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.

Panasonic, Newark, N.J., added two new rugged handheld tablets to its diverse portfolio of enterprise-grade mobile devices—the Toughpad FZ-F1 and FZ-N1.

The new TwinCAT HMI system from Beckhoff Automation, Savage, Minn., leverages IT standards such as Microsoft Visual Studio for the engineering, HTML5 for the design and Websockets and HTTPS for secure communication.

Beckhoff Automation, Savage, Minn., opened the doors to its regional sales and support office in San Jose, Calif.

JLT Mobile Computers, Tempe, Ariz., announced the JLT1214P, a new logistics computer that features revolutionary rugged projective capacitive touch (PCT) display technology and a bright 12-inch XGA display that can be operated by both a gloved or ungloved hand in even the most demanding environments.

With the new CP32xx Panel PC series from Beckhoff Automation, Savage, Minn., industrial multi-touch display technology can be used in an all-in-one, high-performance automation device for HMI and control applications.

Beckhoff Automation, Savage, Minn., introduced the CX8091, a flexible and compact controller with a switched Ethernet port that supports OPC UA.

Advantech, Irvine, Calif., announced its PCE-4 series employing PICMG 1.3 half-size form factor and support for Intel work station-grade CPUs.

noax Technologies Corp., Charlotte, N.C., introduced NSetup, a tool that allows users to configure their industrial PCs according to their specific requirements.