Advantech launches embedded lineup based on new Intel Atm N2000 and D2000 Series
Advantech announces a new range (Computer On Modules, Single Board Computers, industrial motherboards and embedded Box PCs) of embedded platforms based on the latest generation of Intel Atom processors, the N2000 and D2000 Series (see Intel N2000/D2000 page here). These low-power platforms serve a wide range of applications targeted at handheld devices, POS, kiosks, digital signage, medicine, and factory automation. Examples are the tiny 84 x 55 mm N2600-based COM-Express Mini SOM-7565, the COM-Express Compact SOM-6765 (N2600/2700), the single board computer MIO-5250 MI/O-Compact (N2600/2800, D2700, also see our review of the MIO-5270 platform/standard), the AIMB-214 industrial motherboard (N2600/2800, D2700), and the ARK-2120 box PC (N2600/D2700). -- Posted Monday, January 2, 2012 by chb
Review: Advantech PCM-C3500 RISC-based SBC
While Intel-based CISC processors have pretty much dominated the desktop over the past couple of decades, the CISC vs. RISC debate is not dead and it's heating up again as ARM-powered tablets and smartphones are increasingly taking center stage. RISC processors with their low cost and minuscule power requirements can also play an important role in embedded systems. RuggedPCReview.com is taking a detailed look at Advantech's new ARM-based PCM-C3500 Series of single board computers that can run Windows CE, Linux and even Android. [See review and discussion of the Advantech PCM-C3500 Series] -- Posted Friday, October 21, 2011 by chb
Advantech video: Using medical carts with tablets
 Advantech published a very informative YouTube video demonstrating a typical day with AMiS, Advantech's medical computerized nursing cart that also includes the MICA 101 Mobile Clinical Assistant (see full review of the MICA 101). [See YouTube video] -- Posted Friday, July 22, 2011 by chb
Advantech at SEMICON West 2011
Industrial computer maker Advantech invites to visit their booth (2512) in the South Hall, Wafer Processing section, of the Moscone Center in San Francisco July 12-14, 2011 at SEMICON West 2011 to see their latest Fanless Box PCs, Industrial I/O Servers, Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), Gateways, Ethernet Switches, Device Servers, HMI’s and Control/SCADA Software. [See Advantech SEMICON 2011 newsletter] -- Posted Friday, July 1, 2011 by chb
Advantech launches rugged in-vehicle solutions campaign
Advantech launched an email and web campaign explaining and demonstrating its rugged industrial-grade ARK and TREK Series of in-vehicle computers. The campaign presents an excellent overview of what's available for applications such as fleet management, in-car video surveillance, in-vehicle systems solutions. It also provides all the links to Advantech's numerous vehicle-mounts, vehicle IPC computers, surveillance computers, as well as rugged tablets. [See Advantech rugged In-Vehicle Solutions campaign] -- Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2011 by chb
Powerhouse COM-Express module: Advantech SOM-5890
The COM-Express standard defines small (95 x 125mm), replaceable computer modules used in numerous embedded systems applications. These boards enable massively scalable project performance. If cost and low power consumption matter, a developer may choose an Intel Atom-based COM-Express module. But leading embedded systems manufacturers now offer COM-Express boards with the latest second generation Intel Core i5/i7 processors. RuggedPCReview benchmarked the quad-core Intel Core i7-2715QE based Advantech SOM-5890 module and found 12X processor performance and 7X overall system performance compared to Atom-based boards. [See review of the Advantech SOM-5890 COM-Express module] -- Posted Thursday, March 17, 2011 by chb
New reviews: Advantech ARK-3390, ARK-6320 and AIMB-780
Catching up on the backlog in our RuggedPCReview.com review queue, the following product reviews are now available: Advantech ARK-6320 (Mini-ITX box PC), ARK-3390 (Industrial Box PC), and AIMB-780 (high performance Core i3/i5/i7 industrial ATX motherboard). -- Posted Saturday, February 12, 2011 by chb
New reviews of Advantech products
The following reviews of Advantech products are now available:
ARK-6320 Mini-ITX system
-- Posted Wednesday, February 9, 2011 by chb
New reviews of Advantech products
The following reviews of Advantech products are now available: AIMB-780 ATX board
ARK-3390 Box PC
ARK-3403 Box PC
ARK-3440Box PC
-- Posted Tuesday, February 8, 2011 by chb
Advantech launches Intel "Sandy Bridge" based embedded boards
It can't be easy for embedded platform manufacturers like Advantech to keep up with Intel's flurry of product announcements, but somehow they do, and that's what's expected of a premier member of the Intel embedded Alliance. So Advantech announced a variety of embedded boards with embedded versions of the new Intel "Sandy Bridge" chips, including the SOM-5890 COM-Express 2.0 module, the PCE-5126 SHB, and the AIMB-272 Mini-ITX, AIMB-581 MicroATX, and AIMB-781 ATX industrial motherboards. -- Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 by chb
Advantech acquires industrial PC maker DLoG
Advantech, a leading IPC and eAutomation provider, announced the acquisition of DLoG GmbH, a German manufacturer of a variety of mobile and stationary panel PCs with displays ranging from 7 to 15 inches. DLoG has about 75 employees and 2009 revenues of about US$18 million. Under Advantech's leadership, the company will focus on four in-vehicle computing markets: Intralogistic, Heavy Duty, Stationary Applications, and Fleet Management. [See review of [See press release] -- Posted Saturday, March 13, 2010 by chb
Thinix demos medical software on Advantech MCA
 Thinix, a developer of touchscreen user interface technology announced it will demonstrate its Thinix Touch software on the Advantech MICA-101 mobile clinical assistant and the Advantech PIT-1702 patient infotainment terminal at HIMSS, which is taking place March 1-4 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, USA. Also, see detailed paper on Thinix Touch for MCA Devices. -- Posted Monday, March 1, 2010 by chb
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Advantech delivers more than a thousand products and solutions in three business groups: Embedded & Industrial Computing, eServices & Applied Computing and Industrial Automation. With more than 3,400 talented people, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 18 countries and 36 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers.
Together, this system offers the highest performance and superior reliability for retail, warehousing, logistic and ordering service applications. The optional 1-D / 2-D barcode scanner and RFID reader is highly efficient; the captured information can be communicated with the portable printers or other devices is also supported. To cope with harsh environments, the MARS-1030 is rated to "IP54" for water and dust resistance. It is also designed for ruggedness and can withstand a 1.5 meter (5ft) drop on concrete. MARS-1030 is an OS-ready platform with Windows CE pre-installed; Windows CE is an open architecture platform that provides complete driver support; this means that users can develop application programs easily, and quickly.
The rugged design of MARS-3100 resists shock and vibration to safeguard data while on the move. The whole MARS-3100 chassis is fully sealed to IP54 ratings to prevent water and dust damage in outdoor applications. With integrated WLAN, Bluetooth and GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE modules, rapid data transfer and communications are easily established.
The full product family incorporates the latest computer cores, which all support the most efficient data processing. The rugged enclosures have no ventilation holes, ensuring that the entire unit is impervious to dust and water. Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g), GPS, GSM.GPRS modules can be integrated into our computing platforms for real-time data exchange, navigation, and communications.
