Genuinely rugged or pretender — how do your field service devices rate?
19 July, 2016Eight out of ten field service devices will be exposed to stressors including drops and shocks, rain and weather, heat and cold, dust and vibration. 70% of tablets that fail in the field fail in a protective case — not all devices advertised are all they are cracked up to be.
Getac T800 rugged tablet
05 July, 2016The next-generation Getac T800 is a fully rugged tablet designed to meet the needs of mobile field service and transportation technicians working in tight spaces and extreme environments.
Genuinely rugged or pretender — how do your field service devices rate?
01 July, 2016Eight out of ten field service devices will be exposed to stressors including drops and shocks, rain and weather, heat and cold, dust and vibration. 70% of tablets that fail in the field fail in a protective case — not all devices advertised are all they are cracked up to be.
Tool and equipment hire moves online
27 June, 2016The team at Kennards Hire are now making it event easier to find the right tool for the job, launching what they say is Australia's first live equipment hire platform.
Laptop battery fire hazard
23 June, 2016Battery packs supplied with certain HP, Compaq, HP ProBook, HP Envy, HP Pavilion Notebook computers have been identified as a fire risk. Not all HP notebook PCs in these ranges have an affected battery pack.
Hilti store opens its doors
22 June, 2016Hilti has opened a new showroom and retail outlet in Sydney, complete with a purpose-built demonstration area, offering customers a more hands-on, interactive experience.
Getac B300 rugged notebook
15 June, 2016Getac has released the sixth-generation Getac B300 fully rugged notebook. The B300 is equipped with the latest Intel 6th Generation Core i5/i7 processors, supporting Windows 10. This upgrade improves computing efficiency, offers smoother multimedia downloading with the Intel HD 520 graphics card and strengthens protection against hacking.
Makinex PHT-140 powered hand truck
14 June, 2016The Makinex PHT-140 is a universal materials handling solution that enables one person operation to safely lift and load small equipment or bulky goods weighing up to 140 kg. It provides a quick and easy alternative to using a forklift or tailgate loader and can be used in workshops, warehouses, factories, depots, distribution companies and rental yards.
Smartphone sales slow worldwide
10 June, 2016Research firm Gartner says global smartphone sales will continue to slow and will no longer grow in double digits. Worldwide smartphone sales are expected to grow 7% in 2016 to reach 1.5 billion units. This is down from 14.4% growth in 2015. In 2020, smartphone sales are on pace to total 1.9 billion units.
HTC Desire 825 smartphone
08 June, 2016HTC has released the HTC Desire 825 smartphone. The device comes with a 5.5″ 720p display and features a sleek polycarbonate design in Graphite Grey.
ADLINK Technology IMT-BT industrial rugged tablet
08 June, 2016The IMT-BT industrial rugged tablet with vehicle dock from ADLINK Technology can be installed in each vehicle within a fleet to enable both asset tracking and data processing in the field.
Stretchy science holds the key to wearables
27 May, 2016Soft, stretchy batteries and solar cells being developed by scientists hold the key to overcoming the barriers experienced by current wearable technology. Existing technologies are limited by their rigid nature and modest electrical performance, according to a recent article on the ABC news website, which draws on a report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Olympus iPlex NX industrial videoscope
26 May, 2016The Olympus iPlex NX industrial videoscope can help locate flaws that were previously undetectable, as well as streamline inspections in even the most difficult-to-reach areas.
iWorld Smartools Micro/USB rechargeable batteries
25 May, 2016iWorld has secured exclusive ANZ distribution rights to the Smartools range of products, including portable mobile battery chargers and micro-USB rechargeable AA/AAA batteries.
Onboard weighing
18 May, 2016Onboard weighing systems offer a number of key advantages, including space-saving, safety and cost benefits.
