How companies use rugged equipment and systems on the job to improve efficiency and accuracy while reducing errors and cost
(by Conrad H. Blickenstorfer)

There are many definitions of the term "case study." In general, it refers to analysis of a system, and the intent is to explain how something worked or unfloded, and what conclusions can be drawn from it.

Here at RuggedPCReview.com we define "case study" a bit differently. We see it as narratives on how certain rugged and mobile technologies are being used in the real world. What problems were they suppposed to solve? What equipment and what systems were used? How did it all worked out? What was the bottom line? What could have been done better (if anything)?

So in this section we present "case studies" of the application of rugged and mobile technology. The narratives were supplied by a variety of sources. Manufacturers and customers alike are encouraged to send in their examples of successful implementation so we may include it here.

Case Studies:

• Empowering Antarctic Research Expedition with Rugged Windows Tablet -- Compact, fully rugged Mesa 4 tablet computer from Juniper Systems proves competent, handy companion on Antarctic research expedition. (May 2024)

• Computers in Diving and Marine Exploration — Compact, fully rugged RuggON LUNA 3 tablet computer proves competent, handy companion on Roatan, Honduras, marine expedition and research. (November 2023)

• Computers in Diving and Marine Exploration — Fully rugged Durabook R8 tablet computer proves reliable, helpful companion on Silver Bank marine reserve, Dominican Republic, humpback whale expedition. (March 2023)

• Computers in Diving and Marine Exploration — Fully rugged Durabook R8 tablet computer proves reliable, helpful companion on Silver Bank marine reserve, Dominican Republic, humpback whale expedition. (March 2023)

• Computers in Diving and Marine Exploration — Handheld Algiz RT10 rugged Android tablet computer boosts productivity, data capture and positioning on all-female marine expedition beyond the arctic circle (December 2022)

• RuggON case study on how rugged tablets help secure borders. New smart border protection technologies help in maximizing the effectiveness of enforcement personnel (August 2018)

• Handheld Group case study: Nautiz X8 assists an environmental explorer as a navigation tool, weather station, phone and personal computer (December 2017)

• Handheld Group case study: Fast, discreet radiation monitoring — inconspicuous NAUTIZ X8 makes it easy (November 2017)

• Handheld Group case study: Timber buyers increase accuracy, efficiency and profits with rugged handhelds (August 2017)

• Handheld Group's Algiz 10X emergency response system improves efficiency for ambulance workers (January 2017)

• Turning a Cool Profit with Rugged Mobile Computers — A meat distribution company improves quality control in refrigerated storage facilities (November 2016)

• Rugged technology helps GIS professionals calculate utility pole measurements for telecom companies (October 2016)

• The Power to Save Lives — Handheld technology helps develop reliable electricity sources for healthcare in developing countries (June 2017)

• Rugged Nautiz X4 handhelds improve logistics and cargo monitoring for a Scandinavian transport company (March 2016)

• When the Cirque du Soleil Kurios touring production needed the exact right computer they chose the lightweight Getac V110 convertible notebook (February 2015)

• Coca Cola Beverages Sri Lanka replaces error-prone traditional method of store-to-store sales management with rugged Android-based Winmate E430M2 handhelds (April 2014)

• Why the JTG Daugherty NASCAR racing team chose rugged Dells (June 2013)

• Rugged tablets in high altitude expeditions (MobileDemand T7200, Everest Base Camp, May 2013)

• Rugged tablets in utility meter systems remote control (Samwell Ruggedbook, May 2013)

• Rugged tablets in high-dust environments (Samwell Ruggedbook, February 2013)

• Rugged tablets in aerial laser scanning (Samwell Ruggedbook, November 2012)

• Rugged handhelds (Juniper Systems) in land survey and conservation (September 2012)

• MobileDemand T7000 rugged tablet PC - rugged tablets in marine exploration (August 2012)

• Rugged tablets in agriculture and on ATVs: SOYL Precision Farming (April 2012)

• Rugged tablets for Taiwan's utility workers (March 2012)

• Rugged tablets used by motorcycle riders in Taiwan (January 2012)

• Rugged convertible notebooks in railroad safety (November 2011)

• Samwell rugged tablets used in aerial mapping (August 2011)

• TDI Panamericana 2011 -- Rugged Getac V100 convertible notebook computer goes on 16,000 mile TDI-Panamericana Endurance Challenge (July 2011)

• Handheld Group Algiz XRW - rugged computers in marine exploration (July 2011)

• Samwell RUGGEDBOOK - rugged tablets in extreme environments (March 2011)

• Samwell RUGGEDBOOK - the emerging market for small rugged tablets (Dec. 2010)

• Extech - portable printer for mining applications (Dec. 2008)

• General Dynamics Itronix MR-1 rugged UMPC boosts safety and productivity (Dec. 2008)

• MobileDemand Tablet PC increases productivity of beer wholesaler (Sep. 2008)

• Xplore Technologies (various case studies)

• SKF vibration diagnostic techniques help fan manufacturer

• Using existing investments for managing smartphones and mobile devices in the field

• Idaho Dairy Reduces Cattle Wrangling Time by 50 Percent with New Software, RFID and a Rugged Tablet PC