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Designing Waterproof Computer Solutions for the Food Processing Industry

Updated May 22, 2023 Food processing facilities are one of the most inhospitable places you can put a computer; but since modern food processing facilities are often controlled by computers, we have no choice but to place units into these environments. Airborne particulates, spraying liquids, and meat parts are all regular hazards for computers in […]

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Industrial Process Controls: HMI vs Panel PC

Managing the manufacturing processes of a modern industrial facility is no small task. Facilities must maintain a reliable network of systems to control, track, and report on all aspects of facility operations. The physical touchpoints where operations personnel interact with these industrial systems are the human-machine interfaces (HMIs). The most common examples of industrial HMIs are […]

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Importance of Working with an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Supplier

A reliable supply chain is the backbone of any successful company. The best suppliers provide you with consistent value in every facet of interaction; value that you can always count on. But when evaluating a new supplier, how can you be sure that you will receive the high level of quality that you expect? How […]

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Choosing the Best Clean Room Computer

The clean room is one of the most difficult environments for computers to perform at their peak efficiency. To ensure that a clean room maintains its required levels of cleanliness, industry professionals must go to extreme lengths to control contaminants in their clean room environments. As a result of standard contamination control measures, you need […]

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Say Goodbye to Windows Embedded

For years, industrial computer users have utilized the Windows Embedded line of operating systems to control and connect the computer systems integrated into their operations. Microsoft is now replacing the Embedded OS with the new Windows IoT edition; which begs the question, “Is Windows IoT a suitable replacement to Windows Embedded?” The short answer to […]

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Industrial Computers: Satisfying Specialized Needs Across Industries

Despite our fear of a robotic apocalypse, we humans are still not showing any signs to slow the creation and innovation of machines. It will always be a continuous drive to develop machines that help us ease our tasks in tough environments. This is where industrial computers enter the scene. Industrial computers are used for […]

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Teguar TP-2040-10 industrial all-in-one touchscreen PC

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Industrial Computer Frame Designs

Industrial touchscreen computers are a versatile product and can be designed into a wide range of industrial applications or integrated into products/machinery. Known for their reliability, ruggedness, and configurability attributes, these computers serve a vital role in countless industrial operations. All-in-one Touchscreen PC The easiest industrial touchscreen computer to grasp is the all-in-one. This type […]

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The Importance of IP Ratings for Food & Beverage Operations

Anyone that works in a food or beverage manufacturing/processing facility knows that these environments are a nightmare for computers, especially those that are not designed to operate in this type of environment. Many facilities attempt to retrofit consumer-grade equipment to function in these demanding environments by building and assembling custom enclosures to protect their computers from […]

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Top 3 Industrial PC Touch Screen Technologies

While there are many types of touch screen technologies available for industrial touch screen pcs, three stand out as the most practical and cost-effective options for most application. Resistive This type of screen is comprised of 2 elements, a glass panel and a film screen, both with a thin metallic coating. The panel and the […]

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