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Reliable rugged tablet designed for a variety of industries.
6MDT880 5G: TOPICON’s New 8-inch Rugged Android Tablet for Industrial Applications
2025-08-21


Introduction: Pain Points and Opportunities in the Logistics Industry

In warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing, forklifts are the core equipment for material handling, yet traditional forklift operations 

still face numerous challenges:

Low manual efficiency: Reliance on paper records leads to errors and poor traceability.

Harsh environments: Oil, vibration, and dust can damage standard electronic devices.

Outdated information systems: Difficulty in real-time integration with WMS/MES systems creates data silos.

Solution: Forklifts equipped with industrial-grade rugged tablets are becoming the new standard for industry upgrades!

Case Study: Intelligent Transformation at an Automotive Parts Warehouse


1. Project Background

The client, a top-three global automotive parts supplier, faced issues with their existing forklifts:

Inventory counting error rate as high as 5%.

Order picking relied on walkie-talkie communication, increasing time spent by 30%.

Outdoor operations in rainy conditions caused multiple device failures due to water damage.


2. Solution Implementation

We deployed the X-Series Rugged Tablet + Multi-Angle Camera System with the following features to address these challenges:


√ Military-Grade Durability

IP67 waterproof and dustproof, 1.2-meter drop resistance.

Operates in temperatures from -20°C to 60°C, suitable for cold storage and outdoor environments.


√ Optimized Smart Interaction

8-inch sunlight-readable display (1000-nit brightness).

Glove/wet-hand touch technology for all-weather operation.


√ Multi-Angle Safety Monitoring (New Addition)

Front wide-angle camera: Real-time barcode scanning + shelf tilt detection.

Rear night-vision camera: Eliminates blind spots during reversing and records operations.

Driver behavior analysis: AI detects fatigue/improper operation and issues alerts.


√ Full-Scenario Data Collection

Built-in NFC/RFID reader for automatic inventory verification.

Dual 4G/Wi-Fi connectivity for real-time WMS data synchronization.


√ Ergonomic Design

Magnetic + locking mechanism to prevent vibration-induced detachment.

Adjustable rotating stand for flexible operation angles.


3. Performance Comparison

MetricBefore UpgradeAfter Upgrademprovement
Picking Efficiency35 boxes/hour58 boxes/hour +65%
Safety Incident Rate7 incidents/month1 incident/month-86% (New data)
Inventory Accuracy95% 99.8%4.8% error reduction
Equipment Failure Rate18 failures/month2 failures/month -89%


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