MobileDemand Rugged Technology Blog

MobileDemand is launching xDIM™ Mobile Dimensioning Software

MobileDemand has jumped into the space race to show its dedication to customers’ ever-evolving demands for improving mobility and efficiency. 

Hiawatha, IA, April 3, 2019 – …

MobileDemand Launches its First Ever Rugged Handheld Tablet

Addition of 6” device shows MobileDemand’s investment in customers’ ever-evolving demands

March 2019 – This week MobileDemand expanded its product family to include a rugged, …

Introducing the New Faster T1680 Mobile Rugged xTablet from MobileDemand

If you liked the T1600, then you’re going to be delighted by the new T1680!

 Hiawatha, IA – March 6th, 2019:  MobileDemand’s best-selling high-performance rugged tablet …

3 Ways Rugged Tablets Aid Healthcare

The healthcare industry is a dynamic environment that moves at a quick pace, making it difficult for even an experienced practitioner to keep up. With a constant flow of patients coming and going, it …

Lifespan of Rugged Technology

Consumer tablets come to market extremely fast and leave even faster. While useful, and sometimes even vital, for the operation of many businesses, it’s costly to have to replace …

Advantages of Rugged Tablets in the Field

When it comes to working out in the field, nothing is more frustrating than when you have technology that won’t work, or worse, breaks. Fortunately, rugged tablets are not only able to get …

Custom Solutions for Custom Problems

Business is dynamic and everchanging. It can be difficult to find the perfect solution to a problem. While most companies just give you their product and expect you to make it work,  …

3D Cameras – Solving Dimensioning Problems with a Portable Solution

Whether you’re working in a large warehouse or shipping a single product, knowing dimensions of packages is important to the bottom line. It's imperative that package and pallet …

Beginner's Guide to C1D2

Class 1 Division 2, or C1D2, is one of the most important factors to understand if you’re looking for a mobile tablet for a hazardous industry. Not only are there regulations to follow, …

What makes a Rugged Tablet Rugged

With so many companies shouting the benefits of their tablets, it can be difficult to know what is actually true and what is a bit of a stretch. Since the first touch screen broke, …

Rugged Tablets vs Rugged Cases: What's the Difference?

With the high prices of rugged tablets, it may be tempting to purchase a consumer tablet and equip it with a durable case. While this might be the right choice for certain applications, tablets with …

Benefits of Hot-Swappable Batteries

Nothing is more irritating than when you’re trying to get work done and you notice the battery on your device is almost out of fuel. A dead device can send your productivity into a …

What are the Benefits of Mounting a Tablet to Your Forklift

Rugged tablets and forklifts work in tandem to elevate productivity. Sure, ruggedized laptops are useful in their own space, but they’re not really built for kind of punishment a …

Benefits of Tablets in Warehousing

Warehouses are only as efficient as their employees, and their employees are only as efficient as the tools they're given. Forklifts and pallet jacks have aided in moving product quicker, but what …

What to Expect from 5G

Wireless technology has revolutionized the way the world works, affecting everything from business to our personal lives. It has brought up the standard of living and increased our …

Rugged Tools for the New Year

As we begin the new year, you may be thinking of ways to make your business more efficient. There are plenty of things you can do. Hiring new employees or upgrading equipment are …

Donating Tablets to Waypoint and the Arc of Eastern Iowa

On December 28, 2018, MobileDemand had the honor of donating rugged tablets to two local non-profits, Waypoint and the ARC of East Central Iowa.  

The 54 Windows 10 …

Rugged Tablet in the Cold

With winter upon us, ice and snow won’t be the only thing that may pose a problem. If you work out in the field, consumer grade technology won’t last long in the frigid environment. …

Rugged Tablet Accessories

Rugged tablets are able to withstand the harshest working conditions. Yet, as useful as they are, their benefits don’t end with their mobility. A rugged tablet can be made even …

MIL-STD-810G Drop Test: Ours vs Theirs

MIL-STD-810G is one of the major factors to consider when determining what rugged tablet is suitable for your needs. But not all MIL-STD-810G testing is the same. In fact, there is no actual set of …