The impact of the human-machine interface on industrial automation and productivity

The impact of the human-machine interface on industrial automation and productivity

This HMI displays and monitors work orders (top half of the screen) for an airplane production floor at a university facility. Key performance indicators are displayed on the bottom left; overall equipment effectiveness data is on the bottom right. Source: Tamaki Controls The human-machine interface (HMI) has transformed the way that industrial automation is managed, as it allows operators to interact with and control industrial machines and processes, as well as quickly adjust processes in response to changing conditions. It can take various forms, from simple buttons and switches to sophisticated graphical user interfaces.

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