September 2021

Getac announces new National Sales Manager
Getac USA, a key subsidiary of MiTAC-Synnex Business Group, has named Troy Pingree as National Sales Manager for operations in the Eastern U.S. based out of its Irvine, California offices. Troy has over 25 years of experience in the mobile computing arena. Prior to joining Getac he was Director of Enterprise Sales for Panasonic addressing B2B technologies. Troy will spearhead the U.S. sales organization in the East providing leadership, direction, and an executive vision to ensure alignment with the company's financial and strategic goals. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Cincoze's GbE M12 X-Coded CMI Module — Optimized for Railways
Cincoze, a leading manufacturer of rugged embedded computers, has launched a new GbE M12 X-Coded CMI module for railways. Cincoze realizes that safety is a top priority in rail transit, and real-time monitoring and transmission of information is critical for achieving this. This latest CMI module is compatible with two major Cincoze product lines: the DIAMOND Series rugged embedded computers (DS, DI, and DX series) and GOLD Series embedded GPU computers (GM and GP series). The new module is easy and convenient to install, stabilizes data transmission, and ensures a comprehensive safety overview of trains, gates, and other areas in rail transit. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Global research study finds the pandemic accelerated demand for and adoption of technology for public safety
Motorola Solutions, in partnership with a leading academic, independent research team, has conducted a global study that uncovers how expectations for safety and security are changing while fueling public safety and enterprise innovation. The Consensus for Change report surveyed 12,000 citizens and interviewed 50 public safety agencies, commercial organizations and industry experts across 10 geographic markets. It analyzes how the global COVID-19 pandemic heightened awareness of the need for technology to enhance public safety while accelerating innovation and technology adoption for emergency services and enterprises around the world. [See Motorola Solutions media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 28, 2021

4DMobile nominated for Technology Association of Iowa 2021 Prometheus Awards Creative Technology Solution of the Year
4DMobile, provider of workforce productivity technologies, is proud to announce its xDIM™ Mobile Dimensioning software has been nominated for The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) 2021 Prometheus Awards for Creative Technology Solution of the Year. The annual awards unite innovators and leaders from technology, business, education, and government to celebrate the year's most momentous achievements. [See 4DMobile media release] -- Posted Friday, September 24, 2021

Intel breaks ground on two new leading-edge chip factories in Arizona
Intel today broke ground on two new leading-edge chip factories at the company's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. In a groundbreaking ceremony attended by senior government officials and community leaders, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger celebrated the start of construction on the largest private investment in state history and reiterated the company's commitment to investing in U.S. semiconductor leadership. [See Intel media release] -- Posted Friday, September 24, 2021

Datalogic's QuickScan 2500 Series is now ultra-affordable
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, is excited to announce the new QuickScan™ QW2500 2D imager. This entry level model is an affordable option in the best-selling QD2500 family. The QW2500 delivers the features and benefits that satisfy the requirements of most applications. Operational efficiency will get a boost as POS operators scan confidently every time eliminating the need to enter barcodes manually. This is the perfect companion for grocery, convenience stores and non-food retailers. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 23, 2021

OnLogic on Elkhart Lake
In its blog, OnLogic, one of the most refreshingly pro-active providers of highly-configurable small form factor computers, commented on the increasing emergence of Intel "Elkhart Lake" Atom, Celeron and Pentium processors. The company explains what the Elkhart Lake platform is all about and why it's a natural for IoT applications in a video (see here), and also covers their new Elkhart Lake-based Helix 300 and Karbon 400 industrial PCs (see here]. [See OnLogic blog on Elkhart Lake] -- Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2021

A completely hands-free experience: The Unitech WD200 mobile computer and MS622 scanner
Unitech is now offering the perfect scanner to complement the WD200 wearable mobile computer: the MS622 Wired 2D Ring Scanner. The MS622 is a single finger wearable barcode scanner with 1D & 2D scanning capability and plug-and-play compatibility. Integrating the MS622 into your existing WD200 work environment can help you cut down on errors and improve workflow efficiency. [See Unitech media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2021

New Trimble DA2 receiver boosts performance of Trimble Catalyst GNSS positioning service
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) launched today the Trimble® DA2 GNSS receiver for the Trimble Catalyst™ positioning service. The DA2 — the second-generation receiver and antenna for the Catalyst service — now includes the Trimble ProPoint™ GNSS engine for enhanced performance. Unique to the latest Trimble Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) solutions, ProPoint technology reduces convergence times and improves positioning accuracy when operating near trees and buildings. In addition, the Bluetooth®-enabled DA2 adds iOS support to the Catalyst service, greatly increasing the range of devices, workflows and apps that can be used with the Catalyst solution. -- Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2021

RuggON at Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas
RuggON is one of the pioneers in promoting the synergy between rugged mobile computing and commercial drones for an expanding roster of applications. At the recent UAV Expo in Las Vegas, RuggON explored the potential of their UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Control Tablet with customers and interested parties. (Also see RuggON Interview on drones] -- Posted Friday, September 17, 2021

Back at tradeshows! Handheld at the MINExpo in Las Vegas
After an 18 month hiatus from in-person events, Handheldgroup staff felt it was great to be back in action at tradeshows! They were at the MINExpo in Las Vegas in the north hall in booth 2863. The showroom floor was busy, they reported, including a surprising number of international visitors. -- Posted Friday, September 17, 2021

Winmate launches new high-performance rugged tablet
Winmate says it created its new 10.1-inch S101TG Rugged Tablet PC specifically for futuristic industrialization. This means superior performance via Intel 11th generation "Tiger Lake" processors, strict MIL-STD-810H standard compliance in all pertaining environmental criteria, a bright hi-res display, USB Type-C, as well as extensive configurability. [See Winmate's S101TH release] -- Posted Thursday, September 16, 2021

OEM/ODM Emdoor presents EM-X33 rugged laptop platform
Chinese OEM/ODM designer and manufacturer Emdoor Info has announced their 13.3-inch state-of-the-art EM-X33 rugged notebook platform for general OEM availability. The EM-X33 is based on Intel 11th gen "Tiger Lake" processors, offers Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 4, impressive ruggedness, dual batteries, as well as various OEM options. [See Emdoor X33 fully rugged laptop page] -- Posted Thursday, September 16, 2021

Salling Group: 5,000 Point Mobile PM45 for improved work flow of 12,000 workers
In collaboration with Delfi Technologies, Point Mobile delivered 5,000 Point Mobile PM45 rugged smartphones to Danish retail chain Salling Group to replace their previous IP phone based hardware. Additionally, Salling Group is using another 5,000 Point Mobile PM85 mobile computers for inventory management. [See Salling Group: 5,000 PM45 for improved work flow of 12,000 workers video] -- Posted Thursday, September 16, 2021

JLT Mobile Computers adds rugged vehicle-mount computer with Android™ operating system to its popular JLT6012™ series
JLT Mobile, a leading developer of computers for demanding environments, announces the addition of an Android 10-based version to its JLT6012™ series of rugged vehicle-mount computers. Designed to boost productivity in warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, ports and all other types of logistics deployments, the new JLT6012A™ computer brings the familiar, user-friendly experience of Android to the popular JLT6012 series, reduces training needs and meets the expectations of the modern workforce. Certified for Google Mobile Services (GMS), the new JLT6012A unit also opens access to Android programming expertise and the vast and growing number of Android apps and utilities. [See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Winmate presents the L140TG-4, the world's first 14" convertible rugged laptop
Winmate announced its new Windows 10 IoT Enterprise based L140TG Rugged Laptop powered by Intel® "Tiger Lake" Core™ processors. The fanless L140TG series, which uses a flip design for quick switching between laptop and tablet modes, represents a new generation of compact and lightweight portability in a robust form factor. The L140TG offers comprehensive wireless connectivity options to keep workers connected in even the most remote locations. Its 14-inch Full-HD projected capacitive multi-touch panel with direct optical bonding and anti-glare treatment provides excellent viewability under any lighting condition. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Monday, September 13, 2021

Sonim Technologies launches new XP3plus ultra-rugged flip phone
Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) announced today the launch of the XP3plus flip phone, now available at T-Mobile. The new Sonim XP3plus builds on the legacy of its ultra-rugged, and very popular, predecessor, the XP3, to deliver enhanced capabilities for those who work in demanding environments and need simple, fast and reliable voice communications. The XP3plus features a larger display, a bigger battery, additional programmable buttons to improve productivity, and a new intuitive user interface with dynamic soft keys. [See Sonim Technologies media release] -- Posted Monday, September 13, 2021

Zebra Technologies introduces new Windows 12-inch rugged tablets and 2-in-1s
Zebra Technologies, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today introduced the ET80 and ET85 (ET8x series), a new series of Windows 12-inch rugged tablets and 2-in-1s. The ET8x series is designed to improve productivity and safety across multiple industries. These innovative tablets are Zebra's first tablets with support for Wi-Fi 6E and 5G, providing advanced wireless connectivity to help ensure mobile workers remain connected in any environment. [See Zebra media release -- Posted Monday, September 13, 2021

Handheld announces new version of the NAUTIZ X6 ultra-rugged Android phablet
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today launched a new version of the popular NAUTIZ X6 ultra-rugged phablet, a handheld computer that combines the big-screen functionality of a tablet with the go-anywhere performance of a rugged phone. ith this platform upgrade, the new version of the Nautiz X6 ultra-rugged phablet runs Android 11 and is Android Enterprise Recommended (AER). One of Handheld's most successful products since its launch in 2019, the Nautiz X6 is ideal for industrial and field applications with the reliability to perform in the most challenging outdoor and industrial environments. [See Handheld media release -- Posted Thursday, September 9, 2021

Marine computer and display solutions
In the era of rapid technology development, the marine and offshore industries are continuously seeking novel ways to use the newest technological advancements. When it comes to maritime activities and naval forces, fast, reliable, and durable technology is critical to the mission. In its latest industry newsletter, Winmate provides an overview of the many aspects and challenges of marine computing and display solutions, as well as a number of marine customer success stories. [Read Marine computer and display solutions]
-- Posted Thursday, September 9, 2021

What exactly is machine vision?
The term machine vision has become ubiquitous -- but just what is machine vision and how can businesses leverage it for tangible benefits? A machine vision system uses cameras, together with hardware and software, to monitor and automate tasks. OnLogic's latest newsletter contains a number of customer stories that show real-world applications of machine vision. [See What exactly is machine vision?] -- Posted Thursday, September 9, 2021

Motorola Solutions launches the first in-car video system enabled by artificial intelligence
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI), today introduced the first AI-enabled in-car video system for law enforcement, the M500. The solution is bringing more powerful capabilities to the police vehicle to enhance awareness and safety while building trust and transparency throughout communities. [See Motorola Solutions media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Assessment: Handheld's SP500X ScanPrinter
The Handheld Group's recently announced SP500X ScanPrinter SP500X ScanPrinter a wearable device designed to bring revolutionary technology and efficiency to high-volume logistics operations. The SP500X combines computer, scanner and printer all in one, for potentially substantial time-saving and productivity enhancements. We're presenting an analysis of this very interesting device. [See description, analysis and specs of the Handheld Group SP500X ScanPrinter] -- Posted Thursday, September 2, 2021

Review: Teguar TB-3445 industrial Mini PC
With their TB-3445 fanless IPC, Teguar offers an inexpensive mini industrial Box PC that fits anywhere and is suitable for an almost endless range of applications where space and budgets are tight, required performance is known, and absolutely reliable operation for years and years is required. RuggedPCReview examined and tested the TB-3445 and found much to like. [See review of the Teguar TB-3445] -- Posted Thursday, September 2, 2021

Cincoze DS-1300 — Making Manufacturing "Smart"
Smart manufacturing is the "new normal" in the era of Industry 4.0. Rapid optimization of manufacturing processes and the complete overhaul of the industrial environment, including smart production, smart equipment, and smart energy management, drive higher efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvements. The Cincoze DS-1300, which includes the high performance, multiple expansion options, rich I/O, and other features necessary for these applications, can quickly connect to peripheral sensors and devices, and through data integration and analysis, becomes the central smart hub for edge computing critical for the migration to Industry 4.0. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 2, 2021