congatec has introduced its first MIPI-CSI 2 Smart Camera Kit for vision systems at the edge of the IIoT. It is an application-ready kit for the evaluation and deployment of MIPI-CSI 2 based rugged smart camera analytics in harsh industrial, outdoor, and in-vehicle environments. Developers benefit from an instantly deployable industrial-grade smart MIPI-CSI platform.

Vendor of standardised and customised embedded computer boards and modules, congatec, has acquired Real-Time Systems (RTS), headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany. Founded in 2006, RTS is a provider of hypervisor software for real time applications in the embedded market. Jason Carlson, CEO of congatec, explained: “The congatec strategy is to simplify the use of embedded computing technologies. As the connected IIoT and In...

  In order to provide extended life cycle support for one of the world's longest-serving x86 processors, congatec and AMD have teamed together. The result is that AMD Geode processor boards from congatec will have planned availability until the end of 2021.

  congatec has announced support of the new 64-bit NXP i.MX8 processors for the Qseven and SMARC module standards. As a member of NXP's Early Access Programme, the new congatec modules will be available in time with the production launch of the new ARM Cortex A53 / A72 based processor family.

At CIIF, China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, the Taiwan located subsidiary of congatec will present smart manufacturing IT platforms for 'Made in China 2025' (MIC 2025) solutions in hall 6.1H, booth A065. These instantly deployable computing platforms enable Chinese machine building and manufacturing systems engineers to develop smart, connected manufacturing equipment as well as robotics and intra-logistics devices with situ...

congatec has announced the launch of the conga-B7AC, a new Intel Atom C3000 processor based COM Express Type 7 Server-on-Module that raises the bar for embedded edge computing through 10 GbE bandwidth support. With a power consumption starting at only 11 Watt, the new low-power multicore Server-on-Modules with up to 16 cores offer up to 4x 10 GbE real-time capable network performance.

congatec has launched the COM Express Type 7 quick starter set as the fundamental basis for OEMs' modular micro-server designs. The quick starter set simplifies the evaluation of the first server-on-modules designed in accordance to PICMG's COM Express Type 7 standard, poised to be globally deployed in cloud, edge and fog server applications.

At COMPUTEX TAIPEI (Booth J1224), congatec will announce the global availability of its personal integration support for OEMs. Personal integration support is a premium service from congatec designed to simplify the use of embedded computing technologies. OEM customers around the globe benefit from a single contact point to get all their design-in questions answered. There is no need to wait in an impersonal hotline or speak to constantly changin...

At the Embedded Systems Expo & Conference (ESEC 2017) in Japan (West Hall 1F, booth W4-20), congatec will spotlight its new high-end embedded computing portfolio for robotics and real-time automation. Designed from the ground up to meet highest 'made in Germany' quality standards, the comprehensive product portfolio includes the hypervisor technology from Real-Time Systems, consolidating the congatec robotics computing offering in a sing...

  congatec has welcomed the PICMG release of the COM Express 3.0 specification. The revision 3.0 of the specification formally integrates the new Type 7 pinout type which is the basis for congatec's Server-on-Modules. The official release fires the starting shot for the race to a new generation of server designs based on standardised Server-on-Modules.

A best practice design solution for the simplified orchestration of wireless sensor networks was showcased by congatec at embedded world 2017. It is based on the new, application ready congatec Cloud API (Application Programming Interface) for IoT gateways that is capable of integrating any local sensor networks into any cloud solution.

  congatec has introduced a SMARC 2.0 module supporting powerful USB-C connectivity. The utilisation of the USB-C specification makes USB interconnects even more universally applicable, further standardising the interface setup of SMARC 2.0-based embedded devices.

  congatec has introduced the conga-IC175, a thin industrial-grade motherboard family featuring the 7th Gen Intel Core U (Kaby Lake) processors designed for IoT connected devices. The new boards are suited for space-constrained, high-performance, low-power IoT designs.

Martin C. Frederiksen has recently been appointed as the new congatec Sales Director for Northern Europe to strengthen the company’s sales and support organisation in the UK and in Scandinavia. Together with the appointment of Martin Frederiksen, the Northern European sales team has been extended further with the addition of Anders Rasmussen and Jon Moseley as Key Account Managers. Additionally, congatec has recently created a new, wholly o...

  Comprehensive support of the IoT editions of Windows 10 has been announced by congatec. These full versions of Windows 10 are characterised by their extended security functions and lockdown options for IoT-connected appliances. 

congatec has released COM Express Compact modules in time with the launch of the 7th generation of Intel Core SoC processors. The conga-TC175 Computer-on-Modules (COMs) with Intel's Skylake successor -the second variant of the current 14nm microarchitecture - are simply better than their predecessors. Compelling features include greater CPU performance, more dynamic HDR graphics thanks to 10-bit video codec, and support of the optional, super-fas...

congatec extends its COM Express Basic portfolio with the new high-performance conga-TS175 Computer-on-Module. Equipped with the high-end dual chip versions of the brand new Intel Xeon and Gen 7 Intel Core processors (codename Kaby Lake), it sets a new benchmark for module-based high-end embedded computers and modular industrial workstations that need to process massive workloads.

congatec has released the conga-MA5, the next generation of low-power modules for the industrial and extended temperature range in the credit card sized COM Express Mini form factor. The new COM Express Type 10 Computer-on-Modules are equipped with the latest Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium processors (code name Apollo Lake) and impress with 30% more processing power and 45% more graphics performance on a very small COM Express Mini module.

congatec has founded a new subsidiary in France with offices in Paris and Toulouse to strengthen its sales and support organisation in France and the French speaking regions of Belgium and Switzerland. The aim of the new congatec France SAS is the intensified roll-out of the congatec brand as the natural go-to provider for embedded modules and SBCs in France, as congatec is in Germany. Luc Beugin will manage our office in Paris. Stephane Mai...

The conga-PA5 Pico-ITX single board computer and the conga-IA5 Thin Mini-ITX motherboard, two industrial-grade, long-term available computing platforms featuring the latest Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium processors, has been introduced by congatec. System engineers can immediately deploy them to upgrade existing Pico-ITX and Mini-ITX designs and benefit from approximately 30% more processing power and 45% more graphics performance compared to th...