July 2024
Taisei Corporation selects Trimble SketchUp for civil engineering projectsTrimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that its 3D modeling software, SketchUp®, has been selected as the primary BIM/CIM solution for Taisei Corporation's civil engineering projects. From planning and design to construction and operations, SketchUp models can improve collaboration, unlock efficiencies and increase productivity. [See Trimble media release] -- Posted Monday, July 22, 2024
Juniper's Uinta mapping and data collection software now with iOS
Juniper Systems announced that its Uinta Mapping and Data Collection Software is expanding to include iOS, making Uinta a completely integrated software experience for all major OS platforms. Uinta offers a streamlined experience for those creating and sharing projects out in the field. Users can customize templates related to the job, map points with satellite imagery maps, and share data across different platforms. -- Posted Monday, July 22, 2024
VIA and RUTRONIK partner to distribute edge computing solutions
VIA Technologies, Inc. a global leader in the design and development of intelligent automotive, industrial, building, and edge solutions, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with RUTRONIK Electronics Worldwide, a leading global distributor of electronic components. This collaboration aims to expand the availability and reach of VIA's latest System on Module (SOM) offerings: the VIA SOM-3000, the VIA-SOM 5000, and the VIA SOM-7000, all powered by MediaTek's advanced processors. [See VIA media release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2024
FULL REVIEW: Winmate L156AD rugged 15.6-inch rugged laptop
More and more complex, elaborate processing is done in the field and on the edge, including AI applications and advanced graphics. All require high performance, and all benefit from larger displays. That's the market WWinmate is after with their big workstation-class L156AD 15.6-inch laptops that run on H-Series Alder or Raptor Lake processors and can be ordered with three different GPUs. [See our full review of the Winmate L156AD-M1] -- Posted Monday, July 8, 2024
What happened in rugged computing 15 years ago: July 2009
In July 2009, Intermec reported lower sales and a net loss for their Q2, but won a DOD Auto ID contract, introduced new printers, and equipped 7,500 Hermes couriers with CN3 handhelds. GammaTech released the Durabook D14RM, Data Ltd the DLI 8500, and Unitech the PA600HF rugged PDA. We benchmarked the Atom N270 vs the Z530 (both slow), predicted LED backlights to take over, reviewed the Datalogic R Series vehicle computers, the Winmate I880 rugged tablet, the Getac 9213 business-rugged laptop, and added Psion's entire line of vehicle-mounts. Motion put the superb Hydis AFFS+ screens in their C5/F5 tablets, Western Digital launched the first 2.5-inch terabyte drive, and we analyzed who actually makes rugged computers in an increasingly global marketplace. [See RuggedPCReview archive July 2009] -- Posted Wednesday, July 3, 2024
CipherLab WR30 wearable scanner
CipherLab features their CipherLab WR30 Wearable Scanner that gives workers complete freedom of movement, allowing them to perform barcode reading tasks safely and comfortably without stopping to grab a scanner. Quickly pairing with NFC and Bluetooth-enabled devices, the WR30 can improve operational efficiency in various settings, including manufacturing, warehouses, distribution centers, and retail stores. -- Posted Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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