These 7- to 22-in HMI Unified Comfort Panels offer visualization improvements over the predecessor devices. A capacitive glass front with multitouch technology makes them as convenient to use as a smartphone or tablet. The sharp colors and contrast improve readability and ease of use. Visualization on the devices is based on the Simatic WinCC Unified visualization system in TIA Portal and is suitable for scalable solutions, from machine-level applications to distributed SCADA solutions. The Simatic HMI product portfolio also has the option to expand functions with apps. HMI panels previously were used exclusively for visualization software. The integration of Siemens Industrial Edge enables users to run other programs simultaneously alongside this standard device functionality.