Control, Visibility and IIoT Manufacturing at the Edge Part 2
Control, Visibility and IIoT Manufacturing at the Edge (Part 2) Automating continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and innovation are primary goal of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). A manufacturer’s ability to make production processes smarter through data aggregation may have IIoT at its foundation, but the use of the rugged tablet delivers the connectivity for remote […]
Control, Visibility and IIoT Manufacturing at the Edge (Part 1)
It’s been nearly a century since most manufacturers housed their operations under a single roof, and even then, there were multiple buildings if not multiple sites. The last several decades have seen the advent of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cloud, edge computing and automation along with the use of industrial tablets. These tools and […]
Why Security Is Critical to The Success of The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) connects machines, allowing remote control and data collection used to improve automation, real-time knowledge, efficiency, and convenience. The Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) is a class of the IoT where manufacturing and other critical infrastructure are interconnected for operational efficiency and to enable rapid response in case of problems. What […]
Why Custom-Made Tablets Are Superior To Commercial Tablets
Custom-made tablets are more durable, more secure, and offer superior functionality over mass-produced commercial tablets used for military, medical, or industrial purposes. Here we describe how custom-made tablets, including custom-made Android tablets, are more durable – and quite simply, better – for most trades and industries than the commercial versions. Tablets (that is, tablet computers) are flat, […]
Why a Rugged Tablet Must Have An IP67 Rating
Today, the rugged tablet is commonly used across sectors like manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare, defense, energy/utilities and more. One key performance parameter in these environments is ingress protection (IP) rating – resistance to ingress of dust and water into the device. For business-critical operations, the best rule of thumb is to always err on […]
Using CPLD’s to Tackle Unforeseen Design Problems: Adding Debouncing and Hysteresis to Power Path Control Circuits
Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) are becoming a staple for modern digital design. Although CPLD’s have their limitations (primarily for digital and low-power architectures), they are hard to beat from a total package perspective of low power consumption, on-the-fly design flexibility, and robust operation. SECO USA engineers have used CPLD’s and FPGA’s for purposes ranging […]
Turning a Rugged tablet Into a Business Solution
The best rugged tablet for mobile use is a purpose-built solution based on the needs of the company, the user, and the environments in which it will be used. While that is the cornerstone of what it takes to turn a rugged tablet into a business solution, it’s far from the complete story. Many businesses and industry […]
Tips to Follow While Choosing an Industrial Custom Tablet or Device Manufacturer
Tablets are versatile devices with seemingly no end to their uses in both personal and workplace environments. Tablets offered on consumer markets provide a standard set of features that cover many use cases – human interaction, wireless internet connectivity, location services, and more. However, these standard features may not include interfaces and features required for […]
The Role of the Custom Medical Device in Interoperability
While the pursuit of true interoperability in healthcare continues to accelerate, data security concerns still loom large. Data standards, security and privacy requirements, and advanced health IT systems are critical to achieve full healthcare interoperability, according to a report from the Hospital Agenda for Interoperability. In truth, full and unfettered interoperability is not always the goal if […]
The Importance of Rugged Tablet Features & Medical Treatment
It’s becoming increasingly clear in the healthcare industry that the use of rugged tablets must have similar characteristics as other medical instrumentation used in medical care. In essence, it must be capable of acting with the same safeguards and functionality as any other medical device. Consequently, the features of an efficient and reliable medical grade […]