Mobile Interfaces

Articles

A better interface

The possibilities for using mobile-device apps as an HMI for control and monitoring of a machine is growing, along with access to more and better data

Remote Connectivity

Remote access goes fully mobile with HTML5 standard

Dan Hebert

Wonder why virtually every mobile device now offers easy access to your HMI? The HTML5 standard is the reason, and here’s how it works.

Mobile Interfaces

Are our workstations ready for a virtual interface?

Control Design

VR has been used in training for years, but can we use it in production?

Mobile Interfaces

Operator Interfaces Go Mobile: Why and how to implement them for your systems

Dan Hebert

When using mobile devices, a few basic implementation choices need to be made, starting with app- or browser-based access.

Mobile Interfaces

Engineers Use Smartphones to Monitor and Control Entire Manufacturing Plants

Dan Hebert

Smartphones Monitor and Control - Engineers Use Mobile Devices to Monitor and Control Equipment, Energy Consumption and Output For Entire Buildings

Mobile Interfaces

BYOD Gains Traction as Employees Demand Access from Mobile Devices

Dan Hebert

Many Employees Practice BYOD on the Job With Their Smartphones and Tablets. Have Companies Found a Way to Let Them Do It Safely and Securely?

Mobile Interfaces

Mobile Workers Embrace Wireless

Steve Giddens

Ergon Refining Deploys Mobile Operator Stations Enabled by Wireless Networking to Speed Up Turnaround

Mobile Interfaces

Smarter Phone: Browser or App

App Access for Machine Operator Interface is Sexier Marketing, but Nowhere Near the Same Capability as Browser-Based Access

Mobile Interfaces

On the Go With HMI

Control Design

The benefits and challenges of using handheld HMI solutions in manufacturing processes, including remote access, single-operator capabilities, and cost-effective deployment.