All Articles By Richard N Williams

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Richard N Williams is a writer and journalist based in Birmingham, UK. He has many years of experience writing about all aspects of the internet and digital technology. He is the author of several technology related books and his articles have appeared in various publications, trade magazines and online journals.

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Using Industrial Computers – coping with outdated technology

This entry was published on June 27, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Industrial computers have been around almost as long as the desktop PC. Arguably the first mainstream computer designed for industrial use was the IBM 5531 released in 1985 and since then industrial PCs have become commonplace and are used throughout industry controlling processes and/or data acquisition. Industrial PCs are designed to be rugged and withstand […]

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A Guide to Industrial Computing – Protecting the Processor

This entry was published on June 25, 2009 by Richard N Williams

The industrial computer, industrial PC, panel PC or rugged PC are all names for computers designed to work in conditions not really suitable for sensitive electronics such as factories, warehouses and production plants. All industrial computer systems have to be tough to resist many of the hostile elements that persist in such environments. Industrial PC’s […]

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Factory Digital Signage Made Easy

This entry was published on June 23, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Factory floors can be hostile areas. Dust, dirt, heavy machinery and liquids such as water liberally used to wash down equipment makes the factory the last place digital signage would be expected be implemented. However, more and more industrial sectors are seeing the advantage of using LCD and plasma screens to relay important information to […]

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Using Printers in Sub Zero Temperatures

This entry was published on June 20, 2009 by Richard N Williams

How the food distribution industry was revolutionised by heated printer enclosures: Printers and barcode labels for stock control in the food industry does not only make things easier, in an age of traceability and sell by dates  they are crucial in monitoring food products as they are stored. Barcode printers especially have taken the headache […]

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IP65 for Outdoor Digital Signage

This entry was published on June 18, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Whilst digital signage hasn’t been with us very long the concept of putting plasma and LCD screens outside was inevitable considering the rapid growth of the new media. Outdoor digital signage does of course pose challenges as any display has to be protected from the elements. IP65 and IP66 are often used to describe the […]

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LCD Enclosures and the Uses of Outdoor Digital Signage

This entry was published on June 16, 2009 by Richard N Williams

LCD enclosures have helped in the expansion of DOOH (digital out of home) advertising outdoors with all-weather protection that has increased the number of applications that outdoor digital signage has been used for. Whilst still a new media, digital signage has traditionally been an indoor method of advertising and information, however, thanks to LCD enclosures […]

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LCD Enclosures Help Expansion of Outdoor Digital Signage

This entry was published on June 14, 2009 by Richard N Williams

The growing use of LCD and plasma screens for digital out of home advertising (DOOH) shows no sign of letting up. One of the main areas where this growth is expanding is in the use of outdoor digital signage, helped largely to the development of LCD enclosures that allows display use in outdoor and hostile […]

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Using Technology in Industry – Computers, touch screens and digital signage on the factory floor

This entry was published on June 12, 2009 by Richard N Williams

There is no getting away from technology they have altered our daily lives, changing the way we live and work. Traditionally devices like computers have only been sited in offices and homes but the advantage of using a processor to control industrial processes is obvious in that it will save money, reduce waste and improve […]

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Digital Signage the Basics

This entry was published on June 10, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Digital signage is still a very new industry and as such it often draws a lot of confusion from people unaware as to exactly what it is and whether its implementation is worth it for their business. In short, digital signage is the use of  LED, plasma and LCD display screens in public areas for […]

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Apprentice Finalist to Head up Sir Alan’s Digital Signage Business

This entry was published on June 8, 2009 by Richard N Williams

The winner of the UK’s 2009 Apprentice show winner is to work in Sir Alan Sugar’s new digital signage company. This year’s winner of the BBC TV show, Yasmina Siadatan will be teaming up with last year’s winner Lee McQueen at Amscreen. The restaurant owner who last week beat fellow finalist Kate Walsh is to […]

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