JLT Launches Upgraded Tablet and Keyboard
JLT Mobile Computers has announced the expansion of its tablet lineup with two new products that will help customers improve productivity. A new high-performance version of the rugged MT2010™ tablet provides processing power for the most demanding software applications. The new MT2010K™ complements the MT2010 tablet form factor with an integrated keyboard for easy data input. The Intel® Core™ i5-7200U Kaby Lake CPU processor provides processing power for high-end applications, while still allowing full shift operation on a charge. Paired with Intel HD Graphics and a 1920 x 1200 pixel optically bonded projective capacitive touch display that allows effective use in all lighting conditions, including direct sunlight. “JLT has earned a reputation for offering best-in-class rugged hardware as well as providing outstanding support and service. With the expanded tablet offering combined with our vehicle-mount products, our customers have a single point-of-contact and access to JLT support and service for their entire suite of rugged devices, which enables them to increase their productivity and reduce operational costs,” said Per Holmberg, CEO of JLT Mobile Computers. The MT2010 tablet weighs only 2.7 pounds (1.25 kg) yet is designed to reliably operate under even the harshest conditions. A new 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera complements the full-HD front webcam, and an optional high-capacity battery is available for extended workloads. Meanwhile, the new MT2010K tablet has the same handy 10.7 in x 7.8 in (27.2 cm x 19.8 cm) footprint as the standard MT2010, but comes with an integrated mechanical waterproof QWERTY keyboard for rapid data input in the field. The backlit keyboard includes ten programmable function keys along the left and right sides of the bright 1280 x 800 pixel 8-inch capacitive multi-touch IPS display. Both the MT2010K tablet and the high-performance version of the MT2010 withstand even the most challenging environments. They are IP65 rated (dustproof and water resistant), can be operated in a wide range of temperatures, and come with various data capture functions including optional 1D/2D barcode reader and RFID reader. The new products are available for immediate order and are complemented by a wide range of accessories, including vehicle and desktop docks, high-capacity batteries, battery chargers, and hand and shoulder straps.
JLT Mobile Computers Supports Android
JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, sees an increasing demand for Android within many of its core segments, including warehouse logistics, transportation, ports, mining and agriculture markets. Responding to this trend, in March 2018 JLT launched its latest generation JLT6012™ vehicle-mount computer with Android support, and is now expanding its Android operating system product suite with three new fully rugged portable computers. Being by far the most common mobile operating system for smartphones and other consumer devices, Android, with its familiarity, ease-of-use and flexibility is now growing in popularity also in the enterprise and vertical market space. “No doubt, there is a lot of interest in Android on mobile devices for professional use within our core markets. By providing Android alternatives for our vehicle-mount computers and now also our portable computers, we help customers save on cost and training, and simplify maintenance by running the same OS on all devices deployed in their operation,” said Per Holmberg, CEO of JLT Mobile Computers. The three new products are the 5-inch MH1005A™ rugged handheld, the 7-inch MT1007A™ rugged tablet, and the 10.1-inch MT2010A™ rugged tablet. All are IP65 dustproof and water resistant, capable of operating in temperatures of -10 to +50°C (14 to +122°F), built to withstand even the most challenging working environments, and tested to applicable MIL-STD-810G requirements. Powered by ARM® Cortex™-A53 octa-core 1.3 GHz processors, all come with bright sunlight viewable displays, capacitive multi-touch screen, front and rear integrated cameras, as well as data capturing functions including NFC reader and optional 1D/2D-barcode reader. For maximum productivity, all include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and mobile broadband and provide full-shift battery life or more. The new rugged tablet and handheld units, which are available for immediate order, are offered with the same high level of support and services that JLT is renowned for. A wide range of accessories is available, including vehicle and desktop docks, high-capacity batteries, battery chargers, and hand and shoulder straps.
JLT Expands Into the US Market
Expanding into the US market is JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, renowned for its high-level of support and flexibility in addressing customer challenges. With the strengthened service offering, JLT is set up to better support its growing US customer base today and in future. The new JLT service site near Atlanta, Georgia, offers repair and maintenance services for third-party products, including barcode scanners and label printers as well as rugged computers and tablets from most manufacturers, such as Honeywell, Zebra, LXE and Intermec. Customers benefit from a single point of contact through JLT and can manage their entire fleet of Auto-ID equipment in the new JLT RepairEngine™ online maintenance management tool, resulting in decreased overall maintenance costs and more effective operations. JLT RepairEngine is an easy-to-use web tool that significantly simplifies repair handling and device maintenance for JLT’s customers and partners. Users are capable to not only start and track repairs 24/7, but also manage all of their rugged IT products and related hardware. Customers will get detailed analytics that provide key insights into the health and status of their hardware deployment and that enable them to spot and rectify trends promptly. Other benefits and features include easier and time-saving RMA handling, smart-search functionality, using serial number, model etc., tracking of ongoing repairs with status and location, and reports and dashboards of device status and repair history. Since establishing its US subsidiary at the end of 2014, JLT’s US business has significantly outpaced the industry. The new scalable service offering will enable JLT to fuel and support further expansion in the Americas. The new service center and the investment in such a comprehensive service infrastructure – including the deployment of the JLT RepairEngine – illustrate and sustain a core ethos of JLT: its desire to increase business value and maximize ROI for its customers by leveraging its broad range of experience and expertise in integrated technology solutions. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
JLT Mobile Computers Announced New Rugged Tablet
The leading developer and manufacturer of JLT Mobile Computers has announced that they will be adding a new fully rugged MT2010⢠tablet to their existing product portfolio. This new tablet will offer the same high level of support and services that JLT has developed a reputation for. This portfolio expansion has taken place in order to respond to customer demands and also follows the business strategy in place to increase business value to existing customers. The target industry for the new MT2010⢠rugged tablet is warehousing, food and beverage, transportation and ports. These sectors are areas in which the developer and manufacturer already has a strong position, and no doubt the addition to their portfolio will help to improve this further. JLT Mobile Computersâ latest product, the newest MT2010 rugged tablet has been developed following the current customer’s use of rugged mount terminals in trucks and forklifts. These users have expressed a need for supplemental tablets as well as handheld terminals in order to help them to manage their related applications in their business. Now that the new terminals have been introduced by JLT, customers will be able to benefit from simplified maintenance of their mobile IT because they are experiencing a reduced number of suppliers while also making the most of the support that is offered through the service model provided by JLT. The customers and sales partners of JLT appreciate the companyâs philosophy of being easy to do business with while also offering a high-touch sales model. The company has become good and being able to address customer challenges and has expanded rapidly over the last number of years. This new rugged tablet features a large 10-inch sunlight readable and projected capacitive touchscreen display. This new product is also IP65 dustproof, water resistant and can operate in temperatures between -10 and +50°C and withstand drops of up to 4 feet on to concrete. All of JLTâs products can be tailored to individual; customer requirements in order to better suit their needs.
JLT Mobile Computers Supplies Latest VERSO+ to Volvo
One of the leading developers and manufacturers of reliable computers to be used in demanding environments, JLT Mobile Computers has recently started to deliver their JLT VERSOâ¢+ 10. As a part of this delivery, JLT are in the midst of supplying a number of rugged vehicle mounted computers to Volvo Car Body Components. Volvo is being supplied with these computer systems by JLTâs sales partner Idnet. The new rugged mobile computers are set to be installed on to forklifts and used by the client company at their manufacturing plant in Olofström, Sweden. The delivery of Volvoâs order from JLT was taking place as the 100,000 rugged JLT computer was rolling off the production line. This means that Volvo Car Body Components are the recipients of JLTâs landmark computer. These Verso+ 10 computer is a product that stands out from the competition as it uses the latest PC performance combined with the smallest rugged form factor available in the industry. JLT Mobile Computers are focused on the manufacture of products that offer attention to detail throughout their design and manufacturing stages. The client in this case, Volvo Car Body Components is a leading manufacturer in their own industry and the detail and focus shown by JLT are traits that Volvo expects from all of their manufacturers. The new Verso+ 10 is fitted with an Intel® quad-core processor and runs the most up to date 64-bit Windows operating system. The 10.4 touch screen is scratch-resistant and also has projective capacity through the use of JLT PowerTouch⢠technology. The computer has been manufactured to cope with even the most demanding of situations and the JLT QuickLock⢠feature means that the computer can easily be mounted and dismounted in a vehicle, making it the perfect computer solution for use in Volvoâs forklifts at their production facility in Sweden.
JLT Produces 100,000th Rugged Computer
JLT Mobile Computers has celebrated the production of their 100,000th rugged computer. The leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers perfect for use in a demanding environment. This significant milestone has been reached by the company who focus on delivering reliable computer systems to their professional clients. The 100,000th celebratory unit was presented to the Project Manager at Volvo Car Body Components, Mikael Hofflander by Per Holmberg, the CEO of JLT Mobile Computers. This ceremony took place at JLTâs production site in Ronneby, Sweden, with Volvo as the recipient as the manufacturer of rugged computer systems was in the process of supplying Volvo with a larger order of JLT VERSOâ¢+ 10 computers. In order to mark the landmark production number, the jubilee unit was supplied to their client with a 100,000-hour warranty. This is the equivalent to more than 4,000 days under warranty, or 11 years of continuous use. This warranty has been given to celebrate the companyâs achievements as well as highlight JLTâs commitment to producing high standard products for their clients. By the time the 11 year warranty is up, JLT will have hopefully produced another 100,000 units, if not more. JLT was a pioneer of the rugged computer in 1994, and since then the company has worked hard to deliver ruggedness, performance and reliability. These qualities have merged to form an essential part of JLTâs working quality philosophy. When working with Volvo Car Body Components, JLT thoroughly defined the requirements for the IT solution that would help their clients and equip their forklifts in a way that met their specification. It was decided between the two companies that reliability was vital to ensure that the units has the lowest amount of downtime possible, to prevent disruptions to their business and costs that could be incurred from this. The company has been working their way back to top form after the 2009 recession, therefore it is great news for the company that the 100,000th unit has been produced and delivered to their customer.
JLT Supply Forklift Computers to Swire Coca-Cola USA
JLT Mobile Computers, or JLT for short, will be supplying more than 300 JLT1214N forklift computers to Swire Coca-Cola USA. The leading developer and manufacturing company creates reliable computers that are able operate in demanding environments. The company have started to supply their clients with the computers and the delivery will continue throughout 2017 and into the start of 2018. Swire Coca-Cola USA is known for being the largest Coca-Cola bottlers found in the United States. The business has recently announced plans to expand their operations in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and northern Idaho. In order to carry out their growth plans, Swire had to improve their inventory system and warehouse operations. JLT have been supplying forklift computers since 2011 and has been impressed the computers. The systems implemented has helped Swire Coca-Cola to boost their productivity and reliability levels. Going forward with their growth plans, the company believe that they will be able to maintain their excellent customer service and see very minimal disruption passed on to their customers and consumers. The JLT1214N computers that have been supplied to the Coca-Cola bottlers holds the most up to date logistics computer manufactured by JLT. These computers also offer the lowest total cost of ownership in comparison to a wide range of logistics applications. The durable computer system is incredibly reliable, which means that it is able to be used in a range of tough environments. This computer JLT1214N computer is perfect for use in cold storage rooms, n hot sun, from fixed wall mounts, or attached to vibrating forklifts. The computer systems that are manufactured JLT deliver the latest logistics computer to offer the best possible solutions to clients. The computer systems are set into a durable casing, meaning that they are perfect for wide ranging industrial use.
