Industrial Panel PCs and the Internet of Things
September 7, 2018
The “Internet of Things” has become the hottest buzzword in tech circles. It refers to the practice of physical items outfitted with electronics that allow them to connect to the internet and exchange data with other devices. It can include anything from dishwashers to bicycles, and its effects are…
Use of Industrial Computers in the Aerospace Sector
August 24, 2018
Few industries are more exciting or hold more potential for the future than aerospace: a merging of science, business and engineering to literally reach the skies. When most people think of the term, they think of planes, satellites and space shuttles, but the aerospace industry is actually quite…
Industrial Computers Are Revolutionizing Smart Factories
August 9, 2018
A revolution is underway in the industrial sector. Smart factories – automated facilities aimed at eliminating human error – are replacing their more traditional counterparts and expanding rapidly in the process. A recent article in Forbes estimates that they will add $500 billion or more to the…
4 Ways to Improve Inventory Management with an Industrial Tablet
July 19, 2018
Inventory management – checking the amount of product on hand, its location and its status in the shipping process – ranks as one of the most important aspects of any business. It allows you to minimize expensive bookkeeping errors and maintain a firm hand on potential assets. Checking inventory…
3 Benefits of Using HMI Panels and Industrial Computers in Metal Shops
June 14, 2018
Metal shops are some of the most hazardous working environments—rotating heavy metal objects at high speeds (3000 RPMs!) can be dangerous if improperly handled, but using proper safety protocols has been a standard practice for metal shops for quite a long time. Still, there are ways to increase…
Automating Production with Industrial PCs
March 1, 2018
The idea of "build the machine, build the empire" has been a concept since the dawn of the industrial revolution in the 18th century. Machines are largely the force behind manufacturing today for mass produced goods. Once the machine is built, the time saved in altering a manual process to…
Military Grade Computers and Their Role in the Automotive Industry
February 16, 2018
The automotive industry constantly adapts with new methods of manufacturing as technology improves. Using this new technology requires the use of hazardous equipment, such as furnaces and welding robots, in order to successfully manufacture an automotive body frame. The intent is to drive cost down…
Common Problems in the Warehouse Solvable by Industrial Tablets
January 24, 2018
Your warehouse isn't just a place to store inventory—it's a central hub for your product, and if it isn't managed properly that could sacrifice time, money, customer retention, and ultimately your business. Here are a lot of common problems you might face in your warehouse that can be resolved by…
How ERP Software is Changing Industrial PC Demands
December 18, 2017
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a product that operates on several different business operational levels to streamline and unify processes such as project management, accounting, manufacturing, customer resource management, and others. As technology and software development grows,…
The Human Machine Interface and the Role Industrial Computers Face
December 14, 2017
Human Machine Interface (HMI) is an important concept to be aware of in today's industrial automation IT world. Technological innovations and advances have pushed automation's boundaries close to near-perfect operation within industrial warehouses and manufacturing plants. We're seeing these pushes…
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