Technical Articles & Industry Trends

Technical Articles & Industry Trends

Industrial All-in-One PC and Consumer All-in-One PC: What is the Difference?

With so many different options on the market, it can be hard to tell which all-in-one PC is right for you. While consumer all-in-one PCs are made for desktop environments, where the demand is variable and the computer has time for rest, industrial all-in-one PCs are made for heavy conditions and workload. So, how do […]

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Benefits of Adding Industrial HMI Panel PCs to Your Business

Screens are everywhere, or at least they seem to be multiplying at every corner, in every store, at the gas station, at the restaurant, at your house and at your office. In fact, there are currently 6 computer screens surrounding me as I write this. Two for contract number 1, two for contract number 2, […]

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Do I need an HMI Panel PC or a PLC HMI?

The question of whether or not to use a PLC or panel PC as the HMI for the industrial automation line has plagued engineers in manufacturing plants for several decades. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) were invented by Richard Morely in 1968 and pioneered in the 1970s by the company Allen-Bradley, who was instrumental in getting the […]

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What is a washdown computer?

This article is Part 3 of a three-part series on waterproof computers that address frequent questions around Teguar water-resistant and waterproof computers. In Part 1 we established that a water-resistant computer is an IP65 full or front rated computer. In Part 2 we learned that an IP67 waterproof touchscreen can be either projected capacitive or […]

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How do waterproof touchscreen monitors work?

This blog on waterproof touchscreen monitors is part two of a three part series on waterproof computers that address common questions around Teguar-brand water-resistant and waterproof computers. In the previous article, we defined the phrase ‘water-resistant computer’ and talked about how the term water-resistant is sometimes used interchangeably with waterproof. We determined that, for Teguar, […]

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What is a water-resistant computer?

This article is part 1 of a three-part series on waterproof computers that address common questions around Teguar water-resistant and waterproof computers. What is the difference between water-resistant and waterproof? The waterproof and water-resistant terms are sometimes used interchangeably. This can cause confusion and gives marketers leeway when advertising device features. Both terms are non-technical […]

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When Do You Need a Fanless Industrial PC? 

Anyone who has been tasked with buying a computer for an industrial environment has likely asked this question: “Do I really need a fanless PC?” It’s a reasonable question, after all—fanless computers are a bit harder to come by than your average Dell or Raspberry Pi solution, and they can often be more expensive as […]

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Types of Fanless Computers

It may seem obvious, but any computer without a fan is a fanless computer. However, unless you are an industry insider you might not know that a fanless computer sometimes refers to a box pc (a computer without a screen). For many engineers, a fanless computer solution is a number one requirement as fans are […]

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Forklift Tablet Mount Solutions

Upgrading Your Rugged Tablets on Forklifts Operating in Warehouses Unlike traditional vehicle mount tablets, forklift tablet mount solutions have a unique set of requirements. Most forklifts operate within warehouses which creates additional environmental challenges for the rugged tablets to work effectively. Below is a list of the key factors to account for when choosing a […]

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