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Rugged Tablet for Warehouse

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Rugged tablets for warehouse operations have emerged as indispensable tools, advancing how warehouse professionals handle inventory, manage shipments, and improve overall processes. These robust devices are specifically designed to withstand the rigors of warehouse environments, offering a perfect blend of durability and functionality. Rugged Tablets and All-in-One Computers: Transforming Warehousing and Distribution The integration of rugged tablets and all-in-one computers in warehousing and distribution centers has revitalized operational efficiency. These devices are engineered to withstand…

Best Tablets for Field Work

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Having reliable technology is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. From construction sites to healthcare facilities, professionals across various industries require devices that can withstand the rigors of their demanding work environments. This is where rugged tablets designed for tough work conditions come into play, offering a perfect blend of durability, functionality, and portability. These specialized devices are engineered to resist dust, water, drops, and extreme temperatures that would render standard tablets inoperable. Rugged tablets…

Tough Tablet Computer

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The need for reliable and durable technology has never been greater. Tough tablet computers and rugged laptops are designed to meet the challenges of harsh environments and demanding tasks, providing professionals with the tools they need to excel in their work. Rugged technology devices offer a combination of durability, performance, and versatility that sets them apart from regular tablets. The Power of Rugged Technology Demanding professions require computing devices that can keep pace with rigorous…

What are the Advantages of Using Yocto Embedded Linux and Qt on Panel PCs and HMIs?

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The Yocto Project (YP) is an open source initiative that offers tools and templates for crafting custom Linux-based systems for embedded devices, servers, or virtual environments, regardless of hardware. It allows you to customize every aspect of the Linux distribution, from the kernel configuration to the packages included in the root file system. This level of customization is essential for panel PCs, which often have unique hardware features and are often used in industrial automation,…

Linux Tablets, Panels, and IoT Computing at the Edge

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The increase of connected equipment and IoT devices has forced Industry 4.0 to grow beyond cloud computing. In order to process the large amounts of data being collected by these devices in real-time, we have turned to Edge computing. Cloud computing has allowed us to offload compute nodes at the expense of bandwidth, but as connected devices increase, latency increases as well. Edge computing relocates the compute nodes closer to the source of data to…

New Products Showcasing at HIMSS 2021

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Estone Technology is proud to be attending the 2021 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas on August 10th through August 12th. We will have a booth in the Sands Level 2 Expo Center at #3265. We will be bringing some of the latest and greatest models of our products to debut at HIMSS as well as some of our most popular models for the medical industry. If you would like to see…

Growing Interest for Linux Tablets and Panels in 2021

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The end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 has shown an uptick in searches and inquiries for Tablet PCs and Panel PCs with Linux Operating Systems. The bulk of those searches are for Linux Tablet PCs. With industrial panel PCs that handle Linux natively and rugged tablet PCs that can utilize Linux as a custom ODM or OEM project, Estone Technology explored potential causes for this uptick in search. The product lines for Linux panel…

Is a Rugged Tablet Right for Your Application?

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Today’s consumer-grade tablets are impressive, but also often unequipped to meet the challenging demands of industrial applications. This leads to an increased need for rugged, utilitarian tablets. Industrial tablets are purpose-built and purpose-driven tools. Sectors where time and safety are essential benefit from these powerful and targeted pieces of equipment. Once an organization decides to integrate industrial tablets into their workflow, it’s important to do your research and make an informed choice. If you think…

PPC-4107 Now Available – New, Easy In-Wall-Mount 7” Panel PC Supports PoE, Android, Linux

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Estone Technology is the first name in innovation for tablets and panel PCs. Sometimes that means the latest in hardware technology, but sometimes it means simple improvements that make a world of difference in utilizing your technology. The newly released PPC-4107 7” Panel PC represents a new level of simplicity. The Power Over Ethernet powered panel with rear-facing ports locks easily into a pre-installed mount, meaning that all owners have to do is plug in…

RK-3328 Development Board

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As time marches on, builder and developer boards must adopt new technology and improve to provide builders a capable platform. The latest model in the popular “Raspberry Pi” line, the Raspberry Pi 3 B+, for example, features a 64-Bit Cortex A-53 Processing unit that supports a wide array of in-demand developer functions. Longtime followers of Estone Technology know that we manufacture boards for industrial operations and commercial designs – the same ease of use and…