Tag: embedded computers

Technician holding an embedded CPU board during component verification for BOM freeze quality control and long-lifecycle hardware compliance

Ensuring Quality Control with a BOM Freeze

Embedded computers are usually assembled on order, with the components chosen depending on the features required. This means that the component list can change quite a bit through a product’s lifecycle, as better or cheaper parts become available. In many cases, this isn’t much of an issue, since you only care about the end performance. […]

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cargo ship and tugboats at an international port, representing the global supply chain pressures and trade routes affected by ongoing electronics and semiconductor tariffs

The Tariff War and Embedded Computers – Where Do We Stand Now?

There has been a lot of back and forth on the tariff situation, creating uncertainty in the PC market. Between the semiconductors and the other electronics used to assemble embedded computers, many critical components are sourced from tariffed nations like China, Korea, and Taiwan. How are they impacting the embedded computer market? What are the […]

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WAM1567 – 15.6″ Panel Mount Touch Panel PC - MACTRON GROUP

Global American Brings MACTRON Group’s Panel PCs to the US

Panel PCs have become ubiquitous across industries, thanks to their ease of use and small size. And MACTRON Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of touch-based panel PCs, especially in healthcare and industrial automation. With America looking to step up domestic manufacturing massively in the coming years, the need for small embedded computers […]

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digital cloud with heartbeat waveform, symbolizing AI and cloud computing in healthcare, with stethoscope in foreground

The Surprising Success of AI in Medical Computing

The integration of AI in various industries is proceeding swiftly, with enterprising companies finding new ways of leveraging the technology. One field in which it has proved rather effective is the healthcare industry. From medical imaging to analytical diagnosis, AI is improving healthcare technology in unprecedented ways. Here is an overview. Embedded Computers in Healthcare […]

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Is Digital Signage Worth It?

Physical marketing has evolved over the years, moving from simple posters and static billboards to digital displays that can better grab attention and advertise multiple products. But is the transition to digital signage even worth it? Let’s take a look at the advantages of this interactive form of advertising, and the scenarios where it is […]

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AMD Ryzen CPU chip

AMD EPYC 4004: Ryzen for Embedded Computing

After taking the home PC market by storm with their innovative Ryzen series, AMD has now launched an enterprise CPU series built on the same architecture. The EPYC 4004 touts itself as the perfect computer for the needs of small businesses. Let’s see if this claim holds up.   The Calculus of Cost  The main […]

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