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What is an HMI Screen?

What is an HMI?

HMI stands for Human-Machine Interface.

A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is a user interface that connects a person to a machine. HMI can technically be applied to any screen that allows a user to interact with a device. It is most commonly used in the context of an industrial process.

Human-machine interfaces are everywhere. We interact with machines in almost every aspect of our lives today, whether using self-service checkout at the grocery store, plugging an address into our car’s GPS, or getting cash at the ATM.

What are Human Machine Interface (HMI) Products?

In a manufacturing facility, human-machine interface products (HMI) control automation equipment in an industrial environment. They can range from a simple design with basic screen controls to a more complex touchscreen with numerous features and windows. In most environments, whether for service-oriented tasks or in an industrial environment, HMI systems must be resistant to dust, water, moisture, high or low temperatures, and even chemicals.