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Many machine builders want to use tablets in addition to the existing machine operation. Demanded features such as WLAN, camera, multi-touch and much more are available here - but if safety functions are required, these devices reach their limits.
read more...The trend in production is towards batch size 1, which means that workers need assembly instructions more frequently and have to document work steps for quality assurance purposes. Gaze and gesture control in the worker guidance process can lead to increased efficiency here.
read more...Despite all the automation, the extremely high production variance means that manual assembly steps are still indispensable in the automotive industry. In order to reliably avoid errors here too, BMW uses active process monitoring in its axle production.
read more...What is the optimum operating unit for industrial users? 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...Advantech launches the IDS-3300 industrial touch monitor series with IP65-protected front and screen sizes of 10.4 inches, 15 inches and 19 inches. The monitors are equipped with robust front metal frames developed in-house.
read more...PTC's augmented reality (AR) solution, Vuforia Expert Capture, is designed to improve employee productivity, quality, safety and compliance.
read more...Rafi equips the Glasscape touch displays and control panels with complete computer units for control and visualization tasks at the customer's request.
read more...Tianma Europa has developed the TM033X-DHG01 display, whose special feature is its round design. This makes it ideal for use as a thermometer or pressure gauge, where the supplier wants to tie in with the traditional use of analog displays with its design.
read more...Enclosure technology / HMI solutions
On August 1, the Porta Westfalica-based enclosure specialist Rose Systemtechnik acquired CRE Rösler Electronic GmbH, based in Hohenlockstedt near Itzehoe. With this acquisition, Rose aims to become a full-service provider of HMI solutions.
read more...In a letter to employees, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei warns of a "life-or-death moment" for the company and warns underutilized employees to start new projects - otherwise they could face salary cuts or dismissal.
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