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This section provides an overview for human machine interface as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 human machine interface manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A human-machine interface (HMI) facilitates communication between humans and machines, acting as a bridge for interaction and information exchange. Designed for efficient and intuitive operation of complex systems, HMIs simplify the control process for users.
By integrating visual components like graphical interfaces, along with interactive technologies such as voice commands and touchscreens, HMIs make it possible for users to understand and manage systems effectively. Applications of HMIs are widespread, ranging from vehicle navigation systems to industrial control panels.
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Midwest Engineered Systems (MWES) Inc., founded in 1991, is an American manufacturer based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, engaging in the industrial automation market. The company offers integrated robotic automation systems, featuring automation dispensing and placement, vision inspection, and industrial control. It also develops material handling automation systems, along with robotic welding and material removal tools. The company has installed over 4,000 systems across various industries, including aerospace, heavy equipment manufacturing, and mining.
Microsemi Corporation was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. Microsemi is a subsidiary of Microchip Technology Incorporated. Microsemi is a provider of semiconductor and system solutions for aerospace, communications, data center, and industrial markets. A few of Microsemi’s product lines include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, power management products, timing and synchronization devices, and RF solutions. Microsemi’s technological strengths are in connectivity, energy efficiency, miniaturization, power management, and security.
Bastian Solutions was established in 1952 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana as a supplier of technological solutions. The company is a system integrator that offers seamless turnkey solutions by combining various equipment, controls, and software products. These solutions are implemented for designing, installing, and commissioning various procedures that are practiced in small-scale or large-scale manufacturing, and distributing industries and at warehouses of suppliers such as material handling, order fulfillment, distribution, etc. From single-component integration to the setting up of completely new systems, the company is equipped to fulfill all sorts of demands.
Siemens began in 1847 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Siemens focuses in automation and digitalization technology and operates globally. Siemens’s 5 operating segments are digital industries, smart infrastructure, mobility, Siemens Healthineers, and Siemens Financial Services. Siemens Financial Services provides debt and equity investment as well as financing solutions. Siemens Healthineers is a medical devices company that provides products and consulting. Mobility includes passenger and freight transportation. Smart infrastructure includes full solutions for electrification. Digital industries offer both software and hardware for industries and production efficiency.
Festo Corporation, established in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a supplier of automation technology and technical education and is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO14001 certified. It has around 33,000 catalog products, customized components, and ready-to-install solutions, including grippers, motors, and sensors used in industrial and process automation. The company won the German Future Award in 2010 and serves 300,000 customers worldwide, while its education division provides training solutions for 56,000 industrial companies and educational institutions. It registered €3.81 billion in the 2022 financial year and is available in around 60 countries, with 2,600 patents worldwide.
CIMON, established in 1999 and located in Henderson, Nevada, is an international manufacturer of hardware and software for industrial automation. The company offers a product lineup including PLC, HMI, IPC, and SCADA. In providing products to customers, it collaborates with over 160 distribution and system integration partners worldwide. The company has served its products to automotive, water processing, building automation, and other industries. Its clients include Samsung, Hyundai, GM, and Posco.
ST Micro Electronics is a global semiconductor company serving customers with innovations to have a positive impact on people's lives. Their product line is micro electronic systems, such as switches, controllers, sensors and drivers. The main selling point of ST Micro Electronics is its provision of sustainable products, and introducing their electronics to create a more sustainable world. The company, as well as providing the electronic devices, also provides software and support, ensuring that all fields are covered to provide a fully provide a supported and strong relationship with their customer base. ST Micro Electronics believe that technology plays a key role in helping to solve environmental and social challenges, which is why their semiconductor technologies start with their employees, their customers and partners.
Advantech Co., Ltd., established in 1981 in Neihu District, Taipei, is a pioneering manufacturer and designer of a range of products, solutions, and services. The company boasts an extensive product portfolio that includes system integration, customer-centric design services, cutting-edge embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. Its aim is to usher in an era of an intelligent planet through its automation and embedded computing products and solutions. These diverse products and services empower smarter ways of working and living to enhance the quality of life and productivity across various industries.
Honeywell, founded in 1906, in Wabash, Indiana is manufacturer of automotive parts, building technologies, and performance and safety materials for aerospace, The company's product portfolio includes electronic guidance systems, cockpit instrumentation, lighting, automotive parts, and primary propulsion and secondary power turbine engines. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. Their headquartere is located in Carolina and they have global sales offices and distributions channels.
Omron Automation, situated in Hoffman Estate, IL established in 1933 is a manufacturer and supplier of fully integrated automation solutions to various industries. The complete portfolio of the company provides safety services, training, and automation services to keep people safe, protect their capital investment and increase their overall equipment effectiveness. The company has 80+ years of industry experience to benefit its clients. Whether a client is looking to protect their people, understand their functional safety risks, train their team, or refurbish a robot, the company can provide customized services to meet their client's needs.
FANUC Corporation was established in 1956 and is headquartered in Japan, manufacturing of industrial robots, CNC systems, and related automation technologies. The company produces products that include industrial robots, CRX Cobots, Lasers, IoT Solutions, and various CNC systems for machine tools. These systems and technologies find applications in a broad range of industries, including automotive manufacturing, aerospace and defense, electronics production, and metalworking. They also help with automated repetitive tasks, performing complex assembly operations, and handling hazardous materials for medical device manufacturing, consumer goods products, and many more industrial applications.
Aveva, Inc., established in the 1960s and situated in Cambridge, United Kingdom, is a supplier of a large range of software and related products. The company makes process simulation, asset information management, and predictive analytics software. It also provides manufacturing execution system, operations control, and unified operations center software. Engineers can collaborate across disciplines in its process simulation platform to explore all dimensions of a potential design and they’ll be able to quantify the impact on sustainability and profitability.
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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3 | 50.0% |
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Germany
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2 | 33.3% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 16.7% |
