
Heterogeneous to AI at the edge
Adlink Technology relies on heterogeneous computer platforms to optimize artificial intelligence at the point of origin.

Adlink Technology relies on heterogeneous computer platforms to optimize artificial intelligence at the point of origin.

In Siemens' TIA Portal automation framework, the IP source code can be protected using passwords - but how well protected are the passwords themselves? Wibu-Systems has developed a password management solution for the TIA Portal to ensure that they are completely secure.

The box contains the industrial-grade computer modules and Kontron guarantees an astonishingly long availability.

At the end of February, the Nuremberg exhibition halls made way for everything to do with embedded systems technology. Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products that were on show at the embedded world 2019 stands.
At the edge of the production network, IoT gateways enable both fast data evaluation on site and transfer to the cloud. But how do the devices need to be designed to work reliably in an industrial environment?
Integrated in the standard SMARC 2.0 and Qseven modules, the new ARM-based processors of the 'i.MX 8' family from NXP are predestined for a wide range of applications. But which models are suitable for industrial use?

On April 1, 2019, Beckhoff Automation acquired ADL Embedded Solutions GmbH, headquartered in Siegen, Germany. The aim is to further expand cooperation in the customer-specific embedded systems segment.
"Embedded Intelligence" was already the motto of the Embedded Conference in 1997 and is now again, albeit under completely different circumstances. The trade fair and congress are in AI fever.
Janz Tec is repositioning itself with its new 'IoT Ecosystem' product segment - from a pure hardware provider to a solution provider. CEO Michael Rennerich explains what's behind this.

From February 26 to 28, 2019, the doors of the Nuremberg exhibition halls will open for the embedded industry. In addition to record numbers of exhibitors and exhibition space, visitors to embedded world can expect a new 'start-up area' this year.

Can machines develop morality? And if so, how can machines be effectively "taught" human morality? The Technical University of Darmstadt has been looking into these questions.

A starter kit from Inonet, together with a web application, is designed to pave the way for users to enter the future of the Internet of Things (IoT). The target group are users who want to monitor their environment automatically and initiate measures if threshold values are exceeded.

Moxa's IIoT Edge Gateway is available with Microsoft Azure IoT Edge pre-installed. According to the manufacturer, it offers Azure users a user-friendly solution to expand their IT infrastructure and enable OT data connectivity with their industrial applications.

The LV-67X industrial mini-ITX board from Spectra is designed for image processing solutions. The integrated LGA1151 socket works with the latest Coffee Lake, Celeron and Pentium CPUs.

Janz Tec offers the MDE:connect hardware-software solution package for flexible machine data acquisition in digitalized production.

Advantech, provider of smart IoT products and solutions, has appointed Dirk Finstel as 'Associate Vice President Embedded IoT Europe' with effect from January 1. Advantech wants to emphasize the importance of its embedded business in Europe.

Kick-off for 'Invent a Chip 2019'
Under the motto "DigiTALENTE", the VDE and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research are launching the annual nationwide student competition 'Invent a Chip'. As of now, young people can once again submit their chip ideas.

With the ImageStick and InstantImage products from Waxar, manufacturing companies can independently restore data that has become unusable due to hardware errors or malicious code.

Portwell announces the WEBS-13D1 fanless embedded system designed for kiosk, imaging, digital signage, medical and factory automation applications in harsh environments.

After the 'Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+' has been on sale since March, the enhanced 'Compute Module 3+' is now also available. Thanks to its small form factor and different memory variants, it is particularly suitable for use in industrial applications.