The Tightening Prototype Schedule

Understanding the Main Types of Embedded Computing Platforms

March 10, 2026

Embedded computing platforms are designed for specific tasks, so they’re typically much smaller than general‑purpose desktops or laptops. At one end of the embedded computer spectrum, tiny microcontrollers power devices like smart watches. At the other end, industrial embedded computers with rugged processors run full operating systems on compact single board computers, small fanless box… Read More »

WINSYSTEMS Introduces SBC-ZETA-3950: Ultra Compact, Rugged SBC Powered by Intel Atom® Apollo Lake E3950

March 5, 2026

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX — March 5, 2026 — WINSYSTEMS, a leader in rugged embedded computing solutions, today announced the SBC-ZETA-3950, a mini industrial single board computer (SBC) engineered for applications where reliability, thermal performance, and space efficiency are essential. This rugged SBC is designed for demanding environments across industrial automation, energy management, transportation systems, security, and… Read More »

Standards for Rugged Embedded Industrial Computers

February 24, 2026

Industrial rugged embedded computers must meet strict standards for reliability, environmental protection, security, and long lifecycle performance. While many safety, connectivity, and regulatory standards apply to both commercial and industrial computers, this guide focuses specifically on the standards that matter most for industrial embedded systems deployed in harsh environments. Engineers designing systems for factory automation,… Read More »

WINSYSTEMS Unveils SBC-477 PowerTier™ Series: Compact, Rugged SBCs with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Performance

November 4, 2025

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX — November 4, 2025 — WINSYSTEMS, a leader in embedded computing solutions, today introduced the SBC-477 PowerTier™ Series, a new generation of rugged single board computers engineered for industrial applications where performance, power, reliability and space are critical. These embedded computers support a wide range of uses including industrial automation, energy management,… Read More »

WINSYSTEMS Expands Rugged Embedded Computing Line with High-Performance Additions

June 23, 2025

Grand Prairie, TX – June 23, 2025 – WINSYSTEMS, a leader in rugged embedded computing solutions, proudly announces the addition of two new high-performance embedded computers to its small form factor product lineup: the SBC-472-TS570 and SBC-477-TS570. These new models build upon the proven reliability of the SBC-472 and SBC-477 families, while featuring a more… Read More »

Perspectives on Service Life Extension

February 28, 2025

Industrial embedded computers must last far longer in industrial and automation applications than in other industries. In these situations, service life extension becomes a critical factor. What should OEMs do that can significantly reduce total cost of ownership over time, when architecting and maintaining long-life systems with embedded compute elements? Read Coming to Terms with… Read More »

The Tightening Prototype Schedule

January 10, 2023

Prototyping ensures that all stakeholders in a product’s success have a clear picture of the (nearly) finished product. It allows software testing to occur on real hardware. And it lets the design team focus on the user interface. Implementing these steps concurrently results in a faster time to market and fewer design changes along the… Read More »

Standard Or Custom? It Depends.

December 14, 2022

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that we have covered many board specifications, form factors, standards, and so on. For the general embedded computing market, we’ve covered just about all the mainstream standards. The tip of the iceberg reveals such standards as EPX, EPIC, 3.5-in., PC104, and multiple variations of ITX…. Read More »

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