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The human machine interface (HMI) market is expanding significantly due to several important trends and developments. The fusion of IoT with Human Machine Interface HMI systems is one noteworthy development that is transforming human-machine interaction. Devices with IoT capabilities provide smooth connection between humans and machines, allowing for remote monitoring and real-time data sharing. This trend is especially noticeable in industrial environments, where IoT-enabled HMIs improve productivity, efficiency, and the ability to perform predictive maintenance.
The increasing use of touchscreen interfaces in a variety of industries is another factor propelling the HMI market. Touchscreens are perfect for a wide range of applications, from industrial control panels and automobile infotainment systems to smartphones and tablets, thereby providing simple and engaging user experiences. The demand for touchscreen HMIs is predicted to increase as touchscreen technology advances with features such as gesture recognition and haptic feedback. Companies are launching innovative HMI product offerings owing to these rising advancements. For instance, in March 2024, Idec, a supplier of automation components expanded its product range of SmartAXIS Touch combined PLC + HMIs to include FT2J Series 7-inch model with expandable I/O capabilities. The new series delivers a compact and simplified solution as opposed to operating two separate devices.