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April 8, 2025 Implementing Industrial Automation with Gateworks SBCs, CODESYS SoftPLC and Ignition SCADA Integration Industrial automation requires reliable, flexible and scalable solutions to manage industrial processes. Gateworks Industrial Single Board Computers (SBCs) combined with the CODESYS SoftPLC platform and Inductive Automation‘s Ignition SCADA integration software provide a powerful and adaptable solution for industrial automation. This article outlines how to configure a Gateworks SBC as an industry-grade SoftPLC using CODESYS and integrate it with Inductive Automation’s Ignition SCADA integration for real-time monitoring and control. For a complete demonstration and getting started guide, refer to the following page on the Gateworks …
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March 7, 2025 Gateworks Flexible Socket Adapters (FSAs): Solving Peripheral Expansion in Industrial Environments The Flexible Socket Adapters (FSAs) on the VeniceFLEX Family of single board computers (SBCs) and the upcoming Catalina Family of single board computers introduce a structured yet flexible approach to peripheral expansion. This technology enables the integration of various small-form-factor (SFF) expansion cards, such as wireless radios and cellular modems in the NGFF (M.2) and Mini-PCIe form-factor. Applications within industrial automation, edge computing and IoT benefit from this approach because it enables quick adaptation to new technology while maintaining a robust design with a long lifecycle. …
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January 30, 2025 What Makes an Industrial Single Board Computer Truly Industrial? Designing an industrial single-board computer (SBC) for extreme environments demands attention to quality, durability and performance. Gateworks, with over 27 years of experience, addresses these challenges through a vertically integrated manufacturing process and stringent quality controls broken down in this technical article. If you’re an engineer, system integrator or product manager seeking an industrial single board computer for an embedded application, this is for you. Quality Control & USA Manufacturing Matters With in-house Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production and rigorous testing protocols, Gateworks achieves a final pass rate …
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November 11, 2024 Choosing the Right AI Accelerator | NPU or TPU for Edge and Cloud Applications Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is becoming a powerful engine in the world of technology. Allowing computers to complete tasks and make decisions can lead to a more safe and efficient world. Specialized processors like NPUs and TPUs are increasingly accelerating computational tasks to help AI function efficiently. The mainstay central processing unit (CPU) which has been powering computers for years. It can run computations but it’s not as efficient or as fast as an optimized chip like an NPU or TPU for AI …
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August 22, 2024 SOM vs SBC | What is the Difference and How to Choose the Right Solution It can be confusing to select between a SOM (System on Module) or SBC (Single Board Computer) for embedded systems. These two options have different strengths depending on the application, from industrial automation and IoT to robotics and networking. This article explores the differences, pros, and cons to help you make an informed decision for your specific application or project. What is a SOM? You can identify a SOM, or System on Module, by its few ICs, such as a CPU, DRAM, …
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June 28, 2024 How to Choose a WiFi Radio for Industrial Environments Wireless (WiFi) radios often facilitate connectivity in industrial applications, enabling easy connection to other devices and the cloud. This connectivity is crucial for system success, necessitating a reliable WiFi radio with appropriate parameters. Understanding how to choose a WiFi Radio is essential for ensuring optimal performance in your industrial applications. Gateworks designs and manufactures rugged, industrial single board computers (SBCs) with multiple slots for inserting various wireless (WiFi) radios. These radios enable the SBCs to communicate with other devices for data transmission wirelessly. There are a wide variety …
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Rugged and Industrial Single Board Computers can connect to the internet through a cellular modem in the Mini-PCIe or M.2 form factor. There are many considerations to take when selecting which cellular modem, including speed, cost, providers and certification.
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Rugged and Industrial Single Board Computers can connect to the internet through a cellular modem in the Mini-PCIe or M.2 form factor. There are many considerations to take when selecting which cellular modem, including speed, cost, providers and certification.
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Rugged and Industrial Single Board Computers can connect to the internet through a cellular modem in the Mini-PCIe or M.2 form factor. There are many considerations to take when selecting which cellular modem, including speed, cost, providers and certification.
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This showcase provides instructions for using the Epiq Sidekiq Z2 Mini-PCIe SDR adapter with a Gateworks SBC. Epiq Solutions specializes in building SDRs for engineering teams and government-focused organizations requiring situational awareness and detailed insight into their RF environments in order to identify and act against wireless threats.
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