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CAN bus Applications in Medical Devices, Panel PCs

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CAN bus (Controller Area Network) is a communication protocol used in computing and automotive systems to allow computers and devices to communicate with each other in a reliable and efficient manner. It is a multi-master, two-wire serial bus that enables real-time data exchange among components like sensors, actuators, and control units. CAN bus is known for its robustness, low-cost implementation, and resistance to electromagnetic interference, making it ideal for applications where reliability and speed are…

Building Automation Trends

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Smart buildings represent a remarkable leap forward in the realm of modern architecture and urban infrastructure. With their fusion of cutting-edge technology and sustainable design, they are poised to revolutionize the way we work and live. Smart buildings seamlessly integrate an array of sensors, automation systems, and data analytics to create environments that respond intelligently to the needs of their occupants while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact. In this era of rapid urbanization and…

Panel PC Built for Machine Learning and Edge AI: PPC 4910

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Estone technology is proud to announce the new addition to our POE ready industrial panel PC product line – PPC-4910. This touch panel PC is based on NXP’s i.MX8M Plus Quad Core ARM processor with a guaranteed 10+ years of lifespan and integrated AI/ML Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that focuses on edge AI, vision processing and other multimedia applications. Building upon our latest embedded board EMB-2239, this panel PC supports both LVDS and MIPI LCD…

Waterproof Panel PCs that Withstand High Temps and Moisture

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Technology has come such a long way that it has become standard for many electronic devices we’re accustomed to using to have some sort of water resistance—from watches and phones to tablets and other touch screens. In specific industrial applications where the environment’s temperatures can range from hot to freezing, or moist to dehydrating, it makes sense for touch panel PCs to be able to withstand such factors. It’s All About the Environment: Applications If…

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

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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…

Why Would You Need High Brightness Screen for Your Tablet or Panel PC?

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Panel PCs are commonly used in industrial automation, manufacturing, transportation, medical equipment, retail, and other sectors. They provide a compact and integrated solution for control, monitoring, data collection, and human-machine interaction in these environments. The design of industrial panel PCs allows them to withstand harsh conditions, such as temperature variations, dust, humidity, and vibration, making them suitable for demanding applications. Many engineers and product designers of industrial or medical applications understand the crucial aspect of…

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

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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…

Linux Tablets, Panels, and IoT Computing at the Edge

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The increase of connected equipment and IoT devices has forced Industry 4.0 to grow beyond cloud computing. In order to process the large amounts of data being collected by these devices in real-time, we have turned to Edge computing. Cloud computing has allowed us to offload compute nodes at the expense of bandwidth, but as connected devices increase, latency increases as well. Edge computing relocates the compute nodes closer to the source of data to…

New Products Showcasing at HIMSS 2021

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Estone Technology is proud to be attending the 2021 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas on August 10th through August 12th. We will have a booth in the Sands Level 2 Expo Center at #3265. We will be bringing some of the latest and greatest models of our products to debut at HIMSS as well as some of our most popular models for the medical industry. If you would like to see…

Growing Interest for Linux Tablets and Panels in 2021

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The end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 has shown an uptick in searches and inquiries for Tablet PCs and Panel PCs with Linux Operating Systems. The bulk of those searches are for Linux Tablet PCs. With industrial panel PCs that handle Linux natively and rugged tablet PCs that can utilize Linux as a custom ODM or OEM project, Estone Technology explored potential causes for this uptick in search. The product lines for Linux panel…