The evolution of the desktop PC has inevitably led to its use in a variety of roles beyond its traditional scope, thanks to its processing and memory capabilities and the robustness of the hardware. When you add to this the recent improvements in the cleanliness and maintenance of the manufacturing area, it's little wonder an increasing number of industrial applications are now handled by desktop computers. Why is it, then, that most shop floor PC enclosure designs have failed to adapt to meet these changing circumstances?

The InfoStation from TAG Technic should fit the bill for 80% of industrial desktop PC enclosure applications. Typically supplied for either touch screen or conventional mouse/keypad interfaces, the InfoStation is already used by machine builders and systems integrators within industrial automation systems, serving as control hubs for machine operators.

The InfoStation was never designed solely for industrial settings. It was created to be versatile, as much at home in corporate receptions and hotel lobbies as it is in the factory. As a result, it boasts some of the most stunning and iconic styling of any of its peer group.

Yet to concentrate on its aesthetics is to do the InfoStation a disservice. While the anodised aluminium frame is undoubtedly attractive, its real function is to provide a durable and robust shell that offers full protection from the rigours of harsh industrial environments. The InfoStation's panels are thicker than its rivals, while a base unit is available to prevent contact with the floor itself.

It's a good thing, then, that the InfoStation doesn't provide too much of a strain on corporate purse strings. The InfoStation costs less than the systems hardware it typically holds. And TAG's extensive range of extras ensure further savings. It can be annoying when you're forced to pay for features that have little or no practical benefit to your application, so TAG's option scheme allows customers to select only the features relevant to their own system or requirements.

The InfoStation is just one of a range of innovative products designed for office and industrial IT applications. TAG Technic's range includes solutions for network servers and audio visual systems, all consistent with the InfoStation's styling, functionality and durability, and offering a range of options to tailor your enclosure to your system.

Customisation needn't stop there either, and TAG Technic is one of the few firms to offer a full custom service for bespoke systems. TAG develops and manufactures all products internally, giving it the capacity to provide a full customisation service. So if your system is so specialist that it requires its own custom-built enclosures, get in touch and outline your requirements and TAG's designers can develop an enclosure that provides the perfect fit.

TAG Technic products are distributed in the UK by ADM Automation. For further information email sales@adm-automation.co.uk, call us direct on 0191 438 7888, or visit the TAG Technic website at www.tagtechnic.com.