July 2021

Cincoze DS-1300 provides a protective net for the post-pandemic era
Since 2019, COVID-19 has swept the world, initiating an intensive battle against this highly infectious virus. In addition to the widespread use of vaccines, there is rising awareness amongst socially responsible organizations of how cutting-edge technology can be used to suppress the spread of the virus. Since its inception, the high-performance, high-expansion, and rugged industrial computer series, Cincoze DS-1300, has become the choice of epidemic prevention equipment for vendors and public organizations. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Thursday, July 29, 2021

Durabook introduces new advanced Z14I fully-rugged laptop
Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, announced today the introduction of its dramatically upgraded Z14I fully-rugged laptop. The unit includes a slew of remarkable features, including an 11th Gen. Intel® Core™ processor, latest Thunderbolt™ 4, NVMe PCIe SSD drive, 14" FHD 1,000 nits display with proprietary DynaVue® sunlight-readable technology, fanless and hot-swappable battery design, MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-461G certifications, and ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2000, CI/D2 classification. In addition, the newly upgraded Z14I delivers 1.6x faster CPU performance than its predecessor. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Thursday, July 29, 2021

First look at the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G2
With the new TOUGHBOOK G2, Panasonic merges their Toughpad G1 tablet and Toughbook 20 hybrid laptop into one single product, only this time emphasizing the tablet aspect rather than the laptop aspect of the 10-inch high-end 2-in-1 hybrid. That may be because primary competitor Getac did the same with their UX10 tablet, which is clearly Panasonic's target. Of note is a modular design that allows extensive customization. [Read our description, specs and analysis of the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G2] -- Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Customizable TOUGHBOOK G2, a fully rugged, modular 2-in-1 tablet built for versatility
Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today announced availability of the new Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G2 product in the U.S. and Canada, which is a fully rugged 2-in-1 detachable tablet with optional keyboard that features an innovative modular design and user-removable expansion packs (xPAK's). Built on the TOUGHBOOK brand's legacy of durability and reliability, the TOUGHBOOK G2 is designed to address the evolving needs of today's mobile workforce and help users tackle the toughest, mission-critical jobs and assignments. [See Panasonic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2021

New post: Thunderbolt 4 -- crowning "one wire" connectivity and charging answer to the increasingly fragmented USB landscape?
Is Thunderbolt 4 the crowning "one wire" connectivity and charging answer to the increasingly fragmented USB landscape? A look at how USB developed and how it all culminated (for now) in Thunderbolt 4. Plus putting it to the test with Getac's latest Intel 11th-gen rugged 2-in-1s and the Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock. [Read Thunderbolt 4 -- Is it the crowning “one wire” connectivity and charging answer to the increasingly fragmented USB landscape?] -- Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Corteva Agriscience among first to leverage agile mobile robots to walk row crops
Corteva Agriscience is working to take agricultural robotics to new heights using a Spot robot from Boston Dynamics. The company is among the first in agriculture to use this agile and cutting-edge platform to 'walk' between rows of corn, sunflowers and more. The robot, which includes Trimble's autonomous navigation capabilities, has potential applications in field testing of both new seed and crop protection solutions with its ability to autonomously collect copious amounts of data, support the application of new crop protection discovery molecules, and inspect operations. [See Corteva media release] -- Posted Monday, July 19, 2021

MobileDemand launches sleek and powerful rugged xTablet T1190
MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets and mobile all-in-one computing solutions for enterprise productivity, today announced the launch of the xTablet T1190 as part of their portfolio of rugged xTablets. Optional add-on functionality such as multi-payment systems and barcode scanner enable the dynamic tablet to support today's ever-changing retail environment. At only 15 millimeters in depth, the company's thinnest tablet is designed to be easily carried and operated throughout the day. The new Windows® xTablet T1190 is available now for immediate delivery. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Friday, July 16, 2021

American Robotics receives purchase order from Fortune 100 oil and gas company
American Robotics a leading commercial developer of fully-automated drone systems, today announced that it has received a purchase order from a Fortune 100 oil and gas company for its autonomous Scout System. The Scout System™ is the first and only drone system approved by the FAA for automated operation beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) with no humans on-site. With this purchase, American Robotics will continue its expansion into key industrial markets. [See American Robotics media release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Handheld NAUTIZ X6 simplifies job-site management
The Handheld Group's latest newsletter alerts to an interesting customer solutions study. It shows how Handheld's Nautiz X6 allows construction companies to determine in real time what materials are needed at a job site. It's done via €asyGIS, a cloud-based GNSS receiver solution that supplies precise survey data, paired with the rugged Nautiz X6 data collector at the construction site. [See Measurement and Billing at the Push of a Button] -- Posted Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Handheld Scandinavia appoints Thomas Vallmar as new CEO
Handheld Scandinavia, a Nordic supplier of rugged mobile computers, today announced the appointment of Thomas Vallmar as new CEO. Vallmar will lead Handheld's efforts for a broadened footprint on the Nordic markets. Handheld Scandinavia is a fully owned subsidiary of Handheld Group, a leading global manufacturer of rugged computers specifically developed for field workers in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. [See Handheld media release] -- Posted Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Full review: Getac S410
With the latest generation of the S410, Getac keeps their semi-rugged laptop platform state-of-the-art and beyond, providing the very latest in scalable performance and economical operation. Between 11th generation Intel Core processors with their Iris Xe graphics, super-fast PCIe NVMe storage, unmatched battery capacity, and vastly customizable connectivity and functionality, Getac aced this upgrade to their popular S410 notebook platform. [See full review of the Getac S410] -- Posted Tuesday, July 6, 2021

IPC Germany launches expandable embedded PC with Tiger Lake CPUs processors
ICP Germany announces the launch of its expandable embedded PC with Intel 11th generation "Tiger Lake" CPUs. CPU performance, fanless design and expansion slots for add-on modules are combined in the new MP1-11TGS-D embedded PC series from ICP Germany. Performance comes from the 11th generation Intel® Core™ I processors, also known as Tiger Lake UP3. [See ICP Germany media release] -- Posted Thursday, July 1, 2021

Zebra Technologies to acquire Fetch Robotics
Zebra Technologies, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced it intends to acquire Fetch Robotics, a pioneer in on-demand automation. Fetch's Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are used for optimized picking in fulfillment centers and distribution centers, just-in-time material delivery in manufacturing facilities and automating manual material movement in any facility. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Thursday, July 1, 2021