Land O’Lakes, one of the largest farmer-owned cooperatives in the U.S., recently partnered with SmallPC to upgrade their manufacturing technology with rugged waterproof displays designed for industrial environments. The collaboration highlights how durable computing solutions can transform operations in harsh manufacturing conditions.
The Challenge: Harsh Industrial Environments Demand More
Land O’Lakes operates in facilities where traditional monitors often fail due to constant exposure to dust, moisture, vibration, and temperature extremes. Their team needed industrial-grade displays that could maintain performance and visibility while enduring the daily challenges of a factory floor.
The Solution: SmallPC’s Industrial Waterproof Monitors
To meet these demands, SmallPC supplied rugged waterproof industrial displays that are fully sealed and designed for tough conditions. Built to operate reliably in manufacturing and food processing environments, these displays offer:
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IP-rated waterproofing
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Wide temperature tolerance
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Sunlight-readable screens
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Fanless, low-maintenance design
Installed across Land O’Lakes production lines, these rugged industrial monitors helped optimize plant operations by enabling workers to monitor production in real time — even in wet or dusty zones.
Results: Enhanced Efficiency and Long-Term Reliability
Key benefits realized by Land O’Lakes include:
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Reduced Downtime – Displays built for 24/7 industrial use minimized interruptions due to hardware failure.
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Improved Productivity – Operators accessed live data and metrics right on the line, improving response times and efficiency.
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Lower Replacement Costs – SmallPC’s rugged hardware offered multi-year durability, lowering total cost of ownership.
Supporting Future Growth with Rugged Technology
As Land O’Lakes continues to modernize and expand its operations, SmallPC’s rugged computing solutions are ready to scale with them — offering reliable, long-term performance for critical manufacturing environments.