Industrial
Success Stories & Case Studies
Industrial and Manufacturing environments can wreak havoc on IT hardware. Extreme temperatures, particulates in the air coupled with constant shocks and vibrations can kill a computer fast. Take a minute to read some of our recent success stories with our industrial customers to learn how they are taking advantage of the reliability of Cybernet's industrial computers.
Customer
Challenge
Merrill Steel needed a flexible computer solution to coordinate projects across multiple departments and manage its supply chain more effectively.
Solution
Cybernet offered the Rugged X10 industrial computer tablet to handle communications and provide real-time access to project specifications and documentation.
Results
Merrill Steel experienced fewer communication errors, faster project completion, and reduced material and labor waste, thanks to the coordination provided by the Rugged X10.
Challenge
The computers managing the infotainment systems on the STA’s buses were constantly breaking down due to vibrations during travel and voltage fluctuations during the vehicle’s startup and shutdown sequences.
Solution
After a consultation with Cybernet’s technical team, the STA began using the iPC R10 rugged mini PC due to its vibration-resistant design and features meant to handle unstable voltages.
Results
Since their implementation, far fewer issues have arisen for the STA’s infotainment systems, reducing maintenance requirements and enabling further service expansion plans.
Challenge
Premier Coil manufactures massive coil tubing and pumping systems for the Oil and Gas industry that are deployed in some of the harshest environments on Earth. They needed a computer that could both run their software, and survive in the field.
Solution
Upon a recommendation from an employee that had worked with Cybernet in the past, the team at Premier Coil decided to evaluate the iPC R2ix. It checked off every single requirement and has been in the field for more than 4 years.
Results
After more than 4 years of having Cybernet units deployed in the field, Premier Coil can't recall a single hardware failure. A testament to the rugged build of the iPC R2ix.
Challenge
Halliburton was experiencing constant failures in the computers that were running their cement manufacturing plants. They needed to find a fanless computer capable of running their software that could support a quad video system.
Solution
The cement manufacturing group was referred to Cybernet's mini rugged PCs by a different division who had used Cybernet units in the past. Based on that recommendation the cement division decided to test the iPC R1s.
Results
Despite being a far less expensive solution, the iPC R1s unites have greatly outperformed Halliburton's previous hardware. To date, performance hasn't been an issue as the team has begun replacing old units as they break down.
Challenge
KDF needed to upgrade its sputtering tools to meet the demands of the latest software applications. They knew they needed a lot of horsepower to handle modern graphics packages while also supporting fanless cooling for cleanrooms.
Solution
Thanks to a previous relationship with Cybernet, KDF quickly settled on the iPC R1 mini rugged to serve as the controller for their sputtering devices. The units provided all of the horsepower and flexibility that KDF needed.
Results
Since moving to the iPC R1 and now the iPC R1s, end users haven’t reported a single hardware issue. The flexibility of the mini ruggeds allows them to mount the R1s on a variety of different devices and configurations.
Challenge
The computers that operated the scales used by Rusty's cotton ginning customers were constantly breaking down. They needed to find a reliable solution with the power and features to help streamline their customer's operations.
Solution
The fanless design of the iOne S20, with VESA Mount compatibility and an IP65 front bezel was exactly what they needed. Given the non-stop break/fix cycle of their current units, the final test would be to see how they held up.
Results
More than 3 years since their first deployment, not a single unit has broken down. The success they've had with their cotton ginning customers has led to Rusty's expanding the use of Cybernet units to other industries as well.
Challenge
EI Electronics' testing equipment was regularly being exposed to high levels of smoke & heat in testing chambers. When time came to upgrade their testing equipment, they needed a rugged PC that could stand up to their environment.
Solution
Cybernet’s iPC R1 met all of the technical specs the team required including legacy support, fanless design, and a sturdy, ruggedized build. What brought the whole package together, however, was Cybernet’s customer support.
Results
Having deployed the Cybernet units and used them for a few months, the team at El Electronics has reported zero failures across their new testing systems. This is vital for a company that measures the cost of downtime in seconds.
Challenge
CP Industries needed a rugged industrial panel PC that could survive in their unconditioned factory. The units would be exposed to extreme temperatures and dust.
Solution
Cybernet’s selection of products had immediately impressed CPI due to their rugged construction and durability, their IP65 rating and operating temperature range of 0-40 degrees Celsius.
Results
CPI now uses their new iPC N19s across the floor as its primary time-clock and production control panels. They have reported no failures to date.