Industrial Computers: Why Are They Being Used for Programming ...

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For several years now, the term ?industrial computers? has referred almost exclusively to computer that were meant to be used in harsh environments. Their programming features were behind the times?sometimes nonexistent. These computers had no moving parts and the components needed to be small, compact and efficient, with the ability to run productively for several years.??The graphics on industrial computers were only adequate and the hardware was often multiple years out of date.
This could be incredibly frustrating when trying to keep up with the latest technology. However, recently some changes have been made to industrial computers to combat these issues. Industrial computers are now made to keep up with the latest advances, including in software development, and still maintain performance of their key functions.

Customizable Programs

The industrial computers of today are generally used for data collection or to operate equipment. Because of this, the modern industrial computers have been made to be high adaptable for programming needs. These computers can now run programs from software developers or be customized with a unique program made specifically for its task to be preformed. These computers now come with more programmable features and software such as terminal emulation and even advanced image processing.
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??Design

Traditional industrial computers are made to withstand several elements that traditionally would kill a personal computer. This includes designs that can cope with and withstand grease, water, ice and extreme heat, dust and even getting beat up and thrown around a little. This is what makes an industrial computer, but the programming issues have made them outdated and underrated. To battle this image of industrial computers, several new design elements have been released that do all the key things an industrial computer needed to do before, but also look good while doing it.
Modern industrial computers have been manufactured to be far less expensive than traditional industrial computers and can now be made with almost any type of material, including food-grade stainless steel. Stainless steel can withstand all the dust and heavy temperatures that an industrial computer may experience but reduce the cost of the computer and provide efficient computers for programming.
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??Working with Embedded Systems

Another programmable and design aspect of modern industrial computers is their ability to function with embedded systems. This feature is essential in factories or other environments that rely on industrial computers to interact with their equipment. In this way, industrial computers are able to work more efficiently, in terms of both productivity cost and actual usage.??For even more information on how embedded systems read this.
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??Industrial Computers

Modern industrial computers use all the positive elements and aspects of traditional industrial computers and provide a way to make these computers programmable and efficient through design and embedded parts. And it is because of these new developments and technologies being applied that industrial computers are now used consistently for programming purposes.??To read more on industrial computers??click here.

Chad Calimpong works with Dell and has been recognized locally and nationally for his photography and video documentaries. He enjoys cooking, baking, and has a passion for technology and computers. He currently resides in Austin, Texas with his wife and two cats.

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