‘Operator Interface’
A Manufacturingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Cognex launches In-sight Explorer v4.4 from
Cognex, which we summarised at the time by saying "Cognex has launched In-sight Explorer 4.4 for its In-sight vision system, which adds new colour tools, improved calibration and extended data access within its Easybuilder configuration software.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Reactionarm Manipulator reduces operator injury from
Positech: "Positech has launched the redesign of its Reactionarm industrial manipulator under the Positech brand name.".
In March 2010, we covered the news from Banner Engineering
- take a look at Banner systems enhanced with remote display
which says: "Banner Engineering has launched remote display versions to extend the capabilities of its Ivu TG image sensor and Ivu BCR barcode reader.".
Take a look also at the news release from Baldor, Two Baldor products to make debut at Total,
as well as Pneumatic scissor lift table tilts and rotates from Herkules Equipment,
and Decorative Panels saves space with Fanuc robots from Fanuc Robotics.
Latest stories...
DeltaV wireless automates Novartis biotech factory (March 2010)
Emerson Process Management's plant-wide wireless network is helping to improve maintenance, operator efficiency and plant flexibility in the Novartis biotech factory at Huningue, France.
Stemmer releases Piranha HS 12k and Xcelera-HS (March 2010)
Stemmer Imaging is offering the first products that utilise the HSLink machine-vision connectivity interface pioneered by Dalsa.
Schuler press dishes railway wheels in one process (March 2010)
Spanish railway vehicle manufacturer, Contrucciones Y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF), has replaced its wheel manufacturing equipment with machines from Schuler.
Renishaw to demonstrate products at Westec 2010 (March 2010)
At Westec 2010, Renishaw will display products that increase machine-tool automation and process control, as well as a wireless device for assessing the performance of machines before metal cutting.
Mach 2010 to feature Open Mind product debuts (March 2010)
At this year's Mach event, Open Mind will present its Hypermill 2009.2 with CAD-integrated solutions for Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, Thinkdesign and its own Hypercad package.
Miller launches MIG/pulsed MIG welding system (March 2010)
Miller Electric's Invision MPa Plus system is claimed to eliminate the need to purchase multiple wire feeders when MIG or pulsed MIG welding with various wire types at a single welding station.
Fein launches KBM 80 core drilling units (March 2010)
Fein has launched two core drilling units - the Fein KBM 80 U and Fein KBM 80 Auto - for core drills of up to 80mm.
Sharpcam solves programming issues (March 2010)
Sharpcam has supplied low-cost CAM software to Kingston-based subcontractor Tromec, giving the company the functionality it required without the expense of a high-end system.
Further reading
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Operator interface panel with advanced TFT display
Red Lion Controls has introduced the model G306A operator interface panel which features advanced TFT display for crisp images and excellent readability.
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100 I/O point operator interface solutions
Citect UK is combining its CitectHMI product with Pro-face industrial PCs to provide the UK control market with powerful 100 I/O point operator interface solutions.
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