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Domains and Technologies

Since its inception, HFI has done extensive human factors work in almost every domain and technology, such as:

We Make Factory Automation Systems Usable

Factory automation has its own usability issues:

Safety

Too much UI complexity can create a dangerous working environment.

Integration of equipment and software

Designers must consider how software will interface with present and future factory equipment.

Managing hostile environments

Interfaces must handle conditions not encountered in an office environment, such as heat, dust.

Computer experience

Typically, one must assume minimal computer experience.

HFI President Eric Schaffer inspects a high-volume glass press at Corning Glassworks

HFI President Eric Schaffer inspects a high-volume glass press at Corning Glassworks

Some of our clients:

Company Service Provided Type of Application
Allen-Bradley Interface design, standards development, training Graphical process control creation systems
Corning UI design High performance glass press
Mobil Solar Usability evaluation Shop floor control systems
Intel Expert review SPS++ and CMS project prototypes
Ford UI design, expert review Design tools
Beckman Coulter High-level architecture, UI design, expert review, training Medical lab equipment interface
Volkswagon Mexico Usability training Manufacturing

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