congatec names Dominik Ressing as new CEO
November 24, 2023
congatec has named Dominik Ressing as its new CEO. Ressing previously served as Vice President at Avnet Embedded, where he oversaw the global embedded business of the company, including the organisation formerly known as MSC.
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Choosing the appropriate Computer-on-Module standard Performance class is your guide
Unless developers are true embedded and edge computing experts, evaluating and choosing between the different form factor standards can be pretty hard. Yet depending on the performance class, there is only one standard that is recommended for new system designs. As always, there are exceptions to this rule.
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Boundless freedom for edge servers
The integration of Intel Xeon D processors on COM-HPC Server-on-Modules allows edge server installations to break free from the tight thermal constraints of air-conditioned server rooms. For the first time, they can now be installed anywhere where massive data throughput with lowest possible latencies is required – all the way to deterministic real time.
German heavyweights team up to unify design schematics
March 09, 2023
German embedded and edge computing heavyweights, congatec and Kontron, are teaming up to reduce NRE costs, accelerate time-to-market, and improve product & supply security.
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Heterogeneous core technology for multifunctional embedded client systems
Computer-on-Modules with 12th generation Intel Core processors (formerly codenamed Alder Lake) deliver tremendous performance scalability with their 4 to 16 cores and 8 to 24 threads. Their hybrid architecture, with Performance- and Efficient-cores, suits a wide range of applications, from industrial workstations to workload consolidation in IoT-connected machines and systems. To ensure high cybersecurity, the IIoT gateway functions are implemented in real-time capable virtual machines instead of containers. Meanwhile, these new Computer-on-Modules also solve many of the procurement problems OEMs face for their existing products.
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Multitasking at the edge
In the past, there was rarely a need to put much emphasis on a high number of cores as most established embedded systems had little parallel processing to do. With Industry 4.0 and IIoT digitization, this picture has dramatically changed. IoT gateways and edge computers can hardly get enough cores. COM Express Type 6 modules with AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 processor technology and RTS hypervisor support are a perfect for these IoT gateway application needs.
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Unlocking the Full Potential of Edge Workload Consolidation
Embedded processor cores and expenses incurred are two variables that are indirectly proportional: A higher number of embedded processor cores results in reduced costs as the cores begin consolidating the workload by allocating the tasks to a single edge computing platform. While this cost-efficient measure successfully causes a decrease in the overall number of distributed embedded systems, it can only be achieved by accurately balancing out the computing cores and their respective virtual machines. This is where computer-on-modules come in to play: When paired with real-time virtual machines, Computer-on Modules help designers realize this balance proficiently.
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Real-time Ethernet for all
The real-time processing of data for OPC UA, as well as many other tactile Internet applications, are coming up fast as important new areas of industrial communication. This is due in large part to the emergence of 5G technologies and the increase in factories installing 10+ GbE networks. The stranglehold that many established proprietary industrial Ethernet installations have had for so many years is now starting to be released by Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), which is ushering in these real-time applications.
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COM Express Type 6 and COM-HPC Client
A New Generation of Embedded Processors It’s a new era for high-end embedded processors that are now available on two Computer-on-Module form factors: The brand-new COM-HPC® Client and COM Express® Type 6. With the emergence of the 11th Gen Intel® Core® processor generation (codenamed Tiger Lake), developers now have the ability to choose the most appropriate form factor that best suits their project requirements.
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Low-power flagship for artificial intelligence
congatec is expanding its SMARC platform with a new module with an NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor especially for embedded AI applications. Thanks to the extensive ecosystem with application-ready 3.5-inch carrier board, Basler cameras, and AI software stack, fast proof of concept is possible.
congatec to expand its business in Korea
May 26, 2021
congatec is expanding its operations with the establishing of congatec Korea Ltd. to meet increasing customer demand in South Korea.
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Rugged four-legged robot with three brains
ANYbotics provides solutions for robot applications with the most advanced mobility and autonomy requirements in challenging terrains. The massive embedded computing performance for the key tasks – situational awareness, motion control and mission fulfillment – is delivered by three COM Express Computer-on-Modules from congatec.
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 series on COM Express Compact
8 cores for heterogeneous edge computing Tasks at the embedded edge are getting more and more complex. Supporting up to 8 cores and 16 threads, the recently launched AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 processors are paving the way for x86-based embedded designs with unprecedented compute density and performance per watt. congatec is offering the new Zen 2 based processor generation, which complements V1000 processor technology with 6- and 8-core versions, on COM Express Compact modules.
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A highly reliable performance boost for the edge
The new Intel Atom® x6000E Series, Intel Celeron® and Pentium® N & J processors (code name Elkhart Lake) impress with twice the graphics speed of their predecessors and 50% more multi-thread performance on up to 4 cores. congatec is now making these processors available on the 2.5-inch Pico-ITX form factor, leveraging their industrial quality for the most reliable performance boost possible.
Schurter adds computer module vendor to its line card
November 05, 2020
congatec is expanding its Italian sales partner network by entering into a distribution agreement with Schurter Electronics S.p.A., a member of the Schurter Group.
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Small but impressive
The 8X version of the NXP i.MX 8 processor has an extremely low power consumption, is robust and comes with many functional safety features. congatec supports it on the SMARC 2.0 and Qseven module standards. Such modules offer ARM developers greater design security and easier implementation of the processing core despite increasing complexity.
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The Edge of the Future: Modular Edge Computing
Industrial edge servers should be advanced enough to be able to successfully handle a broad array of tasks. In the 21rst century, virtual machines are being relied on more and more for consolidating different kinds of Industry 4.0 workloads. Moreover, because Computer-on-Modules offer the flexibility needed to scale the computing power of each application, users always end with the best of both worlds: a fair price and optimal performance.
Investor to acquire a majority stake in congatec
August 24, 2020
The Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) is investing in embedded technology company, congatec Holding AG.
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Embedded edge computing - Requirements have increased
Today, embedded computers are often deployed as edge computers. This is not just a buzzword but the answer to increased demands for IIoT-connected devices, machines and systems. Intel and congatec are addressing these new challenges with an extended ecosystem that is strongly geared towards concrete solutions and goes far beyond core processor functions.
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Function toolkit for automated retail checkout systems
Technology fusion offers more than the sum of parts congatec, Basler and NXP Semiconductors have developed a function toolkit for deep learning applications in retail. The platform is a proof-of-concept, using artificial intelligence (AI) to fully automate the retail checkout process.
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Benefits beyond improved performance
The 8th generation of Intel Core Mobile processors offers a full 58% increase in performance over that of the predecessor generation. However, there are even more reasons that speak in favor of the new Intel Core Mobile processors, which congatec offers on COM Express and Mini-ITX motherboards as well as now on extremely space-saving 3.5-inch single-board computers for the first time ever
congatec appoints new Chief Operating Officer
September 24, 2019
congatec announces that the company has appointed Thomas Schultze as new member of the Executive Board and new Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect as of July 2019.
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Computer-on-Modules for AI based industrial vision systems Flexibility is trump
Vision and artificial intelligence (AI) are megatrends in automation, next to IIoT, Industry 4.0 and cyber-virtual factories. Embedded computer technologies for such systems have to meet increasingly complex demands. What's good enough today may be too little tomorrow – in terms of processor performance, cores, virtual machines or the number of onboard interfaces. With their high scalability, Computer-on-Modules can provide the necessary flexibility and, as convergent components, are even suitable for closed-loop engineering of automation systems.
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i.MX 8X on SMARC 2.0 and Qseven modules from congatec - Small but impressive
The 8X version of the NXP i.MX 8 processor has an extremely low power consumption, is robust and comes with many functional safety features. congatec now supports it on the SMARC 2.0 and Qseven module standards. Such modules offer ARM developers greater design security and easier implementation of the processing core despite increasing complexity.
congatec signs sales partnership with Fortec
February 19, 2019
congatec has signed a sales partnership with Fortec. The goal is to expand the market reach of congatec’s embedded computer boards and modules as well as to create new higher value-added offerings.
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Credit card sized Computer-on-Modules, which form factor to choose?
With the availability of new low power x86 processors like the Intel® Atom® C3000 processors (code named Apollo Lake) and new small form factor Computer-on-Module specifications like SMARC 2.0 many engineers are wondering: “Which of the three credit card sized form factors should I choose
congatec acquires Real-Time Systems
February 27, 2018
Embedded specialist, congatec, has acquired Real-Time Systems GmbH (RTS), a provider of hypervisor software for real-time applications in the embedded market.
congatec sets up new subsidiary in France
December 08, 2016
congatec has founded a new subsidiary in France with offices in Paris and Toulouse to strengthen its sales and support organisation in France and the French speaking regions of Belgium and Switzerland.
Congatec strengthens its Japanese sales and support organisation
August 05, 2016
congatec appoints Yasuyuki Tanaka as Country Manager and Sales Director for Japan. Tanaka is a key player of congatec's global sales team and will be directly supported by congatec's Vice President Worldwide Sales, Fred Barden.
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