WHATS NEW – N3160 Mainboard and RUGGED Tab UseCases

03.06.2025

You can also look forward to exciting news from spo-comm in May and June. In the special items section, we are currently offering a high-performance N3160 mainboard at an attractive price – ideal for anyone looking for a solid embedded solution. In addition, we have recently published several use cases for our robust RUGGED tablets, which show how versatile and reliable our devices can be used in everyday work and under demanding conditions.

Powerful and flexibly expandable - the N3160 mainboard

With the economical Intel® Celeron N3160 (up to 2.24 GHz) processor, the mainboard is not only powerful, but also efficient and versatile, whether in machine control, automation or embedded solutions. The industrial mainboard also impresses with 6 watts of idle power consumption, two mPCIe slots, four digital GPIOs and expandable SATA and serial interfaces.

UseCases for our spo-comm RUGGED tablets

Over the last few weeks and months, we have published a few application examples for our tablets bit by bit. As our RUGGED tablets are so versatile, here is just a small selection of possible applications:

RUGGED Tab: Intelligent management of forklift trucks

The development of intelligent warehousing is progressing at a rapid pace, fueled by external factors such as rising labor costs. Manual operation has evolved from mechanization to automation. In light of these trends, the demand for intelligent forklift trucks continues to grow. In order to remain competitive, an automated and intelligent upgrade of the systems in this company has become indispensable.

Efficient management of air conditioning and ventilation systems

With the rapid development of intelligent production technologies in recent years, tablets have established themselves as a central tool in production processes. They are used for testing, control, optimization, planning and decision-making and increase both product quality and efficiency.

Best efficiency for logistics robots thanks to robust tablets

The rapid development of robotics technology has permanently changed the logistics industry. Today, industrial transport robots have become indispensable due to their low costs, high efficiency and simple management. They offer numerous advantages over traditional logistics solutions. In addition to their efficiency, these robots are characterized by their strong adaptability to different environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Intelligent robots with functions such as transport, palletizing and sorting have now become a central component of modern logistics.

Efficient power line inspection with RUGGED tablets

A stable power grid is the basis for a secure energy supply - both in everyday life and for the economy and infrastructure. To ensure that electricity can flow reliably, power lines and their components must be inspected regularly. These inspections are important in order to detect potential faults at an early stage and ensure safety. However, traditional inspection methods are often cumbersome, error-prone and involve a lot of paperwork. Increasing digitalization offers great opportunities here: with modern technology such as an industrial tablet or outdoor tablet, work processes can be significantly simplified and improved.

With RUGGED tablets - effective golf course management

With the rapid progress of new technologies and their increasing integration into the entertainment and service industry, the management of golf courses is also changing. A global golf club group that operates numerous golf courses worldwide faces the challenge of managing its large facilities efficiently. Traditional manual management approaches are laborious and time-consuming, while the introduction of digital technologies offers a much-needed solution to these problems.

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