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Epic Compliant Medical Computers

Teguar provides medical computers that meet or exceed the requirements to run various Epic software suites such as OpTime and Anesthesia. The operating room has perhaps the most stringent requirements for computer hardware and Teguar computers have all the needed features and more to keep the operating room running smoothly. Thinking about robust and well-designed […]

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How do medical tablet PCs differ from iPads in healthcare applications?

When someone argues that an iPad can run the same application as a certified medical computer they are most likely correct to some limitation. Below is a summary of some basic and critical differences between a consumer grade iPad and Medical Tablet PC. 1. Medical Tablet PCs are generally EN/UL 60601 certified. There has recently been […]

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Teguar Panel Mount PCs vs All-In-One Computers

Industrial Panel PCs Many customers know exactly what they are looking for in an industrial touchscreen computer, but there is still room for confusion regarding form-factors and mounting styles. I would like to take this time to clarify the different mounting types available for panel PCs. For simplicity, touchscreen computers and industrial monitors can be separated […]

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Trends in Medical Tablet PCs

A brief comparison of early generation and current generation healthcare digital tablets. Early Generation Medical Tablet PCs Current Generation Medical Tablet PCs (2018) Housing Some of the first medical tablet pc designs followed the Intel MCA (Medical Clinical Assistant) standard. This design comprised of a handle to easily carry & ergonomically fit […]

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Industrial Touch Screens: How to Make the Right Choice

Spreadsheets with budget planner onscreen, project requirements on another, and hopefully the favorable trade winds of google searches behind you; the process of choosing an industrial touch screen begins. Whether it is for a control panel, kiosk, OEM integration, production/packaging line, or running MES software in your factory, after enough screen time, all panel pcs can […]

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Fanless Box Computers on the Rise

They have infiltrated our factories, farms, hospitals, and even prisons. They silently execute their missions when failure is not an option. They survive in extreme conditions where others may fail. What are these amazing creatures? They go by many names, but we typically refer to them as fanless box PCs. They are also known as fanless […]

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What is an Industrial Computer?

3 Characteristics of Industrial Computers 1. Industrial Computer Form-Factors and Mounting Industrial panel PCs, industrial box PCs, and industrial monitors are designed specifically for deployment in areas such as factory automation, food manufacturing, production floors, kiosks, and other industrial applications. Industrial touchscreen panel PCs and industrial monitors can be panel mounted into a cutout in […]

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Industrial Factory Automation Accelerates Towards Android Based Computing

With the advent of smart phones and tablets, many factory automation software providers have developed Android applications for monitoring and control of industrial automation equipment. The movement towards IoT enabled devices has also contributed to the effort for remote device control and monitoring. Users are able to interact with equipment and IoT devices via web-based […]

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Why it’s Worth it to Attend Over-Hyped and Under Appreciated Trade Shows

The amount of effort that goes into four days of being crammed into a 10×20 square of carpet in a sea of signs, salespersons and attendees is incredible. I think that perhaps it is easier to pack up a house and move it from the East to the West Coast. The work involved in exhibiting […]

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