Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced a successful collaboration with Swedish OEM Hax Technologies to upgrade and optimize the human-machine interface for Kinnareds Well. Sweden's Kinnareds Well is an award-winning producer of sustainable, reliable corrugated paper and cardboard packing that supplies retailers and manufacturers throughout Europe. When the company decided to upgrade the human-machine interface (HMI) on one of its key production lines, it was seeking a solution combining reliability, ease of use, and versatility.

The Allen-Bradley OptixPanel? Standard Graphic Terminal from Rockwell Automation was selected because it integrates seamlessly with the latest FactoryTalk® software. The displays provide high-quality, high-resolution graphics and an intuitive configurable interface.

Engineers were able to quickly connect and configure the OptixPanel Standard Graphic Terminal, getting the assembly line up and running in a short time. Using the graphic terminal's secure remote access features, the engineers from Hax Technologies were able to complete much of the configuration without being on site. Hax Technologies has since used the same feature to provide remote support as part of a long-term service contract with Kinnareds Well.

Kinnareds Well also leveraged the panel's built-in web server, giving staff access to the HMI from other locations without the need to buy extra panels.