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The demands on human-machine interfaces (HMIs) in industrial environments continue to grow—especially in modular, highly customizable automation systems. This success story highlights how Sojka Automation GmbH partnered with GETT to develop a powerful, flexible, and customer-specific HMI solution tailored for complex, connected systems.

About Sojka Automation

Sojka Automation GmbH, one of four companies within the Sojka Group, specializes in intelligent automation solutions. The company develops and integrates modular machine platforms, particularly for industries where low-volume, high-mix production and a high degree of customization are essential.

Problem: No Suitable HMI for Modular, High-End Automation

With its proprietary ISAC (Intelligence Special Assembly Corporation) modular platform, Sojka Automation provides a flexible solution for managing complex, high-variation manufacturing processes. For a new project with a textile research institute, the company needed an HMI system that could:

Feature a large, high-resolution display that can be operated while wearing gloves
Withstand harsh industrial environments
Support modular expansion options, such as gesture control, NFC, and touchless operation
Deliver an intuitive user experience with a modern, attractive design

As Sojka Automation explains:

“There was no solution on the market that met all of our requirements. We wanted an HMI that was not only technically capable, but also ergonomic and ready for the future.”

Action: Custom HMI Development with GETT — Agile, Collaborative, and Technically Advanced

Sojka Automation was looking for a partner that could deliver a solution to its unique requirements quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively. The company chose GETT for several key reasons:

Close geographic proximity
Strong in-house development and manufacturing capabilities
Direct access to decision-makers and management
A proactive team that actively contributes ideas and expertise

As Sojka Automation describes it:

“The collaboration was exceptional—flat organizational structures, fast feedback, and genuine enthusiasm from the entire team.”

Through a series of joint innovation sprints, GETT and Sojka Automation developed an HMI system tailored specifically to the needs of the ISAC automation platform, including:

Custom hardware design with optimized display size, touch responsiveness, and IP-rated protection
NFC integration for secure user authentication
Gesture control and touchless operation for hygiene-sensitive environments
Flexible computing architecture with a clear separation between the panel PC and machine controller
Direct engineering support, feasibility studies, and rapid prototyping in close collaboration with the development team

According to Sojka Automation:

“GETT doesn’t just supply products—they collaborate, contribute ideas, and deliver solutions that are both commercially viable and ready for the market.”

Effect: A Future-Ready Human-Machine Interface — Cost-Effective and Fully Integrated

The HMI solution developed with GETT successfully met all of Sojka Automation’s requirements:

Large, rugged display with highly accurate touch functionality

Designed to perform reliably in demanding industrial environments
Easily customizable and scalable to meet specific project needs
Short development timelines and strong adherence to budget targets

As Sojka Automation notes:

“GETT was transparent throughout the entire process. If something wasn’t feasible, they communicated it openly—and in many cases, they already had an alternative solution ready.”

Conclusion: The Right HMI for Every Mechatronic Challenge — With the Right Partner

GETT has proven to be an ideal partner for Sojka Automation, both from a technical and a cultural perspective. The close collaboration enabled the team to develop and implement a customized HMI solution quickly and cost-effectively. Today, that solution serves as a standard component of the modular ISAC platform.

As Sojka Automation summarizes:

“We were able to focus on our core business while GETT handled the HMI side perfectly.”

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