Digital Twins: The Exciting New Innovation in Industrial Applications
July 3, 2024
Our world is an increasingly digital one, as computers take the place of human workers and analog controls. For the most part, this is a good thing; digital controls are more precise than older mechanical methods, and it’s always better to risk a device than a human in a hazardous industrial…
Guide to Best Technology for Lean Manufacturing Strategies
June 27, 2024
Optimization is the process of making something entirely suitable for its specific purpose. Designing cars and planes to be aerodynamic to reduce drag is an example. Building industrial tablets from the ground up to be IP65-rated dust and water-resistant is another. Optimization in business…
The Future of Green Computing in 2024 and the Rise of AI
June 25, 2024
The question of eco-friendly design has become increasingly pressing as the threat of climate change continues to rise. Global temperatures have risen 1.1 degrees Celsius (or 2 degrees Fahrenheit) over the last century, leading to melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events that…
Choosing the Perfect Forklift Computer: A Buyer’s Guide for 2024
June 20, 2024
Warehouses, construction sites, and factory floors have become increasingly digital spaces as businesses take advantage of modern information technology. Even forklifts, a ubiquitous part of almost any worksite, can be improved by adding computers to their operations. Implementing forklift…
Effective Ways to Extend Your Device Battery Life in 2024
June 4, 2024
Smartphones, laptops, medical tablets, and other devices play central roles in today’s highly technological society. All draw their power from the nearest outlet or batteries (non-rechargeable and rechargeable). Those batteries have a limited amount of power. While a phone running out of juice in…
Industrial Tablets vs. Consumer-Grade: Why Rugged Wins Out
May 16, 2024
The modern warehouse or factory floor is an increasingly digital space. Inventory management and machine controls are shifting away from paper records and analog inputs to data-powered methods for both. However, transitioning to digital tools requires the right hardware. Computer tablets are often…
How Technology is Transforming Food Safety and Sanitation Practices
May 14, 2024
In the vast and complex food industry, safety mistakes are among every involved business’s worst nightmare. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses each year, with 128,000 being hospitalized and 3,000 perishing…
Small but Mighty: How to Choose the Best Small Form Factor PC for Your Needs
May 2, 2024
The phrase “One Size Fits All” doesn’t fit today’s technology-driven world. Off-the-shelf desktop computers and laptops would be quickly crushed in the confined spaces of many factories. Industries like manufacturing and healthcare need the right-sized PCs for such places…
Harnessing Computer Technology for Success in the Oil and Gas Industry
April 23, 2024
You’ve been tasked with purchasing computers for your company, a manufacturer whose parts and services are found throughout the oil and gas industry. The computers must work in diverse settings, like remote deserts, and for different purposes. Is there such a PC that can work in many places…
Why Anti-Glare Screens Matter for Medical and Industrial Computers
April 18, 2024
We’ve all had the experience of trying to use our computer or smartphone, only to curse and crane our necks because of the glare obscuring most of the screen. Screen glare isn’t just an annoyance, however. Dealing with harsh screen glare can lead to eye strain, headaches, and even neck and…
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