HMIs Move Beyond Interface Status
Modern human-machine interfaces can collect, store, and process data into helpful information and...
Software Delivers On Multiple Fronts
Manufacturer cites benefits throughout its entire production process.
Out with the Bad, In with the Good
In which category do your plant’s human-machine-interface layouts fall? By Bill Dehner...
Augmented Reality Delivers Maintenance Offering for Italian OEM
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
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Bad Systems Beat Good PeopleQ: Do you have metrics or KPIs? A: Metrics are detailed measures that feed and supplement KPIs (key performance indicators), which are the difference makers that drive your strategies and improve your business. KPIs can be a performance measure from an individual, group, department, or company. They show your current status, the end goal, and […]
Teleporting Human Experience Into Automated Operations
Bringing videoconferencing into the human dimension improves productivity and collaboration.
Tomorrow’s Plant In Action Today
Using 3D laser scanning and rapid prototyping, Festo created its Scharnhausen Technology Plant with...
Why Do Hackers Hack?
Cybersecurity should be a major concern with respect to all plant systems. Yet, according to Allan...
Quick Tips For HMI Development
Although developing a human-machine interface (HMI) is often the last part of a control-system...
Quick Tips for HMI Development
Although developing a human-machine interface (HMI) is often the last part of a control-system...
Field and Control-Panel Communication Platform
HMI-Design Essentials For Today’s SCADA Systems
Data efficiency is a must in empowering operators to make quick, action-related decisions. The...
