Understanding the differences between the two touchscreen technologies is vital when selecting the most suitable solution for your application. We cover the key differences between the two touchscreen technologies below – if you’ve any questions, one of our team will be pleased to help. Where is it used? P-CAP: Smartphones, tablets, laptops and pretty much […]
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If you’ve ended up on this page, then you probably already have at least a basic understanding of some of the advantages that industrial computers offer over commercial grade PCs. The main areas where they differ are discussed below. Long-term Product Availability 7-15 year availability is common for industrial PCs, whereas ~12 months is more
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When specifying a new embedded PC, often the specific Windows version selected is nothing more than an afterthought. This is primarily because most people are unaware that the O/S chosen can have a massive impact on the overall reliability of the industrial PC. No More Forced Windows Updates Windows 10 is apparently going to be
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Most of the systems and infrastructure that we have all come to rely on in our daily lives are controlled by computers. From smart TVs and mobile phones to traffic management systems and security cameras, computers have become an essential component of modern life, silently fulfilling a vital role in running our infrastructure and enabling
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The differences between an industrial PC and a military PC are probably just as significant as those between consumer and industrial PCs, but these differences may not be immediately obvious. Security Unsurprisingly, the security demands for a military PC can be significant, with requirements for data encryption, restricted access to I/O ports and drive bays
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Industrial fanless computers are used extensively in situations where harsh environmental factors such as dust or vibration could easily cause a conventional computer to fail, or in applications where silent operation is important. But why is this technology so suited to such conditions? A fanless computer doesn’t rely on active cooling using fans, instead heat
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Edge AI is when your results are calculated on or near the device (such as a camera) that captures the data you are analysing, either because you need answers in real-time, or because sending data to the cloud for analysis will be too costly. For instance, an autonomous delivery robot relies on edge AI for
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Our recent insight following the product development journey from concept to completion looked at the need to involve expert designers at a very early stage of the project. One sector undergoing rapid transformation and introducing new technology at an incredibly fast pace is the agricultural sector. So how do you create innovations for farming that will be best-in-class? Designers must
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Robot solutions are being developed for almost every sector and application, with differing degrees of success and adoption. One area enjoying a surge in the implementation of robotics is logistics, and, with global supply chains under increasing pressure, this is likely to increase swiftly. In 2020, the global logistics robot market was valued at US$5.3bn
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Automating industrial processes through the implementation of robotics and tailored software is transforming production lines globally. This shift has been called Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and many Industry 4.0 transformations have relied on it. But why are so many manufacturers rushing to integrate robots and smart machinery to replace or support manual tasks? The benefits
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