Nick Denbow, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "HMI",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Processingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release The Yokogawa CentumVP presentation to journalists from
SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor, which we summarised at the time by saying "Nick Denbow provides a view of the Yokogawa presentation in Amsterdam on 7 February where they outlined the direction of the extended Roadmap for their VigilantPlant, with the
CentumVP DCS".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Ethernet Powerlink for real-time applications from
Micromech: "Enter Ethernet Powerlink, a high-speed, digital motion-bus solution, and a new protocol that is deterministic for real-time industrial applications, connecting a motion controller to multiple drives".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation
concerning its Centum VP
- take a look at New Centum integrated production control system
which says: "Yokogawa Electric announces the release of Centum VP, a new integrated production control system that will become the flagship platform for the VigilantPlant Operational Excellence initiative".
Take a look also at the news release from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK, Xinneng Energy implements Proficy Process Systems,
as well as New generation of PAC Controllers from HardwarePT from HardwarePT,
and PowerView 8000 Integration Centre from Nematron Europe.
See also:
DeviceNet available on the G3 operator interfaces
(January 2008)
Red Lion Controls announces that DeviceNet network support is now also available for the G3 series of operator interfaces
Quicker response to production issues via wireless
(January 2008)
On-site wireless communication platforms from Ascom Wireless Solutions offer a totally integrated approach both to the management of process manufacturing and for communications with staff
IDEC MicroSmart and Pentra PLC marine approvals
(January 2008)
With ABS* and Lloyds Register approval, the MicroSmart and Pentra PLCs are now certified for use in marine vessels and offshore structures
Ethernet Direct co-operation with OPC Tech
(January 2008)
Ethernet Direct partners with OPC Tech in OPC and device communication technologies for the industrial automation market
The 60 Stories people have read the most
(December 2007)
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RS announces a programmable automation controller
(December 2007)
RS Components announces the Modicon M340 Programmable Automation Controller from Schneider Electric, which combines power and compact design
First-ever safety I/O node with Ethernet/IP
(December 2007)
Rockwell Automation announces the release of Allen-Bradley CompactBlock Guard I/O on Ethernet/IP, the industry's first safety I/O module to feature Ethernet/IP connectivity
Web-enabled SCADA and HMI software
(December 2007)
ControlMaestro 2008: the web-based SCADA and HMI software with a built-in ability to publish real-time information for viewing in web browsers
New features on Magelis HMI terminals
(December 2007)
Introducing recent advances in analogue touch screens, true colour displays and Gigabyte Ethernet communications, Schneider Electric is expanding its popular Magelis range of HMI terminals
Four step range for industrialised PCs
(December 2007)
Tough ruggedised designs, suitability for continuous operation 24/7, tolerance to impact and vibration, global certifications are the key benefits of the new four step range of Magelis industrial PCs
Get more out of process control networks
(December 2007)
The advanced clustering technology now available in CitectSCADA V7.0 allows users to create new control system architectures that will help safeguard plant reliability
OPCTI Announces partnership with InduSoft
(November 2007)
OPC Training Institute and InduSoft, a leading independent supplier of open HMI and SCADA software, have announced that InduSoft will endorse the Certified OPC Professional (COP) designation
VIPA launches new range of operator panels
(November 2007)
Vipa is now offering new versions of its Touch Panel family of operator panels with an integrated PLC powered by its leading-edge Speed7 processor technology, compatible with Siemens Step7
OMAC symposium finalises programme
(November 2007)
The first Annual OMAC Integration and Operability Symposium will take place 28-29 November at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Centre and the Hilton Garden in Everett, Washington
Red Lion touchscreen panel adds large XGA display
(November 2007)
The Red Lion G315 touchscreen panel adds a large 15 inch XGA (1024 x 768) display to the powerful G3 data management platform
SPC Manufacturing Analytics in process management
(November 2007)
Phil Schreiber, VP Sales and Marketing for Northwest, describes how to actively use SPC and Manufacturing Analytics to analyse large volumes of process data effectively, to manage the enterprise
Ready-to-use HMI instrumentation platform
(November 2007)
CANtronik can provide application-specific engine gauges and instrumentation for diesel powered equipment in just hours if needed, with a range of displays and specialist software tools and services
Wonderware gains new President
(November 2007)
Sudipta Bhattacharya has been appointed President of the Wonderware Business Unit of Invensys
InduSoft releases secure web client solution
(November 2007)
The new InduSoft offering, InduSoft Secure Viewer, enables secure access to InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA application screens using PCs, handheld PDAs, and tablet PCs over wired / wireless connections
Schneider enhances key system integrator channel
(November 2007)
Recognising the importance of the system integrator channel as a key route to market, Schneider Electric has announced major enhancements to its System Integrator Policy
Tofino Industrial Security Solution released
(October 2007)
MTL and Byres Security are pleased to announce the Tofino Industrial Security Solution has successfully completed Beta testing and is offered as a layered security solution for industrial systems
Amcor bottle production adopts Wonderware
(October 2007)
HardwarePT has supplied a range of workstations and servers, with interface units to acquire real-time data from the plastics machinery at the Amcor Gresford plant
Wonderware releases new Compact Panels
(October 2007)
The new Wonderware Compact Panels are industrial touch-screen operator panels, part of their scalable, enterprise-wide HMI and SCADA offering
New version of Historian for OEMs and VARs
(October 2007)
Wonderware United Kingdom has launched a version of the Wonderware Historian specifically for value-added resellers (VARs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
Historian software optimises maintenance
(October 2007)
Wonderware Historian - OEM Edition allows users to reduce commissioning times and respond faster to maintenance needs
OEE and Downtime module added to ArchestrA
(October 2007)
Wonderware adds Equipment Performance Module 2.0 software to Archestra, to track, analyse and improve equipment, line or plant downtime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
InFusion Condition Manager uses true collaboration
(September 2007)
Invensys InFusion Condition Manager is a real-time asset condition management component for InFusion enterprise control system (ECS) and other platforms
More power, flexibility from Proficy HMI/SCADA
(September 2007)
GE Fanuc has announced the availability of Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX 4.5, providing comprehensive monitoring, control and data management for companies worldwide
OMAC packaging hosts demo at Pack Expo 2007
(September 2007)
The OMAC Packaging Workgroup (OPW) will host a demonstration of its guidelines at Pack Expo 2007, to be held from 15-17 October at the Las Vegas Convention Centre
Naphtha cracking plant with networked DCS system
(August 2007)
Eight sets of Moxa EDS-726 modular Ethernet switches are used on the Naphtha cracker control system to form a doubly redundant fiber network backbone with dual-tree topology for better reliability
GE Fanuc offers FREE Proficy Historian software
(August 2007)
GE Fanuc Automation has announced a new program offering FREE access to its best-in-class Proficy Historian plant-wide production and process data collection software
GE Fanuc collaborates with Wipro Technologies
(August 2007)
GE Fanuc agrees with Wipro Technologies for the solution provider to collaborate on production management solutions in pharmaceutical, food and beverage and consumer packaged goods industries
Pack Expo 2007 demonstration participants
(August 2007)
The OMAC Packaging Workgroup (OPW) will be showcasing the 'Benefits of Packaging Line Integration' in their booth at Pack Expo 2007, with demos from 9 companies
iQ Platform: PLC, PAC or automation system?
(July 2007)
Mitsubishi Electric presented their latest PLC (or PAC) to the UK press last month, as part of a world-wide roll-out, and started by trying to identify what the product now represents