4 Ways Industrial Computers are Addressing the Coronavirus’ Effects on Manufacturing
April 21, 2020
We’ve covered before just how impactful the effects of COVID-19 have been across multiple industries, most notably the manufacturing sector. Several entire supply chains are shutting down across the globe and those that aren’t closing in their entirety are still suffering shutdowns in key areas of…
What is Edge Computing? Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started
February 18, 2020
The fourth industrial revolution is nigh upon us and has already given rise to industrial computers, factory automation, and so much more. And new innovations show no signs of stopping! A survey conducted by the Manufacturers Alliance or Productivity and Innovation highlights this fact. According…
Software as a Service and its Impact on the Manufacturing Industry Explained
January 9, 2020
Manufacturers and factories may look like they’re constantly on the cutting edge of automation and technology, but the truth of the matter is, their excitable adoption of new hardware hardly matches the rather luke-warm reception new software receives. And one can hardly blame them. The industry is…
How Warehouses can Optimize Order Picking for Greater Productivity
December 26, 2019
With industrial computers and automation opening the floodgates for greater efficiency and optimization, warehouse managers have begun looking to integral parts of their operation to enhance for further productivity. Order picking is one such essential part of the order fulfillment process. In…
3 Tricks to Lower Energy Costs in Factory Automation
December 12, 2019
While the new frontier of fully-automated, lights-off manufacturing is a goal (and a possibility) for many manufacturers, all is not roses and rainbows on the other side of the robot revolution. Automation is expensive to set up, true. The calibration process can be long and arduous, and mistakes…
What the Fourth Industrial Revolution Means for Your Factory
November 5, 2019
“Fourth Industrial Revolution” is a term being thrown around frequently in smart factory, automation, and general manufacturing circles, but what does it mean for the owners and operators on the ground? Does the so-called fourth industrial revolution come with tools, industrial computers, and…
Is Industrial Cybersecurity Even Possible?
July 23, 2019
Industrial control systems have made life easier for automation and manufacturing, and are a vital component in both the present and future of the industry. Unfortunately, with every new technology or process comes complications, unique problems that were unforeseen or impossible-to-imagine in the…
How Technology Can Improve Factory Working Conditions Without Sacrificing Productivity
June 27, 2019
Factories, warehouses, and construction sites are some of the most dangerous work environments in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO), in a 2016 report on work-related disease and injuries, estimates nearly two million have succumbed to…
Why Emergency Support Services Need Rugged Tablets
June 13, 2019
Emergency and support services are the glue that holds our society together, the mortar between the bricks, the last net before the fall. And while they’re certainly no stranger to technology and advanced tools, you might be surprised how much work something like a rugged industrial tablet can save…
Why Your Factory Needs Wireless Industrial Automation
June 6, 2019
Manufacturing plants can be a twisted snarl of machines, conveyor belts, robots, and cables. These busy floors become hard to navigate and nearly impossible to troubleshoot: if the line goes down, it becomes a titanic effort to trace every cable and point of connection. This impedes repair, which…
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