The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change declared a “code red for humanity” in its most recent report. As the world looks to increase…
What is Industrial Ethernet?
Bob Metcalfe first developed Ethernet in 1972 to link a Xerox computer to a printer. It communicated over a single cable shared by all devices…
HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part II
Hazardous locations, or HazLoc, are classified areas that contain gases, vapors, dust or fibers that create a risk of fire or explosions. Examples of these…
HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part I
Compliance with hazardous location regulations and standards is necessary to prevent serious accidents in environments including oil rigs, health care facilities and power generation plants.…
What Makes an Industrial PC Rugged?
Rugged PCs are computers designed to operate in harsh environments like those found in military, oil & gas and industrial applications. How are Rugged PCs…
5G Propels IoT into the Future
5G is the next-generation mobile network with faster speed and more capacity and reliability. It supports all bands and spectrum types (licensed, shared, unlicensed), as…
Mining Embraces Smart Tech
IIoT is improving mining safety and efficiency in a variety of ways. As a result, the smart mining market is expected to grow by 19.7%…
Augmenting Renewable Energy with IIoT
Solar and wind energy may be green, but they have some limitations. A back-up power source is needed when the sun and wind aren’t available…
The Rough Edge of Rugged Computing
Rough around the edges. Cutting edge. On the ragged edge. You’d think that an edge device by nature would be able to withstand intense environments.…