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...read more...Management rejuvenated
Sigmatek, manufacturer of complete automation systems for industry, has expanded its management team: Alexander Melkus is the next generation to join the management team.
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...Mechanical and plant engineering
VR glasses - just a gimmick?
Demos with VR glasses have become a popular visitor magnet at industrial trade fairs - including Lenze at the Hannover Messe 2017. Is there more to it than just a trade fair gimmick? Michael May, Master Trainer in the Automation division at Lenze, gives his opinion.
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