January 2024

RFID Journal LIVE, April 9-11, 2024, Las Vegas
RFID Journal LIVE! is the world’s largest conference and exhibition focused on radio frequency identification and related technologies. Now in its 22nd year, LIVE! typically features more than 80 exhibitors from 26 countries showcasing best-in-class RFID tags, readers, software and implementation services. Innovative new products are introduced at LIVE! each year, so you will be among the first to see the newest RFID products. Register here. -- Posted Tuesday, January 16, 2024

MODEX 2024, March 11-14, Atlanta, Georgia
As the speed of manufacturing and supply chain operations continues to accelerate, building a more agile, efficient and transparent supply chain depends on today’s forward-thinking decisions. MODEX 2024 brings together the entire industry together to provide end-to-end solutions for your operations. MODEX, which takes place March 11-14, 2024 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, will feature 5 keynotes, 150 educational sessions and the manufacturing and supply chain solutions of over 1,100 of the leading providers. Register at no cost here. -- Posted Tuesday, January 16, 2024

WEST 2024, February 13-15, San Diego, CA
WEST 2024, the premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, takes place February 13-15, 2024, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Learn and network while exploring and experiencing the latest platforms, leading-edge technologies and state-of-the-art networking capabilities that support the Sea Services' operations. View WEST 2023 registration information including categories and rates, and register today here. -- Posted Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Tab Active5
At NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show, Samsung Electronics America announced the Galaxy Tab Active5, a business-ready ruggedized tablet built to handle the rigors of frontline work. Building on the power of the Galaxy Tab Active3, the Galaxy Tab Active5 delivers significant improvements in performance, durability and security to help businesses conquer their challenges and boost productivity in the field, even in harsh working environments. Additionally, the Galaxy Tab Active5 will be sold as an Enterprise Edition, making it easy for businesses to enroll, configure, manage and analyze hundreds of devices. [See Samsung media release] -- Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024

RAM® Mounts exhibiting at the 2024 CES in Las Vegas
RAM® Mounts, a leading manufacturer in rugged, durable mounting systems and docking stations for mobile electronics, is exhibiting at 2024 CES in Las vegas. Find us at LVCC, North Hall — 10753. RAM® Mounts utilizes a patented ball and socket mounting system that allows you to mount practically anything anywhere. Backed by a lifetime warranty, RAM® Mounts is your best choice for versatile mounting solutions. -- Posted Wednesday, January 10, 2024

RealWear ships most advanced rugged enterprise intrinsically safe smart glasses, readying industrial customers for AI revolution
RealWear, Inc. , the pioneer of smart glasses for frontline workers, today announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that RealWear Navigator® Z1, the world's most advanced intrinsically safe (IS) head-mounted wearable, starts shipping today. Navigator Z1 represents the pinnacle of RealWear's product innovation, delivering unparalleled performance with exceptional power efficiency. Navigator Z1 is powered by an advanced Qualcomm SnapDragon 6490 chipset with a built-in advanced AI engine. The platform lays the foundation for RealWear's broader AI Core vision for frontline workers. [See RealWear media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Airgain announces AirgainConnect™ Fleet: an innovative roof-mounted 5G vehicle gateway
Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a provider of wireless connectivity solutions announced the launch of AirgainConnect™ Fleet, its second generation AirgainConnect™ device, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. AirgainConnect Fleet will be the industry's first low profile, roof-mounted 5G vehicle gateway, combining the latest 5G NR modem and a Wi-Fi 6 router all in one covert form factor. At only two inches tall, this low-profile 5G gateway provides flexibility across multiple vertical markets, offering wide area cellular and local area Wi-Fi connectivity across public safety, transportation, public, and private vehicle fleets. [See Airgain media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Zebra Technologies introduces ultra-rugged mobile computer to improve workflow efficiency
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today unveiled its new ultra-rugged mobile computer, the MC9400 Series. Equipped with public and private 5G (data only) and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, the MC9400 Series is designed to enhance workflow efficiency and device security across the retail, warehouse, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics industries. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 9, 2024

RuggON to introduce military-grade rugged UAV Ground Control System at CES 2024
RuggON, an international maker of ruggedized mobile solutions, announced today it will be introducing its new Ground Control System (GCS) for controlling UAVs at CES® 2024. The system, built around the company's popular LUNA 3 8-inch rugged tablet, lets the user control virtually any UAV, while the tablet's big and bright screen provides excellent video feedback. The UAV-controlling system is also certified to provide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning and tracking services.[See RuggON media release] -- Posted Friday, January 5, 2024

Winmate M700DQ8 rugged handheld achieves LTE Band 48, AT&T, FirstNet, and RCM certifications
Winmate Inc., a global leader in professional solutions, proudly announces that its latest product, the Winmate M700DQ8, has successfully obtained LTE Band 48, AT&T, FirstNet, and RCM certifications, marking the device's compliance with global communication standards and solidifying its position as a versatile and reliable solution for professional users across diverse industries. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 4, 2024

Ubiqconn Technology to bring satellite communications solutions to CES 2024
Ubiqconn Technology, a pioneer in the rugged computer ODM industrial PC & SATCOM industries, is announcing its new, customizable Satellite Communications solutions at CES 2024®. The SATCOM solution is comprised of a gateway, antenna and VoIP that is customizable to meet the most demanding application around the globe. Visit Ubiqconn in the FIC booth, #7149 located in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. CES 2024 takes place January 9-12. [See Ubiqconn media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 3, 2024

What happend in rugged computing 15 years ago: January 2009
In January 2009, GD-Itronix released the high-performance "vehicle-rugged" GD6000 rugged notebook, and President Obama supposedly used a rugged, secure General Dynamics Sectera Edge smartphone. DTResearch launched their WebDT 400 Series of handheld POS devices. OQO, a pioneer in tiny Windows computers, promised an Atom-powered model 2+ with OLED screen. Trimble added three versions of its super-rugged Nomad 800 handheld. Getac increased its European presence and expected significant increases in military notebook shipments, Panasonic upgraded its CF-19 and CF-30 to Celeron 2 processors, AMD sold its handheld unit to Qualcomm, LXE released two new rugged vehicle-mount computers (the VX8 and VX9), Psion Teklogix announced their rugged 2-inch PrintAbout printers, Glacier upgraded its Ridgeline tablet to Core 2 Duo, and the SD Card Association announced the SDXC card standard. [See what happened in rugged computing five years ago in January 2009] -- Posted Tuesday, January 2, 2024