Screen with object graphics
The new EA uniTFT050 display from Electronic Assembly provides objects that can be positioned anywhere on the screen, zoomed, rotated and given attributes such as transparency or color.
read more...Operate & monitor
read more...3D model of the production environment
Fraunhofer IGD's Plant@Hand3D visual control station integrates information from the production planning and control systems. This results in a 3D model of the production environment, which provides access to important production data.
read more...23.8 inch in portrait format
The TAE 2343 control panel from Sigmatek offers a 23.8-inch multi-touch screen in portrait format. It is equipped with HMI-Link technology and can be positioned up to 100 m away from the control computer on the support arm of the machine or system.
read more...Classic or widescreen formats
Schurter's portfolio includes TFT displays with screen diagonals from 1.2 inches to 110 inches, in the classic aspect ratios 4:3, 5:4 or in widescreen formats 8:3, 16:9, 16:10 as well as with TFT switching technologies such as TN, MVA, IPS, AHVA.
read more...Beckhoff / Hannover Messe 2017
Focus on the process industry
Beckhoff continued to grow in 2016, albeit not quite as excessively as in the previous year. The entry into the process industry should provide new impetus.
read more...Networking the real and virtual worlds
The increasing quality of digital camera systems and the growing computing power of mobile devices are turning a vision into reality: Augmented reality now offers such a high level that the technology can also be used for commercial applications.
read more...In carbon fiber reinforced housing
The AP05 position indicator from Siko features an inverted backlit LCD as a new element. The illumination ensures that the values for target and actual position can be read even in low ambient light.
read more...In interaction with robotics
Together with Microsoft, Iconics is showcasing augmented reality solutions at the Hannover Messe 2017 - implemented with Hololens glasses. Iconics has developed a client for its Genesis 64 visualization software to tap into the possibilities of the data glasses.
read more...Sales losses continue
The business of German manufacturers of industrial valves is not recovering - this is how the VDMA sums up the annual figures for 2016. The association is also cautious about the outlook for 2017.
read more...Optionally with remote maintenance
Comp-Mall is expanding its panel PC range with the PPC-F19B-BT multi-touch panel PC with a 19-inch (5:4) screen diagonal. The model is available with either resistive single-touch or projected capacitive multi-touch.
read more...Fraunhofer project 'SmartDe's@Work'
Smart devices for digital production
The 'SmartDe's@Work' consortium was launched in January with the aim of using smart devices in the production environment. The project is now receiving support from the Bavarian Research Foundation.
read more...Knowledge sharing made easy
The 'AmbiWise' project launched in 2014 is bearing fruit: the now completed assistance system is designed to simplify the exchange of knowledge in companies. The first pilot projects have already been completed.
read more...Touchscreen display for Raspberry Pi
A new 5-inch touch display can be plugged directly onto a Raspberry Pi board - and is therefore suitable for various portable or embedded applications.
read more...News about operating and monitoring
What is the optimum operating unit for industrial users? What is happening on the market? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products from the operating & monitoring sector as a series of pictures.
read more...News from the CES 2017
The CES is one of the largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and always provides interesting impetus for the industry. This year, too, companies presented numerous innovations - especially in the area of the connected vehicle of the future.
read more...Tablet PCs - fit for production
Tablet PCs have already shaken up the market in the consumer sector. This is a trend that is also set to take hold in the industrial environment. But in production halls, the devices have to meet special requirements - especially in terms of robustness and interfaces.
read more...Turn five into one
A new central control room instead of the previous five decentralized control stations: Jungmann Systemtechnik was entrusted with this project by Infraleuna-Betriebsanlagen. Multiconsoling and special software were used to operate the control systems.
read more...Arriving in reality
The automation industry has recognized the potential of virtual and augmented reality - as numerous showcases at SPS IPC Drives 2016 made clear.
read more...Schurter buys into the HMI market
Schurter acquires Aki Electronic - a Czech manufacturer of keyboards, touch panels and HMI systems. The aim is to further strengthen its position in the HMI market.
read more...Phoenix Contact and Mauell agree on cooperation
The Velbert-based company Mauell is spinning off its network control technology division into a separate company in which Phoenix Contact is participating. The aim of the cooperation is to develop intelligent solutions for the energy market of the future.
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