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Industrial Computers Built For Car Manufacturing Plants

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 Michelle

Consumer spending is up, and it is looking like demand for consumer goods is once again on the rise. We are nearing pre-pandemic levels of consumer spending on all sorts of goods. But one shining example is the automotive industry, which has seen a drastic increase in demand. To meet this demand, car manufacturers may need to increase the production capacity of their factories. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is with Industrial computers.

Industrial Computers For Car Manufacturing

Many of the challenges of car manufacturing have been overcome through the use of automation. Industrial computers have helped companies transform their archaic assembly lines into futuristic beltways. These industrial computers have helped organize and program robotic arms, keep track of auto parts as they move around the plant, and keep workers operating efficiently.

Industrial computers like the Rugged Mini O from Tangent can help take assembly lines to the next level. The Rugged Mini O is Tangent’s most durable industrial computer, with an IP69K rating for being water and dust proof. This industrial grade computer can operate in nearly every environment, staying fast and efficient all the while. With extreme temperature resistance, this industrial grade computer is perfect for situations where other computers simply couldn’t operate.

Small Form Industrial Computers

One of the main downsides with traditional industrial computers is their size. Often, industrial computers are large, bulky machines needing entire desks to be functional.

This isn’t the case with industrial grade computers from Tangent.

P13 Industrial Grade Tablet From Tangent

With tools like the P13 industrial grade computer, workers can harness the power of full scale industrial computers on the go. The P13 is an industrial computer built into a tablet, and operates similarly to your worker’s cell phones for ease of use. With the P13, workers can take inventory, manage tasks, and more from anywhere within your facility.

Customizable Industrial Computers

One of the best solutions offered by Tangent’s line of industrial computers is their customization options. Industrial grade computers by Tangent can sport up to 32 gigabytes of RAM each. With this amount of RAM, they can easily run numerous industrial applications without delays or lag. Intel processors are also standard with Tangent’s industrial computers. Customers can choose between Intel’s three chip options, I3, I5, and I7 depending on their facility’s unique needs.

Tangent: The Best Industrial Computers

Tangent has gone to extreme lengths to ensure that each of their industrial computers is both tailored to manufacturing and adaptable to new situations. With Tangent, you get the best of both worlds. Contact Tangent Sales today for more information.

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Creating Smart Factories With Industrial Computers

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Michelle

It may seem like everyday, a news outlet discusses the impending smart factory revolution. While this phrase may seem like a buzzword, the smart factory revolution has been underway for some time. Most recently, Alibaba has gotten in on the trend and has begun looking at how they can revolutionize chinese facilities.

It’s no secret that chinese manufacturers have, for some time now, outpaced and outnumbered American manufacturers. But now, with smart factories becoming the norm this outpacing could accelerate. In order to stay competitive, U.S. manufacturers will need to join in on the smart factory revolution. Luckily, Tangent and their lineup of industrial grade computers are here to help.

Tangent: Designed For The Future

Unlike other industrial computer companies, Tangent doesn’t design their industrial computers for today. They design them for tomorrow. Take, for instance, the Rugged Mini O from Tangent. The Tangent Mini O is the perfect industrial computer for situations where other computers couldn’t last a day. With a rugged IP69K dust and waterproof rating, the Mini O is capable of being placed in nearly every industrial environment. Not only can it survive in grueling conditions, but it can thrive while doing so. With 24/7 U.S. based support included, the Rugged Mini O is one industrial computer that won’t quit today, tomorrow, or any time soon.

Tangent: Prepared For What’s Next

Of course, it wouldn’t matter that Tangent’s industrial computers can last multiple years unless they had components that are futureproofed for that long. Tangent has, of course, designed their industrial computers with futureproofing in mind. Each industrial computer comes with some of the latest Intel processors, a hefty amount of RAM, and customization options like optional SSD storage. With these computer components, Tangent industrial computers can stay relevant on your production line far longer than other industrial computers could.

Tangent: Many Options For Your Needs

Tangent knows that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to your computing needs. But, there are all-in-one industrial computers that can help. Tangent’s all-in-one industrial computers are fully fledged industrial computers that can run industrial applications, have touchscreens, and can be mobile.

Don’t have enough room for an industrial computer?Look no further than Tangent’s mini rugged industrial computer lineup. Like the Rugged Mini O, all of Tangent’s mini rugged computers are designed to save space without compromising power.

With Tangent, there’s always a solution to fit your computing needs.

Smart Factories Of Tomorrow, Today

Turning your facility into a smart factory is no longer an option, but a competitive necessity. With Tangent industrial computers, this transition can be both painless and productive. Contact Tangent Sales today to learn more about our lineup of industrial computers.

Industrial Computers For A Quick Recovery

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Michelle

The world may have seemed to have stopped, but your essential work carries on. Each day factories, refrigerated facilities, and oil rigs help keep our lives stable while we all work to return to a sense of normalcy. These are just a few of the essential businesses keeping everyone well during these times, but keeping these businesses well is just as important. As the economy continues to recover, businesses need to return their production to a similar level as the beginning of the year. Tangent is here with a lineup of industrial computers to help your industrial work return back stronger than ever.

Industrial Grade Computers For A Rapid Recovery

Maintaining the competitive edge has never been more important. As you are well aware, every penny counts these days when it comes to your industrial business’ profit margin. You don’t just need single-use equipment, you need adaptable platforms that can change in a moment’s notice to reflect trends in the market. Tangent knows this, and has a line of fully customizable industrial grade computers that are fully adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the industrial sector.

With industrial grade computers like the Rugged Mini E3 from Tangent, you can get the benefits of much larger industrial grade computers in a small and sleek package. This industrial computer sports an impressive 32 gigabytes of RAM, more than enough to run even the beefiest of industrial applications. Multitasking is a breeze for the Rugged Mini E3, as this amount of memory allows it to run numerous applications at once. The Rugged Mini E3 can be used as an in-vehicle computer, in production monitoring, as well as an engineering computer. With this much versatility, the E3 can fit to the many needs of your facility.

For tight spaces, look no further than the Rugged Mini L2. The Rugged Mini L2 industrial computer is as powerful as it is small. With a powerful Intel I5 processor and coming in at under 2 inches tall, this industrial computer can be used in multiple applications. This industrial computer can be set up in nearly any space, making it perfect for factories in need of adaptable computing

Tangent: Recover Better, Faster

There’s no time like the present, and while today may look less familiar than yesterday, tomorrow is just around the corner. Round this corner better and faster with Tangent’s lineup of industrial computers. Contact Tangent Sales today for more information on their lineup of professional grade industrial computers.

“Lighthouse Factories” And How They Use Industrial Computers

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 Michelle

This year has been hitting the industrial sector hard, but with demand surging for items such as automobiles there is still hope for the sector to bounce back. But some factories have still seen growth in their productivity during these trying times, making use of the latest technology like industrial grade computers to stay on track. These factories are helping usher in the fourth industrial revolution, but amongst these factories are another subset entirely. Lighthouse factories are factories that are making full use of fourth industrial revolution technologies and concepts to drastically improve their efficiency and productivity.

What Are Lighthouse Factories?

The World Economic Forum created the Lighthouse Factory classification system in 2018 to keep track of which factories are on the bleeding edge of productivity. These factories can help serve as a blueprint for other factories to also increase their productivity. By utilizing the latest industrial computers, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), these factories leverage technology in entirely new ways to reduce labor costs and drive up productivity. It’s these factories that have helped push the fourth industrial revolution to new heights. Factories like Schneider Electric saw customer satisfaction up 20%, demand forecasts up 20%, and reduced energy costs of 26%

Bringing The Fourth Industrial Revolution To Your Factory

While it may be difficult to bring your factory up to Lighthouse status, there are ways that your factory can begin the transition into the fourth industrial revolution. The savings of your initial reduction of energy and labor costs can be translated directly into profits for further factory overhauling. Investing in the latest industrial computers from Tangent is one way to help bring your factory into the modern age. Industrial computers like the Rugged Mini E3 are small in both size and power consumption, but big in processing power. With up to 32 GB of lightning speed RAM, the Rugged Mini E3 industrial computer can run a multitude of industrial applications simultaneously.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution Of Tomorrow, Today

With constant advancements in technology, maintaining the upper hand on your competitors is becoming increasingly challenging. The fourth industrial revolution offers a way for factories to get ahead of the curve by implementing the technology of tomorrow, today. Tangent is here to help your factory make the transition, Contact Tangent Sales today for more information.

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Industrial Grade Computers: Types And Uses

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 Michelle

Industrial grade computers are the building blocks of today’s modern factories. Industrial grade computers have helped usher in the next industrial revolution, the smart factory revolution. With the smart factory revolution has come the need for specialized industrial grade computers to fulfill specific niches in the manufacturing process. Tangent has filled these niches with three types of industrial grade computers, each ready to help increase the productivity of your industrial facility, whether it be a factory, oil rig, or any type of facility.

Mini Industrial Grade Computers

Industrial needs come in many different shapes and sizes, and so does Tangent’s lineup of industrial grade computers. Mini rugged industrial grade computers from Tangent are versatile computers that can fill many different roles in the factory. Mini industrial grade computers like the Rugged Mini E3 from Tangent are highly adaptable and customizable. This fanless mini industrial grade computer is smaller than a dictionary, making it perfect for use in tight areas of your factory.

Rugged Mini E3 Industrial Computer From Tangent

Need an in-vehicle computer that can withstand an industrial grade beating? Industrial grade computers from Tangent are up to the task. With a rugged mini industrial computer as your in-vehicle computer, you don’t have to worry about shock or vibration damage. Simply plug in a rugged mini computer and you’re ready to go. With solid bodies and no internal moving parts, Tangent’s mini industrial computers are perfect for vehicle use.

Industrial Grade Touchscreen Computers

Sometimes there simply isn’t enough room on the factory floor for a whole computer setup. This is where industrial grade touchscreen computers from Tangent come in. With these slim all-in-one industrial computers, you never have to worry about space. Simply mount an all-in-one industrial grade computer like the S22 and you are ready to go. These powerful industrial computers can run any industrial software needed, without needing a keyboard or mouse to operate.

S22 Industrial Grade Computer From Tangent

These touchscreen industrial grade computers are also perfect for system monitoring and other auxiliary needs in the factory.

Industrial Grade Computer Tablets

There’s no reason to not have your workers plugged into the factory from wherever they are. With industrial grade Tablets from Tangent, this is entirely possible. Industrial grade computer tablets like the P13 allow workers to check in on systems, manage production, and more from anywhere in the factory. Equipping your industrial workforce with industrial grade computer tablets is a surefire way to keep everyone productive.

Industrial Grade Computers: A Fit For Every Situation

The many situations that your workers may find themselves in on the industrial job site demands many solutions. To that end, Tangent has created industrial grade computers for every occasion as the perfect solution to this dilemma. Contact Tangent sales today for more information.

Industrial Grade Computers For Chemical Processing

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Michelle

Chemical processing and refining plants are some of the most technologically advanced and complex industrial facilities known to man. The changing of one group of compounds into another is a process that requires time, energy, and money. But there is a way to save all three of these during the course of production. With industrial grade computers from Tangent, your chemical processing plant can achieve a level of production unseen.

Industrial Computers For Chemical Processing

We are in the midst of a new industrial revolution. Utilizing the power of industrial grade computers, factories are transforming into smart factories. That’s not just some label either, sensors, cameras, and tracking systems are working in tandem with industrial grade computers to produce levels of productivity only before dreamed of. Chemical processing plants don’t have to miss out on this revolution either.

Rugged Mini O Industrial Computer From Tangent — Rugged Mini O From Tangent

With industrial grade computers from Tangent, smart chemical plants are possible. Industrial grade computers like the Rugged Mini O from Tangent are perfect for chemical processing plants. With a rugged exterior and IP69K certification, the Rugged Mini O can take any beating that your chemical processing plant throws at it. With full water resistance and dust resistance, this industrial grade computer can work in nearly any environment in your facility and maintain your computational needs.

Industrial Grade Computers For Monitoring

With the transition to a smart facility comes the need to parse and understand vasts swaths of data. Luckily, with an industrial grade computer by your chemical engineers’ side this is completely manageable. Industrial grade computers like the Vita KW are perfectly suited for monitoring data. With a large touchscreen, workers can easily take a peek into what is happening during production without halting it.

VITA KW Line of Industrial PCs — VITA KW Line Of Industrial Computers

With a system of sensors and production modules such as RFID trackers, your workers can manage the supply and output of your industrial equipment with ease.

Do More With Tangent

It’s no secret that with better technology, productivity increases. With Tangent industrial computers by your side, your productivity can increase and help your facility enter into the future as a smart facility. Chemical processing plants are poised for a revolution in productivity, contact Tangent Sales to learn more about how our lineup of industrial grade computers can aid your facility.

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Weatherproof Industrial Computers For Outside And Vehicle Use

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Michelle

While the ongoing pandemic has brought uncertainty to U.S. manufacturers and oil refiners, there is now even more to worry about. As fall approaches, the weather is changing. With the seasonal change comes an unprecedented double hurricane event. Weather phenomena like these are nearly certain to continue occurring as the climate changes. With weatherproof industrial computers from Tangent, unpredictable weather patterns don’t have to impede on your business.

Industrial Computers For In-Vehicle Use

Industrial machines are meant to be rugged, and capable of taking on the worst that weather can offer. Their industrial computers shouldn’t be any different. With Tangent’s line of mini rugged industrial computers, your industrial vehicles can finally have the complementing computing power they need.

Mini rugged pcs are industrial computers specifically designed for operation in small spaces such as inside an industrial vehicle. What sets Tangent’s lineup of mini industrial computers apart from others is their sheer ruggedness. Mini industrial PCs like the Rugged Mini O from Tangent are the perfect fit for industrial vehicle use in rough weather.

The Rugged Mini O sports an IP69K certification. That means it is both fully dustproof and waterproof. Need an industrial vehicle to operate in a dry, dusty environment? No problem for the Rugged Mini O. Have an industrial vehicle in a flood prone area? No need to worry about your industrial equipment, the Rugged Mini O has you covered.

Industrial Computers For Outdoor Use

Just like when in industrial vehicles, mini rugged industrial computers from Tangent operate with ease in outdoor conditions. Whether they are used on oil rigs, or in mining operations, rugged mini industrial computers from Tangent can handle the job. With IP certifications across the board, mini industrial computers can handle both dust and water.

With worsening weather conditions, keeping your industrial equipment alive and operational will be harder and harder to achieve each year. But with industrial computers from Tangent, your facility, whether it is an oil rig or factory, can be prepared for the worst.

Industrial Computers: There When Needed

When you need reliable industrial computers, look no further than Tangent. Contact Tangent Sales today to learn more about our rugged industrial computer lineup, and how it can assist you in your industrial efforts.

Keep Workers Safe With Automation

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 Michelle

As the pandemic continues to make its ways through the country, it is more important than ever to keep your workers safe. Workers in factories, food processing plants, refrigerated facilities, and oil rigs all work together in close quarters. This means that the potential for an outbreak is real, and can have lasting effects on your workers and business. Keeping your workers safe is paramount during this time, and one of the best ways to keep them safe is to advance your facilities’ automation efforts.

Automation With Industrial Computers

Automation may seem like a sort of catch-all phrase, but it can have tangible benefits for your facility. With industrial computers, automating your facility doesn’t have to be a headache. Today’s industrial computers are fast, efficient, and easy to use. Take the Rugged Mini E3 industrial computer from Tangent for instance. With 32 gigabytes of RAM, this industrial grade computer is capable of multitasking unlike any other industrial computer. This amount of RAM allows the E3 mini industrial computer to run numerous industrial automation systems simultaneously and without delay.

With an industrial grade computer like the Rugged Mini E3, your facility can run more automated programs with less computers. This allows you to have less workers on the factory floor, and therefore create more social distancing in your facility. Workers stay safe, and the productivity of your facility skyrockets.

Create Worker “Bubbles” With Industrial Computers

With more systems automated, your workers can reorganize their efforts and consolidate tasks. This can allow you to make worker “bubbles,” wherein workers only interact with the same few workers each day. This ensures that if an outbreak does occur at your facility, that it only affects a small number of workers as opposed to all of them. This also allows workers to rethink how they do their job, and find new and creative ways to be productive.

For instance, workers can use time they would otherwise spend going around your facility on their industrial computers. By creating pockets of workers and giving them their tasks via industrial computer, their workload is always present and ready for them.

Do It All With Tangent

One of the easiest ways to keep your industrial workers safe is by keeping them distanced. With industrial computers from Tangent, this is not only achievable, but cost effective. Learn more by contacting Tangent Sales today.

How Can An Industrial Workforce Enter The Digital Age?

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Michelle

While the smart factory revolution rages on, the workers that make up these smart factories should not be ignored. It is true that the use of industrial computers to create smart factories has helped increase productivity, but the synergy between workers and their industrial computers should not be ignored. Increasing your workforce’s ability to use industrial computers is crucial to maximizing productivity.

Digitize Your Industrial Workforce

In order to keep up with the rapidly evolving industrial workforce, industrial grade computers are a must. Industrial computers enable workers to connect with their equipment and other workers from anywhere in the factory, allowing them to streamline production with ease and speed. Every industrial computer by Tangent offers different advantages to each worker and their environment.

Q1 Mini Industrial Computer From Tangent

With the level of customization offered by industrial computers from Tangent, workers in every corner of the factory can find a way to utilize them. From the compact Mini Q1 from Tangent to the extremely Rugged Mini O from Tangent, there’s an industrial computer that will help your workers in any situation they face.

A Connected Workforce Creates A Connected Factory

Due to their rugged design, industrial grade computers from Tangent can withstand even the harshest environmental conditions in your workplace. Other industrial computers lack the design and engineering that makes Tangent industrial grade computers reliable on this front. This rugged design allows each industrial computer from Tangent to work wherever your workers are.

From oil rigs, to oil refining plants; from refrigerated facilities, to foundries, there is an industrial computer from Tangent that can offer workers more productivity for their role. With so many possibilities, there has never been a better time to digitize your workforce..

Industrial Computer Based Workforce

One of the key benefits of using industrial grade computers in your factory is the boost in productivity they bring to the facility. But making sure that your workers can knowledgeably use the industrial computers they operate is crucial to this productivity. Tangent industrial computers run the latest version of the Windows operating system. Workers can feel comfortable in using Tangent industrial grade computers, as they most likely use the same type of computer in their own homes.

Build The Smart Factory Of Tomorrow, Today

The smart factory of tomorrow demands smart workers today. With Tangent industrial computers, workers can make use of the latest industrial grade computer technology with ease.

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Expanding Food Processing Plant Capabilities To Meet Demand With Industrial Computers

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Michelle

Despite looming economic uncertainty, the food processing industry is doing well. Many food processing companies are even struggling to meet demand, as sales of foods such as canned tuna surge, driving wholesale prices up by 41%. How can food processing plants keep up with demand? Keeping their equipment such as industrial computers up to date can help the food processing industry keep up with increasing demand.

Industrial Grade Computers: Keep Your Facility Moving

One of the reasons that StarKist Co. struggled to meet demand for their canned tuna was the failure of their main facility’s equipment. Keeping your equipment up-to-date is one of the surest way to ensure that your food processing plant can meet demand. With the latest industrial grade computers from Tangent, this is not only possible, but achievable.

Industrial grade computers from Tangent are built for the food processing industry, with multiple industrial grade computer models for every situation. For refrigerated facilities, Tangent offers multiple mini industrial grade computers capable of working in subzero temperatures. These mini industrial computers are perfect for control systems, quality control, and more.

This an industrial computer. The Rugged Mini from Tangent is an industrial computer. This is also an industrial grade computer. The rugged Mini O is and industrial grade computer. — Rugged Mini O Industrial Computer

For meat processing facilities, industrial grade computers like the Rugged Mini O from Tangent allow you to bring automation to the facility floor without excessive maintenance. Meeting the highest rank for water and dust resistance, IP69K, the Rugged Mini O industrial grade computer can take whatever byproducts are flung its way at your meat processing facility and continuously perform.

Industrial Grade Computers: Improve Automation

With an increasing demand for food products comes an increasing demand for facility productivity. Time and time again, the surest way for food processing facilities to become more productive is for them to employ the latest technology. With fully customizable industrial computers from Tangent, the latest technology is only a click away. With 24/7 U.S. based technical support, your facility will be able to quickly and easily take control of any outages at your facility and bring it back online in record time.

Tangent Offers 24/7 U.S. Based Technical Support

The reliability and customization of industrial computers from Tangent allows your food processing plant to make the most of its available square footage. Mini industrial computers can be set up in nearly any environment, and do not require the same floor space as traditional computers. These industrial computers can be set up directly on the food processing floor, allowing workers direct access to controls.

Take Control Of Rising Demand With Tangent

Meeting rising demand is a challenge, but with Tangent this challenge can easily be overcome. Industrial grade computers from Tangent can help your food processing plant meet demand and increase productivity.