Tablet computer: The M9705 tablet from DAP Technologies is designed for enterprise customers who want the screen size and lightweight features of a consumer
tablet but also need a unit built to withstand extreme environments.
At just 1. 7 pounds and less than an inch thick, the tablet is designed for mobility in a variety of environments. These features, however, do not come at the
expense of rugged construction. The tablet is built to IP54 standards and is protected against water, dust, and four-foot drops to concrete.
The device, which features a 9.7-inch display, comes standard with the Android
4.0 operating system. (DAP Technologies, www.daptech.com)
Freight sales automation: FreightOS is a
sales automation solution for freight forwarders that allows users to automate the
pricing and sale of freight services from their
own websites.
FreightOS can provide carrier contracts in
multiple formats and calculate fast-changing
and seasonal fees and complex price breaks
and surcharges.
FreightOS will allow freight companies to
provide their customers and partners with
accurate quotes for delivery of any type of
cargo by any mode anywhere in the world,
according to the company. The product has
the ability to generate complete door-to-door
quotes in five seconds.
Prior to the public launch, FreightOS has
been used successfully by a select group of
both smaller independent freight forwarders
and top-tier multinational freight forwarders
in the United States, Asia, and Europe.
FreightOS is provided as a cloud service.
(FreightOS, www.freightos.com)
Flexible zone control: Intelligrated, a North
America-based automated material handling
solutions provider, has released ZoneFlex, a
flexible zone control for the company’s
Accuglide and IntelliQ zero-pressure accumulation conveyors.
Designed to handle packages of varied sizes and
weights, ZoneFlex
creates high-density
accumulation,
while its multiple
release modes
enable high-capaci-ty throughput.
With built-in logic
and selectable release modes, ZoneFlex is
designed to move previously accumulated
product downstream quickly by monitoring
and automatically responding to accumulation conditions. This capability simplifies control logic and increases available product for
downstream applications.
According to Intelligrated, the new system
improves material handling efficiency while
providing superior carton control, gentle
product handling, and increased conveyable
cartons.
Clip-in mounting, simple switch configuration, and LED diagnostics allow operators to
quickly replace, modify, and monitor zone
controllers. This design feature simplifies
maintenance and increases system flexibility.
(Intelligrated, www.intelligrated.com)
