I get a lot of calls from customers asking for assistance in selecting the appropriate Advantech Remote I/O Module for their application. Since these modules are commonly utilized and change from project to project, I thought it would be a good idea to include five tips that will enable you to successfully make the correct …
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The printed circuit board (PCB) is the “brains” of your device, and therefore critical to it’s operation. When considering how to protect the Printed Circuit Board (PCB), barcode labels come into play, enabling automatic identification. How can you choose the right barcode label for your printed circuit board (PCB)? The data contained on a Printed …
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Infrared technology or IR assists your barcode scanning and vision applications. Discover more about light and how IR can improve your barcode readability, control the illuminaton of a barcode and improve your business processes.
The Zebra ZQ520 The Zebra RW (Road Warrior) 420 Mobile Printer has a lot of miles under its belt and will be officially retired before the end of this year, being replaced by the ZQ520 that is available and shipping now. Both the RW and ZQ series have smaller width versions, but 4” is the …
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Welcome back to Part 2 of my blog on Selecting an Advantech Embedded Automation Computer. As I explained in Part 1, it can be difficult to navigate the numerous choices available to customers, but there are 8 key factors to consider that will help narrow down the selection. Form factor, Processor (CPU) and Memory (RAM) …
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OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) applications are oftentimes some of the most rewarding, yet challenging applications L-Tron provides. Here is a bit of background about OEM applications and the process we use when working with an OEM client. What is an OEM application? An OEM application is generally defined as one where the products and services that L-Tron …
Information flies all over the place. That’s a great thing, but can also create problems with the rapid speed that technology has enabled. As a result, many industries have been pushed to meet traceability requirements in their labeling. Benefits of Traceability Compliance Labeling Provides a valuable layer of protection—for everyone along the supply chain and …
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What industries can benefit from a traceability solution? With all the advances made in track and trace technology, I’m still surprised by the businesses that have yet to adopt a traceability solution. In this five-part series, I’m going to explore the compliance requirements that require traceability, and some of the more unique applications. This blog …
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In most instances, when a customer is looking for an Advantech Embedded Automation Computer to utilize with their application, there are so many options available that it can be tough to decide which one is best. When this occurs, most end users will engage someone like myself to assist with selecting a hardware solution that …
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When we exhibited at a recent Traffic Safety conference, my colleague heard this story from a police officer that stopped by L-Tron’s booth. The officer’s department (like most) shares patrol cars between officers and shifts. He went to pick up his vehicle for patrol, only to find out the last officer using it had left all …
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