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Panasonic docking for vehicles

Panasonic Computer Product Solutions has announced its entry into the European vehicle computer docking market with the launch of a wide range of vehicle docks and services for its Toughbook and Toughpad rugged mobile computers. The docking stations are used to hold mobile computers in vehicles and they can also be used for mounting devices on trolleys and work stations in the health, automotive and manufacturing sectors. There is a core line of 10 different docking stations, combined with a range of flexib
October 10, 2012 Read time: 1 min
598 Panasonic Computer Product Solutions has announced its entry into the European vehicle computer docking market with the launch of a wide range of vehicle docks and services for its Toughbook and Toughpad rugged mobile computers. The docking stations are used to hold mobile computers in vehicles and they can also be used for mounting devices on trolleys and work stations in the health, automotive and manufacturing sectors. There is a core line of 10 different docking stations, combined with a range of flexible mounting plates and arms. Panasonic says it can provide services from concept, design, prototyping and manufacturing through to installation, certification and full life cycle support.

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