Furniture production made easier with RUGGED tablets

07.04.2025

The customer, a furniture manufacturer with various production sites and an international presence in over 30 countries, operates in a market that increasingly relies on digitalization, automation and intelligent solutions. The introduction of information-based management is an unavoidable step for such companies in order to remain competitive.

Challenges

The furniture industry often faces challenges such as inefficient and opaque management of production processes, difficulties in the controlled management of design drawings and quality problems due to a lack of real-time data.

Solution

The working environment in furniture manufacturing is characterized by a high dust content and a large number of production systems and goods. Stationary machines used for process control must therefore be dust- and shock-resistant, stable and reliable and offer a long battery life. All these requirements are met by the provision of a robust industrial tablet. The device, equipped with an integrated IC card front reader, enables big data analysis, provides a clear and transparent display of production status in real time and thus significantly increases the efficiency of overall factory management.

Selected spo-comm RUGGED tablets for this application

RUGGED Tab 10 i5 for furniture production

RUGGED Tab 10 i5 Entry

  • Robust 10" tablet
  • Passively cooled system
  • -20°C to +60°C
  • Integrated GPS, 4G/5G module & WiFi6
  • IP 65 Dust and water protected

RUGGED Tab 10 i5 Pro

  • Robust 10" tablet with WUXGA display
  • Hot-swap battery - battery change during operation
  • -10°C to +50°C
  • Integrated 4G module, WiFi6 & Bluetooth
  • IP 65 and MIL-STD-810G certification

Depending on the requirements, the RUGGED Entry and Pro series tablets offer different performance and equipment levels for a wide range of industrial and outdoor applications. While the Entry models are designed for a particularly attractive price-performance ratio, the Pro series offers additional performance and advanced features for more demanding applications.

Advantages of RUGGED tablets in furniture production

The use of a robust outdoor tablet brings the company numerous advantages and simplifies processes. Precise operation, flexible input and the ability to view data in real time make production management more detailed and efficient. At the same time, employees can minimize errors and optimize their working methods. In addition, the device enables precise recording of data and a clear presentation of problems within the workshops, which promotes better management decision-making. The transparency and visualization of the production process are significantly improved, and the savings in personnel and material resources help to optimize the cost structure.

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