July 2020

Zebra reports Q2 2020 financial results
Zebra Technologies reported sales of US$956 million for Q2, 2020, down from US$1,097 million a year ago. Operating income for Q2 2020 was US$119 million, down from US$160 million for Q2 2019. “We believe our sales bottomed in Q2 and second half trends will improve. We continue to be very optimistic regarding our longer-term prospects as secular trends to digitize and automate workflows accelerate as a result of the pandemic,” said Anders Gustafsson, chief executive officer of Zebra Technologies. [See Zebra Q2 2020 financials] -- Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by chb

Havis launches new line of docking stations for Panasonic's TOUGHBOOK A3 tablet
Havis, Inc., proudly presents a new line of docking stations supporting Panasonic's new TOUGHBOOK A3 tablet. The Havis DS-PAN-1400's compact and lightweight design offers compatibility with all tablet configurations and options, including barcode reader, extended battery, smart card, and hand strap. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2020 by chb

Full review: Panasonic TOUGHBOOK A3
With the TOUGHBOOK A3, Panasonic offers a compelling Android tablet solution in the 10-inch class. The A3 is thin enough and light enough to go anywhere, and it offers the extra onboard connectivity and display real estate that may be required on the job even with Android-based applications. The tablet provides the toughness and ruggedness Panasonic mobile computers have long been known for. Suitable for handheld tablet use or mounted in forklifts or any other vehicle, the TOUGHBOOK A3 combines Android ease-of-use with enterprise grade functionality, performance, and security. [See full review of the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK A3] -- Posted Monday, July 20, 2020 by chb

FLIR Systems announces Hadron, industry's first thermal and visible sensor module for drone, robotic, and imaging manufacturers
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced FLIR Hadron™, the industry's first dual sensor module for drone, robotic, and imaging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Designed to help reduce development costs and improve time-to-market, the lightweight, low power, and compact form factor includes a 12-megapixel visible camera paired with the FLIR Boson® 320x240 resolution thermal camera with up to a 60-hertz framerate. [See FLIR media release] -- Posted Sunday, July 19, 2020 by chb

DT Research: Medical tablets are the solution for the current health care settings
As the healthcare market makes necessary shifts to embrace the ever-changing needs within the profession, especially given the current landscape of needs, purpose-built tablets that are built to be durable are becoming just as important for patient care as other medical instruments. In a new blog entry, DT research explains why medical tablets are the solution for the current health care settings. -- Posted Sunday, July 19, 2020 by chb

Durabook R11 — world's most compact tablet in the fully-rugged class
The Durabook R11 fully rugged tablet is designed to maximize the efficiency of professional field workers, such as those in the utility, transportation, and logistics industries. Offering enterprise-class performance, rock-solid design, extended battery life capability, and sharp FHD images, the Durabook R11 shows up prepared and ready for a demanding day on the job. It is also easy to clean and disinfect, making it even more valuable to field users during today's COVID-19 pandemic. [See Durabook Americas media release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2020 by chb