Wondering what makes an industrial PC stand out from a traditional desktop computer? An industrial PC is similar to your office computer in that it will use a similar motherboard and hard drive as a desktop PC, but other than that, an industrial PC has little in common. These are some of the reasons why an industrial PC is different, and even far more useful than your standard office computer: 1.       An Industrial PC is Made to...

Heard of rugged computers but wondering who and what they are for and how they are defined? Have a look at our rugged computers explanation to find out: What are Benefits to Rugged Computers? Rugged computers are computers that are made to dependably function in severe usage conditions and surroundings including powerful vibrations, intense climates and moist or dusty environments.  They are typically in the form of laptops, PDA’s and...

The popularity of tablets and smartphones among consumers is a major driver of the industrial PC market at this time. Everyone is familiar with touchscreens, WiFi and 3G are generally accepted and present ‘everywhere’. The Android operating system is no longer unknown, but now has many users and developers. Why is Android suddenly so popular? Android is compact, powerful and flexible and allow good touchscreen control and...

Lately, there have been three interesting product launched by Arbor and LexCom in the waterproof computer category. Arbor comes with the P1585 Panel PC, LexCom with the NEMO Mini PC and a 10.4 “ panel PC . All three models are all around waterproof and equipped with special connectors and seals that keep moisture out. The two models are even LexCom IP67 protected, which means that they can withstand immersion. The Intel...

A clear trend is the development of industrial PCs for specific markets, such as the medical industry, shipping and public transport.   There are unique conditions involved, eg related to EMC, shock resistance, safety and reliability. Let’s look at why the medical computers are so different and why they are now on the market. Medical computers are a good example of the deep integration that has become the reality in many...

Medical computers allow you not only to streamline the work of your office or your hospital, but also improve patients management and to cope with the pressure exerted by costs. Completely disinfected Medical computers are particularly suitable for use in medical settings. Indeed, their stainless steel is completely sealed and free of grooves and joints. Moreover, it is possible to completely clean with disinfectants: the germs have no...

A popular variant in the computer industry is the Panel PC. This is a combination of a LCD monitor and a computer into an enclosure. The LCD screen is a very compact, workable solution that has many applications. Especially in process automation, but also in kiosk / banking applications, we see around us a lot of panel PCs. Over the years, the quality and reliability has increased, it is now a good alternative to a separate LCD screen...