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Less wear, more efficiency:
GDS & IntelliSkin for Auto-ID
In many companies, Auto-ID devices like scanners, tablets or smartphones are part of daily operations. They are used continuously, plugged and unplugged repeatedly, moved between vehicles and workstations. The result: damaged connectors, worn cables and unnecessary downtime.
That’s exactly where the synergy of IntelliSkin and GDS comes in. This system, consisting of protective sleeves and device docks compatible with RAM Mount bases, reliably protects devices, replaces fragile ports with robust contact surfaces and ensures that charging and data connections stay functional over time.
For businesses, it means: fewer failures, longer device lifespans and smoother workflows — regardless of device brand or deployment location. GDS/IntelliSkin is available for all common Auto-ID systems.
Device protection with IntelliSkin
The IntelliSkin sleeves are more than just covers: they offer rugged protection for smartphones and tablets against shock, dust and wear.
With built-in contact surfaces, they relieve stress on delicate charging ports – eliminating the need for physical cables. Cable breakage and stretched-out ports become a thing of the past.
At the same time, your devices remain slim, grippable and perfectly suited for daily use.
Always precisely mounted: GDS
GDS stands for Global Docking System — and that’s exactly what it is: a unified system for both mounting and connecting your Auto-ID devices.
- Devices fitted with IntelliSkin can dock directly into GDS docks for charging
- Uniform interfaces ensure future compatibility across brands and models
- Integrated pogo-pin contacts establish instant connection without mechanical stress
- Ideal for mixed fleets using equipment from Zebra, Honeywell, Getac, Samsung, Apple and more
Perfect fit
The pogo-pin contacts built into the GDS docks are spring-loaded for precise alignment with IntelliSkin sleeves. This ensures immediate contact with your device – with no mechanical wear!
Your Auto-ID solution
Whether it’s scanners, mobile computers, or printers – with GDS, you bring your IT equipment into the vehicle and to where the work happens.
Thanks to GDS chargers, your Auto-ID devices remain ready at all times. Installed in vehicles, they connect directly to the vehicle’s electrical system and reliably power the GDS dock. Various power supply units are available so it doesn’t matter if the on-board voltage is 12 V, 24 V or higher – the chargers cover a wide input range of 10 to 64 volts for maximum flexibility.
Always ready – even on the move
GDS chargers ensure that tablets, scanners, and smartphones are always charged and ready for use. In the vehicle, they are wired directly to the vehicle’s power system to supply the GDS dock reliably.
For stationary setups, multi-chargers allow up to 20 IntelliSkin devices to be charged simultaneously – ideal for shift changes or central office charging.
Whether you’re operating on a forklift or in a warehouse bay, GDS chargers keep your devices powered without cable clutter or needless downtime.
Compatible with Zebra, Honeywell, Getac, Samsung …
… and many more brands. Have an Auto-ID device and need a matching IntelliSkin solution? No problem.
- Specially engineered docks accept devices from multiple brands directly
- Auto-ID devices, tablets and scanners can be securely mounted and instantly charged
- A broad portfolio for vehicle mounting, workstations or mobile setups
- One unified principle: insert, charge, use – with no cables or adapters
- The result: your fleet stays flexible and independent of brand and model
Flexible, robust, future-proof
With IntelliSkin and GDS, you get a unified system that protects devices, simplifies processes and adapts to future device generations. Instead of continually switching accessories, invest in a durable platform.
The system grows with your device fleet: if a device is replaced or upgraded, the dock remains in place, only the cover is replaced. This keeps your infrastructure usable in the long term and saves costs over time.
Discover GDS/IntelliSkin today! Whether for individual workstations or large device fleets, GDS solutions make your company more efficient.
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