January 2020

Have you ever scaled a 20-foot tree, hung off the side of a skyscraper, been 700 meters underground, or labored on a ship for 36 hours straight? How about run diagnostics on a 15-foot electricity pole, taken pipeline readings in zero-degree weather, or checked refinery equipment in a thunderstorm? It's hard to imagine that this is a normal day of work for some people... and it's for this reason that Dell is excited to celebrate them by sharing the Top 20 Most Rugged Jobs in America. [See Dell media release, the video showing Dell's Rugged PCs, video showing Dell's ruggedness test lab, and the Top 20 Most Rugged Jobs graphic.]

Full review: with modular design, exceptional battery life, high performance, and great attention to detail, Panasonic's Toughbook 55 is a winner
Panasonic's Toughbook 55 is for those who can't risk having their laptop break down on the job. They may not necessarily need a fully-rugged computer with its higher weight and substantially higher cost, but they want the reassurance that comes with getting a reliable tool for the job. Our detailed review shows that the Toughbook 55 delivers in every respect. [See review of the Panasonic Toughbook 55] -- Posted Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Introducing the MesaŽ 3 Rugged Tablet running Android by Juniper Systems
Juniper Systems is excited to announce the release of the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet running on the Android operating system. Built on the success of the Mesa 2, the Mesa 3 running Android is the next evolution in rugged handheld computing and data collection for all Android-based application needs. Offering performance increases across the board, the Mesa 3 is backed by Juniper Systems' world-class support and durability promise. The Mesa 3 running Android is now available and shipping worldwide. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Gamber-Johnson continues to expand its international sales team
Gamber-Johnson, a leading international supplier of rugged mounting systems for public safety vehicles, fleet vehicles, forklifts, and other mobility applications, announced today that they have expanded their international sales team by hiring Alberto Varela to fill their Latin America sales manager position and by promoting Ian Davies, European Sales Manager to Director of International Sales. [See Gamber-Johnson media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Leading German car manufacturer chooses Getac for worldwide provision of rugged mobile devices and solutions
Getac, a leading rugged mobile computing manufacturer today announced it has been selected by the BMW Group to supply rugged mobile devices and solutions across its global network for a wide range of applications including R&D, production, warehouse logistics and workshop diagnostics. The announcement expands on an existing technology partnership between the two companies, which has seen Getac supply rugged equipment to the BMW Group for vehicle and application testing over the last six years. With the partnership renewed, Getac has received a large new order from the BMW Group for its S410, V110, F110, A140, UX10 and T800 series rugged notebooks and tablets. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Zebra Technologies unveils new intelligent automation solution at NRF 2020
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, today introduced SmartSight, a new intelligent automation solution that improves front-of-store operations and enhances the shopper experience at mass merchants, grocers, and supermarkets/hypermarkets. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Janam unveils rugged tablet
Janam Technologies LLC, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers that capture data and communicate wirelessly, today introduced the most powerful and advanced 8-inch rugged tablet. Designed to improve line of business applications including put-away and replenishment, cross docking, shipping and receiving, inventory management, merchandising and clienteling, the new HT1 combines stylish design, military-grade ruggedness and the latest technological advancements to propel businesses forward. [See Janam media release] -- Posted Monday, January 13, 2020

Introducing the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet by Juniper Systems, now shipping
Juniper Systems is excited to announce the release of the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet. Built on the success of the Mesa 2, the Mesa 3 is the next evolution in rugged handheld computing and data collection. Offering performance increases across the board, the Mesa 3 is backed by Juniper Systems' world-class support and durability promise. The Mesa 3 is now available and shipping worldwide. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Friday, January 10, 2020

Datalogic vision technology for self-checkout highlighted at NRF 2020
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and process automation markets, is pleased to announce it will be showcasing new vision technology for self-checkout that helps eliminate shopper frustration and fight checkout shrink — major areas of concern for retail enterprises, grocery stores and store operations. These self-checkout technologies will be shown at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2020 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City in Datalogic's booth #5337. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Innolux Corporation and Tanvas partner to deliver TanvasTouch Surface Haptics in an automotive-qualified display
Tanvas, Inc., pioneers of the next generation of multi-touch haptic technology, has partnered with Innolux Corporation to produce a 15" automotive-qualified touch display using TanvasTouch, programmable textures and haptic effects on smooth, physical surfaces. Traditional vibrotactile and electromechanical haptics are not suitable for large and curved automotive displays because they require movement of the display. With TanvasTouch, there are no moving parts. Software-defined haptics enable an unlimited range of effects that can be felt with the swipe of a finger. [See Innolux media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 7, 2020