Kiosks deliver dynamic content and streamline the ordering process.

Everyone has seen a kiosk in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) or Fast Causal Restaurant which boasts “Skip the Line – Order Here.” Digital signage kiosks are popping up all over the country and at a rapid pace. If the project is carefully examined during the planning process, self-ordering kiosks can be beneficial to all parties involved. 

In manufacturing environments, the demand for label printing continues to rise!  

Just about every product that a company ships includes some sort of barcode label. From product labels, to serial numbers to shipping labels, it is almost impossible for a product, in the consumer or commercial business world, to leave a factory or warehouse without some type of identification sticker. Popular label printer brands like Zebra or Sato can be enhanced with environmental enclosures that will protect vital electronics from dust, dirt, lint, grease, or even hose directed water in wash down climates.

When deploying servers and network equipment, organization is always top of mind.

One way to expertly organize electronic equipment is to store all of it inside of a free-standing rack enclosure. This provides functionality, arrangement, and security. In the beginning, there are some basic questions, which should be posed when finding the perfect enclosure solution for the needs of a customer or end-user. 

Installing a basic rack enclosure to protect servers and related hardware is simply not enough to ensure a reliable system. 

Servers hold data that is mission critical and a component malfunction is detrimental to an IT system. Most equipment calls for operating temperatures to be maintained within 70-75°F. When deploying a rack enclosure, it is paramount to consider thermal management.

For wayfinding applications, the cost for digital will always be higher than a traditional static sign. 

The comparison between the two forms of wayfinding is not apples to apples. A digital wayfinding kiosk is important for visitors/customers navigating an unknown space or building and digital makes this effort more dynamic and powerful. Therefore, there are many layers and questions to consider, for a digital project, that simply do not exist for static, including the LCD (size, orientation), mounting hardware, kiosk, media player, and a content management system.

When enclosing LCDs outdoors, there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution.

How well does WiFi work when a device is enclosed in a fully-sealed, steel computer enclosure?

The most commonly used industrial computer enclosures in manufacturing environments are constructed out of metal – powder coat finish or stainless steel. A non-metallic enclosure can be used to promote a stronger wireless signal strength, but steel enclosures are more rugged, heavy-duty, and will withstand the test of time. Unfortunately, when enclosing a wireless device(s) inside of a steel enclosure, the WiFi signal can be weakened or non-existent.

The IceStation TITAN Hammerhead is a dual monitor, free-standing computer enclosure that can securely house two monitors, a computer, a barcode printer, and a keyboard/mouse.

Each year, the U.S. federal government spends hundreds of billions of dollars purchasing products and services.*

There are many reasons that manufacturers, especially in the food processing or pharmaceutical industry, use a NEMA 4X Zebra printer enclosure. 

Barcode printers, such as Zebra or Sato, are commonly used to print product or shipping labels on the plant floor. However, these climates can present a unique set of challenges for washdown areas. When the cleaning process occurs, it is advantageous to find a solution where the printer will not need to be removed from the environment.