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Read how Maple Systems HMIs, OITs, PLCs, Industrial PCs, and HMI + PLCs are used in real-world applications. These case studies and success stories illustrate how our customers use our products to reduce costs, provide features, increase functionality, and solve problems. With support for over 350 controllers and PLCs, free configuration software, free technical support, and in-house repairs, it’s easy to see why our customers are so happy with how we do business and continue to use our products year after year.
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Controlling the Rotation of the Space Needle with Maple Systems Industrial PCs and Indusoft Web Studio
In September 2017, the iconic, 604-foot tall Space Needle in Seattle, Washington commenced construction on the largest renovation project in its history. Ken Roach, Senior Controls Engineer at Fives Lund, tells us about their choice of a Maple Systems Industrial PC for the multi-million dollar renovation, known as “The Century Project.”
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Read How the Golden Gate Bridge’s Road Zipper Uses a Maple Systems HMI to Save Lives

A movable barrier system called the Road Zipper was adopted in 2015 as the solution to a safer Golden Gate Bridge. The ability to open, close, and change lanes helps prevent accidents by controlling the flow of traffic. Learn how the Maple Systems HMI5150XL helped to upgrade an obsolete system.
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Targetbotics Continues to Use Maple Systems OIT as Their First-Choice Control Solution

Targetbotics, LLC designs, builds, and installs control systems for law enforcement and military firing ranges. The control systems are designed with industrial microprocessor-based components to avoid the use of traditional computers on-site. Learn about how Maple Systems OITs fit Targetbotics’ specific needs perfectly.
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How ASTI incorporated a Maple PLC, I/O modules, and an HMI display into their HiQDT Smart Digital Sensor Solutions

Read our Q&A with Advanced Sensor Technologies, Inc. (ASTI) Vice President Thomas Patko about why they chose Maple Systems as part of their HiQDT smart digital sensor solution.
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Why Silverstone Automation Chose a Maple Systems HMI for Their Precision Catheter Tip-Forming Machine

For Silverstone’s standard SilverCATH 1100 and 2200 catheter tipping machines, the purpose is to accurately form introducer and catheter tips so that when used, a smooth and gentle transition is provided for every patient. Silverstone met these requirements by integrating Maple’s HMI5100L into their design.
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Baron Blakeslee Creates a Smarter, Smaller Vapor Degreaser

Baron-Blakeslee found the solution to their problem in a 4.3” HMI+PLC controller combo unit. The Maple Systems controller allowed Baron-Blakeslee to develop new equipment, and gave them the opportunity to bring new products to the market faster, offer more features, and streamline troubleshooting.
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Read how an OEM added the Web Browser feature into an existing machine for more functionality

An OEM machine manufacturer needed to redesign an existing machine application adding the ability to control a VideoJet printer, through the printer's webserver feature, directly on the HMI. The OEM was looking for a control product that would act as the touch screen for the end user, control the physical equipment, and communicate with their current PLC.
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