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feature an updated 14nm microarchitecture
and added support for Ultra HD 4K resolu-
tion displays.
ADLINK: COM Express module with
Xeon processor and Iris Pro graphics
ADLINK will offer its first COM Express
Basic Size Type 6 module incorporating the
latest Intel Xeon E3-1200 processor and Intel
Core i7 processor with Intel QM87 Chipset.
Featuring improved graphics and process-
ing performance compared to previous gen-
eration processors, the Express-BL is ideally
suited for carrier-grade edge device solutions
that demand intense graphics performance
and multitasking capabilities in a space-con-
strained environment.
HEITEC signs partnership
with Wakefield-Vette
Since HEITEC took over the electronics pack-
aging systems line from Rittal more than five
years ago, this extensive product portfolio
has been successfully enhanced, manufac-
tured and marketed predominantly in Europe.
Wakefield-Vette has now entered an exclusive
strategic partnership with HEITEC in order
to distribute the components of the product
line for industrial enclosure technology and
system platforms to the North American mar-
ket and to offer the related services.
MSI: 5th gen slim fanless system
fulfills display-critical applications
MSI WindBOX series embedded computer
family members are known as slim, compact,
yet powerful solutions for the reliable opera-
tion in industrial applications. MSI is pleased
to release WindBOX III Advanced, MS-9A75,
to enhance the completeness of WindBOX
series embedded system.
Toradex announces upcoming COM
based on Freescale’s i.MX 7 processor
The announcement of Freescale’s i.MX 7 pro-
cessor has created a lot of excitement at Toradex,
who will be among the few hardware partners
showcasing a platform based on the i.MX 7
processor, during Freescale’s official launch of
the same, early next year, extending its exist-
ing portfolio of COMs. The new module will
offer a robust and secured platform for build-
ing products targeted toward IoT applications.
Pentair acquires Pigeon Point Systems to
expand portfolio for monitoring systems
Pentair announces the acquisition of Pigeon
Point Systems, a producer of high-qual-
ity management components, focusing on
open modular platforms as AdvancedTCA,
MicroTCA, CompactPCI and VPX. By com-
bining Pigeon Point Systems products with
Pentair’s broad range of Schroff products,
Pentair will be able to provide an expanded
product portfolio, increase presence glob-
ally and broader technical expertise to serve
Pentair customers, and their ever increasing
needs in embedded computing and reliable
system monitoring and control.
Pentair introduces Schroff heat
conductors for conduction cooling
Pentair announced the introduction of Flex-
ible Heat Conductors (FHCs) to help ensure
effective thermal transfer for conduction cool-
ing. This new development is filed as patent.
Made from heat dissipating metal, FHCs are
particularly well-suited for small single-board
systems and larger systems that cannot be air-
cooled with active fans for or perforated ven-
tilation designs.
