The Importance of Ruggedness and Drop Testing

In the fast-paced world of technology, where sleek designs and cutting-edge features often steal the spotlight, there’s an unsung hero that deserves more attention: ruggedness. When it comes to enterprise-grade devices, ruggedness isn’t just a nice-to-have feature; it’s an essential requirement that can make all the difference in demanding work environments.

The Importance of Ruggedness

In industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and retail, employees rely heavily on mobile devices to perform critical tasks. These devices are exposed to various hazards daily, including accidental drops, spills, dust, and extreme temperatures. A lack of ruggedness can lead to frequent device failures, downtime, and increased maintenance costs, ultimately hampering productivity and efficiency.

Rugged devices are designed to withstand these harsh conditions, offering robust construction that can endure drops, shocks, vibrations, and other environmental stresses without compromising performance. They feature reinforced housings, impact-resistant screens, sealed ports to prevent dust and moisture ingress, and often comply with military-grade standards for durability.

The Significance of Drop Testing

Drop testing is a crucial aspect of evaluating a device’s ruggedness. By subjecting devices to controlled drops from varying heights and angles, manufacturers can assess their ability to survive real-world scenarios. Devices that undergo rigorous drop testing are more likely to withstand accidental falls without sustaining damage to internal components or the display, ensuring reliable operation even in challenging conditions.

Drop testing also provides valuable insights for device designers, enabling them to identify weak points and implement design improvements to enhance durability further. As a result, users can have confidence that their devices will remain functional and dependable, even in the most demanding environments.

Versity 97: Built to last

The Versity 97 Series enterprise smartphone from Spectralink is the ultimate solution for busy deskless workers in motion. Not only does it allow users to thrive on the job with one device, but Versity 97 beats out consumer devices and competitive enterprise devices when it comes to uncompromised ruggedness with an unmatched voice quality.

The IP68-rated Versity 97 is water, dust, and drop-proof. It features an antimicrobial display coating and robust casing for cleaner and longer-lasting devices in the harshest environments. Verity 97 can stand up to regular cleaning with harsh hospital-grade disinfectants without degrading. Like that trick candle that just won’t blow out – Versity 97 just won’t break.

Our Engineers put our devices through the ringer, dropping the same device multiple times on every possible angle, over and over again, while our competitors cannot say the same. But don’t take our word for it. Check out this video.