Global provider of Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), Kontron, and CSiT, a transit industry specialist in supplying integrated communication and security solutions worldwide, has announced that CSiT's TRANSIS-Train communications system that is powered by Kontron TRACeT transportation computing products is in a qualification trial with New York City Transit (NYCT).

Provider of Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), Kontron, has released a high end Rugged Ethernet Switch (RES) in a 19" 1U housing and two fully managed Ethernet Switch Core Modules (ESC).

Global provider of Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), Kontron, has announced that it has become a member of the LoRa Alliance, the fastest growing alliance developing a global low power wide area network (LPWAN) standard for Internet of Things (IoT). The LoRa Alliance was formed in 2015 with a mission to standardise LPWAN being deployed around the world to enable IoT, machine-to-machine (M2M), and smart city, and industrial applications.

Global provider of Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), Kontron, has introduced a new energy-efficient SMARC 2.0 module. Thanks to the use of low power NXP i.MX7 CPUs in both dual-core and single-core configurations the SMARC-sAMX7 is suitable for the development of smart devices in a compact and fanless design. This approach, which balances processor and graphics performance while retaining a very low energy footprint, is especially useful in In...

Global provider of Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), Kontron, has merged with S&T Deutschland Holding. The merger has been resolved at both the Kontron Annual General Shareholder Meeting (AGM) as well as the AGM of S&T Deutschland Holding on 19th June and 20th June respectively. After the merger the brand 'Kontron' will continue to provide its customers with integrated solutions for embedded modules, boards and systems, Internet o...

  Provider of Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), Kontron, has announced it has been selected by Safran Electronics & Defense to supply COBALT mission computers for the Patroller Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

Two ranges of robust, industrial grade Panel PCs and monitors have been introduced by Kontron which are a direct result of the portfolio harmonisation after its recent merger with S&T Group. The Kontron FlatClient and FlatView series offer maximum flexibility. Both are market proven solutions, with a large number of devices currently in operation in the industrial field.  

Kontron has announced numerous new security services available on its VPX and VME boards and systems, as well as on its TRACe computer family. Addressing increasing security requirements for safety-critical applications, Kontron Secure Embedded Computing (SEC-Line) consists of four security modules, Kontron APPROTECT, Secure Boot, Trusted Boot and Authentication with TPM, implementing hardware enforced root of trust, as well as software only...

Kontron has announced that it will join Canadian-based CENGN (Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networking) at OPNFV Summit 12th-15th June, 2017 in Beijing, China.

Kontron and CSiT have announced that CSiT's TRANSIS-Train communications system which is powered by Kontron's TRACe transportation computing products is in the process of being qualified by a large North America municipal transit agency. The TRANSIS on-board system will be installed during the next two weeks in an operational setting so the transit authority can test and validate its multi-modal integrated public address, passenger infotainm...

Kontron has announced the TRACe LoRa-MQTT, a new integrated EN50155 fanless solution-ready platform offering a LoRa local network and transforming messages to Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) streams. Coupled with cloud connectivity services, the Kontron TRACe LoRa-MQTT is an all-in-one secure IoT gateway achieving continuous communications from LoRa-based devices to the Cloud server and enabling secure data collection and remote analysis...

Kontron have announced that aviation IT specialist, Lufthansa Systems, is utilising the company's Cab-n-ConnectT A100 Cabin Wireless Access Point (CWAP) as the wireless connectivity platform for its innovative testbed on Lufthansa´s FlyingLab flights. Cab-n-Connect delivers the superior performance required for simultaneous access of next-generation HD video streaming in dense multiple client applications on the aircraft.

  Kontron has announced the VX6058, a new 6U VPX SBC with Intel Xeon processor D-1500 product family Octa-Core CPUs. Combined with the Kontron VX3920 10G/40G Ethernet switch and a 3U VPX backplane, the VX6058 is a perfect path to upgrade legacy 1G Ethernet switched multiprocessing systems to 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

The Kontron SMARC Evaluation Carrier 2.0 has been developed for ultra-low power Computer-on-Modules (COMs). It was launched at Embedded World in Nuremberg. Facilitating the development of embedded applications based on the SMARC 2.0 platform, it gives users a head start in their system design and flexibility to create individual solutions.

  Kontron has introduced a new generation of its high-end industrial computer platforms for control cabinet environments - the Kontron KBox C-102 series. The systems feature high-performance 6th generation Intel Core(TM) i3/i5/i7 processors and Intel Xeon E3 1500 v5 series CPUs for even more demanding performance requirements.

Two new Single Board Computers (SBC) in form factor 3.5" have been introduced by Kontron. The Kontron 3.5"-SBC-APL and 3.5"-SBC-E38 form the foundation of a 146x102mm SBC series that will be expanded successively. Based on Intel Atom E39xx and Celeron N3350 dual core and quad core processors (formerly Apollo Lake), the Kontron 3.5"-SBC-APL offers high performance for demanding applications, for example, in industrial production or medical technol...

Kontron has introduced a high-performance workstation for industrial and medical applications. The Kontron High Performance Workstation HPW 410 comes in an industrial-grade design suited for high-end applications and continuous operation in challenging environments. It supports up to three GPGPU expansion cards, making the workstation well suited for applications such as industrial image processing or the evaluation of imaging processes in the me...

Kontron will present numerous innovations at embedded world 2017 in Nuremberg, Hall 1, Booth 478, from 14-16th March 2017.

  Kontron announced a new series of picoITX motherboards with Intel Atom(TM) E39xx und Celeron N3350 CPUs based on the new Intel Apollo Lake processor generation. The extremely efficient pITX-APL board delivers improved performance and extended functionality.

Kontron announced two new COM Express Computer-on-Modules (COMs). The Kontron COMe-bKL6 and the COMe-cKL6 are based on the COM Express Standard Form Factors basic (COMe-bKL6) and compact (COMe-cKL6). Despite their small dimensions (basic: 125 x 95 mm; compact: 95 x 95 mm), both modules offer full performance in an extremely compact design with the integration of the newest Intel Core(TM) and Intel Xeon processors (code name Kaby Lake).