News - Industrial Computing

Compact Size Meets Versatile Expansion in the Nuvo-2822

Intel Alder Lake N97 quad core 2.0Ghz processor Max. TDP 12W CE, FCC Class A, ROHS certified -10°C to +60°C operating temperature (-10°C to +70°C with fan) 12V to 24V DC (Terminal block) 1x PCIe in x4 size (supports x4), 1x PCIe in x4 size (supports x1), 2x PCI (33MHz/32bit 5V)...

Celebrating our Technical Engineer’s OnShape Accreditation

Our Technical Support Engineer, Joseph Corbishley, recently took the OnShape Accreditation exam, advancing his development using computer-aided design (CAD) software. OnShape is a cloud-native product development platform used to manage and control design data within a 3D CAD environment.  

Delivering A Custom Order of Rack PCs in Under 3 Weeks

When implementing industrial computing solutions, time and precision are everything. We recently worked with a customer who had been struggling to obtain a specific rack PC configuration that met their requirements. We quickly stepped in, providing clear communication and efficient service to deliv...

How Do Battery Energy Storage Systems Enhance Industrial Sustainability?

Where would we be without energy? Our world relies on it. This means that energy consumption is at an all-time high, making it a bigger concern today than ever. With new, energy-intensive technologies like AI becoming commonplace, it begs the question of how we can mitigate our constant use of non-r...

The Perfect Blend of Compact Size with Powerful Performance

Last week, we had the opportunity to build a set of compact industrial computers for a customer who needed a small yet powerful machine for AI applications. The goal was to create a system that maximised performance without taking up too much space. A combination of Ampere architecture and the GPUâ€...

Packing a Plethora of Ports Into a 2U Form Factor

In our latest project, we tackled the challenge of designing and building powerful 12th Gen automation rack systems, optimised for a compact 2U housing. Our customer needed compact units with specific technical specifications, and requested systems as small as possible, but would still need to featu...

How Repeatable Processes Fortify the VELA Rack

After enjoying the Early May Bank Holiday last week, our engineers were back bright and early to build more of our embedded computers and industrial devices. The first task they faced? Building 16 identical VELA Rack PCs for a machine builder in the medical industry. Powered by Advantech, the VELA...

Navigating NIS2: The Significance of Cybersecurity in OT Networks

Industrial computing devices and embedded systems are becoming increasingly interconnected as part of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 initiatives. This connectivity brings numerous benefits, such as improved efficiency, predictive maintenance, and data-driven insights. Howe...

Marine Devices from Winmate Powered by Tiger and Elkhart Lake Processors

Marine environments demand durability for some of the most severe conditions that naval workstations and vessels may face, including extreme temperatures, high levels of humidity, and volatile ocean turbulence that can cause shock and vibration. When choosing a ruggedised Panel PC for marine use, it...

Windows 11 IoT Licence Policies Explained

Since 1985, Microsoft has been releasing and regularly updating its Windows operating system to coincide with the evolving needs of its users. Used from personal devices to enterprise systems and more, the history of releases includes milestone updates such as the addition of the Start menu and task...

Mind the Gap: How Embedded Computing Bridges the Distance Between Tracks and Technology

Modern railways are seeing enhanced efficiency, safety, and overall performance of daily operations thanks to the continuous advancements in technology. At the heart of its ongoing progression is the use of embedded PCs. Compact computing systems drive the railway industry towards new levels of auto...

Crafting a Custom VELA Rack PC for Industrial Computing

Our Senior Production Technician, Andy Shaw, recently built a VELA Rack PC that was designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial environments. Our Workshop team builds these powerful bespoke computers to exacting specifications for a fully robust computer that can easily integrate into any pr...

Industrial PC? Keep It Simple

Industrial Computers tend to have one job; they need to do it well and do it reliably. When a client asks us for a cost-effective, powerful, and scalable solution but still maintains all the industrial principles that make it reliable and robust, we often design a system in the Mini-ITX form factor....

Driving Innovation with a Bespoke Rack PC Designed & Built for Automotive Manufacturing

This week, our talented PC Technician, Kym Bentham, is building an innovative solution for a valued customer in the automotive manufacturing sector. The challenge? Crafting a powerful, bespoke rack PC that goes beyond the boundaries of what’s available on the market.

NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™: A Breakthrough in Industrial Edge AI

First released in August 2022, NVIDIA’s latest and greatest addition to the Jetson series marks a staggering leap forward in AI capabilities. The Jetson Orin, available in three distinct versions—that being Nano, NX and AGX—is a powerful series of System-on-Modules that are revolut...

Aetina’s AIE-PX Series: A Silent Powerhouse Box PC

Supports NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32GB/64GB.  2/4 x IEEE 802.3af GbE PSE ports.  1 x GbE/10GbE LAN port.  1 x M.2 B-Key/1 x M.2 E-Key/1 x M.2 M-Key slot.  Wide Input Voltage Range 9 to 36 VDC.  Operating Temperature -25°C ~ +55°C.  Fanless Design.  ...

Edge or Cloud: Which Computing Paradigm Should You Choose?

Both Edge and Cloud computing are computing paradigms that involve data processing and storage. While these two different approaches can be used for differing needs in the landscape of technology, it’s also possible to take a hybrid approach—choosing between these approaches depends on f...

Nuvo-9166GC: A Cutting-Edge AI Inference PC for Intelligent Processing

Wide input voltage.  Mil-STD-810H vibration and shock.  Wide operating temperature, from -25°C to 60°C with 35W CPU and 130W GPU.  DDR5 system memory.  Optional IEEE803.3at PoE+ model with 100W total power budget (25W per port).  An AI inference PC is a compu...

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 22H2– What you need to know.

Microsoft have released the first version of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise which is based on the 22H2 release of Windows 11. Not to be confused with LTSC, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise retains some well-known IoT features whilst introducing some new bells and whistles. We hope this will give those engineers...

VELA RACK series Powered by Advantech

About 18 months ago, Impulse announced the launch of our VELA range of customisable rack and tower PCs. The VELA RACK and VELA TOWER systems are ‘Powered by Advantech’ and have become a huge favourite with our customers looking for cost-effective, ultra-reliable and repeatable ...

Jetson Orin vs AGX Xavier

Nvidia Jetson AGX Orin is the latest addition to the popular line of Nvidia Jetson modules and brings superb enhancements in performance for Edge AI applications.

Impulse announce new partnership with Allxon

Allxon and Impulse Embedded Announce Distribution Partnership Enabling Remote Device Management Solutions for Nvidia Jetson, x86 and ARM Computer Architectures.

Top 5 Industrial Computing and IoT Products of 2021

It’s been a tough year for industrial computing manufacturers. The global IC shortage has impacted lead times for established product lines and has caused significant challenges for new product development. Nevertheless our manufacturing partners have been busy releasing a steady flow of innov...

The Price of your Industrial Computer System in 2022

For system integrators and OEMs who use industrial computers or IIoT devices in their systems it’s a safe bet that many will have seen price increases in their supply chain recently.

Windows 11 and Embedded Systems – What You Should Know

If you’re reading this after October 5th 2021, then Microsoft’s new Windows 11 operating system should be available to download. Except for long-term service channel releases (LTSC), it will be a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users (which may go some way to explaining why the lea...

UNO-137 Integrated IoT Edge PC for Industry 4.0 Applications

Compact ruggedised industrial computer with front-facing I/O for space-limited applications Super fast connectivity with support for 5G cellular expansion modules Modular expansion design allows I/O and comms customisation for specific applications Aimed at factory automation, Advantech's&...

5 Reasons System Integrators Choose Professional-grade GPUs Over Consumer-grade

While it’s not possible to process the most complex AI functions at the edge, modern GPUs have enabled embedded computer systems to operate multiple sensors and cameras to efficiently perform inference right at the edge, minimising latency between input and action — a vital step forward ...

The MAX-Q470A 10th Gen. Core Micro-ATX Motherboard with 5G

The MAX-Q470A is the latest micro-ATX industrial motherboard from Aaeon Technology, featuring a 5G compatible M.2 3052 socket and built to run the latest Intel 10th Gen. Core LGA1200 processor series. With a 25% core increase over previous generations and a burst frequency of up to 5.2GHz, the MAX-Q...

The Implications of TSMC's Global Chip Shortage

You may not have heard the name TSMC, but the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is working around the clock to help manufacturing and technology companies around the world recover from a global chip shortage, the effects of which has been felt for some time and not just in the industrial co...

VELA Rack - Powered By Advantech

Not only are VELA Rack PCs built and configured in Impulse’s 35,000 sq ft facility in Staffordshire, but owing to their close partnership with Advantech, a leading global industrial and embedded computing manufacturer, UK stock of all components allow for build, configuration and delivery with...

Choosing the correct SSD for your application

Choosing the correct Solid State Drive (SSD) for your industrial or embedded computing application is key to maintaining a successful, reliable installation. Industrial and embedded computing applications are as varied as they are complex, but fortunately this variation is also reflected in the mult...

Top 5 industrial computing and IoT products of 2020

With the sheer number of products being distributed through our device supply service, along with industrial computers and embedded systems custom-built and configured in our dedicated ESD-protected workshop, our Design Engineers and Network Specialists get to experience a myriad of technologies and...

Can you use any SIM card in an edge computer?

Can you use any SIM card in an edge computer? Both our Network Specialists and Industrial Computing Engineers get asked this same question on almost a weekly basis. The short answer to this question is “yes”. The long answer is more complicated, and laced with caveats, but when boiled do...

5 Ways Manufacturing is Turning to the Digital Age

Digitising industry is nothing new, but manufacturing is one area which has appeared to lag behind the rest when it comes to moving to the digital world. But now, according to Forbes, the majority of “manufacturing executives” are tuning into the concept. However, according to the same s...

360 Assessment

Our rigorous 360 Assessment provides the basis for solutions which take full account of environmental factors, commercial imperatives and both legacy and proposed technologies.

Ultra-fast AI computing made easy with the SKY-6420 GPU server

Increase performance with the SKY-6420 19” 4U rack-mount system from Impulse Embedded. This scalable dual Intel Xeon based GPU computing platform server for cloud based AI inference allows you to conduct ultra-fast computing for data demanding industrial applications using GPU computing cards ...

W24IKWS-MHL2 - Rugged 4K Ultra HD Wall-mount Panel PC

View critical data in sharper detail with the W24IKWS-MHL2, a rugged 4K ultra HD wall-mount Panel PC featuring the Intel 7th Gen. Core i5-7200U 2.5GHz processor and Intel HD 620 graphic capability.

UK in 5th place in the autonomous vehicle race

A report released this week shows that the UK is in 5th place in the race for driverless cars.

Using IP69K Devices in Food Manufacture

Some of the UK's largest food manufacturers are already using our waterproof stainless panel computers in their manufacturing processes.

Using computers in industrial applications can be challenging... here's why.

Industrial computers have come a long way since IBM first released their 5531 industrial PC in the early 1980s.