A modernized touch-screen interface designed and created to operate industrial machinery.
@Arc Machines Inc
Client
AMI (Arc Machines Inc.)
Market
Manufacturing
Technologies
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
We helped bring the manufacturing client’s new line of smart power supplies into the 21st Century, both functionally and esthetically by implementing a re-envisioned, embedded touch-screen interface that communicates with factory software to drive industrial arc-welding machines.
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Challenge
To modernize Arc Machines, Inc. (AMI’s) orbital welding power supply controls with both cutting-edge technology and contemporary appearance in order to meet the exacting parameters of comprehensive welding projects. Update their current computer controls utilized to weld pipes, tubes, and other heavyweight metal products. Implement into practical reality the vision of their industrial designers on precisely how the user interface should appear and behave for master welders. Incorporate an updated, ‘futuristic’ interface that would be easy-to-use —such as a responsive touch-screen— and equally comfortable for both older, existing customers and a new, younger user base to operate.
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Solution
First, we took the designers’ conceptualizations and created functional screens by leveraging the power of HTML5/CSS3 and JavaScript. Next, we interfaced that new operator front-end to interact with their engineers’ back-end API (written in Python and Flask), serving as the device's real-time operating system. Our control panel (connected to the central brain) relays commands that dictate welding temperature, weld head position, welding job schedules, and recorded weld data graphs. It also predicts evolving temperature over time. We brought the whole operation together on a Linux-based system. Our combined team relied on one another’s agility in the collaborative GUI development of their orbital welding control module.
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Result
Our client reported very positive feedback from the company’s customers on the sleek appearance and drag-and-drop functionality of the reinvigorated product. Today, a modern-looking touch-based UI allows the user to create and edit welding schedules, monitor the welding process, and visualize analytics from previous welding jobs. Model 317 features the first orbital welding controller that manages data for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, aerospace, nuclear, and other top-grade pipe fabrication operations. This reimagined power supply stands as the flagship product in AMI’s new line of manufacturing equipment. We’re currently working on upgrading their Model 217.
Ben Rolling
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“They manage projects extremely professionally, delivering work on time and keeping on top of the workflow internally. The team is consistent, transparent and dedicated.”
Wolfram Donat
Chief Software Architect, Arc Machines, Inc.
“Customer reactions to the new look and design have been very positive. The amount of speed of the work done was particularly impressive.”
Brian Bedard
VP, Technology & Communications, AMV Digital Media
“They developed robust, high-quality management systems that helped enhance the company's reputation in the marketplace. Their team's willingness to take on new and challenging work sets them apart. Responsive to customer needs, they continue to be an invaluable partner.”
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“They built an innovative platform that modernizes antiquated business practices. Their software vastly improved the accuracy of order fulfillment and billing processes. The newly amplified efficiency increased overall sales by a significant margin.”
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