Pit & Quarry, April 2012

SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Tablets target mission critical and highly mobile workers Panasonic offers the Toughpad family of Android powered tablets The 10 in and 7 in devices targeting mission critical and highly mobile workers are supported by an ecosystem that includes an enterprise focused app store peripherals developer tools deployment support and more The 10 in Toughpad A1 is ideal for highly mobile outdoor workers in markets where exposure to extreme environments is a constant challenge and the consequence of a failure is significant The device also can be used as a tool to optimize business processes as a cost effective pen and paper replacement The 7 in Toughpad B1 targets similar markets but in applications where screen size is not as critical and where device mobility and portability are critical www panasonictoughpad com Tool integrates GPS data from multiple equipment manufacturers OEM Data Delivery offers a tool for seamlessly integrating location and usage data from GPS tracking devices of all equipment manufacturers The OEM DD Unifier was designed for fleet owners and operators who want to make using GPS telematics easier and less time consuming The Unifier can manage all individual data connections and deliver them as one single connection that covers the entire fleet Experienced users also benefit because Unifier allows the implementation of job site geo fences for fuel and usage reporting Fuel card data AVL and third party GPS data also can be accommodated The SHELL LUBRICANTS ADAPTING TO YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS Shell Lubricants offers a wide portfolio of products business services and maintenance solutions designed to deliver real value to your business Over the years weve worked with some of the worlds leading construction companies and equipment manufacturers giving us a unique perspective on the issues you face We are committed to delivering lubrication excellence for construction clients wherever they operate from urban renewal projects to major infrastructure development in remote areas Visit www ROTELLA com for more information or contact your local Shell Representative at 1 800 231 6950 Shell ROTELLA Energized Protection The term Shell Lubricants collectively refers to the companies of Royal Dutch Shell plc that are engaged in the lubricants business company provides systems that use all three tracking technologies cellular radio and RFID www oemdd com Process automation system captures motor control investments Rockwell Automation has extended the reach of its PlantPAx process automation system to integrate critical rotating assets such as compressors pumps turbines and fans giving users the ability to manage plant wide operations with a single platform The system combines the companys core process automation capabilities and technologies with those of partners and acquisitions to deliver an integrated control and information solution for customers Users now can tie intelligent motor devices into this unified control architecture making an immediate and measurable impact on asset availability operational efficiency and energy management www rockwellautomation com 46 PIT QUARRY April 2012 www pitandquarry com