close-up of a gloved technician holding a semiconductor chip, representing advanced manufacturing at TSMC’s Arizona fab

Cutting-Edge Semiconductors Start Rolling Out From Arizona Fab

Taiwan’s dominance in semiconductor manufacturing has long raised concerns over the availability of this critical resource. Now, high-quality chips are finally being manufactured domestically, and the production is looking to scale even further. But is it just a token facility, or are we looking at future production at scale? Let’s find out.  The CHIPS Act […]

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Intel’s 18A Process – The Future of Chip Manufacturing?

Intel’s new 18A foundry process has been making the headlines, being touted as a game-changer for chip fabrication and Intel’s place in the market. But what exactly is 18A and why is it such a big deal? Let’s take a look. How Chip Fabrication Works Semiconductor manufacturing is a very delicate process, with complex integrated […]

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A close-up digital rendering of a CPU overheating, glowing with intense orange and red heat, with a high-tech circuit board surrounding it.

Managing Thermal Hotspots in Embedded Computing

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 […]

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AI in Manufacturing: Fad or a New Paradigm?

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 […]

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Mactron Commercial Touch Screen Panel PC

12.2″ Medical Rugged Windows Mobile Tablet PC

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 […]

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MEC-LAN-2002i – Industrial M.2 LAN Expansion Module

The Various Types of M.2 Slots

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 […]

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raspberry pi computer

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 – A New Paradigm of Embedded Computing?

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 […]

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GM-1100 – Rugged Compact GPU Computer for Intel® 14/13/13th Generation Processors and with NVIDIA MXM GPU

Cincoze Launches GPU Embedded Computers

The paradigm of industrial computing has largely shifted from Cloud computing to Edge computing, but the rise of AI poses a new challenge. AI applications require powerful GPUs for their number crunching, while embedded PCs normally rely on integrated graphics alone to keep things efficient. To meet this need, Cincoze has come out with two […]

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