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Embedded Computing Design has posted a blog article by our Director of Technical Sales, George T Hilliard. It’s titled “Fanless Thermal Management in Harsh Environments.” The article talks about how industrial embedded computer systems contain complex devices with many components based on heat-sensitive silicon and why efficient thermal management is a critical aspect of any… Read More »
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Last updated on 10/13/2025 Before diving deeper into topics like edge AI and industrial IoT (IIoT), it is important to establish a baseline: what exactly is an embedded industrial computer? Industrial computers are the rugged computing systems that power mission-critical applications in industries such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, and transportation. At its core, an industrial… Read More »
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You’re working on a semi-custom design for a customer. That means you need to be tied pretty closely to your single-board computer (SBC) vendor. In fact, you probably feel like you’re spending more time with the vendor’s FAEs than with your own family. And in some cases, that might even be true, at least in… Read More »
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Do you know the difference between a rugged industrial computer and a ruggedized computer? Check out the recently-published blog article by our very on GT Hilliard on the Embedded Computing Design website. Read More>> Designing for Harsh and/or Rugged Environments.
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The age of digital signage is upon us. Just driving down the highway shows examples of billboards that rotate their messages as we pass. In many scenarios, signage that can recognize what’s occurring in its surroundings can be a boon for merchants, manufacturers, consumers, and the general public. Now, the digital transformation of public spaces… Read More »
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by George T Hilliard The use of computer vision or machine vision continues to grow. That growth stems from the concept of pushing more intelligence (compute power) down to the Edge of the IoT, with vision systems piggybacking onto those systems, especially in industrial settings. There are many uses of computer vision and the list… Read More »
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By George T Hilliard If you’re a system developer or systems integrator, you likely have a dilemma: which form factor single board computer (SBC) do I deploy in my system? The answer is a very quick “it depends.” And it depends on many factors. I’ll go through some of the more popular form factors here… Read More »
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By George T Hilliard Fog computing has been around for a while and its definition has deviated somewhat from its original definition, thanks to the latest available products and how much compute power is now available at the edge of the IoT. I wrote a blog on this topic a while back called Cloud, Fog… Read More »
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