HMI
HMI solutions for industrial production environments
A high-performance automation system does not stop at the PLC. Operators, technicians, and production managers need to be able to quickly monitor, control and interpret processes. That’s why Centif develops HMI solutions that are not only technically reliable but also user-friendly and tailored to the realities of the production environment.
Our engineers design and implement Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and SCADA solutions that provide clear visualization, efficient operation and maximum control over production processes.
User-friendly visualization of processes
A good HMI provides operators with immediate insight into the status of installations, machines, and processes. Centif develops clear screens that display critical process information, including trends, alarms, KPIs, and real-time status information.
The focus is on:
- intuitive operation;
- quick interpretation of faults;
- clear alarm structures;
- consistent screen structure;
- user-friendly navigation.
The goal is simple: to enable operators to respond faster and to reduce errors in production processes.
Integration with PLC, SCADA and MES systems
Our HMI solutions communicate seamlessly with PLC systems, SCADA platforms, and higher IT layers such as MES and reporting systems. This creates an integrated environment where data is centrally available for monitoring, analysis and production tracking.
Centif supports communication through various industrial protocols and networks, allowing both new and existing installations to be integrated within a single uniform operator environment.
Expertise in various HMI platforms
Centif has experience with various HMI and SCADA platforms within the industry. Depending on the existing infrastructure, standards and project requirements, our engineers work with:
- Siemens WinCC
- Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
- Velotic Proficy iFIX/ Cimplicity
We support both greenfield projects and optimizations or migrations of existing HMI environments.
The SCADA ecosystem of Siemens, primarily through WinCC within TIA Portal, excels in scalability, stability and lifecycle management. It is ideal for production environments where standardization, cybersecurity, and integration between PLC, SCADA, and MES are crucial.
Rockwell offers a powerful SCADA platform with FactoryTalk View that is strongly integrated with Allen-Bradley automation. The focus is on real-time monitoring, performance and data visualization within complex industrial processes, especially in international manufacturing environments.
Velotic offers modern SCADA platforms for industrial visualization and process control with Proficy iFIX and CIMPLICITY. The solutions combine real-time monitoring, alarm management and strong integration capabilities within complex manufacturing environments.
Alarm management and production insight
A high-performance alarm system is crucial in production environments. Centif helps companies structure and optimize alarm management so that operators receive only relevant notifications and can respond more quickly to deviations.
In addition, we integrate trend analysis, reporting and production visualization to make processes more analyzable. This supports not only operational efficiency but also continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Standardization and scalability
In industrial environments, systems often grow organically, leading to fragmented HMI structures. Centif helps companies standardize visualizations, screen structures and naming conventions so that systems remain maintainable and scalable in the long term.
This allows new machines, lines or sites to be integrated more easily without complex rework of the operator environment.
Support from analysis to implementation
Centif supports HMI projects throughout the entire process:
- analysis of operator needs;
- design of screen structures;
- development and configuration;
- connection with PLC and data sources;
- testing and validation;
- startup and on-site support.
Our approach combines technical expertise with a strong focus on the operational reality of industrial production environments.