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NXP family of processors

NXP i.MX8 Family Application Processor—Why It Works Well in Panel PCs Versus AMD and Intel

One of the most common pieces of equipment that has been part of revolutionizing technology in industrial applications has to be the Panel PC. These robust, all-in-one computing devices have become the cornerstone of modern industrial operations, offering seamless control and monitoring capabilities across a spectrum of sectors, from manufacturing and automation to logistics and process control. There are numerous components that make up the modern Panel PC, but the processor stands out as one… 

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HMI Panel PC

Do You Need a Custom Panel PC for your Industrial Application?

Technological advancements have come a long way, especially in the Industrial Internet of Thing (IIoT). They have enhanced communication and connectivity, allowing people to connect with others across the globe, access information instantly, and stay connected. This “Industry 4.0” has further revolutionized various industries, increasing productivity, efficiency, and convenience in areas like transportation, agriculture, manufacturing and oil and gas. Intelligent Concepts use HMI If you have an intelligent product concept – whether it’s for the… 

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Edge AI Ready Pico-ITX i.MX8M Plus Board for Industrial Panel PC and IoT Solutions

Estone Technology is proud to announce a new addition to our Pico-ITX embedded board family: EMB-2239, an NXP i.MX8M Plus based single board computer. Building on the success of our i.MX8M board series, the EMB-2239 is our latest embedded board that focuses on Edge AI, vision, advanced multimedia, and touch Panel HMI applications. This ARM embedded board takes advantage of NXP’s i.MX8M Plus application processor with dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), dual image signal processors… 

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Estone Panel PC and HMI Display Interfaces

Selecting Industrial Panel PC and HMI Display Interfaces

There are a number of key parameters that must be considered when implementing a LCD into an industrial panel PC or HMI (Human Machine Interfaces) design. They include size, resolution, brightness, touch control and display interfaces. The display interface that is used to connect to the panel PC embedded board is a critical factor in selecting a suitable display. LCD Display Interfaces For the past two decades, parallel RGB and serial LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling)… 

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Voice Assistant

Enabling Voice Control for the Next Generation of HMI Products

Nobody is as well positioned as Google to monitor the growth of various types of web searches and web interactions – so when Google says upwards of 30% of all searches are now voice searches, and by 2020, that number is on pace to eclipse 50%, it makes sense to pay attention. Not only are products like Google Home and Amazon Alexa speakers becoming increasingly popular, but more and more devices are adding their own… 

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HMI Touchscreen

Touchpanel PC Human-Machine Interfaces for Controlling Equipment

The superior amount of data available from today’s manufacturing equipment is surprising. PLCs and PACs are capable of sending swaths of data about performance. Even certain pieces of manufacturing equipment themselves are able to send data on performance and necessary maintenance, a change in paradigm called “Industry 4.0”. Production recipies and processes can be changed on the fly, and multiple pieces of equipment can be monitored and adjusted from a single station. In the past,… 

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