Reliable HMI Solutions for Food & Beverage Manufacturing
In today’s highly automated food and beverage production environments, managing complex processes requires precision, reliability, and real-time control. That’s why production supervisors depend on rugged industrial human-machine interface (HMI) systems. Positioned close to processing lines on the factory floor, these HMIs allow operators to monitor performance, troubleshoot equipment, and optimize operations—all in real time.
Modern industrial HMIs offer advanced hardware capabilities, flexible software integration, and comprehensive device management, making them essential tools for ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance in demanding production settings.
Sanitation is a top priority in food processing plants. Daily cleaning protocols—mandated by federal regulations—require all equipment to be washed down with high-pressure, high-temperature water and harsh chemical-based sanitizers. To meet these requirements, food and beverage manufacturers invest in rugged HMIs specifically designed to withstand intensive washdown procedures.
Daisy Data Displays provides HMI systems built for this environment. Our units feature fully sealed enclosures, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and hygienic designs that ensure long-term performance under constant exposure to moisture, heat, and cleaning agents.
Food & Beverage Products
Critical features to look for in industrial HMI’s for food & beverage applications.
Fully Sealed, Dust and Waterproof
In food and beverage environments, exposure to moisture, dust, and frequent washdowns is unavoidable. Rugged HMIs that are fully sealed and waterproof ensure internal components remain protected, preventing contamination and minimizing downtime due to equipment failure.
Withstands Harsh Cleaning Chemicals
Strict sanitation protocols require the use of aggressive cleaning agents. Industrial HMIs must be built with materials that can endure repeated exposure to caustic chemicals without corroding or degrading, preserving both safety and performance over time.
Reliability, Durability and Consistency
Food and beverage production lines demand continuous operation. Rugged HMIs provide the reliability and long-term durability needed to minimize unplanned downtime, ensuring consistent control and monitoring in high-volume, high-pressure environments.
Compliance & Certifications
Regulatory compliance is critical in food and beverage manufacturing. HMIs designed to meet FDA, USDA, NSF, and hazardous area certifications help ensure facilities maintain high standards of hygiene and safety while also avoiding costly regulatory violations.
Operator-Friendly Touch Interface
Fast-paced production environments require interfaces that are easy to navigate. HMIs with glove-compatible, intuitive touchscreens improve user efficiency, reduce training time, and help prevent errors—especially in wet or variable lighting conditions.
Customizability
Every plant has different processes, space constraints, and operator needs. Customizable HMI solutions allow manufacturers to tailor features like mounting options, screen size, and input methods—enhancing usability and integration across diverse applications.
Recommended Products
The following Daisy Data Displays products are frequently used in wide array of Food & Beverage applications. Click learn more to view our available catalog of solutions.
Model 2123AB
2445 Series
2570 Series
2573DB Series
2150AA Series
2620/2520KP Series
2720/2720KB Series
2750/2750KB Series
2610/2510KP Series
2660/2560KP Series
4150AA Series
4320/4520KP Series
4570AB Series
4720/4720KB Series
4750/4750KB Series
4310/4510KP Series
4360/4560KP Series
6800 Series
6900 Series
6950 Series
OEM Series
9040-9050 Series
Model # 9016
Model # 9017
Model # 9123AK
Model # 9167
Model # 9173
Applications of Food & Beverage Products
Industrial HMIs play a crucial role in various aspects of the Food & Beverage industry, contributing to efficiency, safety, exploration, extraction, and overall operations. Here are some key applications where computers are used in the Food & Beverage industry:
The integration of computer technology in these areas enhances the overall efficiency, safety, and sustainability of food & beverage operations.
Choose the Right Food and Beverage HMI Solution
Well-designed HMIs have become an essential tool for monitoring and controlling highly complex and sensitive operations in today’s food and beverage production facilities. At Daisy Data Displays, we work with clients in the food and beverage industry to design and configure HMI systems for a wide range of equipment and processes. When you partner with us, you can expect:
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Custom solutions. From glove-friendly touch screens to fully sealed, stainless steel enclosures built for washdown environments, our HMIs are tailored to meet the rigorous hygiene and operational needs of the food and beverage industry. We support both high-volume OEM requirements and specialized, small-scale applications.
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Regulatory compliance. Our HMIs are designed to help facilities comply with FDA, USDA, and HACCP standards, offering NEMA 4X and IP66-rated enclosures that withstand frequent high-pressure washdowns and prevent contamination risks. For added convenience, our products can be sorted by rating and ISO certification to match specific compliance requirements.
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Turnkey integrated solutions. Daisy HMIs can be deployed as standalone systems or seamlessly integrated into existing process control architectures, streamlining operations while supporting regulatory traceability and documentation.
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American-made products. Manufactured in the USA, our solutions deliver exceptional quality, faster lead times, and responsive customer support throughout the production lifecycle.
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Lifetime product support and upgrades. We provide lifetime support and regular technology upgrades, ensuring systems remain reliable, efficient, and compliant with evolving food safety standards.
To learn more about our HMIs and how they can be configured to fit your life science application, please contact us today or request a quote.
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Optimized for Plant Floor Control
Industrial HMIs are critical for controlling and monitoring automated equipment across processing lines. Installed directly on the factory floor, our systems help supervisors:
• Monitor real-time performance
• Troubleshoot issues quickly
• Optimize efficiency and uptime
All with intuitive interfaces and robust device management tools.
Engineered for Sanitation & Washdown
Food and beverage facilities require daily washdowns using high-pressure, high-temperature water and harsh cleaning agents. Our HMIs are:
• Fully sealed and corrosion-resistant
• Built with stainless steel enclosures and beveled edges
• Rated up to IP66 and IP69K for dustproof and waterproof protection
These features ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other federal sanitation standards.
Clean-in-Place (CIP) Ready
Industries using CIP systems—such as dairy, beverage, brewing, corn wet milling, processed foods, and cosmetics—depend on rugged HMIs that can:
• Withstand daily chemical exposure
• Operate through intense cleaning cycles
• Maintain long-term reliability without corrosion or damage
Seamless PLC & System Integration
Food and beverage production relies on diverse control systems to manage complex processes. Daisy Data Displays’ industrial PCs and HMIs are designed to integrate seamlessly with:
• Leading PLC platforms, including Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Aveva
• Advanced process control systems such as Emerson DeltaV™
• Cloud-based PLC solutions for remote monitoring, virtualization, and secure data management
With this flexibility, facilities can unify plant-floor operations, simplify troubleshooting, and future-proof their automation infrastructure.
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Our product line for the Food & Beverage Industry includes industrial PCs, HMIs and displays that are designed and manufactured for the world’s toughest and most hazardous environments.
Rugged Industrial HMIs at Daisy Data Displays
The food & beverage industry relies on a variety of rugged industrial computer systems and equipment to complete operations. To help meet these requirements, Daisy Data Displays offers reliable products for hazardous areas. The engineering and production teams at Daisy Data Displays collaborate to design, build, and test our equipment, including rugged computers, monitors, purge controls, keyboards, workstations, and accessories to optimize their performance and longevity for many applications.
For more details about our equipment and to get started on a solution for your business, contact us today or request a quote for our products.