Turck is expanding its Turck Automation Suite (TAS) IIoT and service software platform with the TAS Cloud industrial cloud service for remote maintenance and condition monitoring. Customers can put together their own individual cloud solution from six modules and thus also customise the billing of their services. Users only pay for services that they actually use.

Data acquisition, processing and visualising

Spectra has set itself the task of incorporating experience from the automation sector into the manufacture of its industrial PC systems. Complemented by automation products, this enables the company to offer tailor-made automation solutions from a single source.

As a system integrator and value-added distributor, BRESSNER Technology has developed a comprehensive product and service portfolio in the industrial hardware solutions sector over the past 30 years. We serve industries where standard hardware falls short with our highly specialized hardware systems and components. With our constantly expanding partner network and keen sense of technological advancements, we can provide state-of-the- art hardware solutions for virtually any application.

Co-winning approach enables seamless integration of the Configure-to-Order service solution from ASUS IoT and BRESSNER

ASUS IoT, the global AIoT solution provider, announced a strategic partnership with BRESSNER Technology, a leading service provider based in Groebenzell, Germany, to introduce the ASUS IoT Configure-to-Order Service (CTOS). This innovative service is designed to enhance operational efficiency through system modularization, offering seamless management where flexibility converges with unparalleled support.

Kontron KBox Series A-151-TGL/EKL: Scalable IPC for low-power or data-intensive IoT edge applications

The KBox A-151 series is part of Kontron's KBox family and has been specially designed for IoT gateway applications in industrial environments. The IPCs in box PC format are quick and easy to use and are therefore suitable for OEM manufacturers and system integrators who want to exploit the full potential of the next generation of intelligent infrastructures in the IoT environment.

Spectra Edge Devices: Process and analyse data in real time

From developing the next generation of intelligent camera systems, increasing efficiency in automation technology, making transportation systems safer or creating innovative IoT solutions, device manufacturers looking to realize innovative next-generation edge AI applications are increasingly turning to NVIDIA Jetson Orin platforms. Spectra offers platforms based on the NVIDIA Jetson series both as a ready-to-use edge device or for integration as a mainboard.

BRESSNER Technology GmbH, system integrator and value-added distributor, expands its portfolio with the new in-vehicle computing platform VPC-5640S from manufacturer AAEON Inc. To redefine the in-vehicle computing landscape, the fanless multi-PoE system integrates advanced features to meet the demands of modern transportation environments.

Turck's solution package for electric steam generators from Certuss
Steam generators made by Certuss GmbH and Co. KG supply customers worldwide with process heat and process steam in over 100 sectors. Certuss relies on Turck automation technology for the development of its compact and modular EMX series – from pressure transmitters to BL20 I/O systems and TX series HMI controllers, right through to the cloud connection for remote maintenance using Turck Cloud Solutions. Turck's extensive consulting support, service, development service and, not least, the functionality of its products as well as the scope of its portfolio have impressed the company.

Spectra PowerBox 420: Edge AI Box PC with Alder Lake processors
Sophisticated AI applications in industry require a suitable computer platform to run multiple processes in the shortest possible time and/or in real time – a so-called Edge AI system. If this system also has the necessary flexibility to be adapted to different requirements, it is the ideal choice for any system integrator.

With the PPC2-ADLP series, ICP Germany has a powerful Panel PC series in its range that is suitable for applications such as automation, HMI, building automation, AI, KIOSK and infotainment systems, POS, automation controllers and embedded device dashboards.

KISS Rackmount PC Family for AI and Other Complex Computing Tasks

Kontron's rackmount systems are designed and tested for challenging environments and are therefore the perfect fit for extreme temperature and mechanical stress conditions.

In the world of medicine, displays are everywhere. They range from simple blood pressure meters for personal use to control consoles for various devices in the doctor's office or hospital to displays for evaluating data acquired from imaging devices such as CT, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and radiology. The focus here will be on the latter. Author: Rudolf Sosnowsky, CTO HY-LINE Group in Unterhaching/Germany

BRESSNER Technology, a leading system integrator and distributor of rugged embedded systems, has announced its latest edge AI GPU computing platforms, Nuvo-10108GC and Nuvo-10208GC. These platforms support up to two RTX A6000, RTX A4500, or RTX 4080 GPUs, as well as Intel Core 13th and 12th generation processors.

From component to system - HY-LINE has been serving many customers in automation technology for 35 years. As of 1 September 2023, the company has bundled its application know-how in HY-LINE Technology GmbH. According to the motto "Everything from a single source", customers benefit from the strategic reorganisation of the company.

KBox C series: Scalable Kontron industrial computers for AI applications.

Kontron KBox B-201/202-RPL: Powerful computing performance with compact design and maximum expandability. Kontron is now equipping its KBox B-201-RPL and KBox B-202-RPL embedded Box PCs with powerful 12th and 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with up to 24 processor cores. The KBoxes of the B-series are characterized not only by their powerful computing performance, but also by maximum expandability in a compact design and a low noise level ('Whisper Quiet Operation') with a maximum of 34 dB(A)....

In its new catalogue, the system integrator and value-added distributor BRESSNER presents high-quality products and solutions in the field of industrial IT. With powerful computer systems, you can use arising technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Industrial IoT (IIoT) for your company. The portfolio includes customised hardware and complete systems for machine automation, production, or logistics & transport.

Maintenance events in industrial production sites can only be anticipated, evaluated and properly handled with the right strategies. The main task is to decide which strategy is to be used in a given situation. Using structured methods for this task results in sustainable increase in availability, reduction of waste and thereby a significant business advantage. Synostik describes the appropriate approach in the following article.

The IGS-9084GP-LA from ORing Industrial Networking adds a slim-type variant to ICP Germany's portfolio of managed Ethernet switches. The switch offers 8x 10/100/1000Base-T(X) ports and 4x100/1000Base-X SFP ports and requires no more than 55 mm width, 146 mm height and 109 mm depth with its IP30 metal housing.

BRESSNER Technology announces the launch of the compact BOXER-8652AI edge computer, developed based on NVIDIA®Jetson Orin™. BRESSNER is a leading system integrator and value-added distributor of industrial IT hardware, complete solutions, and automation technologies, and is working with manufacturer AAEON Inc. to make this powerful embedded PC available soon in the European and international markets.

With the WAFER-EHL, ICP Germany expands its portfolio in the area of embedded boards. The WAFER-EHL is a 3.5-inch mainboard which has a cooling shell. This allows a very simple installation of the board as well as an uncomplicated heat dissipation of the installed components, which is an advantage for machine builders or mechanical engineers.

Numerous components are required for automation in industry. These can be high-end industrial PCs for demanding image processing tasks, embedded PCs for robot and machine control, panel PCs and monitors for visualizing process sequences, but also everything for setting up the industrial network. All components for industrial automation have one feature in common. They are optimally adapted to the harsh environmental conditions in this environment. Because you can't afford failures in industry....

The Internet of Things (IoT) also requires remote access devices, similar to M2M (machine-to-machine) communication. However, IoT also includes to collect and process data from sensors and actuators locally and later sent them via a gateway to a control centre or the cloud. Here, Panasonic Industry has a versatile product in the form of the FP-I4C, which provides various solutions for these requirements.

The GM1 combines features of motion functions with the functionality of a PLC, such as positioning, network modules, I/O modules, and high-frequency counters, among others, in a compact controller. As these modules are integrated into the GM1 motion controller, the compact "all-in-one" solution reduces the space required in the control cabinet and enables response times of only 0.5 ms.