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The Birth of a Trenton System: How We Build Our Rugged Computers
by Brett Daniel on Aug 19, 2020 1:50:42 PM
Photo: A Trenton Systems employee installs system components onto a Trenton Systems SEP8253 processor board. Every morning, Trenton Systems’ production floor rings, rumbles and hums with productivity. This unmistakable series of sounds is the result of dozens of Trenton employees asse …
The A-Z Rugged Computing Glossary [Free PDF Copy]
by Brett Daniel on Jun 19, 2020 8:14:55 AM
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Graphic: Complete the form that appears on this page to receive your free copy of the Rugged Computing Glossary. Check back here periodically for updates. The first-ever A-Z Rugged Computing Glossary, written, edited and designed by Trenton Systems, is now live.
Semi-Rugged vs. Fully Rugged vs. Ultra-Rugged: What's the Difference?
by Brett Daniel on Jun 5, 2020 2:58:51 PM
Photo: A Trenton Systems 4U rugged server While perusing the many different rugged computers and servers on the market, you may have encountered three categories of ruggedization: semi-rugged, fully rugged and ultra-rugged. For example, we at Trenton Systems offer fully rugged servers …
Rugged Mini PC vs. Rugged Laptop: Which Is Right for You?
by Brett Daniel on May 27, 2020 8:00:00 AM
Disclaimer: Trenton Systems does not sell rugged laptops. Graphic: There are a few key factors to consider when deciding whether a rugged mini PC or laptop is right for your program or application. Pictured are the Trenton Systems ION Mini PC and a generic rugged laptop. Update 6/22/2 …
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Rugged Mini PC
by Brett Daniel on May 19, 2020 5:02:21 PM
Graphic: Mini PCs should be powerful, secure and built to last throughout the most extreme environments and able to power resource-intensive military, industrial and commercial applications. Update 6/22/2020: Interested in learning more about rugged mini PCs? Check out What Is a Rugge …
MIL-STD-810 Temperature Testing Overview [Methods 501.7, 502.7, 503.7]
by Brett Daniel on May 13, 2020 4:41:55 PM
Graphic: Is your server expected to survive and function in extremely hot or cold environments? Testing to methods 501.7, 502.7 or 503.7 of MIL-STD-810 could save you a lot of follow-up costs. Note: Trenton Systems is not a compliance testing facility. We manufacture rugged servers an …
MIL-STD-810 Servers: Enhancing Military Defense with Rugged Computers
by Brett Daniel on May 8, 2020 1:18:04 PM
Note: Trenton Systems is not a compliance testing facility. We manufacture rugged servers and workstations that conform to military and industrial standards, such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160, and we can ensure that our systems comply with these standards using our in-house testing equip …
Military and Industrial Servers: What's the Difference?
by Brett Daniel on Apr 7, 2020 9:13:04 AM
If you work with rugged servers like we do, you've likely heard about two key subsets: military and industrial. But what exactly are the differences between the two?
Rugged Servers: What Do You Mean 'Stress-Tested?'
by Brett Daniel on Apr 3, 2020 2:36:01 PM
Durability, reliability, and security are three key characteristics that every worthwhile, stress-tested rugged server should have. After all, you want your particular application, whether military, industrial, or commercial, to be as consistent, stable, and low-maintenance as possibl …
Computers with a wide temperature range outperform on all fronts
by Yazz Krdzalic on Feb 7, 2020 1:53:57 PM
Update 05/14/2020: Check out our comprehensive blog post on MIL-STD-810 temperature testing procedures and Mil-Spec temperature ranges to learn more about how we temp-test our rugged computers. When you think about factors that impact a computer's performance or reliability, extreme t …