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Glacier Makes Wearable Computer Tech “History”

May 20, 2014 | ,
Mashable.com recently posted a ‘history of wearable Tech.’  They’ve got a few things you might not remember but the standard-bearers are there.  Calculator wristwatch,  Bluetooth headset,  the iPod, and of course Google glass.  But back in 2009 Glacier began offering a product called the W200, a fully functional wireless PC you wore on your wrist. And Mashable gave us props for it. We’re still leaders in the mobile computing business and while we’re not offering wearable computer technology at the moment, we’ve got some exciting new rugged mobile tech for you to check out called the Fusion 7 Android tablet. See the entire wearable tech list at Mashable.com
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A Glacier In The Rainforest?

February 12, 2014 | , ,
How do you use a Glacier to promote spider-silk farming in Costa Rica? You Donate it to the Forman school. Forman School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school with a vital purpose: to deliver an unparalleled education for students with learning differences to empower them to succeed in college and throughout their lives. Glacier Computer donated a T510K Rugged tablet to the Forman School’s Rainforest Project,  and will be used to help them collect data on… Spider Silk. The objectives are… 1. To get as much spider silk as possible. 2. To figure out when and why the silk is most strong. 3. Make a cottage industry for local ranchers abutting rainforest land.  The T510K… “…gives you the power of desktop computing in a slim, rugged design with a large 10 inch display and 23-key Keypad.  On-the-go data collection is easy with 2D barcode imaging, camera, and RFID. Staying
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Felix Baumgartner’s 24 Mile Jump to Earth

February 4, 2014 |
LA Times On Oct. 14, 2012, the Austrian skydiver stepped off the narrow porch of an experimental capsule hovering  127,852 feet over New Mexico and became the first free-falling person to break the sound barrier. Instruments recorded his top speed at 843.6 miles per hour, which is 1.25 times faster the speed of sound.  (YouTube Link)
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Glacier Computer Spotlight – The Everest E4500 Rugged Mobile Mount Terminal

January 28, 2014 | ,
Information is the key to success in warehousing and manufacturing.  Whether receiving inventory, filling orders, moving freight, or monitoring time and attendance, there is no better partner than the Everest from Glacier Computer. Warehouse personnel are not the easiest on equipment; but your data collection needs are 24/7, 365 days per year.  The Everest computers have been tested in the most extreme conditions imaginable. With a sealed enclosure, you can be sure the Everest is as tough as you are.   E4500 Product Overview INTEL® ATOM N270 1.6 GHz UP TO 2GB MULTIPLE STANDARD I/O WIRELESS LAN, WAN AND GPS OPTIONS CUSTOM ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC AND CONFIGURATION UTILITY RESISTIVE TOUCHSCREEN SCREEN BLANKING 10″, 12″ AND 15″ DISPLAYS 10V TO 60V ISOLATED INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY OPTIONAL SUNLIGHT READABLE DISPLAY PROGRAMMABLE, BACKLIT, FUNCTION BUTTONS Visit Glacier Computer.com
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Are 3D Printers in Your Future?

January 7, 2014 |
3D printing is becoming affordable for small Business. The $499 price point for the da Vinci makes it the cheapest “plug and play” 3D printer out there. According to a statement released by XYZprinting Inc., “The da Vinci is a plug-n-play 3D printer with a large build size designed specifically for households and small businesses. With no assembly required, a smart design, unique safety features and easy-to-use cloud system, the da Vinci has redesigned the 3D printing experience making it more user-friendly across all aspects of the process than ever before.” This device was featured at CES 2014 along with a number of other more expensive 3D printers, but the race is on to deliver at price points people are willing to pay. With the right rugged mobile computing solutions, and easy to use cloud systems, companies with an interest in 3D technology can up their game for a lot
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Best Wishes During This Holiday Season

December 19, 2013 |
The entire team at Glacier Computer extends our Best Wishes to you and yours during this holiday season. And we hope that 2014 is a happy, prosperous year for you. We certainly want to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to our customers and our “significant others” for making 2013 a solid year and period of growth. Within a week or so we’ll all enter the New Year with hopes and expectations. We at Glacier Computer will do so with anticipation of continued expansion of our rugged tablets, rugged hand-held devices, and the further acceleration of the rugged vehicle-mount devices. These rugged devices help our customers face their challenges with the reliable platforms they need to manage data, people, equipment, and logistics efficiently. Please accept our Best Wishes! Sincerely, Ron D’Ambrosio President Glacier Computer 46 Bridge St. New Milford, CT  06776 603-882-1560 x 3203 www.glaciercomputer.com
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Helping You Prosper in Harsh Environments

December 11, 2013 | , ,
In medical, industrial, vehicle-mount, and military deployments, Glacier Computer rugged tablets and rugged PCs have withstood harsh temperatures, vibration, and humidity in wet and dirty environments. If you need a rugged tablet, check out the Glacier Computer Rugged Tablet Comparison Chart available from this link. If you see a unit that may meet your needs, and want to put one to the test we’ll gladly provide you with a free evaluation unit so you can see for yourself. One of my roles and functions at Glacier Computer is to help you.  If you’d like to discuss your application and how we can help if not “conquer the elements,” at least prosper within harsh environments, or if you just need more information … just give me a call or drop me a line. AND … if you don’t see the exact rugged device that you need, let’s discuss how Glacier can
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MCFA Partners with Glacier Computer for Rugged Forklift Computers

December 2, 2013 | , ,
MCFA Partners with Glacier Computer for Rugged Forklift Computers For immediate release: New Milford, CT, November 15, 2013 – Rapidparts Inc. (Rapidparts), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), supplies service parts for competitive forklift brands and other aftermarket products to authorized Cat® lift truck, Mitsubishi forklift truck and Jungheinrich® dealers under the Promatch® brand name. The Promatch® parts program has partnered with Glacier Computer LLC (Glacier Computer), a manufacturer of rugged mobile computing solutions, to offer forklift-mounted computers and other rugged mobile computing devices. “Real-time, reliable information is the key to everything from maximizing floor space, keeping inventory up to date, and avoiding costly mishandling of goods,” said Jerry Sytsma, general manager of Rapidparts. “We must continue to provide our customers with the technology and innovative equipment that their business applications demand.” Glacier industrial computers are designed for harsh applications where adverse temperatures, shock and vibration
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IBM Uses “Electronic Blood” To Power and Cool Processors

November 5, 2013 |
As we approach the extent to which powerful processors can be miniaturized the engineering has to move in a new direction. At IBM that direction is a brain-inspired 3D architecture, staking processors and memory in close proximity.  But it is a solution with the same old problem.  How do you remove all the heat? One possible answer; Electronic Blood. The art of liquid cooling has been demonstrated by Aquasar and put to work inside the German supercomputer SuperMUC which – perversely – harnesses warm water to cool its circuits. SuperMUC consumes 40% less electricity as a result. But for IBM to truly match the marvels of the brain, there is a third evolutionary step it must achieve – simultaneous liquid fueling and cooling. Just as blood gives sugar in one hand and takes heat with another, IBM is looking for a fluid that can multitask. Vanadium is the best performer
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Glacier Computer Introduces the T707 Rugged Tablet

September 12, 2013 | , , ,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Glacier Computer Adds Another Member to their Family of Rugged Tablet Offerings T707    RUGGED – CONFIGURABLE – JUST SMALLER New Milford, CT – September 1, 2013 – Glacier Computer, a leading provider of rugged industrial computing solutions, announces the addition of the T707 to an already powerful line up of rugged tablet options.  The T707 combines enhanced rugged specs, configurability, and better value into a very dependable package.  Glaciers “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” warranty program makes the T707 an ideal protégé for any portable application. “If you were at all concerned about the long range durability of your iPad, the T707 would give you some comfort.” The industrial marketplace lacks an iconic tablet that satisfies most applications so having one place to go with many options is a good place to start your search.  A closet full of choices, combined with Glacier’s ability to customize, equals maximum
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