offer for corporate use? Are the technologies mature? The VDI conference in Munich at the beginning of September got to the bottom of these questions.
read more...New smartwatch runs autonomously
On September 12, Apple presented new products at its developer conference in the Steve Jobs Theater of the newly opened Apple Park. The company presented the new 'Series 3' smartwatch, which is now more independent of the iPhone.
read more...iPhone X - the mutant among smartphones?
Has Apple made a new leap in smartphone evolution with the iPhone X? One thing is certain, Apple's latest flagship is packed with numerous features: from the all-glass design display to the new camera system. It also offers an innovative unlocking option.
read more...1280 x 800 pixel resolution
HMI panels and POS/POI terminals are generally used for clearly defined applications that do not place high performance demands on the system; the focus is on immediate readiness for use and a compact and attractive design.
read more...The HMI trends
Touch operation, large screen diagonals with high resolution and innovative menu navigation: these are trends that are increasingly of interest to industry, driven by the consumer market. Machine and system manufacturers can use them to implement modern HMI concepts.
read more...Visualization in the Ex area
Process visualization in hazardous areas with protection against cyber attacks: These were the requirements for a project in the strictly regulated pharmaceutical industry. A remote solution combining standard components meets all requirements.
read more...Driven by the consumer market
When it comes to process visualization, the requirements in mechanical and plant engineering are changing. Stefan Niermann, responsible for sales and marketing at Inosoft, talks about the status quo and the future prospects of process visualization.
read more...Implementing augmented reality
Augmented reality is one of the hottest topics in automation. But how can applications be put into practice? A software platform offers the necessary tools to implement projects quickly and easily.
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