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What is a Smart Factory? A Guide for Mid-Level Manufacturers

Kyle Johnson June 9, 2026 7 min read

Success in the industrial sector and manufacturing often comes down to embracing new technology without trend-chasing for the sake of trend-chasing. Sadly, this is a trap that mid-level manufacturers can fall into as they try to adopt new tools without fully understanding how to make them work for their [...]

The Rugged Tablet Buyer’s Guide: Questions To Ask Before Purchasing

Kyle Johnson June 2, 2026 7 min read

For many workers, the best way to enjoy modern digital tools and applications is with a rugged industrial tablet. These compact mobile computers are powerful enough to support the range of software used in modern industrial settings while still being resilient enough to withstand harsh work environments. But [...]

The Plant Manager’s Guide to OEE Monitoring and Tracking Equipment

Kyle Johnson May 26, 2026 7 min read

Industrial plants and manufacturers are always seeking ways to optimize their work processes and get more out of their machinery. But how do you know what’s working efficiently, and what’s not? One of the best frameworks for measuring a facility or workplace’s performance is [...]

The Hospital IT Buyer’s Guide to Medical-Grade Computing: Questions to Ask Before You Sign

Kyle Johnson May 19, 2026 9 min read

Purchasing new hardware is one of the most consequential parts of running a hospital. A poor purchase isn’t just a hole burned into your budget; a device failing at the wrong moment can quickly lead to unplanned downtime, regulatory consequences, and medical injury lawsuits. Before you [...]

Why Construction & Logistics Teams are Ditching Consumer Tablets for Rugged Industrial Solutions

Kyle Johnson May 7, 2026 7 min read

Even in the harshest work environments, workers rely on digital tools to update information, receive new instructions, and ensure they make the correct inventory pulls. However, a typical consumer-grade tablet you might see used in an office or retail environment is insufficient for such a demanding [...]

The Bill of Materials and the Risk of Using “Equivalent Parts” in Industrial Computing

Kyle Johnson April 28, 2026 6 min read

Any manufactured product, no matter how simple or complex, relies on multiple different components working together seamlessly. To manage this list of components, manufacturers will assemble a bill of materials, allowing them to more easily track and verify each individual part. However, adhering [...]

How to Choose the Right All-In-One PC For Your Hospital Pharmacy

Kyle Johnson April 21, 2026 6 min read

Hospitals are now digital workspaces, and the pharmacy is no different. Pharmaceutical computers are critical for managing the production of medication, tracking patient information, and more. However, the unique working conditions of a pharmacy require specialized computers to serve healthcare [...]

Rugged Tablet vs. Rugged Laptop: Which One’s Better For You?

Kyle Johnson March 17, 2026 7 min read

Many roles in the industrial sector require a dedicated industrial computer to support them, whether that involves inventory management, data collection, or long-distance networking. Many of these roles also demand a degree of mobility, which eliminates standard desktop or panel PCs as options. This [...]

What Makes an Industrial Touchscreen Truly Industrial?

Kyle Johnson February 27, 2026 7 min read

A rugged outdoor tablet or industrial panel PC is often the best solution for industrial work environments, whether on the factory floor or out in the field, thanks to their slim profile and intuitive user interfaces. However, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is to try using a device [...]

Protecting Your Industrial Computer's Ports and Cables

Kyle Johnson February 12, 2026 9 min read

An industrial all-in-one PC is a significant investment, often costing thousands of dollars to deploy. Yet, entire production lines often grind to a halt because of a $5 cable failure or a worn-out USB port. In high-vibration factory environments, ports and cables are the "weakest link." Micro-movements [...]