Axiomtek’s eBOX671A Makes It Easier to Bring Al to the Factory
Axiomtek’s eBOX671A industrial computer makes it easier to bring Al to the factory. The new eBox671A is a fanless embedded system built for IIoT applications, such as edge computing, machine vision, deep learning, and robotic control. It’s powered by the high-performance Intel® Xeon®, 10th generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 or Celeron® processor (code name: Comet Lake-S) […]
New Axiomtek ISO 7637-2 Compliant Vehicle PC for Transportation Gateway – tBOX110
Looking for a compact and fanless in-vehicle gateway system that’s ISO 7637-2 Compliant? Axiomtek unveils the new tBOX110, a compact fanless in-vehicle embedded system for gateway application for transportation applications. It’s powered by the Intel Atom® x5-E3940 processor and compliant with ISO 7637-2. With a wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +70°C) and 3Grms vibration […]
Cisco IoT Portfolio Wins M2M Product Awards
It’s clear that Cisco’s IoT portfolio is continually growing and improving – and winning awards. This year Cisco IoT won three IoT Breakthrough Awards (along with many others). In the 2022 IoT Breakthrough Awards, Cisco won awards in three major categories: M2M Product of the Year – IR1800. Cisco’s new Catalyst IR1800 Rugged Series Routers […]
New Ewon Cosy+ For Secure Remote Access
Ewon by HMS Networks has released a new industrial VPN gateway, Ewon Cosy+ ETH, the latest evolution in remote access for Industrial Internet of Things. The Ewon Cosy+ offers improved security that meets the highest IoT standards and has a straightforward setup, which makes any machine IIoT-ready in a matter of minutes. The Cosy+ ETH […]
Ewon Devices Impacted By AT&T 3G Shutdown
On February 22, 2022, AT&T will phase out its 3G network in the United States, which will affect cellular IoT devices currently deployed on its 3G network. Some 4G LTE modules and devices will also be impacted by the 3G AT&T network sunset – even if they are connected to 4G. The AT&T 3G shutdown […]
Keeping IIoT Gateway Software Up-to-date
IIoT gateways act as a gate or bridge between OT devices and the cloud in IoT and IIoT applications. Since they often need to process the bulk of ingress and egress data, they are more exposed to cybersecurity threats than other devices. For this reason, it is extremely important to keep your IIoT gateway […]
Enabling Configurable Data Transmission With Moxa IIoT Gateways
With the increase of industrial IoT (IIoT) applications, the gateways that sit between the “things” and the Internet have become extremely important. A gateway acquires data from sensors and actuators in the field, and then transfers the data to the cloud, enabling smooth data flow from field to cloud. To ensure the stability of the […]
Introduction to Oriental Motor’s the MEXE02 Support Software
The MEXE02 support software is a universal data setting tool for many products from Oriental Motor. It can set up stored data and parameters for stepper motor drivers and brushless motor drivers as well as communication parameters on network drivers. The MEXE02 Product Support Software is a powerful software package that allows you to control […]
Oriental Motors Online Catalog for Factory Automation Network
Oriental Motors has a new interactive online catalog for Factory Automation Networks that highlights the products they manufacture for industrial communication protocols, such as EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT. You can view new catalog here and see what Oriental Motor offers for smarter, connected factories. You can also see the products on Oriental Motor’s Industrial Network Products […]
The Difference Between Managed and Unmanaged Switches
Unmanaged switches are used in very small, basic networks with less than a dozen connected devices and don’t require a high level of security and performance. Managed switches are fully configurable and offer security settings to protect the network. Because they provide flexibility and control, they are ideal for networks that require reliability and security, […]
How to Securely Connect Your Serial Traffic Controllers
Traffic controllers can be targeted by hackers to cause traffic jams and disrupt transportation systems. But Traffic Engineers can increase the protection level of their data communication for better roadway safety. To deter hackers and prevent accident, secure data connectivity needs to be established, such as encrypting your serial data before sending it to an […]
3 Key Criteria for Choosing Serial Device Servers
If you need to connect proprietary serial devices over IP networks, serial device servers can provide a simple bridge between your legacy serial devices and modern communication systems. However, without sufficient knowledge of how serial device servers work, you could end up spending unnecessary time and effort. Here are three key criteria you should remember […]
Advantech EKI-1511 Single Port Serial Server
Advantech’s new EKI-1511 Advantech’s EKI-1511 series is aimed at the entry-level device server market, providing an affordable solution capable of connecting PLC, meters, sensors, barcode scanners, and other serial devices to an IP-based Ethernet LAN using RS-232 or RS-422/485 interfaces. Their compact size make them ideal for limited space applications and projects requiring partial serial […]
Tips for Choosing an Unmanaged Switch
When Ethernet comes to the factory floor, selecting the right switch is an important part of ensuring the efficiency of your new network. This can be achieved through the use of unmanaged switches. Unmanaged switches enable Ethernet devices on the factory floor to communicate with one another automatically using auto-negotiation to determine parameters. These switches […]
New Multipoint and QuickBridge Solutions from Proxim Wireless
Introducing Proxim Edge Proxim’s long awaited Proxim Edge family of products is here! For those of us in the connectivity business, 2020 has created a demand for bandwidth and rapid deployment of new networks that will continue to grow. These medium form factor high-performance point to multipoint and point to point products are designed to […]
Advantech Palm-Sized Fanless PC
Huge Potential in a Small Package The industrial automation market is seeing a trend towards small form factor embedded computers. Contemporary manufacturing processes necessitate improved computing power within limited working spaces. Modern smart factories require more peripheral devices while simultaneously demanding faster processing for machine vision and deep learning applications. Industrial automation applications require industrial […]
How to prepare for Windows 7 & WES 7 End of Support
Advantech Has 3 Solutions for You Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Likewise, support for Windows Embedded 7 ended on October 13, 2020. After ending support, technical assistance and updates from Windows Update will cease. This potentially exposes your systems to vicious attacks. Microsoft offers an Extended Security Update (ESU) […]
Proxim Quickbridge 1025 is Cost-Effective Wireless Backhaul Solution
The Proxim Edge Quickbridge 1025 is a highly reliable outdoor, high throughput Point to Point system designed to deliver years of reliable service and priced to fit cost-sensitive medium-range backhaul projects. The Edge Quickbridge 1025 enables rapid deployment of fast and efficient networks and offers: High throughput with radio rates of 400 Mbps in MIMO […]
Proxim’s Edge Multipoint 1025 Connects Communities
Edge Multipoint 1025 Series Proxim’s Edge Multipoint 1025 Series products are high-performance point to multipoint radios designed to deliver years of reliable service and priced to fit cost-sensitive projects. Utilizing Proxim’s highly efficient Wireless Outdoor Router Protocol (WORP), the Edge Multipoint provides a feature set that enables effective use of bandwidth and offers granular service […]
NEW Microhard LTECube-CAT12 Ethernet Gateway
Miniature 600Mbps LTE Advanced Ethernet Gateway Microhard is pleased to introduce the addition of the LTECube-CAT12 to our cellular lineup. The LTECube-CAT12 uses LTE Advanced Category 12 technology with 3x Carrier Aggregation to deliver downloads of up to 600 Mbps and uploads of up to 150 Mbps, accommodating even the most data hungry user. The […]