Industrial control and automation can be complex. At Maple Systems, we want to break the barrier between knowledge and know-how to make sure every engineer and operator is fully prepared for whatever task comes their way.
The problem Operators and maintenance often must walk around the machine to troubleshoot or diagnose issues and adjust the system on the fly as it is running, and requested a way to be online with the equipment while they walked around the machine. This solution…
Read More By adding Wi-Fi to their machine, this OEM improved safety and productivity
Project History The OEM customer uses a Touchscreen Industrial Panel PC for their production-series tablet pressing machines. This rotary tablet press boasts features essential for successful mid-sized tableting without the full-scale price. The application requires a cost effective 12” panel touch screen industrial PC with…
Industry: Water / WastewateryLocation: California, USACompany Size: 11-50 People Visit the Enaqua website “The more we can keep our operation and maintenance cost down is a benefit to our ratepayers.” “In a day-to-day operation, it runs, we don’t have to touch it, and it does its job. The…
Read More Water Treatment company chose Maple Systems Industrial PC over a standard PC
Industry: Water & Wastewater TreatmentLocation: Texas, USA Visit BG&D’s Website Baird Gilroy & Dixon (BG&D) specializes in Electrical Engineering for Water and Wastewater Treatment. This includes full-service planning and design, project management, design-build, EPC (engineering, procurement and construction), construction management, SCADA programming, and plant commissioning services. The…
Visit the Aqua Sierra Controls Website Aqua Sierra Controls Aqua Sierra Controls is an Instrumentation and Electrical Contractor specializing in process control automation for industrial and municipal installations. Industry: Water/wastewater treatmentLocation: California, USA The Problem During their large revamping of a utility control system, Aqua Sierra’s customer…
Read More Our high-brightness industrial panel PC with Wi-Fi checked all the boxes
Industry: PlasticsLocation: Illinois, USA Visit the Fast Heat Website Fast Heat Inc Fast Heat Inc is a trusted supplier of temperature control and diagnostic equipment used in the plastics injection molding industry. Fast Heat temperature controllers provide superior control over the process and create repeatability with the…
Read More Plastics industry leader revitalizes product line with Maple Systems HMI
De Dietrich Website De Dietrich Process Systems Industry: MachineryLocation: New Jersey, USA Project Scope Jake Davis, product engineer for De Dietrich Process Systems, Inc, contacted Maple Systems to help redesign the Powder Pump, one of the company’s top-selling pieces of equipment. The Powder Pump is a dense-phase…
Read More Adding functionality to the Powder Pump with a Maple Systems HMI+PLC
But many companies are hesitating to implement, not taking advantage of the available technology. Even if customers are not ready to integrate their systems right away, they will want to implement an IIoT strategy to keep up with their competition. When customers decide to implement…
Protect HMI from unauthorized access First and foremost, Maple Systems HMIs let you protect your HMI data with extensive password control. You can restrict access to the HMI’s local setup menus with a password and require authentication before uploading or downloading new projects. Passwords also…
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Maple Systems’ headless HMIs deliver powerful industrial control and visualization to any monitor, TV, or projector. It helps operators view process data, equipment status, and production metrics from anywhere on the plant floor. From automated packaging lines to wastewater facilities, headless HMIs are redefining how…
Read More How a headless HMI powers an Andon Status Display system
As operators become accustomed to pinching, zooming, and scrolling on their personal devices, using a resistive touch screen can feel outdated and inefficient. The transition to capacitive touch technology in industrial settings is no longer a luxury. It is becoming a necessity for productivity and…
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Pushbutton panels are simple and reliable, but their functionality is limited as systems grow more complex. They depend heavily on operator skill, offer no real-time data visibility, and require costly hardware maintenance. Plants have been running for years using pushbutton equipment control. This method is…
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