Odds are good today that your devices probably connect to the cloud in some extremely meaningful way. An excellent example is an Amazon Alexa equipped device. While the device of course contains a small computer, Alexa itself does not exist locally, but instead as a remote cloud service to which data is interpreted and sent.…
Powerful, Large-Format Touchscreen Panel PCs make Infotainment a Reality Infotainment, as a term, has been around since the early 1980s, usually used to describe entertaining news or an informational presentation that was also enjoyable. Today, the definition of Infotainment has evolved. In some uses, it describes a website or social media app designed both for…
You know Estone Technology as a provider of the best in rugged tablets, rugged panel PCs, embedded boards, and industrial computers. But some applications benefit from a tablet designed not just for mobility, but to do more. For applications that require more computer real estate, Estone Technology’s new MT tablet line has just the right…
The superior amount of data available from today’s manufacturing equipment is surprising. PLCs and PACs are capable of sending swaths of data about performance. Even certain pieces of manufacturing equipment themselves are able to send data on performance and necessary maintenance, a change in paradigm called “Industry 4.0”. Production recipies and processes can be changed…
Panel PCs have become the preferred option for industrial control, equipment control, home and entertainment control systems everywhere. Their simple adaptability – no need for custom switches and buttons – means they are easier to work with, faster and cheaper to install, and that they provide a more customized control scheme than is otherwise possible.…
Very few computer systems come without touchscreens these days. Whether it’s a simple interactive kiosk somewhere, a tablet, or even a full desktop computer, odds are good that users will be able to interact wit hthe system by touching appropriate areas on the screen. However, when designing a new product or planning to purchase new…
As mid-2018 rolls around, Estone Technology is proud to present two upgrades to our existing rugged tablet line – both our industrial and field service MR-100 tablet and our go-anywhere MD-100 rugged tablets are now available with Intel’s 7th generation Kaby Lake processors. The Kaby Lake models, known as the MRK-100 and the MDK-100, respectively,…
Selecting and Mounting Open-Frame Touchpanel PCs In our line of work, software and computer hardware needs flexibility, to support various operating systems and applications. The physical hardware of a rugged computer system needs no less flexibility. Kiosks, industrial equipment, and other devices featuring touchpanel PCs need a computer system that will work with the footprint…
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You may often hear it said – tablet computers and panel PCs are becoming more and more common throughout the healthcare and medical industry sectors. And it is true – According to a new report by Ricoh, 74% of hospitals that have embraced tablets are more efficient than their non-tablet-using competition, and a report by…
