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Future Trends in Control Panels
On February 2, 2026 in Industrial Automation, IoT, Power, Security, Sensors by Hector Barresi
Hector Barresi
From AI and digital twins to modular design and industrial cybersecurity, automation developments are transforming critical systems into intelligent, scalable, and sustainable hubs.
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Tagged With: ai in automation, digital twins, edge computing, iiot, industrial control panels, industry 5.0, industry 6.0, modular panel design, panel cybersecurity, smart sensors
Best Practices for HMI Design in Industrial and Safety-Critical Applications
On January 30, 2026 in Industrial Automation, Security by Abhishek Jadhav
Abhishek Jadhav
Best practices for human-machine interface (HMI) design require user-centric layout, error handling and alarm management, and robust hardware design.
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Tagged With: alarm management, error handling, hmi design, human-machine interface, industrial automation, isa-101, operator interface, process control, rugged hmi, user-centric interface
Environmental Challenges in HMI Design for IIoT Systems
On January 30, 2026 in Industrial Automation by Abhishek Jadhav
Abhishek Jadhav
Explore how environmental factors like temperature, moisture, and vibration impact HMI design in industrial automation, with insights on ruggedization, IIoT integration, and compliance standards.
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Tagged With: chemical-resistant hmi, harsh environment electronics, hmi design, iiot interface, industrial hmi, industry 5.0, ip65 enclosure, rugged hmi, touchscreen hmi, vibration-resistant hmi
Understanding the Fundamentals of HMIs
On January 29, 2026 in Industrial Automation by Abhishek Jadhav
Abhishek Jadhav
Explore HMI fundamentals, design considerations, and data visualization in industrial automation, and learn how human factors impact usability and efficiency in Industry 5.0.
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Tagged With: automation control, ergonomic hmi, gui design, hmi, human-machine interface, industrial automation, operator interface, process monitoring, sensor data
Banner K100 Programmable Display Beacon for Smart Factory Automation
On December 23, 2025 in Automation, Industrial, Industrial Automation, IoT, Robotics, Sensors by Banner Engineering
Banner Engineering
Modern factories need clearer, more adaptable signals to ensure productivity and safety in today’s dynamic industrial environments. Programmable display beacons offer multicolor lighting and scrolling text in one rugged device, delivering dynamic alerts that evolve with changing automation needs.
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Tagged With: adaptive signaling, banner engineering, hmi, industrial automation, k100 programmable display beacon, machine status indicator, process monitoring, programmable display beacon, safety signaling, smart factory
Smarter Industrial Control Panels with Siemens ET200SP
On December 1, 2025 in All, Automation, Industrial, Industrial Automation, IoT, Low Power, Motor Control, Security, Sensors by Siemens
Siemens
Raj Rajendra of Siemens shares how the ET200SP helps control-panel designers keep pace with shrinking footprints, rising connectivity demands, and stricter sustainability rules—offering modular expansion, tool-free wiring, and advanced diagnostics to future-proof industrial automation.
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Tagged With: control panel design, diagnostics, energy efficient, industrial automation, industrial connectivity, modular i/o system, profinet, siemens et200sp, sustainable manufacturing, tool-free wiring
Understanding SCCR Values to Avoid Weak Links in the Safety Chain
On November 21, 2025 in All, Industrial Automation, Motor Control, Power, Security by Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Short-circuit current ratings (SCCR) define how much short-circuit current control panels can withstand during a fault condition. Proper calculation and component selection prevent weak links, protect equipment and personnel, and help achieve compliance with NEC and UL standards.
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Tagged With: fault current, nec 409.110, sccr, short circuit current rating, tesys contactors, ul 508a
A 5-Step Guide to Designing a Better Machine Safety System
On October 1, 2025 in Automation, Industrial, Industrial Automation by Banner Engineering
Banner Engineering
Use real-time system diagnostics information to keep machines running safely, efficiently, and with reduced downtime.
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Tagged With: Banner Engineering, Emgergency-Off, I/O, ISD

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