The AFL3-W15B-H81 model from Comp-Mall has a screen diagonal of 15.6 inches with an installation depth of 32 mm and is IP64-protected on the front. It is equipped with PCAP or resistive touch and offers HD resolution (1366×768) and a contrast of 700:1.
read more...With its new touch panel series, Electronic Assembly offers both capacitive and resistive touch with identical functionality.
read more...The 'Hololens' from Microsoft is now also available in Germany. The augmented reality glasses open up new application scenarios - including in the areas of manufacturing and engineering.
read more...The Esmart series from Exor features widescreen displays with LED backlighting and is available from T&G Automation in 4.3-inch, 7-inch and 10.1-inch sizes.
read more...The Scorpion industrial tablets from Bressner are designed for use in industrial environments and are available in four configurations - from 7 to 12 inches.
read more...With its Saiph panel PC series, the complete solution provider Welotec now offers a flexible solution for harsh environments.
read more...With the VisuNet GXP HMI system with the new RM Shell 4.1, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a thin client solution for applications in Zone 1/21. According to the manufacturer, the solution enables direct horizontal and vertical access to production system information.
read more...With version 6.1, the HMI software Procon-Web has been given a new interface for the designer function - more closely based on solutions such as Microsoft Visual Studio.
read more...Siemens has expanded the Comos platform with the new version 2.0 of Comos Mobile Solutions. The upgrade is intended to improve mobile information management in globally distributed plant projects.
read more...The SCADA control system Dxnet Multi-Function from Döbelt is designed for different applications. It includes a fault reporting system, building management system, energy management and energy controlling system.
read more...Mobile machines or plant components place special demands on safety. When the topic of WLAN comes into play, previous solutions reach their limits. Sigmatek aims to overcome these with a new generation of handheld operating devices.
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What does Motek 2016 have to offer in terms of new products from the fields of material flow, handling technology and industrial handling? Computer&AUTOMATION shows a selection of products from over 900 exhibitors in a series of pictures.
read more...Accessing a system from any browser-enabled end device, regardless of location: SCADA systems using pure web technology are becoming increasingly popular. One drawback: until now, fail-safe operation was not possible, but this is now changing with 'hot standby redundancy'.
read more...Gigantic barrages are to protect Venice from high tides in the future. SCADA software is helping with the construction work: the structures, which weigh several tons, can be positioned on the seabed with millimetre precision.
read more...The assembly service provider WS Kunststoff-Service uses augmented reality in production: data glasses in combination with a wearable wristband support the workers during assembly. The goal: fast yet error-free production.
read more...Apps are also becoming increasingly interesting for companies. However, one important element is still missing to achieve the final breakthrough: A suitable app store to make applications available to both customers and employees.
read more...Touch technology has established itself as the standard in industrial operating devices. But the development process is not over yet: a number of innovations are opening up new possibilities for the design of touch solutions.
read more...Mobile devices have not been widely used in potentially explosive atmospheres to date - due to a lack of hardware. Thanks to new ATEX-certified solutions, smartphones and the like are now also moving into hazardous areas.
read more...On May 31, the Austrian company Keba acquired the German company Kemas, based in Oberlungwitz near Chemnitz. Kemas specializes in self-service solutions for handing over keys, work equipment and tools, for example.
read more...A height difference of 55 meters over a length of 91.3 kilometers - six barrages ensure smooth shipping traffic on the Saar. When modernizing the process control technology, the engineers opted for an open HMI/SCADA solution.
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