The World Runs On Telemetry
“Telemetry” is a word you don’t often hear slung around. It’s also one of those words you hear thrown around by high-tech types, that makes novices put up a defensive palm and back away – “Sorry, I don’t speak computerese!” So what is it, and why might it be the most [...]
The Many Kinds of Barcode Scanners
Oh, don’t look at us like that! This is a fun topic! Apparently for the simple application of optically scanning data, we have dozens of special needs for each industry, and a Swiss Army knife’s worth of gadgets to meet them. Speaking of Swiss Army knives, have you ever noticed [...]
Industrial Computing Reaps Returns On Investment
The title of this article appears to make common sense. Sure, who wouldn’t agree? But our observation shows that not everyone realizes just how important computing is to their industry.
We could see how some entrepreneurs don’t place high value on computing if, say, they work in something that’s inherently non-technical [...]
The military, aerospace, and heavy industrial sectors give us a sneak peek at the future, for technological advances made in those fields will eventually trickle down to the private sector. Here’s just a few of the cutting-edge devices that are attracting attention in the field.
Head-mounted Displays
Nothing makes a fashion-statement that says, “We are the Borg [...]
In contrast to teens sharing music on their Zunes and Linux geeks playing Doom on their iPods, industrial markets for mobile devices are all about the work. This is a different world, where entertainment and shiny interfaces takes a backseat to practical, reliable technology solutions. The performance of these devices can literally be a matter [...]
Devices such as the Liteye HMD, as well as other “head’s up displays”, have already found a legion of uses from military to the industrial sector. Engineers can use them to see “inside” a machine, mapping it to a labeled diagram. Doctors can use them to map portions of the brain while they perform surgery. [...]
