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To assist with the initial development and prototyping of human machine interfaces (HMIs) based on its object-oriented graphic controller ICs, Bridgetek has announced availability of the ME817EV evaluation board. Featuring the company’s BT817 embedded video engine (EVE) device, it allows engineers to experiment with the latest generation of EVE technology and get a comprehensive understanding of the breadth of its capabilities.

Once the artistic work of creating a fragrance is complete and the formula has been signed off, the process of extracting the raw materials and blending begins. Safety and compliance are a priority during the manufacturing process and so, when flavours and fragrances giant Givaudan wanted to strengthen itssafety critical alarm systemsat its Kent facility, it partnered with Omniflex to upgrade its fleet of annunciators.

A new VESA adapter has enabled standard displays from Siemens and other manufacturers to be fitted to more configurations of ROLEC’s profiPLUS 50 modular suspension arm system. Applications include factory automation, Industry 4.0 and smart factory technology.

Swissbit has announced that it is strengthening its range of industrial-grade storage media with two new product ranges featuring SATA III interfaces. The X-86m2 series in the ultra-compact M.2 2242 form factor, and the CFast card F-86, show off their full performance capabilities, especially as robust boot and application drives, and set themselves apart with a coordinated feature set.

Over the past few years, HMI has revolutionised the industrial experience, playing a leading role in transforming ‘Automation’ from hype to reality. From vending machines, infotainment kiosks, smart factories and automotive solution, HMI has become an integral part of everything ‘SMART’. Advancements in technology have contributed to a more functional and interactive experience.

The new pixxiLCD graphic displays from 4D Systems are well suited for easy integration, says distributor Rutronik UK.

Mitsubishi Electric has released a comprehensive OEM developer’s kit aimed at both first-time automation users and experienced engineers. The kit consists of a PLC, HMI and programming software that can be used to develop new machines for a wide range of manufacturing and process industries.

According to the Purchasing Manager’s Index, the UK economy fell rapidly during the first lockdown in 2020, falling further than it has in decades. So, what can manufacturers, engineers and plant managers do to safeguard their operations to withstand an economy in flux? Here, Sean Robison, Service Leader atNovotek UK and Ireland, explains what modern technologies to implement that can improve overall equipment effectiveness and operational ...

The ISELED Alliance has announced that with Alps Alpine, Grammer, Harvatek, OSRAM Continental and Yanfeng five more members have joined the industry alliance. Thus, the open industry alliance currently comes to 38 companies. These cover the entire value chain in order to establish ISELED as a standard system solution (ecosystem).

NXP has announced its integrated Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) solutions for industrial automation that now support the CC-Link IE TSN protocol, combining gigabit Ethernet bandwidth with TSN to strengthen time sharing communication, performance, security and functionality for industrial Ethernet.