As PC technology evolves, so does the hardware and software available for use in industrial applications. The progression of I/O support from ISA/PCI to PCI/PCIe, along with the transition from Windows NT/2000/XP Pro to Windows 7 & Windows 10 have forced most users to consider upgrading their industrial platforms. For some, upgrades are inevitable due …
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During my time at L-Tron Corporation, my passion has revealed itself in the work I do with customers in the Industrial Automation & Data Acquisition arenas. I truly love what I do and feel it’s necessary that I not only provide products, solutions and services that exceed the customer’s expectations but also that I share my …
If you were to step onto the floor of an auto manufacturing plant, you would be surrounded by technology. Today’s auto makers take advantage of the latest industrial PC and AIDC technology, including: Fixed or Handheld Barcode Scanners Mobile Computers Vision Systems I/O (Input/Output) DPM (Direct Part Marking) Test & Measurement 3D Glasses Introduced into …
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Happy New Year from L-Tron! As we begin 2016, I’m sure many of us share similar hopes and wishes for the year ahead, whether you’re focusing on personal goals, business goals, or a little of both. Around the Company, we’ve noticed some recurring themes when it comes to thoughts about the year ahead. Company …
Over the past couple of weeks, I have introduced several new scanning and mobility devices from our premier partners, Honeywell (Part I) and Zebra (Part II). Today, I am switching gears and focusing on the industrial automation sphere. Our long-time partner, Advantech Industrial Group, is always on the cutting-edge when it comes to industrial automation. …
A Few New Products from our Friends, Part 3: Advantech Read More »
Welcome back to my series on the latest and greatest products from our technology partners! In case you missed it, I highlighted several new products from Honeywell Scanning & Mobility in Part 1. Today I am going to introduce 3 hot new products from Zebra Technologies, specifically designed for business use – a tablet, a …
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What are the Top 5 IPCs for the Manufacturing Floor? *Editors Note* This blog was updated 2/20/19 to reflect current models and new technology. During my 15 years working in Industrial Automation & Data Collection, I have gained a solid grasp for specific hardware solutions that exceed application specification requirements and provide the ultimate level …
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Learn how IoT can bring benefits to your manufacturing plant. Click to view the full [Infographic] from Zebra Technologies below. Questions? Call 800-830-9523 or Email info@L-Tron.com
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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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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