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grated Development Environment ) of the Gefran automation product families , which allows OEMs and System Integrators to transfer pages from previous applications , enriching them with advanced graphic elements , or to implement them from scratch through the new graphic development environment for HMI GF _ Designer HD . The installation of G-Vision is possible both
ability of an integrated Web Server and the creation of pages in HTML format for maximum compatibility with different devices , in order to allow a leap in performance in production management and maintenance “ states Lorenzo Taraborelli , Gefran ’ s Programmable Automation Product Manager . “ In this sense , the new G-Vision terminals respond to the demands of modern architecture ,
distinguishing factors of Gefran in the realization of tools and integrated systems for specific applications in different industrial fields , with a consolidated know-how in the fields of plastic , metal , paper , industrial lifting , heat treatment and lift . Technology , innovation and versatility represent the added value of the catalogue : electrical drives , sensors , automation platforms , reg-
G-Vision has a large range of bright widescreen TFT LED displays
flush-mounted on a cabinet and , in the full IP67 version , with tube or VESA mounting , ideal for installation in critical areas . The physical connectivity of the G-Vision 67 model has a 10 / 100 PoE ( Power-over-Ethernet ) Ethernet port , which ensures maximum simplicity of connection using standard CAT5 wiring . In addition , there is both Wi-Fi connection to facilitate the device integration and NFC to expand its applications . Finally , cybersecurity is guaranteed through the integrated firewall , which allows network segmentation , and NAT ( Network Address Translation ) functionality . “ The demand for HMI solutions on production lines is increasing . There are two emerging technological trends in particular : the availin
terms of interconnection capacity with external systems in order to facilitate machineto-machine communication and make data and information available to operators , supervisors and production managers quickly , and in a safe and detailed way . In the next few months , the possibility will also be given , through a licence , to enable the execution of PLC code , allowing the development of logics directly on the panel .“
ITALIAN MULTINATIONAL GROUP Gefran is the Italian multinational group specialised in the design and production of sensors , industrial process control systems , electric drives and automation components . Competence , flexibility and process quality are the
ulators and power controllers able to increase the efficiency of production processes , also in terms of energy . The company now has over 800 employees , of which almost 500 in Italy ( in the main offices of Provaglio d ’ Iseo and Gerenzano ) and consolidated collaborations with national and international research centers and universities . Gefran operates on the main international markets through 6 production subsidiaries in Brazil , China , Germany , India , Switzerland and the United States . In addition , there are sales subsidiaries in France , the United Kingdom , Belgium , Singapore and over 80 international distributors for global sales support . Gefran is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange in the FTSE Italia STAR segment .
Italian technology plast / April 2022
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