March 2022

Winmate releases M700DQ8-EX ATEX rugged Android PDA for potentially explosive Zone 2 application
Mobile working environments and mobile device requirements for the chemical, energy, oil, and gas industries are becoming increasingly critical. Winmate has released the M700DQ8-EX ATEX rugged Android PDA for potentially explosive Zone 2 applications. The 7-inch M700DQ8-EX ATEX is powered by a Snapdragon SD660 octa-core processor and supports comprehensive wireless connectivity and sensors to assist and keep workers connected even in the most remote locations. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 31, 2022

FULL REVIEW: Dell's Latitude 5430 Rugged
As consumer and business laptops get ever slimmer and more fragile, there's a growing demand for something that doesn't scratch or break as easily, and provides that extra protection without the high cost of fully rugged gear. That's where "semi-ruggeds" like Dell's new Latitude 5430 Rugged laptop come in. RuggedPCReview examined and tested the 14-inch, Intel 11th gen-powered and Thunderbolt 4-enabled Dell 5430 Rugged in detail and found it a modern, high-performance and very convincing computing tool for the kind of jobs where robust, reliable gear matters. [See full review of the Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged] -- Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Ivanti Wavelink empowers supply chain customers to turn data into operational insights
Ivanti Wavelink, the supply chain business unit of Ivanti, today announced a new offering that delivers operational insights for new and current Ivanti Velocity customers. These insights enable key performance indicator (KPI) use cases, helping customers to make the right decisions and further improve supply chain operations. [See Ivanti Wavelink media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Intel launches Arc A-Series discrete graphics family for mobile
Intel today launched its Intel® Arc™ graphics product family for laptops. These are the first discrete GPUs to arrive from the Intel Arc A-Series graphics portfolio that will span laptops, desktops and workstations this year. Intel highlighted the Arc A-Series mobile graphics family, the first laptops with Arc GPUs, and the Arc graphics platform of hardware, software and services that will enable high-performance graphics experiences for gamers and creators around the world. [See Intel media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2022

OnLogic unveils CL250 ultra small industrial edge computer
OnLogic, a leading industrial computing manufacturer and solution provider known for powerful industrial PCs in their distinctive orange, has introduced the CL250 ultra small fanless edge computer. The system, built to power industrial IoT and edge computing applications in challenging environments, joins the company's popular CL200 Series of industrial computers. [See OnLogic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Durabook names industry veteran Sasha Wang as President of Durabook Americas
Durabook, Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, announced today that Sasha Wang had been named President of Durabook Americas, Inc, the business division which specifically and exclusively serves the commercial sector of North America. A seasoned veteran in the rugged-computer industry for 15 years, Miss Wang has been an integral part of the Durabook family since July 2018. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Janam expands XM product line with super-versatile rugged mobile computer
Janam Technologies LLC, Janam Technologies, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless access solutions, today introduced its next-generation XM series rugged mobile computer for input-intensive applications. Leveraging the same purpose-built and proven design as Janam's XM75 key-based mobile computer, the new XM75+ delivers more power, performance and competitive advantage to warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers and virtually any organization that wants to supercharge productivity, optimize workflow and improve accuracy. [See Janam media release -- Posted Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Avalue introduces EMX-TGLP, a Mini ITX 11th Gen Intel Core / Celeron BGA processor embedded industrial motherboard
Avalue Technology, a global industrial PC solution provider and an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, is unveiling the EMX-TGLP, a Mini ITX board based on 11th Gen Intel® Core i3/i5/i7 and Celeron BGA processors. Featuring quad Gigabit LAN, the EMX-TGLP can support four independent displays, making it suitable for use in network devices, NAS servers, media centers, industrial control systems and other embedded applications. [See Avalue media release] -- Posted Monday, March 28, 2022

MODEX 2022: Zebra Introduces new purpose-built offerings for digitizing and automating fulfillment
Zebra Technologies Corporation an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, is demonstrating new industrial solutions that improve communications and efficiencies at MODEX 2022, the world's premier supply chain trade show. Today, Zebra is introducing its first all-in-one Android™-based wearable computer, the new WS50, and its first RFID sled designed for industrial usage, the RFD90. In addition, Zebra is also showcasing its recently announced Fetch FlexShelf autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solution as well as several other in-booth demos focused on optimizing the fulfillment process and streamlining workflows. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Monday, March 28, 2022

Janam launches next-generation self-credentialing kiosk
Janam Technologies LLC, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless access solutions, today introduced the newest addition to its Guardian family of access management hardware solutions. Offering the same industry-leading power and performance as Janam's GT1 mobile entry pedestal, the new GT1 self-credentialing kiosk is available in tabletop and wall-mounted formats and designed to deliver best-in-class experiences to hospitals, retail establishments, restaurants, office buildings, hotels, schools, arenas and virtually any organization that wants to verify the credentials of patrons, customers, staff and guests. [See Janam media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 24, 2022

Qualcomm and Trimble introduce meter-level location accuracy for smartphones
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced today the availability of Trimble RTX® GNSS technology for Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 888 Mobile Platforms. This technology enables superior location capabilities in premium Android smartphones worldwide. The integration of Trimble RTX GNSS technology, a correction services platform, with Snapdragon contributes to a higher quality, more accurate location-based user experiences — such as car navigation with lane-level guidance. [See Trimble media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Winmate: What defines ruggedness?
In its March 17, 2022 newsletter, Winmate provides more information on its GWINBOOK L140TG-4 convertible rugged laptop designed specifically for industrial markets. What sets this 14-inch, Intel 11th generation Core processor-based and fanlessly cooled machine apart is its 360-degree hinge for quick switching between laptop and tablet modes. -- Posted Friday, March 18, 2022

Durabook announces its full line of rugged devices is Windows 11 Ready
Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, announced today that its current line of rugged products is fully compatible with and ready to be upgraded to the new Windows 11 operating system. Microsoft will be providing current owners/users a free upgrade to the new OS in the first half of 2022. Upgrade timing will vary according to devices, with users receiving a notice from Microsoft that they can upgrade their device. Product owners can then choose to upgrade now or on a later date. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 17, 2022

Cincoze's latest sunlight readable display modules — the cornerstone of IoT evolution
Cincoze has added to its Display Computing CRYSTAL product line with 15-inch (CS-W115FHC), 21-inch (CS-W121C), and 24-inch (CS-W124C) 16:9 wide-screen high-efficiency sunlight-readable display modules with robust design for industrial automation and other industrial applications. The CRYSTAL display modules can be combined with the Cincoze P1000 or P2000 embedded system modules to make a panel PC or the M1000 series display modules to make an industrial touch monitor, providing the high brightness, high resolution, high modularity, and high strength needed for applications in harsh outdoor environments. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 17, 2022

MODEX is less than two weeks away! Join your peers at the largest supply chain event of the year.
It's not too late to join your peers for a premier supply chain experience. MODEX 2022 will allow you to make new contacts, discover cutting-edge solutions, and learn the latest trends that are sure to give you a leg up on the competition. Here, you’ll encounter the best our industry has to offer. [Register now] -- Posted Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Datalogic brings visual supply chain intelligence to MODEX 2022
Datalogic, a global leader in automatic data capture and factory automation markets, brings Visual Supply Chain Intelligence to MODEX 2022 at booth C7669. Modern supply chains rely on traceability for tracking and tracing. Datalogic delivers technology and solutions that provide real intelligence from advanced technology that integrates barcodes, vision systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Together these innovations deliver Visual Supply Chain Intelligence. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 16, 2022

JLT Mobile Computers to showcase extensive lineup of rugged mobile IT solutions at MODEX 2022
JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer of reliable computing solutions for demanding environments, announces it will be presenting an extensive spectrum of rugged mobile computers and accessories as well as end-to-end IT solutions for the supply chain, manufacturing and distribution industries at MODEX 2022 in Atlanta Georgia, March 28-31, Booth #C8087. Complementing the breadth of JLT's own booth display will be partner exhibits by Winmate and International Barcoding. [See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Sonim XP8 Smartphone integrates Walkie Talkie in Microsoft Teams
Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) today announced that the ultra-rugged XP8 smartphone has integrated with the Walkie Talkie in Microsoft Teams application with a dedicated push-to-talk (PTT) button — delivering a single, secure solution for all frontline worker communications and collaboration. The XP8 combined with Walkie Talkie in Teams is a powerful solution for frontline workers, employees who run day-to-day operations inside companies. [See Sonim Technologies media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Zebra Technologies to acquire Matrox Imaging, broadening its portfolio of machine vision solutions
Zebra Technologies Corporation an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced it intends to acquire Matrox Imaging (Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.), a proven developer of advanced machine vision components and systems. This acquisition further expands Zebra's offerings in the fast-growing automation and vision technology solution space. Last year, Zebra introduced its fixed industrial scanning and machine vision portfolio and acquired Adaptive Vision and Fetch Robotics. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 15, 2022

DT Research delivers the most comprehensive line of healthcare computing solutions purpose-built for diverse medical environments
DT Research, the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced a new line of medical-grade all-in-one (AIO) computers, tablets and monitors designed with unique mobile functionality to meet the changing computing needs in healthcare environments driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical-grade computing solutions are purpose-built for healthcare with antimicrobial enclosures to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and hot-swappable batteries for limitless mobility and continuous operation. [See DT Research media release] -- Posted Monday, March 14, 2022

Omdia: Foldable smartphone market experiences 309% year-over-year growth in 2021
Cumulative shipments of foldable smartphones distributed worldwide by the end of 2021 recorded 11.5 million units for the first time since the first foldable smartphone was launched in 2019 according to Omdia's 4Q21 smartphone model market tracker. Due to the high price barrier, sales of early foldable smartphones were limited. However, from the second half of 2021, sales volume increased rapidly with annual foldable smartphone shipments reaching 9 million units in 2021, up 309% year-on-year. Of these, 8 million units were sold in the second half of 2021, accounting for 89% of the total shipment in 2021. [See Omdia media release] -- Posted Monday, March 14, 2022

Winmate to showcase rugged mobility solutions at MODEX 2022
Winmate Inc., a leading rugged industrial computing manufacturer, will exhibit the latest updates to its rugged mobility products at MODEX 2022 that are purpose-built to enhance the productivity of supply chain workers. The newly launched L140TG rugged convertible laptop designed for versatile usage by mobile workforces will also be on demo during this exhibition. The event will occur from Monday, 28 March to Thursday, 31 March 2022, at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, USA. [See Winmate March 10 newsletter for more info] -- Posted Thursday, March 10, 2022

Full Review: Emdoor EM-T50 rugged 5-inch OEM handheld
Developing a ruggedized handheld computer from scratch is a massive task for any company, and that's where OEMs and ODMs come in. Original equipment and design manufacturers such as Emdoor develop systems for third party distribution, rebranding, reselling and various other business models. RuggedPCReview examined Emdoor's 5-inch EM-T50 Rugged Android Handheld in detail and found it a modern, competent option for OEM customers who seek an easy-to-use data collection handheld that combines modern smartphone functionality with industrial handheld ruggedness and features. [See full review of the Emdoor EM-T50 rugged OEM laptop] -- Posted Tuesday, March 8, 2022

What happened in rugged computing 10 years ago: March 2012
In March 2012, Psion introduced the modular, rugged Omnii RT15 handheld, Intermec started construction on a new facility in Cedar Rapids, Fujitsu announced a faster Stylistic Q550 tablet, Opticon released the Windows Mobile-powered H22 rugged handheld, Handheld reported how their Algiz XRW rugged notebook was going on a North Pole expedition, Getac's PS236 became available with Android, Datalogic reported its best-ever quarter, Microsoft shut down the Windows Marketplace for Mobile just as UPS began deployment of 100,000 WinMo rugged handhelds, DAP Technologies explained its future-proof modular design, and Socket launched their SoMo 655 rugged handheld. [See full March 2012 archive] -- Posted Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Winmate: How to choose the best rugged laptop for tough jobs
Winmate's March 3, 2022 newsletter provides helpful hints on what criteria to apply when selecting rugged laptops for hectic, demanding, or dangerous environments. Among those criteria are size and weight, display and security considerations, types of card readers, compatibility and performance, utility, battery technology, storage types, and more. The newsletter also highlights some of the features and sales points of Winmate's new L140TG-4 Series of rugged laptops. [See Winmate March 3, 2022 newsletter] -- Posted Friday, March 4, 2022

Zebra: Why Windows tablets when Android seems the future?
With Android dominating smartphones and handhelds, and Android mobility solutions seemingly the future, why would mobile computing giant Zebra still build and recommend rugged Windows tablets? Zebra's Patrick Seidensticker answers that question in detail in a recently published Zebra blog. [Read Wondering why Zebra is still building and recommending Windows rugged tablets?] -- Posted Tuesday, March 1, 2022