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…
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…
Why Industrial Computers Are Perfect for Challenging Environments
May 6, 2017
Industrial computers are best equipped to work under the challenging working environments because they are built from the ground up to withstand the conditions that are not electronics-friendly. We can define such challenging working environments as anything that surpasses the norms of your typical…
Types of Industrial PCs Used in Industrial Automation
February 10, 2017
The industrial sector is increasingly experiencing the impact of the Industry 4.0 concept. Whether you are looking to optimize the workflow, increase production or savings in maintenance, or explore new automation opportunities, there are many ways industrial automation and the underlying…
Industrial Computer Selection Criteria for the Oil and Gas Industry
March 10, 2016
Technological advancements have led us to areas we have never had access to before, such as horizontal drilling in the Bakken region. Conventional drilling techniques have only been able to extract a fraction of the available crude. Producers flock to newly available areas that provide the oil and…
The Critical Reasons Why 3G/4G Wireless Functionality Is Important for Industrial Computers
March 1, 2016
As industrial computers get more and more sophisticated in their designs and capabilities, the focus has shifted to making them more versatile and efficient. An industrial PC today, in any of its forms – fanless, panel, etc – is built to be able to cater to the requirements of any industry,…
Optimal Performance in The Industrial Sector: RS-232 Serial Ports Over USB
October 29, 2015
The current version of the RS-232 was issued in 1997, but its original use was for 1960s telegraphs. Technologically speaking, the RS-232 is borderline artifact, yet it’s still found attached to many PCs in the industrial sector - and for good reason. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a RS-232 serial…
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