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Heat management has always been the bane of smaller computers, especially in Industrial applications. And with embedded PCs increasingly using GPUs, managing excess temperatures has become trickier than ever. So how do embedded PCs keep themselves cool, often when they don’t even have fans? Let’s find out. Why Do Computers Produce So Much Heat? Before […]

AI-powered tools are being rolled out in all types of industries, and manufacturing is no exception. But what can AI even do in manufacturing? Here’s an overview. AI-Powered Robotics Using robotic arms in manufacturing is nothing new – industrial robots have been deployed in the assembly line for a while now, carrying out repetitive tasks […]

Panel PCs are the ideal form factor for most indoor use cases, but they can often be fragile. That’s before you consider the additional challenges that the computer needs to meet to be deployed in the healthcare industry. To overcome this shortcoming, Mactron has come out with a rugged tablet PC with a large screen […]

Glancing through the specifications of any computer, you may have come across the confusing terminology of M.2 slots. Labels like 2230 or 3042 don’t really make what they are referring to very clear, and that’s before we go into the whole “key” business. So here is a rundown of how exactly M.2 slots are classified […]

Raspberry Pi started as a barebones computer for enthusiasts and educators but has since evolved into something much more. The rise of the Internet of Things has created a demand for small, customized computers, and Raspberry Pi has pivoted to supply this need. Let’s take a look at Raspberry Pi’s Compute Module 5 and what […]

The rising tensions between the USA and China have raised the specter of another chip crisis like the one that followed the global pandemic. But will the fallout really be that dire? How much, if at all, will semiconductors be affected? Let’s take a look. A Tit for Tat The whole fracas started when the […]

Chances are that your business still uses computers with legacy components – ie. old, superseded technologies that nevertheless still get the job done. How do you deal with legacy systems without negatively impacting your operations?  What Exactly is a “Legacy” Component? Computer technology evolves at a breakneck pace. Standards that are cutting edge right now […]

Gone are the days when a strong firewall was all you needed to ensure your industrial systems and servers remained safe. Security programs have grown more robust over the years, forcing hackers to use more sophisticated approaches. But this also means that security measures must evolve further as well, going further than simply firewalls and […]