Discover our HMIs, automation and mobility solutions at WoTS 2026
Date:2026/09/22 - 2026/09/25
Time:8.00am to 8.00pm
Location:Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Netherlands
The World of Industry, Technology & Science (WoTS) is one of the leading technology events in the Benelux, bringing together professionals from the worlds of industry, electronics and laboratory technology to discover the latest innovations, applications and industry developments.
From operator control to complete automation – Stand 8E010
Whether you are designing an industrial machine, a mobile vehicle, an automated system or new intralogistics equipment, the interface between operators and machines needs to combine reliable control, clear feedback and appropriate safety functions.
At WoTS, discover how solutions from APEM, IDEC and ez-Wheel can be combined to cover these different requirements within the same application.
HMIs built around the operator
Standard & custom control solutions
APEM supports different levels of integration, from standard control solutions to fully customized operator interfaces:
PKI modular CANbus keypad
The PKI is a rugged, configurable CANbus keypad with replaceable icon inserts and RGB feedback. Available with 1 to 15 keys, CANopen or J1939 communication, and IP67/IP69K sealing, it adapts easily to evolving control requirements.
PKD multifunction control keypad
The PKD combines a rotary encoder, pushbutton and optional joystick in one compact interface. With CANopen or J1939, configurable RGB lighting and IP67/IP69K sealing, it centralizes multiple commands while saving panel space.
👉 For projects requiring a more specific architecture, our expert team can also develop 100% customized panel solutions, integrating switches, joysticks, keypads, electronics, communication interfaces, markings and backlighting into a complete control panel designed around the application.
Heavy-duty joystick
Designed for demanding vehicle and machinery applications, the XD series combines Hall effect sensing with a robust, compact mechanical design.
Key features include:
Multi-axis control
SIL 2 compatibility with redundant Hall sensors
Less than 60 mm mounting depth
CAN J1939 and CANopen communication options
Up to IP67 above-panel sealing
Up to 10 million operations
Safety at the heart of the control interface
Operator control also means being able to stop a machine quickly and safely when required. Emergency-stop switches are therefore an essential part of many industrial and mobile control systems.
APEM offers a wide range of rugged E-stops that can be integrated alongside joysticks, keypads and other control components, while IDEC extends this safety approach with dedicated machine safety and automation solutions.
From machine safety to automation
From machine safety to automation
At WoTS, discover IDEC technologies designed to support safer, more efficient machine architectures:
for reliable machine shutdown
for personnel and area detection
for machine visualization and operator control
for compact machine automation
for robust and space-saving operator controls
Together, these solutions cover the main functions required to control, monitor and safeguard industrial equipment.
💡See the complete mobility solution on our stand
At WoTS, you will be able to see how technologies from the two brands can work together within the same intralogistics application.
A complete mobile solution can combine ez-Wheel SWD wheel drives, an IDEC SE2L safety laser scanner, emergency-stop devices and APEM operator controls, an AWD trolley providing the main building blocks required for motion, operator interaction and machine safety within an AGV or AMR architecture.
Meet us at WOTS 2026
Visit the APEM-IDEC stand 8E010 from September 22 to 25, 2026 at Jaarbeurs Utrecht to discover our components and complete solutions firsthand.
Our team will be available to discuss your industrial automation, machine safety, operator interface and intralogistics requirements and help you identify the technologies best suited to your application.
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