RealWear has received its official ATEX / IECEx Intrinsically Safe (IS) certification for RealWear Navigator Z1 (“Navigator Z1”), with consultation with i.safe MOBILE, a technology expert in IS product development. IS certification is granted after passing a plethora of tests (i.e. thermal, electrical integrity, mechanical durability, safety compliance, and explosion-proof testing), validating that the device, whose purpose is to boost productivity and enhance safety for frontline workers, will not cause an explosion where flammable particulates are present in the atmosphere. All consumer electronics that are typically deployed for worker productivity in a standard office environment–including iPhones, tablets, and immersive AR/VR headsets are strictly prohibited in these zones.
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Digi-Key and Make: update Boards Guide and its companion augmented reality app
Digi-Key Electronics and Make:, the publication and network for makers, have updated the Boards Guide and companion Digi-Key AR augmented reality app. They are available in both the Apple App Store for iOS devices and the Google Play store for Android-based mobile devices.
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