Editorials
Why You Want an Extended Warranty
General Digital’s ruggedized hardware solutions are built here in the United States with the highest-quality components and labor available. From workstations and display systems to keyboards, power supplies, and cables—you need to have confidence that your product is going to work when you need it to. However, despite taking every measure possible to avoid product…
Read MoreWhat are the True Costs of Saving when Purchasing Ruggedized Equipment?
Ruggedized electronics are found worldwide in many markets today: military, industrial, marine, mining and others. While they are all seeking the benefits of longevity and durability, each application tends to have its own set of requirements. Sometimes these specifications come with a higher price tag when compared to off the shelf solutions that appear to…
Read MoreThe Next Generation of Video Control Technology for Ruggedized Systems
All computer systems rely on video controllers to process and deliver the signal that drives display. In some ways they go unnoticed, as they are often hidden inside the computer, suffering from “out of sight, out of mind” syndrome. But in reality, the importance of having a robust video controller can not be underestimated, especially…
Read MoreImproving Ruggedized System Performance with the Latest Connector Technology
Chances are, you’ve already come in contact with a USB-C connector. You might be surprised to learn that they were originally developed in 2014, but have only recently gained substantial traction. These connectors are now used in the latest laptops, phones, and tablets, and their incredible utility continues to flourish. General Digital is proud to…
Read MoreWhat does “Built to Meet MIL-STD” actually mean?
You can rest assured that just because a product might not be formally certified, if you bought it from General Digital, it’s gone through a rigorous, ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management process and can withstand the harshest environments on (or off) Earth.
Read MoreMinimum Order Quantity Kits, Explained
We understand that many customers cannot afford an MOQ on their finished product, whether due to a lack of budget or a lack of immediate requirement for multiple units. In order to accommodate one-piece orders, we offer something called an “MOQ Kit,” which is composed of the bill of materials that require MOQ purchases.
Read MoreConfidence Testing
People count on our rugged display systems to withstand the pressures of the harshest environments on (or off) Earth. So how can you know that your rugged monitor will work in the field, without it being formally certified? We achieve this through a process called “Confidence Testing.”
Read MoreDoing Business Made Easier with Configuration Bundles
Configuration Bundles streamline the ordering process to make it as quick and painless to buy from General Digital as possible.
Read MoreWhy Configuration Management & Revision Control Matters
It might sound easy to maintain equipment that was originally designed and developed before I was even born. However, as supply chains evolve and change over time, so does the availability of crucial aspects of the Bill of Materials for a particular part. We wouldn’t be able to continue building these legacy systems without a dedicated approach to Configuration Management & Revision Control.
Read MoreSix Simple Steps to Follow for Safety-Critical Product Development
You have an idea for a product that could potentially change the world. We give you six easy steps to bring a safety-critical product to market successfully.
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