June 2025

How Winmate powers the control behind unmanned systems, robots and AMRs
Did you know that autonomous systems are rapidly reshaping how industries operate, both on the ground and in the air? From drones and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to service robots, unmanned technologies are driving major advancements across logistics, manufacturing, defense, and public safety. Winmate supports this evolution by delivering advanced robotic controller purpose-built for unmanned systems. These solutions bridge the gap between autonomy and human oversight, providing secure, responsive, and mission-ready platforms that ensure seamless control, real-time feedback, and system interoperability, even in harsh or unpredictable environments. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 26, 2025

RuggON unveils 12-inch SOL 7 — the world's first rugged tablet powered by Intel Arrow Lake processors
RuggON Corporation, a global provider of rugged computing solutions, announces the launch of the SOL 7, a groundbreaking 12-inch fully rugged tablet and the first powered by Intel® Arrow Lake processors. Designed for high-performance computing in demanding environments, the SOL 7 delivers next-generation AI capabilities, robust durability and seamless connectivity for critical sectors including public safety, automotive applications, warehousing, logistics, and agricultural. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025

RuggON unveils 12-inch SOL 7 — the world's first rugged tablet powered by Intel Arrow Lake processors
RuggON Corporation, a global provider of rugged computing solutions, announces the launch of the SOL 7, a groundbreaking 12-inch fully rugged tablet and the first powered by Intel® Arrow Lake processors. Designed for high-performance computing in demanding environments, the SOL 7 delivers next-generation AI capabilities, robust durability and seamless connectivity for critical sectors including public safety, automotive applications, warehousing, logistics, and agricultural. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025

DT Research and Homeland Language Services provide mobile 5G telehealth translation stations to patients
DT Research, a U.S. leader in precision-engineered computing solutions designed for mission-critical and demanding environments, today announced a partnership with Homeland Language Services to deliver virtual language interpreting solutions for patients receiving care at healthcare facilities. The innovative solutions combine DT Research's medical tablets and all-in-one computers with Homeland Language Services' interpretation services to provide reliable, multilingual remote consultations that can be delivered in various settings, including healthcare facilities, emergency response sites, educational institutions, legal proceedings and security operations. [Read DT Research media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Janam sets new standard for mobile computing and access control
Janam Technologies a leading provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless access solutions, today unveiled its most powerful and affordable handheld mobile computer. Designed to meet the evolving needs of sports and entertainment venues, as well as organizations in warehousing, logistics, transportation, retail, hospitality and field service, XT4 delivers real-time responsiveness, robust security and the computing power to support both current and future workflows. [See Janam media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Zebra Technologies introduces sleek enterprise mobile computer to boost frontline productivity
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in digitizing and automating frontline workflows, today unveiled its new EM45 Enterprise Mobile, designed to improve productivity for frontline managers and workers across the retail, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and warehouse industries. The sleek yet rugged enterprise mobile computer delivers enhanced workflow efficiency and device security. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Monday, June 16, 2025

Datalogic and B. Braun enable safer oncology treatment with Memor 17 healthcare certification for OncoSafety Remote Control
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, is proud to announce the certification of the Memor 17 Healthcare mobile computer with OncoSafety Remote Control®, the advanced oncology workflow solution developed by B. Braun, a global leader in smart infusion therapy and healthcare technology. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Friday, June 13, 2025

Rigaku launches fourth generation handheld 1064 nm Raman analyzer for chemical threat analysis at IAFC HAZMAT 2025
Rigaku Analytical Devices, a division under Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Kawakami), announces the launch of its fourth generation 1064 nm Raman analyzers - the Icon series, featuring enhancements in chemical threat analysis for safety and security applications. The first in the series, the Icon-X, will be showcased at The International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference (HAZMAT), hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), in Baltimore, MD USA from June 13-14, 2025. [See Rigaku media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025

Airgain launches AirgainConnect Go-Kit Pro
Airgain, Inc., (NASDAQ: AIRG), a leading provider of advanced wireless connectivity solutions, today announced the availability of AirgainConnect® Go-Kit Pro, the most compact Mobile Rapid Response 5G Connectivity Kit available today. Built for mission-critical field operations, Go-Kit Pro is rugged, fully integrated, and delivers instant, high-performance broadband over major networks, including AT&T, FirstNet®, T-Mobile, and Verizon, enabling teams to establish secure connectivity anywhere in seconds. [See Airgain media release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025

FULL REVIEW: RuggON VORTEX
The RuggON VORTEX is a tough, rugged, yet highly compact Microsoft Windows-based vehicle-mount PC designed to fit into tight spaces. Equipped with comprehensive wireless communication, including SATCOM, the VORTEX also supports multiple modular I/O configurations. Based on Intel 13th generation Core processor technology and available with Hailo AI acceleration, the RuggON VORTEX represents a compact, highly adaptable Microsoft Windows-based vehicle-mount computer that bridges legacy and next-generation capabilities — including emerging AI-enhanced and edge AI applications — making it a powerful tool for modern fleet and industrial environments.

[Read full review of the RuggON VORTEX Windows-based rugged vehicle-mount computer] -- Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Winmate: Setting standards with 4K marine display solutions
Winmate: Are your marine operations equipped for the clarity and precision modern navigation demands? As vessels grow more connected and digitally advanced, the need for ultra-high-resolution displays that withstand harsh marine conditions is more critical than ever. From bridge systems to surveillance stations and control centers, maritime professionals rely on displays that deliver sharp visuals, accurate readings, and proven reliability, even in the most demanding environments. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Darveen signs distributor agreement with IP SYSTEMES to expand market presence in France
Darveen, a global provider of rugged industrial computing solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic distribution partnership with IP SYSTEMES, a well-established French value-added distributor known for its expertise in rugged computing and industrial automation. Under this agreement, IP SYSTEMES is now an authorized distributor of Darveen's full range of industrial computing products in France. [See Darveen media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025

DIGITIMES on global smartphone market Q1 2025
DIGITIMES reported that in Q1 2025, global smartphone market demand continued to recover, with shipments increasing by 4.1% year-over-year to reach 294.7 million units. However, due to the seasonal slowdown in the European and North American markets, shipments were significantly lower than those in the fourth quarter of 2024. For Q2 2025, influenced by the reciprocal tariffs uncertainty, some brands actively increased inventory for the US market. Global market shipments are expected to grow by 4.9% year-over-year, slightly higher than the previous quarter. -- Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025

DIGITIMES on global smartphone market Q1 2025
DIGITIMES reported that in Q1 2025, global smartphone market demand continued to recover, with shipments increasing by 4.1% year-over-year to reach 294.7 million units. However, due to the seasonal slowdown in the European and North American markets, shipments were significantly lower than those in the fourth quarter of 2024. For Q2 2025, influenced by the reciprocal tariffs uncertainty, some brands actively increased inventory for the US market. Global market shipments are expected to grow by 4.9% year-over-year, slightly higher than the previous quarter. -- Posted Monday, June 2, 2025

NEXCOM launches VTC 7280-xC5 fanless AI vehicle computer for in-vehicle AI and public transport applications
NEXCOM has expanded its range of in-vehicle AI-assisted telematics computers, with the new VTC 7280-xC5. These compact, fanless devices are centered around Intel’s first AI-oriented CPU with powerful in-built NPU and GPU cores, the Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake H series. The VTC 7280-xC5 computers are currently available in two variants the VTC 7280-7C5 and VTC 7280-5C5 (driven by Intel’s CPU Ultra7 and CPU Ultra5 respectively), delivering up to 26 TOPS of AI computing power. [See Nexcom media release] -- Posted Monday, June 2, 2025