Improving Operations with Mobile IPC HMIs

KEBA Corp. | 03/14/2025

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial automation landscape, the role of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) has expanded far beyond simple operator control panels. Traditional fixed HMIs, while effective, limit flexibility and accessibility, restricting operators to specific control stations. The emergence of mobile industrial PC HMIs is revolutionizing machine operations by offering enhanced mobility, seamless integration with multiple systems, and increased safety and efficiency. These mobile interfaces serve as centralized control hubs, integrating machine control, robotic systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and machine safety protocols into a unified platform. This white paper explores the transformative benefits of mobile industrial PC HMIs, examining how they enhance operator flexibility, improve system integration, strengthen machine safety, and optimize manufacturing processes.

Topics covered:

• Increasing Operator Flexibility and Productivity
• Unified Operator Control of Machine and Robotics
• Strengthening Machine Safety & Operator Protection
• Tactile Controls and Haptic Feedback Improve Safety
• High-Performance Data, Graphics, and Open Platform
• Seamless MES and ERP System Integration