Customer Background
Matthews International is a global industrial technology company with solutions spanning product identification, warehouse automation, and other precision industrial technologies.
Within its Industrial Technologies segment, Matthews provides product identification solutions designed to help industrial and consumer product manufacturers meet branding, traceability, and regulatory compliance requirements. Its solutions include marking, coding technologies, consumables, and software integrated into industrial production environments.
The Challenge
Industrial product identification and traceability processes often involve multiple stages—from identifying products and verifying codes to recording production information and maintaining quality and compliance records.
In these environments, operators and field personnel may need to access digital information while working alongside production equipment, rather than being restricted to fixed office workstations.
This creates several practical requirements for a mobile computing device:
1. Mobile access to industrial applications
Operators need to access Windows-based software, product information, work instructions, and operational records directly where production activities take place.
2. Fast product identification and data capture
When products, components, or equipment need to be identified, barcode or QR code scanning can help connect physical items with their corresponding digital records.
3. Reliable operation in demanding environments
A device used around production equipment needs to be more resistant to dust, accidental drops, and frequent handling than a conventional consumer tablet.
4. Clear visibility of production information
Operators may need to view product records, inspection information, equipment status, or software interfaces while working in bright industrial environments. A larger, high-brightness display can improve usability during on-site operations.
5. Flexible connectivity
Industrial workflows can involve computers, peripherals, scanners, network infrastructure, and other equipment. A mobile terminal therefore needs flexible wired and wireless connectivity to adapt to different deployment environments.
The MUNBYN Solution
MUNBYN provided the IRT09J Rugged Windows Tablet as a mobile industrial workstation for on-site operations.
Powered by Windows 11 Pro and equipped with a 12.2-inch high-brightness display, the IRT09J provides operators with a larger workspace for viewing production information, product records, and industrial applications.
Its IP65 protection and MIL-STD-810G drop resistance make it suitable for demanding manufacturing environments, while Wi-Fi, 4G, USB, RJ45, RS232, and optional barcode scanning capabilities enable flexible integration with industrial equipment and data collection workflows.
Application Workflow
Product Identification → Barcode / QR Code Scanning → Product Data Verification → Quality Inspection → Production Data Recording → Enterprise System Synchronization
Operators can use the rugged tablet directly on the production floor to identify products, access relevant production information, record inspection results, document equipment conditions, and synchronize operational data with enterprise systems.
Results
By combining a rugged Windows platform with mobile data collection capabilities, the IRT09J provides a flexible field terminal for industrial production and traceability workflows.
The solution helps bring digital production information directly to the shop floor, enabling operators to work with product data and enterprise applications without being restricted to fixed workstations.