Rugged industrial computers and rugged embedded computers are specially designed to operate reliably in harsh environmental conditions. Specifically, they are built to withstand conditions in…
The Top Four Factors Facing Rugged Industrial Computers
C1D2 Computing for Thermal Energy Management
Overview Sealevel partners with a customer that specializes in the design and manufacture of heat tracing and leak detection equipment for industrial, commercial, and residential…
White Paper: Solving Thermal Management Challenges
For industrial computers, processing power and performance are not the only success indicators. As these devices are frequently subject to environmental extremes, reliable operation can…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Atmospheric Conditions
Under MIL-STD-801G atmospheric testing evaluates a device’s ability to withstand shock, radiation and acidity found in various conditions. Low Pressure (Altitude) Storage/Air Transport: For equipment…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Temperature Extremes & Shock
The military created MIL-STD-810G to establish test methods for determining the resistance of equipment against the effects of rugged environments. Several tests relate to a…
Enclosure & Environmental Ratings: An Overview
Rugged tech must perform under challenging conditions. Because specific hazards vary in location and situation, standards exist to classify equipment performance. IP and NEMA ratings…
Tardigrade-Tough Thermal Testing
Tardigrades are tiny organisms that can survive extreme conditions. They can withstand freezing temperatures, boiling heat, radiation and chemical exposure. Extreme Heat & Cold Extreme…
Tardigrade-Tough Technology for Extreme Environments
Tardigrades are micro-animals, ranging from .05 to 1.2 millimeters (.002 to .05 inches) long, known as moss piglets or water bears. They are capable of…