Machine Building

Our customers typically use fanless box computers or automation computers which we build, image and test for them prior to being integrated into their machine. We have a huge range of industrial computers with every type of processing platform and expansion conceivable, and in many instances we also pre-load our customers application software saving valuable time during the machine build process.

The place where humans and machines combine is critical for both machine builders and end users. Whilst Industry 4.0 pushes processes to become more automated there is still a real need for the operator to view and control critical variables on the factory floor. Impulse offer a wide range of HMI's from traditional 4:3 aspect and small form factor units through to more modern 16:9 widescreen capacitive/resistive touch variants offering consumer style pinch and swipe control of the GUI.

For a more OEM look and feel for your HMI you may wish to integrate core components such as an LCD panel and embedded single board computer using a custom cable harness. This approach keeps you in complete control of your aesthetic design whilst keeping costs low compared to an off the shelf HMI. Impulse can provide a 'one part code' kit of parts and pre-loading any O/S, application software and settings onto the system for an out of the box deployable solution.

The cost of maintaining and diagnosing issues in machines installed at different sites over a wide geographical area can spiral out of control. For machine builders who offer service contracts to their customers a secure and reliable way of remote monitoring and diagnosis can greatly reduce these costs. With our range of SIM, hardware and software solutions for secure remote access setting up a stable VPN to your asset base couldn't be easier. Want a demo at your site? Please get in touch.

If building machines is your speciality but you'd prefer that the HMI element is outsourced then we might just have a solution for you. We have thousands of bespoke designed HMIs attached to machines operating globally. Typically these integrate some of our customers own proprietary electronics and are always designed to our customers own specification. So if you manufacture weighers, sorters, robot controllers or any machine with a HMI, you might be interested in our BTOS service.