iBlue: The First Industrial Bluetooth Transmitter

Author:  The Shot Peener Staff
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 27, Issue 1, Winter 2013
Doc ID:  2013014
Year of Publication:  2013
Abstract:  
ITAMCO (Indiana Technology and Manufacturing Companies)has released the iBlue—the first handheld bluetooth transmitter that gathers crucial production data and sends it to bluetooth-enabled smartphones, tablets and computers. The iBlue replaces several tools including hardness testers, micrometers and temperature readers. When the iBlue is paired with a bluetooth-enabled device, it gathers, records and sends data through its three ports: a K-type thermocouple port—the iBlue comes with a K-type thermocouple probe—, a 3-pin metal hardness probe port and a USB Human Interface Device (HID) enabled port that connects with a wide range of non-proprietary tools including keyboards, micrometers, calipers, and barcode scanners. No special software is required and data from the iBlue can be sent as a text email or placed into Microsoft Excel and Notepad. iBlue is compatible with the most common operating systems including Apple’s iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows and Linux.