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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...

Our Technical Engineer’s Journey to Cisco Certification

Along with our dedication to providing quality industrial devices to our customers, we work hard to promote continuous learning and professional growth amongst our staff. To further his development at Impulse, our Technical Support Engineer, Connor Richardson, recently took the Cisco Certified Supp...

Uninterrupted Ethernet Performance with MOXA's Modular Power Supply

Minimise Downtime. Enhance System Reliability and Redundancy. Reduce Maintenance Costs. Ease of Troubleshooting. The modular power supply, a unique design feature from MOXA for their EDS-4000 line of Ethernet switches, is a type of power supply unit (PSU) that’s designed to be eas...

How MOXA and IEC 62443 Assure Cybersecurity

IEC 62443-4-2 is a standard within the IEC 62443 series, which addresses cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). Specifically, IEC 62443-4-2 defines the technical security requirements for IACS components. IEC 62443-4-2 works in conjunction with IEC 62443-4-1, which focu...

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...

Exploring the Capabilities of the Ultra Compact UC-1222A and UC-2222A-T RISC Devices

Armv8 Cortex-A53 dual-core 1 GHz processor. 2 LAN, 2 RS-232/422/485, and 1 USB ports. -40 to 60°C plus extended 75°C operating temperature range. Security functions compliant with IEC 62443-4-2 SL2. CE, FCC, and UL certifications. Every nanosecond matters when it comes to embedded sy...

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...

Future-Proof Your Network with Moxa's EDS-2000 & EDS-4000 Industrial Ethernet Switches

Extended operating temperature range for harsh environments. Easy access DIP-switch to enable features like Quality of Service (QoS) and Broadcast storm protection (BSP). Small footprint, which frees up space inside cabinets for more device connections. Ethernet switches are networking tools ...

What are the Benefits of Using an Efficient Power Supply?

The power supply, often overlooked despite being the beating heart of a computer system, is not just an essential piece of equipment. Utilising an efficient power supply can also lead to cost-cutting measures and contribute to environmental sustainability, both of which are significant topics that a...

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...

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.

5 Examples of Embedded Computers

An Embedded Computer is a PC that is designed into another machine, device, or enclosure to form part of a complete unit. From the simple control of a roadside sign, to rolling-stock error logging on a national rail network, Embedded Computers are as versatile as their applications are varied. Their...

What Wi-Fi 6 Brings to the Industrial Sector

Take a moment to cast your mind back to the 20th of September 1997. Most would struggle to remember what they did on that particular date, but what is certain is that none of your activities on that day involved Wi-Fi. It wasn’t until the very next day that the new era of wireless communicatio...

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&...

How Smart Buildings Are Paving the Way to Cleaner Cities

When it comes to clean energy and reductions in global emissions, most eyes turn to the transport industry, with some cities promising combustion engine-free centres within the decade. Cities across the world, however, currently house half the population, with over 4bn people living in urbanised are...

Solve any IoT problem at the edge with Advantech’s ultra-versatile ICR-3231 cellular router.

When coming up for a concept for this article, it soon became clear that there was no one solution the ICR-3231 was good for. The term “feature-rich” doesn’t quite cut it with Advantech’s ICR-3231 cellular router, and its flexibility means nothing is out of reach for it in th...

How can you secure your OT network?

In December of 2015, at 3:30pm, workers of the Prykarpattyaoblenergo control centre, an electricity distribution outlet for the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Western Ukraine, were preparing to wrap up their day and head home for the evening. That was until one particular worker, who was tidying his desk...

Why choose an industrial-grade network switch?

Environment, environment, environment. This is the key difference between the design aspects and considerations of an industrial network switch, vs those of their enterprise or commercial counterparts. Enterprise-grade hardware is more often than not designed to operate in a specific environment. ...

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...

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...

UNO-247 Fanless Edge PC for Demanding IIoT Applications

Advantech’s UNO-247 is a fanless entry-level Internet of Things (IoT) Edge computer. Equipped with an Intel Celeron J3455 processor, plentiful I/O ports with VGA, and HDMI display interfaces, the UNO-247 is designed to deliver substantial Edge computing power and connectivity at a competitive ...

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Enabling IoT Edge Intelligence with WISE-PaaS 3.0

WISE-PaaS industrial IoT cloud architecture provides Edge to Cloud software and services to help you integrate and manage IoT powered business models across multiple vertical markets.

How to install Node-RED on an IIoT Gateway

Node-RED is a simple yet powerful flow-based programing tool that allows you to collect data from new and legacy sensors, field devices and data points via a RISC or X86 computer platform, across all industries and application areas, and send relevant information to local and cloud dashboards and re...

What is Node-RED?

Node-RED is an open-source programming tool, for connecting hardware devices, APIs and online services creatively and easily. Primarily, it is a visual tool designed for the Internet of Things, but can also be used for other applications to very quickly assemble flows of various services.

What is an Industrial IoT Gateway?

Industrial IoT Gateways enable wireless connectivity of legacy and remote industrial devices with next-generation intelligent infrastructure.

6 IoT trends and predictions that you’ll want to hear about in 2019

Once considered a niche technology for start-ups, is now made up of thriving technology that global businesses are building their futures on. The IoT has quite literally changed the way we live, and with more advances in technology on the horizon, this top 6 is merely the tip of the iceberg.  ...

Workforce challenges solved with Industry 4.0 technologies

Are you struggling to recruit for manufacturing roles that you once found straightforward to fill? Many people believe manufacturing jobs are disappearing, yet Forbes report that the struggle may lie in the skills gap, rather than in manufacturing unemployment as a whole.

A collaborative approach to Smart City projects will breed success for the UK

It is reported that by 2040, 65% of the world’s population will be living in cities, and as cities throughout the globe prepare for this explosion in population numbers, Smart City technologies are rising to the challenge.

Smart Cities will be fuelled by edge computing, according to global data centre CEO

According to Serverfarm CEO Avner Papouchado, not enough is being done by administrations to develop a smart city infrastructure which will ensure longevity and reliability, and he is calling for heavy investment in edge computing, which should not be reliant on legacy systems.

3 things to consider when securing IIoT network devices

For many organisations, their cyber-security focus may be to formulate and apply security standards suitable to the network as a whole, however local device security may be less understood.

Address network convergence challenges with the Moxa ICS-G7000 series

- The evolution of network convergence in IIoT Adopting an IIoT network infrastructure that connects multiple sensors (things) to system devices will allow IIoT applications to acquire, compute and transfer large amounts of data with a view to automatically improving areas such as overall ...

Converting Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP with the Moxa MB3000 series

With its small form factor and dual mounting options the MB3180 can easily be installed into both new and existing applications. The configuration of the MB3180 can be achieved via a windows or Linux command line tool or via Moxa's own visual and intuitive software tool, the MGate Manager, which...

Increase server scalability with Advantech’s ASMB server boards

As we experience a shift towards cloud computing, network bandwidth and computing power have to be adequate enough to enable significant exchanges of big data between edge computers and cloud servers.

Reduce deployment time and frustration with Moxa's Modbus to DNP3 conversion solutions

Throughout the process of a project deployment, system integrators will often face various challenges, from managing multiple requirements for bridging serial-based DNP3 to Ethernet-based DNP3, the demand to cross-convert DNP3 protocols to other protocols like Modbus, as well as utilising embedded c...

WebAccess IIoT software platform by Advantech enables gateway-to-cloud connectivity

Selecting the right software is critical for successfully managing multiple applications in IIoT projects. With Advantech's WebAccess platform, the implementation of edge computing can be made easier.  

Intelligent sensing devices for Industrial IoT big data applications

As wireless applications become an industrial preference, previous protocol to facilitate the delivery of IIoT projects was not suitable for wide area application. The Advantech WISE Wireless Sensory Nodes allow seamless communication over a low-power, wide-area network for remote sites to provide a...