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

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 […]

Digital Signage the Basics

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 […]

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

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 […]

All You Need to Know: Using Computers, Printers, Touch Screens, Monitors and LCDs in Harsh or Hostile Environments

The use of computer equipment is now as wide spread in factories, warehouses and in the industrial sector as it is throughout our offices and homes. There is no wonder really when you consider how useful computer equipment is to monitor and control factory processes or stock levels. There are challenges in using this type […]

Using Digital Signage in Hostile Areas

The places that digital signage is being used for now seems endless. No longer are they only to be found in the retail industry but other sectors such as manufacturing and production and even heavy industry are utilising digital signage in harsh environments. The applications that digital signage is being used for has also increased […]

Challenging Technology – Part Four – Dealing With Dust

One of the main reasons industrial computer enclosures or factory LCD enclosures are used is to protect against dust. Dust is not just a pain for housewives doing the spring cleaning; dust can have all sorts of adverse effects. Breathing in dust can be extremely dangerous, even innocuous substances can bad not just for your […]

Challenging Technology – Part Three – Keeping Dry

When children are first taught about electricity it is quite common to explain the dangers, and particularly the point that electricity and water do not mix. Yet, there are many areas in such as industrial and factory settings where electronic devices like computers, touch screens, printers and displays have to be used as part of […]

Challenging Technology – Part Two – Withstanding the Heat

Most technology whether its computers, printers, displays or standard LCD TV’s have a problem when it comes to battling heat. Electronic devices naturally get hot which is why most computers are built with cooling fans inside the enclosures to ensure the dispersal of heat. Likewise, printers and displays are designed to allow build up of […]

Challenging Technology – Part one – the Deep Freeze

We are used to seeing computers, printers, touch screens, digital signage and other electronic devices everywhere in this day and age. It is a huge contrast to just a few years ago when this sort of electronic technology was only to be found operating in ideal conditions such as offices and homes. However due to […]

Outdoor LCD – Changing the Shape of our High Streets

Signage has always been an important aspect of our lives. From giving us road directions to informing us of the latest sales, signs provide useful information as well as being a direct sales tool for retailers. However, signage has been going through what can only be described as a revolution in recent years thanks to […]