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…
Real-Life Applications for Rack Mounted Computers and DIN Rail Computers
November 27, 2017
Mounting a computer isn't just screwing in a few bolts into a strip of metal and calling it a day; there are stronger reasons for rack mounted computers and DIN rail computers than just looking professional. Rack mounts are best employed to keep hot and cold air moving at efficient rates. DIN rail…
Industrial Tablets vs Off-the-Shelf in the Field
November 20, 2017
Since 2010, Apple has seen tremendous success after the corporation released it's first iPad tablet, launching a new market and being the trendsetter in a new line of mobile technology products. As recent as 2016, Apple's global market share has reached 25 percent for tablets, leading Samsung by…
4 Reasons Why All-in-One Space Saving Computers are Best for the Enterprise Setting
November 2, 2017
The enterprise setting is not easily defined; multiple dictionaries define the enterprise as merely a business organization, a particular project, a systematic, purposeful activity, or other generic definitions. That doesn't define how an enterprise functions. It may function as a handful of…
3 Reasons Why Industrial Grade Components Matter in a Manufacturing Setting
October 26, 2017
A computer's build is just as important as its function; without sufficient industrial grade components for a particular setting, a computer's TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) could be higher than expected. That's an important consideration on customization for a full corporation project—how should a…
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