In my ten years of Industrial Computing Sales at L-Tron Corporation, I’ve definitely come up with better tag lines. What I haven’t been able to accomplish is the development of an Industrial Ethernet Switch that is suitable for rugged industrial applications. But guess what? Advantech has done just that by developing a product for use in demanding industrial environments, …
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During my 10 years in providing technical solutions for industrial computing, I have relied on iKey keyboards to provide an effective, dependable PC interface for customers requiring additional safeguards against harsh conditions. iKey keyboards are the most versatile keyboard on the market providing desktop, panel mount, OEM, rack drawer, and backlit keyboard options coupled with a …
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These days, most people expect a high degree of interaction with their smartphone, tablet and even their computer screen. Now touch panel computers offer fast-paced interaction between the machine and the human, satisfying increasing customer demand to interact seamlessly with their technology. Once primarily the domain of laboratories and factories, touch panel screen computers have …
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During my time in Industrial Computing, I have found that Industrial PCs are the most suitable solution for a number of projects involving rugged environments, including testing Print Circuit Boards (PCB) and Print Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA). Industrial PCs have an abundance of filtered cooling fans. These fans provide optimized and streamlined airflow and allow …
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The reason I come to work each day is because I enjoy providing users with a sound industrial computing platform that offers product support rivaled by no other manufacturer. During my time working in sales, I have realized that there simply is no viable substitute for quality, and product support is a fundamental aspect of …
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During my time in sales, I have found that barcode traceability has become an integral factor in the manufacturing of circuit boards. It is important for companies to have an updated inventory of components and finished products, while also having the knowledge of where this product is in the manufacturing process. One of the prime areas …
For all of you Industrial PC users out there that have not yet received the message, sourcing hard drives for the next few months is going to be a tough gig. Hard Drive manufacturer Western Digital in Thailand is underwater. In fact, they are actually sending divers in to recover their equipment. This has led to a big demand for …
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During my time as an industrial computer salesman, I have learned that there are still a good amount of customers with a pressing need for ISA slots. At the end of the day, it isn’t always feasible to re-design software and find replacement I/O cards that adhere to the newer standards such as PCIe. Time …
As Industrial PC configurations have evolved from Pentium 4 to Core 2 Duo and Core i3, i5 and i7 platforms, so have the expansion cards being utilized. Although ISA, PCI, PCI-X, and AGP have been the universal choice for many, PCI Express (PCIe) has evolved into the standard for cost-sensitive and mission-critical applications. PCI Express …
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I have worked with many industrial computer customers, all experiencing the same issue: lack of space. The fact remains that rack mount, wall mount and desktop industrial PCs aren’t always the ideal solution. That’s where Embedded PCs come into play. Embedded PCs are fanless systems with a compact form-factor designed for rugged and space-critical Industrial Automation …
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