HMIs/SCADA/operator interfaces
Legacy system upgraded to support future manufacture (17/01/2012)
A batch control system at the Alloa glassworks in Scotland, owned by Owens of Illinois has been upgraded by Boulting Electrical Systems.
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IP65 rated graphics-capable HMI (03/01/2012)
Jetter has introduced a graphics-capable HMI. The 4.3in TFT display of the new BTM 012 has been designed for use on vehicles and mobile machines that operate in harsh environments.
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Mobile SCADA increases staff efficiency in logistics operation by 15% and cuts support call costs by 60% (21/11/2011)
SCHAD, the developer of the EXTEND7000 mobile SCADA system has implemented a mobile solution for BAUR, a German multichannel retailer.
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Utilities - securing the automation network 13/09/2011
CEE looks at how one utility company has ensured security of its SCADA control networks.
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An alternative to DCS or PLC/SCADA? 06/09/2011
Traditionally, users have had a choice between a DCS or a PLC/SCADA approach when selecting a control system for use in process control applications. Richard Sturt, Rockwell Automation business development manager, process Industries, believes that Rockwell can offer a solution for users needing elements of both of these approaches.
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Connecting and controlling in food processing 14/06/2011
To help improve productivity and quality control, many food and beverage operations are now integrating their myriad operations and making them conform to automation standards, says Hector Lin, Industrial Automation Group at Advantech Corporation.
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PC VUE monitors US wind farms 19/11/2010
One of the largest energy providers in North America has chosen PC VUE SCADA system to monitor it’s US-based wind farms which produce 3,600 megawatts of wind power over 35 independent power plants.
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Trends in HMI 10/08/2010
What are latest trends in HMI? And what should you look for or be aware of, when you browse the market in search for new HMI solutions?
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