Operator Interfaces/HMI
(28 companies)Devices that provide a graphical interface to the equipment, providing operators with the ability to control the machine or line.
Autonics USA, Inc.
Autonics manufactures a wide range of sensors, controllers, and controls utilized across packaging, food and beverage, as well as medical equipment and pharmaceutical industries. Their products encompass I/O terminal blocks, safety products, light curtains, motion drives, networking components, switches, signals, software, and more. Autonics addresses the unique needs of the packaging industry by offering solutions such as vision sensors, color mark sensors, presence sensors, temperature controllers, and diverse corrosion-resistant products for applications ranging from bagging to labeling. Its diverse range of corrosion-resistant, durable products are used in food and beverage manufacturing, including raw ingredient processing, cleaning and sanitization, mass production, distribution, and more. Autonics controls are also used extensively to automate processes in the medical equipment and pharmaceutical industries.
B&R Industrial Automation
In addition to motion controls and process controls, B&R offers a ready-made software solution that helps OEMs implement pick-and-place applications faster. Not only does the system control the robot itself, it also handles coordination with other axes, conveyor belts or tracks. mapp Pick&Place grants the user maximum freedom to solve the requirements of their process using any number of delta, articulated arm or SCARA robots. The software also allows developers to automatically optimize their process in different ways. They can choose whether the movement profiles should prioritize shortest pick duration, first in first out, or energy-optimized movement. B&R is a single-source supplier of controls and robotics. Robots from its parent company, ABB, are fully integrated in the B&R automation system.
Beckhoff Automation
Product range covers industrial PCs, embedded PCs, PLCs, PACs, motherboards, HMI hardware and software, industrial displays, stainless steel industrial displays, I/O, machine mounted I/O, stainless steel I/O, fieldbus components, industrial Ethernet, networking solutions, machine safety equipment, programmable safety, switches, servo motors, stainless steel servo motors, servo drives, stepper motors, stepper drives, DC drives, gearboxes, stainless steel gearboxes, linear transport systems, stainless steel linear transport systems, planar motor systems, automation software, machine learnings software, machine vision software, cables, connectors and accessories.
Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Automation controls and components from Rexroth include hydraulics, gearboxes, I/O, industrial PCs and HMI, safety controls, drives, motors and gearboxes and cables for linear motion, assembly and tightening technology. Rexroth’s I/O modules have a robust design and mechanics, are easy to handle, have a fast reaction time and are quick to install – both in the control cabinet as well as in the field. Also featured from Rexroth is its ctrlX DRIVE line, marketed as the most compact modular drive system available, offering virtually unlimited options for users, sophisticated engineering tools, and high energy efficiency.
CLE Can Lines Engineering
Can Lines Engineering (CLE) not only designs control panels, HMI stations, and operator interfaces for its own equipment, but it can also provide designs for existing equipment upgrades, including safety circuits. Capabilities include electrical control panels in an array of sizes, user friendly touch screen interfaces (HMIs), distributed drive systems (conveyor mounted), local motor disconnects, light curtains, life-lines (cable operated safety switches), operator pushbutton stations, sensors for automated control and more.
Delta Electronics Americas
PMMI member Delta Products supplies industrial automation technology products including: VFD, PLC, HMI, servo, motion control, network switches, remote I/O modules, temperature controllers, power meters, IIoT and Cloud solutions, and robotics. Delta's integrated platforms provide hardware and software architecture solutions designed for control scalability, code portability, and modular flexibility.
Delta Systems & Automation LLC
Delta Systems & Automation LLC supplies PC-controlled solutions to motion control. Delta Systems’ open-architecture system is compatible with most computer systems and networks and offers a choice of control platforms for flowrapping and other applications.
Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions
Descon offers specialty controls for conveyors including centralized motor, distribution motor, integrated electrical wireway, plug and play cable systems as well as software and documentation systems. Descon’s automation experts in the Electrical Controls Team are knowledgeable with equipment interfacing, integration between machine centers and clean software code. Descon is a Certified UL Builder.
Edelflex
Edelflex designs and builds power distribution and control panels, software and components, plant control and safety systems, telemetry, as well as data integration to corporate applications, connectivity solutions and integrated data visualization.
Elm Electrical, Inc.
Elm manufactures high-quality electrical control panels. Whether creating a new design or executing to final drawings, Elm's assembly team builds control panel solutions that meet budget and schedule requirements. Elm’s partnership with major electrical equipment suppliers and local vendors, along with its modern assembly facilities, enables quick delivery on both standard and custom assemblies. Elm is proficient at integrating a variety of advanced automation technologies, including PLC-based systems, HMI systems, high-speed motion and robotic applications, operator interfaces (including PC-based data collection systems) and variable frequency drives.
Emerson Discrete Automation
Staying competitive requires industrial plant operators to harness data in real time and then move that data from the floor to an on- or off-premise cloud where it can be analyzed to identify improvements. ASCO's comprehensive suite of hardware, control software, and edge technology streamlines communication between OT, IT, the edge and the cloud. Emerson is an automation partner for leaders and equipment providers in many industries. From on-the-floor computing to plant-wide SCADA, Emerson can help customers operate efficiently, safely, and profitably.
Heat and Control, Inc.
Heat and Control has created the next generation of smart controls with the look and feel of a modern app. Plant personnel become experts thanks to situational awareness themes, advisory notifications, and real-time vitals that transform ROI. i-Fort production monitoring and data management systems are designed to improve production efficiency with centralized management that collects data from all Ishida machinery and devices in your production line. Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems give customers control of multiple machines and process functions, with pre-programmed product menus and complete data management at the touch of a single display screen.
JHFOSTER (formerly known as John Henry Foster)
J.H. Foster equips industrial facilities with controls, electrical components, pneumatic actuators and grippers and related equipment. Product line includes electric actuators, electrical control panels, gear boxes, PLC, HMI, servo reducers, servo and stepper drivers. Photoelectric sensors come in LED, laser and fiber optic configurations and are available in beam-break and beam-make versions with a variety of sensing models. Pneumatic actuators work together with grippers to clamp parts and tools in place as actuators work during automation processes in manufacturing, such as material transfer, pick and place and indexing. J.H. Foster also supplies vacuum cups and generators as well as assorted automation accessories and components for all pneumatic applications.
KEB America
KEB offers a full suite of automation products that are used by a wide variety of machine builders. This includes machine motion controllers, remote access and data analytics, HMIs, drives, and motors.
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Mingo Smart Factory
Mingo Smart Factory's easy to use Manufacturing Productivity Platform software is designed to provide real-time visibility on the factory floor, improve on-time delivery, and increase revenue and profitability of manufacturing companies by replacing spreadsheet, paper, and manual reporting.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
The Mitsubishi Electric product range encompasses a comprehensive suite of industrial automation solutions and software. Featured products highlighted on Mitsubishi Electric’s online product catalog include programmable controllers, motion controllers, and computerized numerical controllers (CNCs). Mitsubishi Electric also offers a comprehensive line of drive products and solutions such as AC servos and inverters, visualization products like Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), SCADA and 3D simulators, and more. Other products highlighted in the Mitsubishi Electric catalog online are low-voltage circuit breakers, contactors, motor starters as well as power monitoring products, power management meters, energy saving supporting devices, and more.
Omron Automation Americas
Omron Industrial Automation supplies an extensive range of controls, software and automation components including PLC and MAC controllers, machine safety solutions, motion controls, motors, sensors, networking solutions, remote IO, IPC, and HMI technology. Highlighted control systems from Omron include its line of machine controllers, which offer synchronous control of all machine devices and advanced functionality such as motion, robotics and database connectivity. The fully integrated Sysmac automation platform is a multidisciplinary concept that allows users to simplify solution architecture, reduce programming and optimize productivity while harnessing complete control and management in the automation plant.
ONExia Inc.
Specializing in turn-key automation, ONExia offers custom software solutions designed to enable end-users the ability to operate end-of-line packaging robots with no programming needed. Software covers machine-to-machine communications, data collection/database interaction and remote access services. ONExia’s palletizing software is drag-and-drop and is designed to have robots palletizing within minutes.
Red Lion Controls
Red Lion is focused on helping customers access, connect, and visualize their industrial data through global manufacturing and support facilities serving customers in factory automation and other industry segments. By providing scalable solutions for cloud connectivity, edge intelligence, and asset management, industrial Ethernet switches, and industry-leading panel meters and operator panels, Red Lion makes it easy for companies to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity. Red Lion's online product catalog features controllers and data acquisition tools, a secure remote access platform, remote access routers, sensors, signal conditioners, routers, Ethernet tools, serial converters, HMI operator panels and panel meters, large LED displays, visual management tools, and many other controls and related products.
Redzone Production Systems
The Redzone Production System is a verticalized social mobile platform for industry designed for front line team collaboration to radically change operating performance within the four walls of the manufacturing plant. Highly visual platform helps create the environment for front line teams to resolve issues on the plant floor to keep production running.
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation’s flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands offer a vast array of automation, manufacturing, safety products, automation systems and drives. Featured hardware includes the 450L GuardShield™ PAC Safety Light Curtains to protect personnel from hazardous machinery that use whole-body detection and are typically positioned around an area or in front of a machine process entry or exit area. Model 42EA RightSight™ S18 and 42EF RightSight M18 photoelectric sensors feature a wide range of sensing modes and are ideal for general purpose and cost-sensitive applications in material handling, packaging and other industries. The Allen‑Bradley ASEM™ 6300 is a complete portfolio of open architecture industrial PCs, thin clients and monitors used in food and beverage and other facilities that require a high-performance Human Machine Interface (HMI) solution for industrial environments. Portfolio integrates completely with Rockwell’s FactoryTalk® View SE and FactoryTalk View ME software, allowing for seamless assimilation within the facility.
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Schneider’s catalog includes motion controllers, drives, motors, and robotics, featuring the Altivar Machine ATV340, an innovative variable speed drive for smart machines in high-performance material handling solutions. Other industrial controls and automation products include limit switches; measurement and instrumentation devices; PLC, PAC and dedicated controllers; power supplies and transformers; enclosures; HMI terminals and industrial PCs; process control and safety devices; soft starters and more.
Siko Products, Inc.
SIKO develops and manufactures products for automation and drive engineering for length, angle and speed measurement technology. Product line includes mechanical and electronic position indicators; incremental and absolute rotary encoders, geared potentiometers and electronic displays; wire-actuated encoders for distance measurement; actuators; and magnetic measuring technology.
Tessera Group Inc.
Penmar Automation, a part of the Tessera Group, specializes in the design, construction, installation, and commissioning of various types of control panels, consistently exceeding customer expectations. With a legacy spanning over three decades, it has been at the forefront of engineering and design, delivering customized solutions in system controls for a diverse array of equipment. Whether it's a one-off panel or multiple panels, Penmar Automation can tailor its services to meet the unique needs of clients. Capabilities extend to building control panels of any size to the highest standards, utilizing materials certified by CSA and UL. All control panels undergo electrical inspection before leaving the facility, ensuring compliance with local regulations and securing approval. The range of control panels includes PLC control panels, remote I/O panels, HMI control panels, relay panels, motor controls, robot interface control panels, start/stop stations/push-button enclosures, termination junction boxes, variable Frequency, DC and AC drive panels. Additionally, Penmar Automation is equipped to handle service calls related to fault diagnosis and breakdown resolution, providing comprehensive support.
TM Process & Controls, Inc.
TM Process & Controls offers services including controls and integration design, network and server design, cybersecurity, panel upgrades, PLC upgrades, automation solutions, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Enterprise Resource Planning and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Wago Corporation
WAGO’s automation technology is versatile and is designed to offers open standards and simplify the production process. WAGO's extensive portfolio of automation technology controls and tools include software, HMI devices and control technology. WAGO is also sought after for its fieldbus-independent I/O systems, switches, and sensor/actuator boxes.
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Weidmuller, USA
Weidmuller supplies a full catalog of automation and software controls and tools including: PLC controls for small, large, and networked control applications; industrial PCs; I/O systems; industrial Ethernet solutions; touch panels for intuitive visualization and operation of HMI applications; engineering software; measuring and monitoring systems; u-link remote access service; automated machine learning models; and more. Weidmüller’s Industrial IoT sensors enable recording crucial data on mechanical and electrical variables from both existing and new equipment. Data acquisition is seamlessly integrated into an end-to-end system solution, aligning with Weidmüller's u-sense product family as a component of their comprehensive and interoperable Industrial IoT solution portfolio.
Wipotec
User-friendly software components from WIPOTEC-OCS include Comscale4, a flexible, web-based, customizable quality data management system that can connect any number of checkweighers and other inspection machines (x-ray scanner, metal detectors) to separate selectable sites. Comscale4 provides an overview of the entire production line in real time, allowing users to retrieve all available data, generate statistics, take important actions, and share data with partners throughout the enterprise. In addition, WIPOTEC-OCS offers serialization and aggregation solutions, marketed through the TQS (Traceable Quality System) brand, to meet the track-and-trace needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers in numerous existing and emerging global serialization applications.
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