March 2023

Memor 11 family of mobile computers: Optimized performance and flexibility in a market-proven design
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, has released its latest product - the Memor™ 11 family of mobile computers. This cutting-edge addition to the Memor Series is designed to offer unparalleled flexibility for today's mobile workforce. Boasting an up-to-date OS and enhanced processing capabilities, the Memor 11 family delivers superior scanning performance and all-around efficiency. It is the perfect solution for those who need versatility for in-store retail operations and inventory management; for inbound/outbound warehouse logistics, manufacturing traceability and quality control; and in transportation & logistics applications. [See Datalogic media release -- Posted Friday, March 31, 2023

Juniper Systems: Modern technology moves mining forward
Get Rugged, Juniper Systems' official blog, is another excellent source of rugged mobile computing information, both about Juniper's own systems as well as general rugged tech issues. A recent blog by Barbara Sanner examines mining, how it has evolved through the ages, and the impact of modern technology on mining, as exemplified by geo-konzept solutions in conjunction with Juniper Mesa hardware. [See Modern technology moves mining forward] -- Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023

DT Research: Functionality and flexibility of rugged convertible laptops
Rugged Tech Talk, the blog of information appliance developer and manufacturer DT Research, ran an interesting feature on the many merits of rugged convertible laptops. The blog argues that standard laptops are becoming a thing of the past, as newer innovative 2-in-1 convertible laptops provide all the benefits of traditional laptops, but with more flexibility. [See Functionality and flexibility of rugged convertible laptops] -- Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Soracom adds industrial SIM to IoT SIM and eSIM portfolio
Soracom, Inc, a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced that it has added an industrial grade SIM card to its portfolio of IoT SIM and eSIM solutions. With this addition, Soracom now offers both standard and industrial-grade eSIMs and SIM cards, as well as iSIM capability. [See Soracom media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023

HCLTech launches new offerings for organizations with frontline workers
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft and Zebra Technologies to bring modern and connected workplace solutions to frontline worker populations across different industries. Trends in remote and hybrid work have mostly benefited information workers, while many frontline workers continue to use manual and paper-based processes. HCLTech, Microsoft and Zebra aim to improve processes to enable frontline workers to provide robust customer support. [See HCLTech media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023

DPReview.com to close
Digital photography review site DPReview will close down, after 25 years of covering the digital imaging market and generating arguably the best camera reviews you can find. Amazon bought DPReview in 2007, and why they would shut down what is likely a very small cost item to them (and likely very helpful in fueling imaging equipment sales) is anyone's guess. As is, with DPReview, the world will lose a site that could be considered part of its technical heritage. [See DPReview.com to close] -- Posted Thursday, March 23, 2023

Unleash IoT power and speed with Winmate 6 LAN edge computers
Winmate Inc., a world-leading brand for industrial automation systems and computers, brings the 6 LAN edge computers powered by Intel Elkhart Lake and Intel Tiger Lake processors. Featuring advanced CPU and graphics performance with integrated IoT features and longevity support, the new Edge computer provides rich-industrial IO ports to accelerate system integration development for the next generation of IoT applications. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 23, 2023

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK and ProGlove lend logistics leaders a hand at IntraLogisteX
Panasonic TOUGHBOOK will be joining ProGlove at IntraLogisteX on March 28-29th to showcase the powerful solutions that the partnership offers to logistics workers at all points in the supply chain. The two-day event, hosted at the NEC in Birmingham, is the UK's largest intralogistics exhibition and offers solutions to drive efficiencies and reduce costs. [See Panasonic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 22, 2023

DT Research: Smart City management using rugged tablets
The DT Research Rugged Tech Talk blog featured an interesting entry on smart city management with rugged tablets. It covers the concept, purpose, planning and process of smart cities as well as areas that most benefit from deployment of rugged tablets. These include utility management, fleet management, road and city management, as well as construction project management and more. [See Smart City management using rugged tablets] -- Posted Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Waterman Onions digitizes its logistics operations with Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that global onion producer Waterman Onions BV has digitized its logistics operations to gain constant visibility of its fast-paced distribution of 150,000 tons of onions globally each year. The company implemented a warehouse management system for storage and processing, and needed a complementary labelling and scanning solution for the 11,000 crates and cages used to transport and process onions across its facility. Zebra partner Actemium recommended Zebra rugged mobile computers on the Android™ platform along with barcode scanners, tablets, industrial label printers and a mobile device management solution suited to a dusty environment, regular knocks, drops and prolonged periods of usage. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Datalogic delivers intelligent vision for your supply chain solutions to ProMat 2023
Datalogic, will showcase intelligent vision solutions for your entire supply chain needs during this year's ProMat show at McCormick Place in Chicago on March 20 — 23. Datalogic mobile computers, stationary industrial scanners, and handheld scanners ensure visibility from sorting, shipping, and receiving to last-mile activities, such as delivery confirmation and signature capture. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Monday, March 20, 2023

Ubiqconn offers maritime commercial-vessel companies superior ODM computer products and capabilities
Commercial maritime transport is an ancient industry dependent on modern technology. Ubiqconn Technology Inc., an innovative manufacturing company specializing in both the industrial Internet of Vehicle (IoV) and embedded Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, offers maritime commercial-vessel companies superior ODM products and capabilities that help deliver the goods. [See Ubiqconn media release] -- Posted Friday, March 17, 2023

Zebra and Ivanti Wavelink team partner to increase material movement productivity in warehouse and manufacturing operations
Ivanti Wavelink,the supply chain business unit of Ivanti, and Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced it will integrate Ivanti Wavelink and Zebra autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in warehouse and manufacturing facilities. The combined solution will increase productivity and throughput while freeing workers to focus on high-value tasks. [See Ivanti/Zebra media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023

MobileDemand: Surface Pro 9 Rugged xCase now available
MobileDemand reports that Microsoft Surface users now have a new option for device protection and productivity enhancement: The Designed for Surface certified rugged xCase for Surface Pro 9 is available now! As always, customers can buy the xCase rugged case only, or they can purchase a bundle that includes the tablet, the case, and a screen protector. Note that MobileDemand also offers the xCase or bundle for the Surface Go 3, Pro 7+, and Pro 8, as well as many accessories Also, some xCase are backward compatible with earlier Surface models. [See Rugged xCase and Bundles for Microsoft Surface] -- Posted Tuesday, March 14, 2023

OnLogic announces Intel 12th gen-based Helix 401
OnLogic describes the new Helix 401 IPC as a compact, fanless edge device or IoT gateway thanks to its range of wireless capabilities, scalable, high-performance processing, and accelerated graphical display functionality to simultaneously drive multiple 4K displays. Based on Intel 12th gen "Alder Lake" 15 or 28 watt hybrid processors, the Helix 401 starts at US$985. [See the OnLogic Helix HX401] -- Posted Tuesday, March 14, 2023

EagleView unveils revolutionary geospatial platform for industries and public sector
EagleView Technologies, Inc a leading aerial imagery, software, and analytics provider, is opening its powerful platform for strategic customer and partner access. The EagleView Platform will provide customers and partners the capabilities to access interactive experiences, improve current workflows and create services and solutions with the same core capabilities and tools that power EagleView's renowned products and services. [See EagleView media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Honeywell addresses automation interoperability gap as warehouse technology investment nears $22 billion
Honeywell announced today its expanded capabilities to help companies achieve automation interoperability in the distribution center (DC). The company will demonstrate many of its automation solutions and robotics at ProMat 2023 in Chicago, March 20-23 (booth #S618). [See Honeywell media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Topcon further expands MC-X platform with all-new GNSS option for compact equipment
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the availability of a new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) option for its MC-Mobile compact machine control solution. Rounding out the company's compact solutions portfolio, this GNSS option allows contractors to easily integrate their compact machines into fleets already powered by GNSS technology. This expansion gives owners of skid steers, compact track loaders (CTL) and mini excavators the broadest offering of machine control options to date. [See Topcon media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Leading tablet provider MobileDemand showcasing new mobile smart scan handle and popular forklift mounted tablets for warehousing at ProMat 2023
MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets, cases and all-in-one mobile computing solutions for enterprise productivity, today announced it will be showcasing the new xScanHandle G200 and popular forklift mounted rugged tablets at ProMat 2023 in Chicago, March 20-23. Both solutions are designed to incorporate other industry-leading solution providers, including Honeywell® scanners, OtterBox®uniVERSE smart phone cases and RAM®Mounts rugged mounting systems. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Monday, March 13, 2023

Avalue introduced new Intel 11th gen embedded industrial motherboards
Avalue Technology Inc., a global industrial PC solution provider and an associate member of the Intel Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, is unveiling EMX-TGLC, based on Intel® 11th Generation Core™ and Celeron® BGA Processors. The EMX-TGLC is a Thin Mini ITX board with 11th Gen Intel® Core i3/i5 or Celeron® BGA processors. It comes with dual Gigabit LAN and has quad-display functionality making it suitable for network devices, NAS servers, Media Centers, industrial control systems and other embedded applications. [See Avalue media release] -- Posted Monday, March 13, 2023

Redefining productivity with Winmate ATEX Zone 2 tablets
There are numerous settings and environments where flammable fumes may be present, and catastrophe may just be a spark away. That's where ATEX Zone 2 certification comes in, indicating that a device will not generate such sparks. Winmate Inc. has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable products that withstand challenging environmental conditions, such as the chemical, oil, and gas industries, with its ATEX Zone 2 certified tablets and computer solutions. [See Redefining Productivity with Winmate ATEX Zone 2 Tablets]
-- Posted Monday, March 13, 2023

RuggedInformer news
The Handheld Group's RuggedInformer blog is a terrific source not only of the company's products, but also of rugged systems' trends, technologies and successful implementations. The latest issues includes five reasons why to pick the company's Nautiz X9, why a company doing land seismic acquisition needed a rugged device to stand up to outdoor conditions, including heat, in Mexico, and chose the Nautiz X6, and how to choose between Windows and Android in rugged tablet deployments. -- Posted Monday, March 13, 2023

FLIR webinar: Remote monitoring of critical assets
The Teledyne FLIR team will be conducting a free webinar on remote monitoring of critical assets with with intelligence touchless monitoring solutions. The webinar will take place Thursday March 23, 2023 11AM EST. The purpose of the webinar is to help understand how infrared thermography plays a key role in a comprehensive Asset Performance Management (APM) Systems. Learn from the experts! [Register for the free webinar] -- Posted Monday, March 13, 2023

CipherLab releases solutions study
CipherLab, a leader in AIDC solutions for a wide range of industries with an expertise in the convergence of scanning, mobile computing, and business process design, has released a new solutions study that outlines how an international logistics company streamlines their omnichannel services with CipherLab’s RK95 and RS35 mobile computers. [See Cipherlab solutions study] -- Posted Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Durabook computing solutions are 'Big Shoulders' to Chicago's Metra rail system
Durabook, Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced it is supplying Metra, the commuter rail system serving the Chicago metropolitan area, with its rugged S15AB laptop computers. "Metra runs nearly 24/7 and asks a lot of all its equipment, from trains to laptops used in the field where Chicago weather can be extreme. We are using the Durabook S15AB, the thinnest and lightest 15.6" model in its class, that also offers the latest technology," said Aaron Schulz, Metra Sr. Car Inspector. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Getac's next generation B360 laptops set new standard for fully rugged computing performance
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology announced today the launch of its next generation B360 and B360 Pro fully rugged laptops, delivering exceptional connectivity, reliability and computing performance to professionals working in challenging environments. Key features include an Intel Core 12th generation i5/i7 processor with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, for remarkable performance, responsiveness, and rich visuals. A 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD as standard (with option of up to 4TB) offers ample storage, while the 13.3" 1,400 nits FHD LumiBond® display helps maintain productivity around the clock. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Datalogic and Datema take self-shopping to the next level with the Joya Touch 22
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, is excited to announce the release of the new Joya™ Touch 22 self-shopping device in partnership with Datema. The ultimate shopping companion is now better than ever. Datema Retail Solutions is a leading provider of self-scanning solutions to the retail industry with the software EasyShop. The new Joya Touch 22 is certified with EasyShop. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Lenovo ushers in new era of edge automation at scale
Today, at MWC 2023, Lenovo announced the next generation of ThinkEdge remote automation and orchestration with the introduction of new software solutions to accelerate the deployment of edge solutions. Lenovo's new Lenovo Open Cloud Automation (LOC-A) 2.6 software delivers secure automated setup, enabling customers to complete global edge deployments for any number of locations in a matter of minutes, with one-touch provisioning from a single device, such as a PC, smartphone or tablet. [See Lenovo media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 1, 2023