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Finding joysticks that can withstand the rigours of harsh industrial and environmental conditions can present a challenge. You’re looking for the ideal combination – on the one hand they need to be tough and resilient to the conditions, but on the other, they need to offer precise control and accurate movement. Our recommendation would be to take a look the Megatron range of rugged and industrial joysticks – with over 37 designs to choose from, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.

Technology never stands still, and rugged technology is no exception to this. Rugged devices continue to evolve quickly and with each new innovation they become more effective and efficient for working in the most hostile of environments. New levels of functionality combined with a lower cost of ownership are making rugged computing not only more accessible but also more desirable.

In a move towards more effective working practice, warehouse managers are turning to rugged technology solutions to enable greater control and better customer service. Legacy PC systems and solutions for managing warehouse logistics are increasingly losing out to more up-to-date android-based rugged hand-held devices.

There’s nothing worse than production grinding to halt because of a problem with your computer system. Finding a fix takes time and money – but the real cost is the resulting business disruption. Your operation might be held up for an hour or for a day. It will hit your bottom line and you could also lose customers as a result of the failure. In this post, we’ll take a look at the types of cost you are likely to incur and how you can avoid them.

This new dual connectivity keyboard by iKey allows you to connect to your computer using either Bluetooth or USB. It’s slim, lightweight and rugged, while offering full functionality – making it the ideal keyboard for travel and fieldwork, as well for using within the office.

If you’re thinking about investing in rugged technology for the first time, the chances are that you might have heard some of the myths and misconceptions about what rugged is and isn’t. You might think that it’s heavy and bulky to carry around or that rugged devices cost more than comparable consumer devices without being that different. But before you jump to any conclusions, you need to have the facts. We know rugged technology practically better than anyone, and we’ll set you straight with the facts.

As more and more functions in industry and the workplace become computerised, the use of rugged technology across a wide range of applications has become the norm.

Certainly, there’s no denying that rugged computing products often cost more money than their off-the-shelf counterparts – but the moment you start taking your equipment outside the normal office environment, you’ll find that this extra cost will pay off in the long run.

If you’re looking for the ideal keyboards for industrial applications, the iKey 5K series should be right at the top of your list. These are the No1 rugged keyboards for use in hazardous and harsh environments and they come with a range of specifications and functions to suit every requirement.

When you’re looking at rugged technology and trying to decide which device will be right for the job, you’ve probably come across IP ratings – the letters IP, followed by a number, for example IP65 or IP67. So what exactly do they mean and how much notice should you take of them?