SMART FACTORY

Gateworks SBCs provide the foundation for scalable, secure, and flexible solutions that adapt to unique production, manufacturing and operational needs.

Key Features of a Single Board Computer Embedded in Smart Factory Applications

A robust single board computer (SBC) is essential for modern industrial applications implementing robotics, machine health monitoring, wireless sensor networks, safety systems, networking, and asset tracking. Built with a focus on futureproofing and wireless flexibility, our SBCs also include features to accelerate machine learning and AI in extreme environments. Manufactured in the USA, our industrial-grade SBCs are designed to withstand extreme temperatures and rugged conditions, ensuring proven reliability and quality.

Our SBCs, powered by the NXP™ i.MX 8M Mini or Plus ARM® CPU, offer customizable options to suit various applications, with out-of-the-box evaluation kits that facilitate a fast time to market. We prioritize security with TPM and secure boot, ensuring data and operations remain protected. With a product lifecycle of over 10 years, Gateworks single board computers provide longevity and peace of mind. The Linux Ubuntu software support enhances usability and integration, while our ruggedized designs are ready for shock and vibration, making Gateworks an ideal partner for  smart factory initiatives.

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AUTOMATION

Enhancing Efficiency Through Intelligent Automation

Gateworks SBCs provide the computational power and flexibility needed to integrate with various automation systems, from programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to robotic arms. Combined with modules for real-time communication like cellular or Wi-Fi, Gateworks SBCs allow for seamless connectivity and data exchange across a smart factory. This ensures that automation systems can respond to real-time data, adapt to changing conditions, and optimize performance continuously.

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MACHINE HEALTH

Proactively Maintain Equipment with Smart Monitoring

Paired with high-precision sensors and connectivity modules, Gateworks SBCs can collect and analyze data on temperature, vibration, and other critical parameters to ensure optimal performance of industrial equipment. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, these SBCs can predict potential failures before they occur, allowing for preemptive maintenance. This not only reduces downtime but also extends the lifespan of your machinery, saving time and resources.

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WIRELESS SENSORS

Experience the Power of Wireless for Seamless Data Collection

Whether monitoring environmental conditions, equipment status, or production output, wireless sensors integrated with an SBC will ensure operations are running at peak efficiency with real-time data at your fingertips. Combined with wireless communication modules, an industrial Gateworks SBC can serve as the central hub for collecting, processing, and transmitting data from these sensors.

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SAFETY

Prioritize Workplace Safety with Intelligent Monitoring Systems

Gateworks SBCs integrated with various safety sensors and devices, such as emergency stop systems, gas detectors, and access control systems can process data in real time to trigger automated responses or alerts when unsafe conditions are detected. By leveraging robust wireless connectivity, safety systems can communicate instantly across large facilities, ensuring that every worker and process is protected at all times.

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ROBOTICS

Empower Precision and Control in Robotics

The computational power needed to control robotic systems, from simple pick-and-place arms to complex autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can be managed by a Gateworks SBC. When integrated with high-speed networking and real-time processing modules, robots can be enabled to operate with precise control, adapt to dynamic environments and execute tasks with minimal latency. This level of integration makes it possible to scale robotic operations across various industrial applications.

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NETWORKING

Build a Reliable, Scalable Network for Operations

A strong network is the foundation of any smart factory, enabling all devices, sensors, and systems to communicate effectively. Gateworks SBCs are designed to serve as central nodes in these networks, providing high-speed connectivity through wired and wireless options. By leveraging modules for Wi-Fi, cellular, and Ethernet connectivity, factories can ensure all systems are interconnected, data is transmitted securely and operations remain synchronized.

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ASSET TRACKING

Keep Track of Assets with Precision and Ease

A Gateworks SBC, combined with GPS and wireless communication modules, offer comprehensive asset tracking solutions for complex industrial effeciency. Whether tracking the location of mobile equipment, inventory, or even personnel, SBCs can provide real-time data that ensures assets are always where they need to be. This visibility helps in optimizing workflows, reducing losses, and improving overall resource management within a smart factory.

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Pair an industrial Gateworks single board computer with wireless modules for the foundation of a scalable, secure, automated and flexible smart factory.

GW8200 VeniceFLEX SBC

Industrial Single Board Computer

High-Performance Low Power ARM® SBC

NXP™ i.MX 8M Plus

CE-Ready

Linux OS & Board Support Package

Isolated CAN & PoE

2x Gigabit Ethernet Ports

2x Flexible Sockets

Mini PCIe to M.2 Adapter for Cellular Modems

GW16140/1/7 Mini PCIe Card

Converts Mini-PCIe slot to M.2 B-Key Slot for 5G Cellular Modems & Other M.2 Cards

GW7200 Venice SBC

Industrial Single Board Computer

High-Performance Low Power ARM® SBC

NXP™ i.MX 8M Mini or Plus

Linux OS & Board Support Package

2x Gigabit Ethernet Ports

2x Mini-PCIe Slots

RS232, RS485,

Wi-Fi HaLow

GW16146 Mini PCIe Card

802.11ah HaLow Low-Power, Long-Range Wireless
Silex SX-NEWAH 802.11ah Module
Frequency: 902.0 ~ 928.0 MHz

GW7300 Venice SBC

Industrial Single Board Computer

High-Performance Low Power ARM® SBC

NXP™ i.MX 8M Mini or Plus

Linux OS & Board Support Package

2x Gigabit Ethernet Ports

3x Mini-PCIe Slots

RS232, RS485,

Cellular & BLE Radio

GW16132 Mini PCIe Card

u-blox SARA-R410M-02B LTE CATM1 Cellular Modem
u-blox NINA-B301 Open CPU Bluetooth 5.0
Low Cost, Low Bandwidth

GW7400 Venice SBC

Industrial Single Board Computer

High-Performance Low Power ARM® SBC

NXP™ i.MX 8M Plus

Linux OS and Board Support Package

1x Gigabit Ethernet Ports

3x Mini-PCIe Slots

1x M.2 Slot

CAN

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