
Communicate wirelessly
The HGW 1033 wireless handheld operating device from Sigmatek has an industrial-grade 10.1-inch multi-touch display (PCT). Wireless data transmission eliminates the need for meters of cable on the production floor.
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The HGW 1033 wireless handheld operating device from Sigmatek has an industrial-grade 10.1-inch multi-touch display (PCT). Wireless data transmission eliminates the need for meters of cable on the production floor.

Opticon offers the FDI-4100 2D imager, which, according to the manufacturer, can be integrated into POS systems, PDAs, data collectors, terminals and ticket machines thanks to its design with a height of just 15.4 mm.

What products are there on the growing mobile automation market? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products in a series of pictures.
Mobile devices are inexpensive, constantly online and with their apps, up-to-date information is quickly available at all times. This also opens up potential in the industrial environment, but requires well thought-out integration.
NFC can be found in more than 1.5 billion smartphones and is primarily used in the consumer sector. The simple and intuitive communication over short distances also predestines the technology for industry.
The following should apply in every industrial company: The safety of employees comes first! Lone worker protection concepts can now be implemented cost-effectively and efficiently using a smartphone or tablet.

Almost at the same time as the official premiere at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) in Tokyo, Mitsubishi presented the 'Melfa Cobot' at the recent SPS IPC Drives 2017 in Nuremberg.

CES / Consumer Electronics Show 2018
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas always provides interesting impetus for the industry. This year, companies once again presented numerous innovations - particularly in the areas of connected vehicles and HMI technologies.

The starting signal has been given for the 'Start-up Competition - Digital Innovations' 2018: Creative minds can apply with their ideas from the information and communication technology sector. Computer&AUTOMATION shows ideas for industrial use that have already won awards.

The Hall-effect finger joystick of the 847 series from Megatron is manufactured in protection class IP67 and is therefore protected against dust and splash water. Its soft-touch feel enables easy and precise control of work machines in harsh environments.