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What is HMI?

HMI stands for Human Machine Interface. It is a user interface or dashboard that connects a person to a machine, system, or device. HMIs are used in a variety of industries and applications, allowing users to interact with and control equipment, monitor processes, and visualize data. Common examples include touchscreens in manufacturing plants, control panels in vehicles, and graphical displays in medical devices.

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What other technologies are related to HMI?

HMI Competitor Technologies

SCADA

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are often considered a broader category of HMI, especially for larger, geographically distributed systems.

mentioned alongside HMI in 17% (22.6k) of relevant job posts

Wonderware

Wonderware (now Aveva) is a popular HMI/SCADA software platform, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside HMI in 26% (4k) of relevant job posts

DCS

DCS (Distributed Control System) are similar to SCADA and can compete with HMIs, especially in larger industrial setups.

mentioned alongside HMI in 15% (5.4k) of relevant job posts

Ignition

Ignition is a popular HMI/SCADA software platform, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside HMI in 23% (3k) of relevant job posts

HMI Complementary Technologies

PLC

PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) provide the data and control logic that HMIs visualize and interact with. HMIs are often used to monitor and control PLCs.

mentioned alongside HMI in 20% (50.6k) of relevant job posts

Allen Bradley

Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation) manufactures PLCs, HMIs, and other automation components, so their PLCs are commonly used with HMIs.

mentioned alongside HMI in 22% (9.5k) of relevant job posts

VFD

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) control motor speed and are often monitored and controlled through HMIs.

mentioned alongside HMI in 27% (5.5k) of relevant job posts