With the ongoing shortage of skilled workers, manufacturers and producers need every advantage they can get to make operations more efficient. Modern HMI software can be a secret weapon in that battle — even an unsung hero. High-performance HMIs are designed to improve process control. And as a result, it helps software designers and operators work more efficiently with easy, flexible, secure and transparent collaboration, whether in the plant or the field. Operators can better see what's happening and manage operations.
We dive into how this is done in our cover story starting in our February 2024 magazine. Some of of the biggest advantages of a modern HMI, out of many, are removing barriers to valuable data and allowing applications to be designed collaboratively. This provides so much power for software designers and machine operators to reach their goals like improving operation, collaboration and business agility.
A huge advantage, though, is a centralized project repository. With this, design tools and code can seamlessly integrate into the centralized repository within the smart HMI, allowing multiple users to make changes and merge the changes into the master version. It also helps identify and resolve potential duplication of efforts.
Bam! Now how’s that for a secret weapon?
Read our cover story to learn much more.
Also check out our 2023 Automation Fair® wrap-up article. It’s a great way to catch up on so many of the features of the event. Plus, Automation Fair On Demand is now available! Visit www.automationfair.com to investigate a specific topic with a session recording, take an Expo tour, watch videos and more.
Until next time ….
Theresa Houck, Executive Editor
The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork
Note: In our “Automation Chat" podcast, “11 Trends & Strategies for Mitigating Supply Chain Disruptions,” Executive Editor Theresa Houck highlight key technologies making an impact, and interviews Steve Riordan from Kalypso, A Rockwell Automation Business, about what’s causing disruptions; how automation is helping; and changes coming. Listen on your favorite podcast app or listen on the web.
The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork™ is published by Endeavor Business Media.
