July 2023
Factory Tour: Teguar in Charlotte, North Carolina
RuggedPCReview visited Teguar's manufacturing and assembly plant in Charlotte, North Carolina! Factory tours are a great way to really get to know a company, its facilities and its people. Teguar provides state-of-the-art industrial PCs and medical computer solutions. Thank you, Teguar, for showing us around! Very impressive indeed. [See Factory Tours: Teguar] -- Posted Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Winmate launches UAV Ground Control Station with advanced features
Winmate, a leading provider of rugged computing solutions, has unveiled its latest UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) with advanced features. The Winmate UAV GCS provides drone pilots with reliable and intuitive control of their unmanned aerial vehicles. The GCS boasts a low-latency video software decoder, allowing for real-time high-resolution video viewing, making it an ideal tool for drone pilots who need fast and accurate situational awareness. Moreover, the GCS has an all-weather, dust, and water-resistant design with an IP65 rating, suitable for use in harsh environments. It is MIL-grade drop, shock, and vibration certified, guaranteeing its durability and stability under extreme conditions. [See Winmate Rugged Ground Control Station] -- Posted Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Avalue's upcoming launch of vibrant color ePaper display
Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global industrial PC solution provider provider and a Titanium member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, is preparing for its upcoming launch of vibrant color ePaper display with four colors: black, white, red, and yellow. This will provide attractive and saturated color effects ideal for digital signage, poster displays, and many other applications. [See Avalue media release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Handheld wins contract for nano drone control technology
Handheld Group a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and part of MilDef Group, has won a contract for nano drone control computers to be used by dismounted soldiers. The custom-built drone-control computer is based on a 7-inch ultra-rugged Handheld Android tablet. The customer is a global defense group, based in the USA, delivering nano drones for battlefield surveillance. The initial contract is valued at 6 MSEK ($580,000) with substantial growth potential expected. [See Handheld media release] -- Posted Monday, July 24, 2023
Teguar announces 24-inch fanless AIO PC
Teguar announced the TM-5900-24i, a sleek, lightweight and fanless All-in-One PC designed specifically for industrial manufacturing. Powered by an Intel 11th generation "Tiger Lake" processors, the TM-5900-24i has a solid aluminum chassis that provides protection against harsh impacts, offers guaranteed support until 2030, has an optional UPS battery pack, and the silent fanless cooling system keep the chassis free of dust and debris. [See 24" Fanless AIO PC] -- Posted Thursday, July 13, 2023
VDC: The global market for enterprise tablets
VDC reports that at the device level, the markets for fully rugged slate tablets and 2-in-1 detachable devices are Windows-dominant with over 83% of devices shipped in 2022 running a Windows OS. In contrast, the semi-rugged tablet market is majority Android-based, led by Samsung’s Tab Active product line, with support for enterprise applications on Android gaining traction. How can OEMs stay on top of shifting platform requirements to position themselves competitively? [See VDC Executive Brief] -- Posted Thursday, July 13, 2023
Winmate introduces M Series Zone 2 Panel PCs
In today's industries, safety and efficiency are paramount. In hazardous environments, it's critical to have devices that meet industry safety standards. The Intel "Tiger Lake" based Winmate M Series Zone 2 Panel PC ensures reliable, efficient computing power for demanding industrial environments. Featuring an edge-to-edge flat display, the M Series Panel PC combines aesthetics with functionality. The aluminum housing of the panel undergoes anti-corrosion treatment, providing long-lasting durability even in harsh operating conditions. [See the Winmate M Series HMI overview and visit the Winmate VR Expo -- Posted Thursday, July 13, 2023
ProMat 2023 Lives On Online
ProMat may be over, but you can still access the manufacturing and supply chain education and solution sourcing that ProMat delivered March 20-23 at Chicago's McCormick Place. ProMat Digital Entry gives you instant access to1,000 exhibitor showcases, 150 on-floor seminars, 4 keynotes and more on demand. The information and solutions you need to power up your supply chain are just one click away. [Register at no cost] -- Posted Thursday, July 13, 2023
Kyocera maximizes business mobile productivity with ultra-rugged DuraForce PRO 3 smartphone
Kyocera, a global leader in rugged devices, today launched its ultra-rugged DuraForce PRO 3 Android smartphone with comprehensive business tools to help enterprises, small businesses, first responders and a variety of vertical industries that rely on rugged, reliable mobile technology. Now available from Verizon, it's certified for Verizon 5G Nationwide and 5G Ultra Wideband for public and private network connectivity at blazing fast speeds. [See Kyocera media release] -- Posted Thursday, July 13, 2023
Durabook upgrades U11 rugged tablet with 12th gen Intel® CPU and architectural innovations to establish the most versatile 11-inch rugged tablet
Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced upgrading its U11 Rugged Tablet with the 12th Gen Intel® processor and other architectural innovations that establish it as the most versatile 11-inch rugged tablet. The U11 rugged tablet solution goes above and beyond standard requirements to elevate the professional user's experience. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Getac recognized as a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments of Worldwide Rugged Mobile Devices, Tablets and PCs
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology, today announced that two new IDC MarketScape reports named the company a worldwide Leader in Rugged Mobile Devices and Rugged Tablet and PC. The reports, "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Rugged Mobile Devices 2023 Vendor Assessment and IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Tablet and PC 2023 Vendor Assessment," noted, "Despite challenges, the future of rugged mobility is secure. Rugged devices perform tasks that consumer-grade devices cannot, and they excel in highly specialized enterprise workflows. As more businesses seek to enable larger segments of their workforce, frontline workers present a clear opportunity for growth." [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, July 11, 2023
FULL REVIEW: Getac X600 Pro rugged workstation
The Getac X600 Pro is an enhanced model in Getac's lineup of X600 fully rugged mobile workstations for deployments where you can't compromise and really need desktop power out there in the field. Like the base X600, the X600 Pro has a super-bright 15.6-inch screen, massive connectivity and, with its Intel H-Series processors, is much more powerful than any standard rugged laptop. The X600 Pro adds additional battery power for a total of up to 242 watt-hours, selection of optical drives, additional ports, as well as additional PCMCIA and ExpressCard options. [See full review of the Getac X600 Pro] -- Posted Monday, July 10, 2023
Avalue speeding up edge device connection with its EMS-EHL Series of modular embedded systems
Following its success in advanced EMS-TGL embedded systems, Avalue now introduces the EMS-EHL Series of modular embedded systems as an entry-level variant of the industrial-control-grade forerunner. The new series combines a standard, board-mounted embedded modular system (EMS) with innovative IET modules, making I/O customization faster and more flexible. Users may use the on-demand IET modules to build prototypes, scale out their systems, or reproduce any existing architecture, thereby minimizing repeated engineering and reducing risks brought about by lump sum investments. [See Avalue media release] -- Posted Monday, July 3, 2023
What happend in rugged computing 15 years ago: July 2008
Not that much usually happens in the dog days of summer, but the following kept us busy in July of 2008: Fujitsu introduced two Tablet PC convertibles, the Lifebook T5010 and T1010, Itronix (RIP) supported a Zambezi expedition with their super-tough GoBook XR-1. We reviewed the Roper Mobile Duros tablet back when Duros was a separate product line. Intermec relocated final assembly from Everett, WA, to a Singapore serves provider. Honeywell introduced the Dolphin 9900, and announced it was buying Metrologic. And MobileDemand suggested we check if their rugged Tablet PC worked underwater. It did, for a while. [See more of what happened in rugged computing 15 years ago] -- Posted Monday, July 3, 2023
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