Embedded Computing Design

Avalue Technology Inc. introduced its EPS-RPR fanless rugged embedded system delivering a high performing, consistent, and flexible embedded platform ideal for smart manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, and intelligent retail applications. The EPS-RPR leverages the 14th Gen Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 processors and supports DDR5 5600 MHz memory.

IBASE Technology Inc. released its MBB1005, an ATX motherboard designed for industrial edge computing, AI acceleration, and automation platforms. It leverages Intel Core Ultra 200S processors on the LGA1851 socket delivering enhanced performance, modular expansion, and rugged reliability.

With the power of AI, modern manufacturing is developing at a faster pace than before. Factories equipped with intelligent systems are now driving innovation by using real-time data to optimize performance and efficiency. Manufacturing is no longer just sensors and conveyer belts, it is a conglomerate of AI, automation, and the engineers and factory workers that work alongside technology.

GlobalFoundries (GF) announced it has come to an agreement to acquire MIPS, expanding GF’s portfolio of customizable IP offerings enabling it to expand its process technologies with IP and software facilities.

Premio Inc. released the LLM-1U-RPL, the first entry into its new LLM Series line of edge servers. The compact, short-depth (483 (W) x 480 (D) x 44 (H) mm) 1U edge server is engineered to deliver real-time Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Model (LLM) workloads straight to the on-premises data center moving away from general cloud dependence while offering reduced bandwidth strain, safeguarded data sovereignty, and support for real-time decisions in hybrid cloud systems at the edge.

VersaLogic Corp. introduced its P3 module, a dual Mini PCIe socket expansion board that delivers an efficient and dependable solution for adding expansion cards to existing embedded environments. It features two full-size Mini PCIe sockets for a wide variety of off-the-shelf expansion cards, such as Ethernet, AI/GPU, and other standard I/O functions.

 

Axiomtek released its PICO338, an innovative Pico-ITX single board computer (SBC) designed for high-performance, space-constrained (100 x 72 mm) uses such as robotics, IoT devices, edge computing, embedded control, and retail kiosks. The board supports dual 2.5GbE ports featuring the Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V.

 

Austin, Texas. Ambiq recently publicized that its Apollo510 System-on-Chip (SoC) is currently supported on the Edge Impulse development platform allowing design teams to develop and deploy efficient and scalable AI for edge devices in application areas such as speech recognition, computer vision, healthcare monitoring, and industrial automation.

Candera’s CGI Studio is now fully compatible with the latest QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0 benefiting various applications in automotive and medical markets. The compatibility ushers in new HMI development, allowing designers to create applications that meet increasing user experience and performance demands.

London, United Kingdom. Blecon, with MOKO SMART, introduced the L02S-BCN, a cutting-edge Smart Beacon co-designed by both companies to deliver innovative sensing and connectivity for industrial and commercial use cases. The L02S-BCN is built on MOKO’s trusted L02 platform and enhanced for leading-edge Bluetooth applications leveraging Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF54L system-on-chip (SoC) seamlessly integrating with the Blecon Network.

TDK Corporation introduced the InvenSense SmartAutomotive IAM-20680HV, a high-value 6-axis Inertial measurement unit (IMU) for automotive applications involving rugged environments including those with temperatures towards +125 °C. It integrates a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer in a 3 x 3 x 0.75 mm3 (16-pin LGA) footprint.

Malmö, Sweden. Virtium Embedded Artists launched the iMX8M Mini DX-M1, a system-on-module (SOM) combining a quad-core application processor and a 25 TOPS AI hardware accelerator chip with associated memory in a compact 82mm x 50mm footprint. The solution is built around NXP’s i.MX 8M, an application processor which features four 1.6GHz/1.8GHz Arm Cortex-A53 CPU cores backed by 2GB of LPDDR4 memory, and a 400MHz Cortex-M4 controller core. The platform integrates a DEEPX DX-M1 AI neural processing unit (NPU) into the SOM.

Santa Clara, California. xMEMS Labs, Inc. is expanding its µCooling fan-on-a-chip platform into XR smart glasses, delivering a one of a kind in-frame active cooling solution for AI-powered wearables. µCooling supports localized, precision-controlled active cooling hidden within the glasses without changing the frames design.

 

Solid Sands revealed its accomplishment of attaining ISO 9001 certification thanks to real work put in by the entirety of the Solid Sands team. The achievement adheres to the company’s dedication to supporting innovative services and superior products.

Klika Tech and STMicroelectronics will co-exhibit at Sensors Converge 2025 highlighting two production-ready Solution Accelerators leveraging Amazon Sidewalk and STM32 microcontrollers. Visit booth 936 for live demonstrations focusing on how the intelligent edge solutions utilize sensors and low-energy connectivity from Amazon Sidewalk to unlock scalable real-time analysis supporting low-cost deployments for Smart City applications.

Nordic Semiconductor announced its acquisition of intellectual property and core technology assets of Neuton.AI. The procurement combines Nordic’s nRF54 Series ultra-low power wireless SoCs with Neuton.AI’s neural network framework to deliver scalable, high-performance AI for ML at the edge.

MEMPHIS Electronic announced it has extended its portfolio by adding XSemitron Technology, a manufacturer of highly efficient NAND flash and NOR flash memory components. The new partnership will reinforce MEMPHIS Electronic extensive lineup of memory innovations.

Monrovia, California. Parasoft has enhanced its static and dynamic testing solution for C and C++ software developers. The new Parasoft C/C++test 2025.1 quickens safer, secure, and high quality software while mitigating real-world failures, compliance overhead, and support costs.

AdaCore and CodeSecure have agreed on a merger arrangement. It will develop an incorporated company dedicated to enhancing software safety, security, and consistency across various markets. AdaCore will share its knowledge in efficient software development for defense, aerospace, rail, and automotive applications. CodeSecure is to include its application security testing, such as advanced static analysis abilities that identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in embedded systems.

Xylon is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. For over three decades it has driven innovation in embedded systems and developed solutions for automotive, defense, industrial automation, and medical. At the start, Xylon focused on FPGA-based graphics processors, now the company’s evolution has led it to be a reliable provider of scalable, high-performing solutions.