Texas Instruments and IBM to pursue manufacturing-automation projects

Article Abstract:

Texas Instruments (TI) and IBM agree to undertake large-scale manufacturing-automation projects in the electronics industry. Although IBM has made over a dozen similar agreements within the last six months, it is TI's first foray into the systems integration market. Under the terms of the agreement, TI will become one of approximately 16 companies that IBM keeps on file for specific projects. TI's expertise lies in plant floor automated systems. TI benefits from the arrangement by being able to utilize IBM's marketing power and by the opportunity to preview IBM's hardware developments.

Computer integrated systems design, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Planning, Product development, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Technology application, Manufacturing, Automation, Systems integration, Cooperative Agreements, Computer systems integration

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Texas Instruments to introduce new laptop computer

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Texas Instruments Inc's $3,999 TravelMate 2000 is a 4.4 pound laptop computer that measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches and is only 1.4 inches thick. The laptop runs on Intel's 80C286 microprocessor, has a 20Mbyte hard disk drive, runs for two hours on a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery and has an optional battery pack that will extend operating time to five hours. The laptop computer is being introduced at the 1990 PC Expo trade show in New York and represents Texas Instruments' efforts to enter the crowded market of laptop computers.

Laptop computers, Product Introduction, product announcement, Computer Industry, 1990 AD, PC Expo, Texas Instruments TravelMate 2000 (Portable computer)

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Microworkz to sell full-featured PC for $299, turning up heat in sector

Article Abstract:

By offering a PC with Internet for only $299, $100 less than eMachines Inc., Microworkz Computer Corp. of Seattle wants to be a contender. Costs are partially defrayed by National Semiconductor which provides the 300 MHz microprocessor, by Earthlink Network Inc. and its unlimited Internet service for one year, and by Corel Corp with its software suite. The company calls the new product Werbzter Jr. A monitor is not included in the deal.

Comment:

Werbzter Jr. only needs a monitor and hookup to ISP

United States, Product introduction, Abstract, PowerPC processors, Microworkz Computer Corp.

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