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With the launch of Intel’s new Tiger Lake processors for ultraportable devices, embedded computers are headed for a tectonic shift. The new chips bring a host of new features for industrial systems, from superior integrated graphics to powerful quad-core processing.  At the forefront of this change is the Commell LP-179. Created upon the Pico-ITX form […]

Like every other technological standard, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) has evolved over the years. From standard USB to USB 2.0, and now USB 3.0, it has been upgraded twice. But do these USB generations even matter? What exactly is improved in every version? Let’s find out. Transfer Speed: The Key Metric The capacity of […]

The life cycle of an industrial computer is the most crucial factor in deciding when and if you should upgrade to a new system. But what is a life cycle? What does it mean in the context of embedded computers? And how does it relate to the lifespan of a product? Let’s find out. #1: […]

Low-power processors have long played second fiddle to desktop chips. Companies tend to focus on creating the next ‘fastest’ processor, with the budget segment being a secondary concern. Not anymore. With its new Tiger Lake lineup, Intel firmly signaled its changed priorities. Clashing head-on with AMD’s successful Ryzen series of chips, the Tiger Lake processors […]

MiTAC E600 Industrial and frameworks are known to be reluctant to change, hanging on to legacy systems as long as they don’t outright stop working. And with good reason; transitioning to a new system is not as simple as plugging in a new computer, but often requires widespread changes throughout the framework to integrate with […]

When people think of computer-assisted manufacturing, they imagine an advanced assembly line building complex machines. Although that is a common application of technology in an industrial setting, powerful computers are more useful in applications of a microscopic scale, where precision is of paramount importance. Pharmaceuticals, for example, require rigorous inspections and quality control. With the […]

There was a time when CCTV cameras were only installed as a security measure in commercial establishments. Surveillance systems have come a long way from then. Today, surveillance is more about keeping track of your business operations, ensuring integrity as well as an adherence to norms. As such, the tools of surveillance have evolved too, […]

We are all aware of the typical idiosyncrasies of home computers. They need to be protected from dust, temperature variations, humidity, not to mention physical impacts. This fragility makes normal computers ill-suited for most commercial activities, whether it is serving as a simple billing station in a retail shop or coordinating a complex manufacturing process […]