A lot of us have been there before. You have application critical software that must successfully operate 24/7 and the Industrial PC running it has just died. You troubleshoot the power supply, CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Single Board Computer (SBC), Passive Backplane, Hard Drive and cabling to see where the failure has occurred. If you do …
Five Things to Consider When Upgrading Your Industrial PC in a Pinch Read More »
So…you have a shiny, brand-new PC for you industrial application. It sure feels nice to finally replace your old PC, doesn’t it? But a few months, or even weeks, down the road you may start to notice that your brand-new PC is not actually “all that.” The thing is, not all PCs are the best …
Let’s face it, the world economy isn’t quite where we would love to see it nowadays. Profit margins all over the world are slipping, and every company big and small is looking for ways to eliminate waste in manufacturing processes. Leading experts have designated seven areas that are driving to wasted inventory, space, resources, time …
Scanning barcodes isn’t always about accuracy since it’s a basic given that you’ll have accuracy when you choose to utilize this type of solution with your application. Anyone who has used barcode scanning technology knows that it is highly dependable and precise. So, if it’s not always about accuracy, what other factor looms largely in …
Well, we are fast approaching that time again. My three or four loyal blog readers know that I make Christmas cookies. And, we aren’t just talking about a couple of dozen, either. I made well over a thousand cookies last year, and this year’s quantity may be an all-time high. I have to send a …
Project Planning for Manufacturing Software (and Christmas Cookies) Read More »
Wow—What a great experience! The location for the 2013 Advantech iAutomation World Partner Conference was Dubai from October 7-9. I had never been to Dubai but I was on my way with L-Tron’s CEO RAD DeRose. It was a whirlwind — total travel time of 36 hours with approx. 50 hours on the ground! Were we …
Around the World in 80 Hours: The 2013 Advantech World Partner Conference Read More »
One of the product lines that L-Tron carries is Digital Signage. If you are familiar with digital signage, you know that it is a pretty broad category as it can be interpreted in many ways. The market has matured over the years with new and promising options that could enhance the customer or employee experience. As with food and beauty, presentation is everything.