The Birth of a Trenton System: How We Build Our Rugged Computers
by Brett Daniel on Aug 19, 2020 1:50:42 PM
Photo: A ÂÜÀòÉç employee installs system components onto a ÂÜÀòÉç SEP8253 processor board. Every morning, ÂÜÀòÉç’ production floor rings, rumbles and hums with productivity. This unmistakable series of sounds is the result of dozens of Trenton employees asse …
The A-Z Rugged Computing Glossary [Free PDF Copy]
by Brett Daniel on Jun 19, 2020 8:14:55 AM
Graphic: Complete the form that appears on this page to receive your free copy of the Rugged Computing Glossary. Check back here periodically for updates. The first-ever A-Z Rugged Computing Glossary, written, edited and designed by ÂÜÀòÉç, is now live.
Semi-Rugged vs. Fully Rugged vs. Ultra-Rugged: What's the Difference?
by Brett Daniel on Jun 5, 2020 2:58:51 PM
Photo: A ÂÜÀòÉç 4U rugged server While perusing the many different rugged computers and servers on the market, you may have encountered three categories of ruggedization: semi-rugged, fully rugged and ultra-rugged. For example, we at ÂÜÀòÉç offer fully rugged servers …
Rugged Mini PC vs. Rugged Laptop: Which Is Right for You?
by Brett Daniel on May 27, 2020 8:00:00 AM
Disclaimer: ÂÜÀòÉç does not sell rugged laptops. Graphic: There are a few key factors to consider when deciding whether a rugged mini PC or laptop is right for your program or application. Pictured are the ÂÜÀòÉç ION Mini PC and a generic rugged laptop. Update 6/22/2 …
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Rugged Mini PC
by Brett Daniel on May 19, 2020 5:02:21 PM
Graphic: Mini PCs should be powerful, secure and built to last throughout the most extreme environments and able to power resource-intensive military, industrial and commercial applications. Update 6/22/2020: Interested in learning more about rugged mini PCs? Check out What Is a Rugge …
MIL-STD-810 Temperature Testing Overview [Methods 501.7, 502.7, 503.7]
by Brett Daniel on May 13, 2020 4:41:55 PM
Graphic: Is your server expected to survive and function in extremely hot or cold environments? Testing to methods 501.7, 502.7 or 503.7 of MIL-STD-810 could save you a lot of follow-up costs. Note: ÂÜÀòÉç is not a compliance testing facility. We manufacture rugged servers an …
MIL-STD-810 Servers: Enhancing Military Defense with Rugged Computers
by Brett Daniel on May 8, 2020 1:18:04 PM
Note: ÂÜÀòÉç is not a compliance testing facility. We manufacture rugged servers and workstations that conform to military and industrial standards, such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160, and we can ensure that our systems comply with these standards using our in-house testing equip …
Military and Industrial Servers: What's the Difference?
by Brett Daniel on Apr 7, 2020 9:13:04 AM
If you work with rugged servers like we do, you've likely heard about two key subsets: military and industrial. But what exactly are the differences between the two?
Rugged Servers: What Do You Mean 'Stress-Tested?'
by Brett Daniel on Apr 3, 2020 2:36:01 PM
Durability, reliability, and security are three key characteristics that every worthwhile, stress-tested rugged server should have. After all, you want your particular application, whether military, industrial, or commercial, to be as consistent, stable, and low-maintenance as possibl …
Computers with a wide temperature range outperform on all fronts
by Yazz Krdzalic on Feb 7, 2020 1:53:57 PM
Update 05/14/2020: Check out our comprehensive blog post on MIL-STD-810 temperature testing procedures and Mil-Spec temperature ranges to learn more about how we temp-test our rugged computers. When you think about factors that impact a computer's performance or reliability, extreme t …