Focus on edge computing
Kontron is increasingly pushing the topic of edge computing. The company underlined this at embedded world with a cooperation with NXP and a new software platform.
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Kontron is increasingly pushing the topic of edge computing. The company underlined this at embedded world with a cooperation with NXP and a new software platform.

NürnbergMesse - the organizer of embedded world - has announced the winners of the Embedded Awards 2018. In the categories 'Hardware', 'Software' and 'Tools', it honors particularly innovative products and developments.

In collaboration with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Framos has developed 3D glasses that offer visually impaired people a new way of exploring their surroundings. Visual signals are converted into acoustic and haptic signals.
The aim of agile software development methods is to make the development process more flexible and leaner - compared to the classic V-model approach. Are these methods also suitable for functionally safe systems?
The 'Best Future Machine Award' went to the Cama Group at Interpack 2017. The award-winning carton erector and filler excelled in terms of ergonomics, cabinet-free design and implemented cloud connection.
AllJoyn is an open source IoT initiative aimed at the consumer electronics market. The aim is for devices and systems to recognize and interact with each other independently. The first AllJoyn connections for CAN-based products also make the framework interesting for industry.

From February 27 to March 1, 2018, the Nuremberg exhibition halls made room for everything to do with embedded systems technology. Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products that were on show at the stands of the 16th embedded world.

The embedded scene will meet in Nuremberg from February 27 to March 1. The 16th edition of Embedded World is expected to set new records - both in terms of exhibitors and exhibition space.
The following should apply in every industrial company: The safety of employees comes first! Lone worker protection concepts can now be implemented cost-effectively and efficiently using a smartphone or tablet.

Dassault Systèmes introduces Solidworks 2018, the latest version of its 3D design and engineering solution portfolio. This is intended to simplify interactions between the various disciplines across the entire product development process.