More and more plants and distribution centers are turning to panel PCs that have Android operating systems for monitoring and controlling low-temp processing and material handling operations.

Durabook Americas, Inc., the Fremont, Calif.-based subsidiary of Twinhead International Corp., introduced what is said to be the most durable semi-rugged computer available.

RuggON Corp., Los Angeles, launched the VX-601, a new rugged in-vehicle terminal that provides visibility from a large, bright, sunlight-readable touchscreen display.

By uniquely integrating projected capacitive touch (PCT) technology in a rugged aluminum body, and by using complex algorithms to monitor the usage of the PCT, it is perfectly possible to upgrade computer terminals used in refrigerated and freezer environments to a rugged version of capacitive touch.

JLT Mobile Computers, a Tempe, Ariz.-based developer and manufacturer of computers for demanding environments, entered into a partnership with LTS Scale Co., Twinsburg, Ohio, where LTS Scale will sell the JLT1214P rugged forklift computer as part of its in-motion, legal-for-trade weight scale solution for transportation customers primarily within the less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping segment.

TRU-Vu Monitors, Arlington Heights, Ill., released a 17-inch touch screen in a waterproof panel-mount enclosure.

Panasonic, Newark, N.J., debuted what is said to be the world’s first fully rugged detachable laptop.

Zebra Technologies, Lincolnshire, Ill., introduced its most powerful and advanced vehicle-mount computer yet—the new Windows 10-ready VC80.