HMInow

A software solution - independent of the PLC manufacturer - for the efficient creation of HMI views in an appealing and consistent design.

Set new standards in the creation and operation of machine visualizations with HMInow! Our PLC-independent software solution offers you powerful, industry-specific views “out of the box” that significantly increase your productivity in the construction of machines and machine operation.

With HMInow, you gain access to a constantly growing library of HMI views and functions that are ready for immediate use. Matching PLC structures allow you to create HMI interfaces at lightning speed. The processes are optimally tailored to PLC programmers, eliminating the need for extensive training and allowing them to work quickly and effectively on the project.

The web-based solution can be implemented risk-free and cost-effectively. The user-centered design ensures an intuitive and consistent user interface that can be quickly adapted to individual requirements without losing sight of the users. And that is just the beginning!

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The future of HMI is now

PLC independent

Are you looking for an HMI solution that can be used independently of the PLC and its manufacturer? We offer exactly that! The PLC-independent HMInow gives you the necessary flexibility without compromising on performance, functionality, or user-friendliness. Our HMI software enables connection to most programmable logic controllers (PLC) via OPC UA, as well as through native protocols, often saving additional licensing costs. From now on, maintain just one HMI base project for all the controller types you use.

Ready-to-use views

Our powerful standard views enable efficient implementation of machine visualizations in the shortest possible time. With HMInow, you can create industry-independent visualizations “out of the box”. This is achieved without extensive training or special programming knowledge. We supply our ready-to-use HMI with suitable PLC structures so that you can get started straight away. And it is as simple as drag & drop.

Clear, user-centered design

Differentiate yourself from the competition with an HMI that is not only a real eye-catcher, but also enables appealing and intuitive operation of your machine. With many years of experience and over 30,000 machines in the field, we have continuously optimized our HMI concepts and incorporated them into the development of HMInow. Benefit from a clear layout and a consistent, seamless operating concept that makes interaction intuitive and pleasant. Increase efficiency and inspire your users with an HMI that truly stands out!

Tailored to machine building

HMInow is made for machine building. Good PLC integration with pre-configured PLC structures and rapid HMI setup without specialist knowledge make the application ideal for PLC programmers. Requirements for machine building, such as enabling the manual function from active control points or linking dead man's switches to HMI functions, are already integrated.

Advantages for machine building

38% faster to HMI*

With our solution, you can design your machine visualizations according to your preferences in 62%* of the time, thanks to fully functional standard views, without having to compromise on an appealing design.

Flexible and independent

A software solution that is compatible with the most common PLC manufacturers offers you maximum flexibility and enables you to react quickly to market changes or supply bottlenecks.

67% reduced fix costs*

By reducing the fixed costs for HMI maintenance by 67%*, you can effectively counteract the increasing price and time pressure from competitors.

* At Bosch, we have already equipped 30,000 machines with our HMI solutions and achieved this saving.

Advantages for machine operation

Attractive design

A consistent and uniform UX design increases associate motivation and commitment, while at the same time significantly simplifying operation and maintenance.

Operational efficiency

A consistent, vendor-independent user interface for all machines ensures optimum production and minimal downtime.

Quick training

The user-centered operating concept enables quick onboarding of operating and maintenance personnel.

Questions and answers

What does independent of the PLC manufacturer mean?

A PLC manufacturer-independent HMI solution can be used with controllers from different manufacturers. This allows you to work flexibly and not be tied to a specific supplier. We offer support in the form of integrable PLC structures and modules for Siemens, Allen Bradley, CoDeSys and PLCopen-capable controllers.

Do I need special knowledge to use the HMInow solution?

Our web-based HMI solution can be easily built in a graphical editor - without any HTML or programming skills. This enables PLC programmers to create an HMI quickly and without much training.

Why am I faster with HMInow than with other HMI solutions?

Our industry-specific library offers a large number of ready-to-use standard views that make the development and maintenance of your own views superfluous. In addition, we supply these views with suitable PLC structures that enable fast linking to the PLC. Many functionalities of the HMI can be controlled directly via the PLC so that no work is required in the HMI tool itself.

How expensive is it to use HMInow for the first time?

Our lightweight HMI solution allows for easy use without costly training. The editor has been developed for PLC programmers and does not require any programming knowledge. This makes it very easy to test HMInow in a first project without great investment risk.

How is HMInow licensed?

HMInow is licensed via a runtime license and a development license. Different license classes allow you to use the right license for your project. The licenses are bound to the respective computer.