How Static Electricity Affects Computers
November 2, 2023
We’ve all had the sensation of reaching for a metal doorknob only to receive a slight electric shock as we touch it. That little jolt is an electrostatic discharge, the release of static electricity that occurs when two objects come into contact. However, that little zap can cause severe damage to…
Stay Ahead of the Game: Top Manufacturing Innovations for 2023
August 24, 2023
Wouldn’t it be great if we could see what’s the next big manufacturing innovation in the industry? Unfortunately, there is no crystal ball to do so. Nor an app or webpage we can pull up on our industrial tablet. However, we look at some of the manufacturing trends from 2021. And from there, take a…
Why Rugged Computers Are Best Against Unexpected Jolts and Banging
August 17, 2023
Most computer users know that electricity and water can damage their computers. They may not know that PCs can sustain severe damage when bumped, shaken, or dropped. We will cover the topic today. Why, for example, does an unprotected laptop stop working after unexpected jolts and banging?…
CIP System: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Its Components
August 1, 2023
There was a time employees at a manufacturing plant would disassemble the machinery there and painstakingly clean up each piece of machinery. That era is over, with today’s cleaning duties largely automated and controlled by industrial computers. Equally as important is the fact the cleaning…
What is Factory Automation and How Does it Benefit Business?
February 9, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the world’s major industries as people stayed home to protect themselves and their loved ones. Yet goods from clothing to toys continued to be available through online orders. Where did they come from? Production of these goods and similar products was…
Defining Computer Reliability
June 21, 2022
Imagine you launch the messaging app on your phone and it turns on the camera instead. Or your laptop only powers up 30 percent of the time. Neither of these scenarios would be a pleasant experience. Most of us would probably ditch the offending device into the nearest trash bin. We expect our…
How to Prepare for a Digital Disaster
June 16, 2022
The phrase “disaster preparedness” typically conjures up the image of escape plans, first aid kits, bug-out bags, and hoarding bathroom supplies. There is even an entire subculture and industry built around preparing to survive all manner of cataclysms, from natural disasters to fantastical…
Advantages of Predictive Analytics in Manufacturing
June 9, 2022
Data analytics is the practice of examining raw data to find insight and even answers to a company’s select questions. For businesses like manufacturing, it’s used to figure out key information such as why plants are breaking down or identifying trends like customer purchases during hurricane…
4 Routes to Help Automakers’ Sustainability Efforts
May 19, 2022
Sustainability and other “green practices” are part of many industries’ strategic goals around the globe. Car manufacturing, especially, has it high on their objective list since transportation is the number one source of greenhouse gas emissions. Being an environmentally-conscious company…
5 Reasons Why Rugged Industrial Computers are Best for Oil Refineries
February 8, 2022
An oil refinery is a manufacturing plant that takes crude oil and converts it into useful petroleum products: gasoline, lubricating and motor oils, petroleum gas, tar, etc. Because of the time-consuming and intense nature of the process, refineries present unique challenges to electronics like…
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