• Choosing the HMI (Human-Machine Interface) components that your users interact with is a key part of the product development process. But deciding how to produce your intelligent display, which display to buy, to what degree you customize it – and even considering building one from scratch – can be a tough commercial choice. In this whitepaper we provide a comprehensive overview of key commercial factors to consider when evaluating these options.

  • Explore the profound capabilities of the gen4-ESP32 range, a pivotal development in embedded displays and IoT solutions, crafted meticulously for engineers. This range not only introduces more power and versatility than its predecessor, the gen4-IoD line, but also promises seamless integration and usability, ensuring compatibility with various development environments. With a comprehensive size range, customizable library tools, and a user-friendly interface through the Workshop4 IDE, it caters to both novice and expert engineers, ensuring a smooth, reliable development journey in creating innovative applications across industries.

  • This case study unveils a practical application of embedded innovation, highlighting the process and outcomes of upgrading legacy systems in a technology-focused product line. Through strategic technological integration, the project not only uplifted product performance but also markedly improved customer satisfaction levels. The subsequent pages delve into various strategic and operational enhancements made, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the concrete impacts and subtleties involved in a real-world, engineer-led embedded innovation initiative. A testament to blending traditional systems with modern innovation.

  • This article elucidates the imperative of RS485 communication in industrial settings, especially in long-distance data transmission amongst varied devices. It delineates how 4D Systems’ MOTG-RS485 accessory module extends RS485 communication support to gen4 micro LCD displays, enhancing their utility in industrial scenarios. By explicating the basics of RS485 communication and its implementation through the MOTG-RS485 module, the article provides a comprehensive overview for professionals keen on augmenting their display applications' communication capabilities. Furthermore, it sheds light on the innovative Modules-on-the-Go (MOTG) concept by 4D Systems, aiming to simplify the integration of additional functionalities in embedded display designs.