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Getac’s rugged devices are becoming more environmentally friendly, thanks to the use of a post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic developed and provided by the Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS).

SORPLAS™ is an environmentally conscious plastic which can achieve up to 99% utilisation rate of recycled materials. It’s durable even in high-temperatures and humid environments where plastics can quickly deteriorate. It also gives consideration to aesthetics.

Compared to virgin flame-retardant polycarbonate resin, the amount of CO2 emitted during SORPLAS™production is significantly reduced, and it has been technically confirmed that its properties can be maintained even after repeated recycling. As a result, its adoption can greatly reduce the environmental impact of technology manufacturing in the future, according to SSS.

Rugged Laptop

The first integration of SORPLAS™ into Getac’s premium range of products came with the launch of the S510 AI-ready rugged laptop, followed by the highly versatile next generation K120 fully rugged tablet. The successful adoption of PCR materials underscores Getac’s dedication to delivering environmentally friendly products while maintaining the high levels of reliability and performance demanded by customers across the rugged industries.

Getac’s goal is to harness technology wherever possible to fulfil its commitment to the environment. A key part of this has been steadily increasing the use of PCR materials during the development phase of new products.

“Getac is firmly committed to creating a more sustainable future through environmentally responsible design and manufacturing, and we actively pursue innovation that enables us to achieve our goal,” says James Hwang, President of Getac Technology Corporation.

“Implementing SORPLAS™into our rugged devices is the latest step on this path and we look forward to working closely with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to bring it to more of our products and solutions going forward, helping to safeguard the future of our planet for future generations.”

 

Rugged Laptop in construction

SORPLAS™is used in Sony Group’s products, as well as outside Sony Group companies.

“The technology industry has a collective responsibility to protect our planet for future generations,” says Eita Yanagisawa, Senior General Manager of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.

“SORPLAS™ embodies our commitment to fulfilling this responsibility, utilising cutting-edge recycling technology to achieve an exceptionally high utilisation rate of recycled materials. It is already used extensively in Sony Group’s products, and we’re excited to bring it to a wider audience through partnerships with other environmentally conscious companies like Getac.”

At ESIS Industrial Electronics, we offer a range of solutions to meet your industrial user interface needs. Whether you require a rugged tablet or handheld, a data logging system for temperatures, a high-quality industrial display, a powerful integrated computing platform or a programmable interface for direct PLC integration, we have the right equipment to ensure your operations run smoothly and efficiently.

For more information, visit www.esis.com.au or contact our team to discuss your specific requirements.

Article courtesy of Getac.

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