The DT Research Rugged Tech Talk blog is an excellent and frequently updated resource that explains the productive use of ruggedized technology in numerous fields and industries. This one highlights how in today's digital age, rugged tablets are emerging as valuable assets in getting military branches cyber-ready, offering plenty of ways to enhance military data management practices across various operational domains. [See Maximizing military efficiency: leveraging rugged tablets for data management excellence] -- Posted Thursday, May 30, 2024 by chb
Case Study: Empowering Antarctic Research Expedition with Rugged Windows Tablet
Do rugged tablets have what it takes to handle the Antarctic? RuggedPCReview's Carol Cotton took along an ultra-rugged 8-inch Juniper Systems Mesa 4 Windows tablet as part of her gear on a two week Antarctic research expedition by an all-female science team. [See Case Study: Empowering Antarctic Research Expedition with Rugged Windows Tablet] -- Posted Wednesday, May 29, 2024 by chb
Durabook -- Why ATEX certification is key for safely using tablets in explosive environments
What do oil/gas refineries, cement plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and flour mills have in common? They're all workplaces where something as simple as static electricity can ignite gases, vapors, dust, and other airborne substances into a deadly fireball. Durabook explains why ATEX certification is important, and how its is implemented in the company's R8-EX and U11-EX rugged Windows 11 tablets. [Read Why ATEX certification is key for safely using tablets in explosive environments] -- Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by chb
Havis introduces rugged docking stations for Zebra ET80 and ET85 12-inch tablets
Havis, the foremost provider of rugged mounting and docking solutions, proudly unveils its latest innovation: Rugged Docking Stations for Zebra ET8X 12" Tablets (DS-ZEB-400 Series). Engineered to excel in the harshest environments, these cutting-edge docking solutions cater to the unique needs of industries such as energy and utilities, public safety, and warehousing. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Friday, May 17, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Juniper Systems Mesa 4
With the Mesa 4, Juniper Systems offers a compact touch computer that has a larger screen than even the biggest smartphones, but still is smaller and lighter than most rugged tablets. It brings full Windows 11 power and functionality into the field, has plenty of battery power, and is virtually indestructible. In our detailed review, we found the Juniper Mesa 4 a true tool for the job, eminently practical, and designed and built to survive the daily grind and hazards. [See full review of the Juniper Mesa 4] -- Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by chb
Winmate introduces Robot Control Stations
Winmate, a global provider of rugged computing and industrial automation solutions, announced the release of its newest Robotics Control Station. With display sizes ranging from 8”, 10.1” and 15.6”, the remote controller offers high performance and reliability, as well as high-res displays, ruggedized construction, and seamless integration capabilities. [See Winmate's Robot Control Stations] -- Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by chb
Zebra Technologies unveils new solutions at automate 2024, advancing the connected factory
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today announced new solutions to further enable manufacturers to boost visibility, optimize quality and augment the workforce to operate as a connected factory. Zebra will highlight its expanded portfolio of industrial automation solutions at Automate 2024, Booth 1407 at McCormick Place, May 6-9 in Chicago. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Monday, May 6, 2024 by chb