Industrial

  • Tough enough for war. Tough enough for you.

    Smashed screens and shattered hard drives are a fact of life for too many companies. More and more businesses are looking to military-hardened industrial computer solutions to save them money on repairs, lost data, and wasted employee time.

    AMREL’s ROCKY line of rugged computers has been tested on the battlefield for almost 20 years. Every platform we sell meets military standards for outstanding performance even under the harshest conditions. Bash it, burn it, soak it, shake it, and AMREL’s computers still operate. Our soldiers need a computer that works when they do. So do you.

  • Buy smart. Avoid these mistakes.

    AMREL has been supplying rugged computers for nearly two decades, so we know that the most common errors commercial buyers make. Don’t miss these hidden costs of the true Total Cost of Ownership.

    Buy for years, not the sticker price. Consider the lifespan not of the computer itself, but of its platform. A cheap purchase price or a great warranty does you no good, if you can’t upgrade to the new operating system that your industry demands a year from now. AMREL’s computers not only last, but change with the times. Our clients almost never hear those dreaded words, “We no longer support that product."

    It works, but will it work for you? Computers do not work in isolation. Will it work with your software? Your network? Will it have sync problems with your server? Does it have the wireless connectivity required? Nobody knows more about integration than AMREL. Period. Our computers are designed to operate with the broadest selection of software, hardware, and connectivity. That’s why you never see them; they’re out working, not sitting around in someone’s office as an expensive paperweight.

    You can't afford not to get exactly what you want. Too many decision makers think that only big companies can afford customization. Wrong. 80% of what AMREL sells is customized, often with surprisingly low production numbers. Don’t be fooled by the false economy of getting a computer that hurts your staff’s efficiency. You can get what you want.

  • There’s no such thing as “semi-tough.”

    Your computer may not need the same protection against rain, shock, heat, and dust that our warfighters require, but it’s the best way to secure your investment. Hard to believe, but a few hold the contrary view: military standards aren’t tough enough for industrial computer solutions. Check out our testing section and you’ll be convinced that our computers are as rugged as our troops.

  • Trucks, trains, gas, and concrete: AMREL gets around.

    Our computers pour concrete, help trucks haul maritime containers, analyze gas in the field, and swipe credit cards on trains. We can do so many things because of our expertise at low-cost customization, extreme platform flexibility, and total ruggedness. Check out a few of these rugged industrial computer solutions.

Truck-mounted AMREL Rocky tablet that maps and tracks distribution and locations of thousands of shipping containers.

Client:
Port of Long Beach, CA

Read about:
Port of Long Beach
  • Truck mounted solution for container tracking and distribution
  • Auto-start functionality prompted by truck ignition start
  • When truck is turned off, the computer can be programmed to restart after a specific intervals

AMREL Rocky RK-I 15" Industrial Notebook mounted as control unit on a three-dimensional machine control system, allowing concrete to be placed over contoured sites; utilizing automatic surveying and leveling functions for maximum accuracy. Successfully operates when subjected to extreme temperatures, powerful shocks, humidity, rain, and intense vibration.

  • Modified parallel port to run CAN bus interface

Capabilities:

A reduced footprint AMREL Rocky table for system control aboard Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) vehicles

Client: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
  • Routed display signal out to vehicle monitors
  • Integrated additional DVI port
  • Fabricated custom support frame

Capabilities:

Fully rugged AMREL Rocky tablet with magnetic stripe/credit card reader for Point of Sales functions on Trains

Client: NCR / AMTRAK
  • Magstripe Swipe Card Reader Integration
  • Customized cable cover for adjustable stand w/ USB 2.0 ports
  • Customized frame and mounting system
  • Serial cables

Reduce footprint for controller of 5 different sensors

  • Integrated module radio solution reduces footprint by replacing pelican case and eliminating peripherals
  • TTL interface
  • Freewave radio modem
  • LED light for transmit and configuration mode (red/green)
  • Reset button