Since this time last year, LAVA and its staff have written and released a total of 56 blog posts about our products, technologies and what we bring to the table. We cover a variety of topics in the blog, from the release of new SimulCharge adapters, which provide mobile devices simultaneous charging and access to
LAVA SimulCharge adapters are known for providing compatible mobile devices with simultaneous charging and access to data from USB-enabled peripherals and Ethernet. Our e series adapters also include RBM technology that provides overcharge protection through Battery Modulation. This article looks at how a problem faced by a major Canadian retailer led to the creation of
LAVA – Always In Stock Planning ahead and in-house manufacturing keeps our production schedule on track! Recently, many tech companies have struggled with supply chain issues. The pandemic and global chip shortage have led to slowdowns in international shipping, resulting in longer than expected lead times for components and manufactured goods. Given these supply chain
Self-checkout kiosks are becoming more prevalent as stores attempt to reduce staff and shoppers opt for a more contactless shopping experience. Purchasing a dedicated/custom system can be prohibitively expensive but this article will show how with a LAVA SimulCharge adapter (which provides simultaneous charging and access to data), a tablet and a few USB-enabled peripherals,
LAVA builds adapters for both Enterprise and Home applications and sometimes it may be difficult to tell which adapter to use, especially as some devices in both lines have the same port configuration. This article will give an overview of the similarities and differences of these adapters so you can better understand which is the
Mobile payment and customer loyalty systems are common these days but LAVA was an early adopter. This article looks at a mobile payments and rewards solution LAVA helped to develop. The kiosk featured a custom-built LAVA SimulCharge adapter and a Lenovo tablet. LAVA partnered with a loyalty rewards company to create a POS tablet kiosk
With the rise of customers ordering food online, many restaurants use tablets to field these orders, often provided by food delivery partners. This article shows how LAVA’s nLTS adapters with Ethernet connectivity can provide a strong addition to a restaurant’s online delivery orders. Part of the issue restaurants faces with online orders is that most
SimulCharge in Healthcare The digitization of healthcare has become even more important in light of the pandemic as a way to keep both patients and staff safe. Tablet kiosks and other mobile device implementations are increasingly being used for hospital digital signage, check-ins, patient charts, bedside monitors and more. LAVA SimulCharge adapters can turn compatible
As more employees continue to work remotely, it has become increasingly common for companies to let their workers use their own devices, a practice sometimes referred to as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). While these employees would normally use a laptop or desktop, the LAVA Home Series Charge-Plus LAN HUB can help them turn their
Previously, we’ve talked about the USB-C connector and its capabilities. But while it offers many advantages in terms of functionality, it isn’t the sturdiest of connectors. It can be damaged if not used properly. Since LAVA’s SynC and SynC+ SimulCharge adapters use USB-C to connect with select Samsung mobile devices, we thought it is wise