The Evolution of Capacitive Touch Technology: How Renesas CTSU2 Redefines HMI Interaction Experience

The Evolution of Capacitive Touch Technology: How Renesas CTSU2 Redefines HMI Interaction Experience

HMI (Human-Machine Interface) refers to the hardware and software systems that facilitate information exchange between users and machines. Its core functions include user command input, system status feedback, and data visualization. In terms of form, HMI encompasses input and output components such as touch panels, display screens, and buttons. According to the “Touch-Based Human-Machine Interface … Read more

Introduction to Upper and Lower Machines and HMI

Upper Machine refers to a computer that can directly issue control commands, usually a PC, displaying various signal changes (hydraulic, water level, temperature, etc.) on the screen.Lower Machine is a computer that directly controls devices and obtains their status, typically a PLC or microcontroller. Commands issued by the upper machine are first sent to the … Read more

Wang Qijiang Conducts ‘Embedded’ Safety Law Enforcement Inspection at Yangcheng Coal Power

Wang Qijiang Conducts 'Embedded' Safety Law Enforcement Inspection at Yangcheng Coal Power

On February 19-20, Wang Qijiang, a member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Shandong Bureau of the National Mine Safety Supervision Administration, conducted a safety law enforcement inspection at Yangcheng Coal Power.The inspection team listened to the mine’s work report and gained a detailed understanding of the underground development layout, mining … Read more

Documenting Electrical Transformation: Upgrading Button Control to PLC+HMI Control

Documenting Electrical Transformation: Upgrading Button Control to PLC+HMI Control

In the wave of industrial development, electrical control systems have always been the core force driving the improvement of production efficiency. From traditional button control to today’s PLC+HMI intelligent control, each technological iteration brings a qualitative leap. Today, let us step into the world of electrical transformation,exploring the secrets of upgrading button control to PLC+HMI … Read more

Understanding MODBUS RTU Communication Through a Practical Example

Understanding MODBUS RTU Communication Through a Practical Example

Understanding MODBUS Communication in One Article We have a laser distance meter with a measurement range of 0-300mm, which outputs data via RS485 communication in actual value format. Data is collected using the FX5U Mitsubishi PLC and displayed on a Weintek HMI. Next, let’s look at how to implement 485 communication in the FX5U. Based … Read more

Professor Jia Ning from Southern University of Science and Technology Publishes Two Papers in Science in One Week

Professor Jia Ning from Southern University of Science and Technology Publishes Two Papers in Science in One Week

On May 1, 2025, the Jia Ning team from Southern University of Science and Technology published an article in Science, achieving significant results in the field of phage research. She obtained her PhD fromUniversity of Science and Technology of China, School of Life Sciences (supervisors: Professors Zhou Congzhao and Chen Yuxing), and completed her undergraduate … Read more

Embedded Hardware and Software Design: How to Evaluate Custom Requirements from an Overall Architecture Perspective?

Embedded Hardware and Software Design: How to Evaluate Custom Requirements from an Overall Architecture Perspective?

I am Lao Wen, an embedded engineer who loves learning.Follow me, let’s become better together!The situation is as follows: our team encountered a client (the investor) who wants to develop an HMI hardware product with edge computing capabilities, and this product needs to include facial recognition functionality. This product can be understood as a combination … Read more

Understanding Configuration Software in Automation: A Must-Know for Professionals!

Understanding Configuration Software in Automation: A Must-Know for Professionals!

2021 “Chemical Process System Design and Engineering Problem Case Analysis Special Training Course 2021 Advanced Control Technology Forum for Process Industry and Technical Exchange on Advanced Control, Optimization Control, and Intelligent Control in the Chemical Industry (1) Overview of Configuration Software Configuration software: is generally abbreviated in English as HMI/MMI/SCADA, corresponding to the full names … Read more

Embedded Services: Jia Garden Community Conducts Safety Inspections and Hazard Mitigation to Protect the Community

Embedded Services: Jia Garden Community Conducts Safety Inspections and Hazard Mitigation to Protect the Community

— I Love My JIA — Eliminating Hidden Dangers Safety Measures Protect Jia Garden “Identifying Safety Hazards Around Us” I Love My JIA The Jia Garden Community, centered around the “I Love My JIA” community brand, has established a comprehensive embedded service complex integrating party and community services, collaborative governance, elderly care, cultural and fitness … Read more

Renesas Electronics Launches RZ/A3M, Expanding RZ/A MPU Product Line for Cost-Effective High-Performance HMI Solutions

Renesas Electronics Launches RZ/A3M, Expanding RZ/A MPU Product Line for Cost-Effective High-Performance HMI Solutions

Built-in 128MB DDR3L SDRAM reduces system costs and supports 30fps video/animation and camera display at resolutions up to 1280×800. May 19, 2025, Beijing, China – Global semiconductor solution provider Renesas Electronics (TSE: 6723) today announced the launch of a new high-performance microprocessor (MPU) – RZ/A3M, based on the RTOS-based RZ/A series, to meet the growing … Read more