It never ceases to amaze that there truly are endless applications for the data capture technologies that L-Tron specializes in. Most recently my amazement happened while walking through the maternity ward at a hospital (my wife and I were expecting a whole other source of amazement!). It appears that for some time now new parents’, and …
RFID and Babies – The Technology can Track them too! Read More »
As times change and it becomes more important to monitor product manufacturing & assembly, test and control, and quality, implementing an Industrial SCADA system has become a great way to do so. There are a myriad of factors to consider when planning such a project: How many systems will be required? Is this a retrofit …
The Value of a Fully Implemented Industrial SCADA System Read More »
Recently, while talking about different projects I’m working on, I mentioned a project involving Bluetooth pocket scanners. A colleague asked me what I was talking about, so I figured if someone in our company isn’t familiar with the term, it’s probably a good blog topic. The product I’m currently working with is the CipherLab 1664. …
Pocket Scanners: What Are They, Who Needs Them and Why? Read More »
So, you have heard about Mobile Point of Sale (Mobile POS or mPOS). You have heard that it can do great things for your business and make your life easier. The next thought you may have is “Where do I start?” Well, there are four main considerations for your business..
All barcode scanners alike share the common purpose of reading barcodes & interpreting them into human-readable text. But not all scanners are created equal. Early barcodes were only linear (1D). As the technology has advanced, 2D barcodes have grown in popularity and require a different scanning method – creating the great divide between 1D (linear) …
We Did It! We are excited to announce that 2014 has proven to be a very successful year at L-Tron Corporation. The team has much to be proud of after earning two huge accomplishments, both national and local. Inc. 5000 recognizes the fastest-growing privately held companies across America. This program, now in its 33rd year, …
L-Tron Makes Inc. 5000 & Rochester Top 100 Lists in 2014 Read More »
It’s big, it’s there, and it’s probably cursed by every member of the IT department of your business: It’s your server. In my last post I covered the three main types of servers that you as a small business owner were likely to encounter. Today, I will be providing you with a quick reference to …
Since the 1990’s, mobile computers have adapted to changing technology and have benefited large-scale industries worldwide. As different industries began utilizing the power of mobile computers, the form factor of the devices began to change to meet specific industry needs. Below is a snapshot of the progression of mobile computers and how each form factor …
The Progression of Mobile Computers and Their Applications Read More »
It’s big, it’s there and it’s probably cursed by every member of the IT department of your business: it’s your server. It’s how your business operates, and every business uses one of some kind. Be they a small business using a personal computer or a tower server – to the midsized enterprise utilizing blade servers …
The Lord of the Servers: The Fellowship of the Server Read More »
There are a lot of instances where an Industrial Computer is purchased for one application but then is used for another. All is fine and good with doing so but one must know the PC’s capabilities before doing so. Not all software and application requirements are the same, so what works for one application might …
10 Things to Know about Your Industrial Computer’s Capabilities Read More »