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ing with the field – such as 2x USB ports, 1x
serial interface, GPIOs and Modbus fieldbus
support – also allows the connection of addi-
tional local devices and networks for every
requirement.
Machine and systems developers looking for
an even more flexible gateway for their IoT
sensor networks find the appropriate dedi-
cated hardware platform in the congatec IoT
gateway. It supports up to six modules for a
wide variety of wireless interfaces – from LTE
to WLAN, Bluetooth and ZigBee to LPWA
networks such as Sigfox or LoRa – which
makes it a particularly flexible solution for
heterogeneous applications and enables the
consolidation of multiple gateways in a single
platform. If server performance and real-time
communication are required for Industry 4.0
applications, smart industrial servers based
on COM Express Type 7 and offering real-
time communication can be implemented via
10 Gigabit Ethernet. Up to 4 GbE interfaces
support redundant and therefore fault-toler-
ant communication for high-availability gate-
ways, while up to 32 PCIe lanes provide the
flexibility to connect any type of peripheral.
As a result, OEMs already have a wide choice
of IoT gateways for use with the new Cloud
API. If this selection is not sufficient, they can
call upon congatec Embedded Design and
Manufacturing Services to produce applica-
tion-ready designs. By extending the support
from standardization initiatives, the Cloud
API for IoT Gateways will in future also be
supported by other manufacturers.
Since the source code is made available in
C++, there is no investment risk even today.
Machine, systems and automation providers
should therefore evaluate whether they can
use the Cloud API to connect their solutions
to the cloud, thereby saving valuable time
and many lines of code in the development
of their specific solutions.
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Neousys: ARM-based IoT, IIoT and
automation gateway
Neousys Technology has launched the IGT-
20, an industrial grade ARM-based gateway.
Unlike System on Module that’s commonly
provided as a barebone component, IGT-20
is based on AM3352 from Texas Instrument’s
Sitara AM335x family and will be shipped as
a ready system pre-installed with Debian. The
industrial nature of IGT-20 means it is in
compliance with common industrial certifi-
cations such as CE/FCC, shock and vibration.
Ubiqconn acquires RuggON to expand
global IIoT strategy
Ubiqconn announced the buy-out acquisition
of RuggON shares, a leading supplier in rug-
ged portable computing systems. The acqui-
sition is considered as a step-forward to offer
complete Mobile IIoT solutions and expand
its global Industrial IoT market strategy in
the ecosystem. This is also the first acquisi-
tion case of Ubiqconn since its establishment
5 years ago.
TQ: QNX7 reliable operating system is on
the rise
TQ is launching the new Version 7.0 of QNX
with its TQMa6x embedded module based
on ARM Cortex A9. A Version 7.0 of BSP
will soon also be available for the two Cortex
modules TQMa6ULx and TQMa7x. By imple-
menting these BSPs, TQ is looking further
into the future and is combining its innova-
tive ARM products with a reliable and real-
time capable operating system.
SINTRONES: fanless in-vehicle computer
for autonomous vehicle applications
SINTRONES introduce the new ABOX-
5000G1 fanless In-Vehicle computer with
dedicated graphics card. Combines the CUDA
technology into IoT Connected Smart Cars
& Vehicles application, ABOX-5000G1 can
support deep learning A.I., virtual reality, and
autonomous vehicles.
ARBOR: COM Express Basic Type 6
module with 7th gen Intel Core processor
ARBOR released the ARBOR EmETXe-i90M0
COM Express Type 6 Module. Built on Intel’s
new 14nm process technology, the EmETXe-
i90M0 is based on the Intel 7th Generation
Core processors and supports the Intel Turbo
Boost Technology. This increases the CPU
processing speed to deliver breakthrough
CPU performance, excellent graphic capabil-
ity, as well as the enhancement in security and
management functions.
TME: Wi-Fi modules deliver highest
possible level of security for
data transmission
The ATWINC15x0 series Wi-Fi modules from
Microchip are well suited for the IoT. These
are network controllers working according to
the IEEE802.11 b/g/n standard, transmitting
data wirelessly in the 2.4GHz frequency band.
Axiomtek: fanless Embedded system with
patented mechanism design
Axiomtek is announcing the eBOX700-
891-FL, a fanless embedded system pow-
ered by the 7th generation Intel Core i7/
i5/i3 and Celeron processors with the Intel
H110 chipset. It supports dual DDR4-2133
SO-DIMM slots with up to 32GB system
memory. This embedded box PC comes with
a user-friendly mechanism design and offers
great flexibility, reliability, and scalability,
well suited for vision inspection (USB/PoE),
motion control, security surveillance and
industrial automation.
PICMG: 6th MicroTCA workshop to be
held at DESY facility
PICMG is announcing the 6th MicroTCA
Workshop to be held at the DESY campus
in Hamburg, Germany from Dec 4-7th 2017.
The conference-style workshop includes short
presentations and tutorials on developments
using the MicroTCA open standard archi-
tecture. Part of the workshop is dedicated
for an industry exhibition and an interoper-
ability session. Participants have the oppor-
tunity to learn about the latest applications
of MicroTCA in research facilities, showcase
new products and developments, and network
with others in a friendly and collaborative
atmosphere.
Manhattan Skyline: Linux ready
Cortex-A5 industrial box computer
Artila Electronics, which specializes in the
development and manufacture of Linux-
ready ARM embedded industrial computers,
launches the highly integrated compact Box
Computer, Matrix-710, based on ATMEL
ATSAMA5D35 536MHz Cortex-A5 CPU,
especially for industrial control, automation
gateway, mobile gateway, smart energy appli-
cation. The Matrix-710 supports node red
user interface.
Artesyn: server blade meeting long life
cycle needs
Artesyn Embedded Technologies launched
a powerful new packet processing server
blade, the ATCA-7540, based on dual Intel
Xeon Scalable processors. The ATCA-7540
provides a migration path and future-proof
platform for defense applications in air/ship-
borne data centers, ground control stations,
network data analytics, ad-hoc mobile net-
works and other C4ISR tasks. The selected
processor family combined with Artesyn’s
engineering and supply chain expertise pro-
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