Advantech
Today's IoT gateways and edge platforms need to be able to do more than just transport data: They need to be secure, flexible and ready to use right away. But many systems are complex, difficult to scale or require long integration times. Advantech now offers the all-in-one platform for industrial applications – ready for immediate use.
All-in-one – ready to use
Advantech combines modular industrial PCs with the secure, open ctrlX OS to provide a ready-to-run edge platform. With ctrlX OS and its associated ecosystem, the functionality can be flexibly expanded with a wide range of apps – for rapid, customized solutions. This enables the creation of individual gateways for every application in no time at all.
Flexible gateway and edge controllers
ctrlX OS and Advantech provide a ready-to-use platform for industrial applications. It starts with the UNO-series edge IPCs, which ship from the factory with the Linux-based ctrlX OS and pre-installed apps from the ctrlX OS Store, such as a Firewall, Node-RED, InfluxDB and IoT Dashboard. The app and hardware modules allow customers to configure IoT gateways as quickly and easily as possible.
Benefits of the solution:
- Out-of-the-box edge platform: Pre-integrated Advantech hardware with ctrlX OS for immediate use.
- Scalable computing resources: Advantech's broad range of IPCs offer the right computing power for every industrial application.
- Step-by-step feature enhancement: Start with a secure IoT gateway and seamlessly add advanced features via ctrlX OS Apps (PLC, VPN, Node-RED, Grafana, InfluxDB, Telegraf).
- Openness and flexibility: The ctrlX OS Ecosystem, combined with modular hardware, enables rapid adaptation and future-proofing.
- Certified security: Based on ctrlX OS with the "secure by design" principle that ensures robust IT security for industrial applications.
Industries
The Advantech platform, powered by ctrlX OS, provides a versatile and secure foundation for digital transformation in various industrial sectors. From machines and robotics to energy management and smart factory initiatives, the flexible scalability of the computing power and the app-based features meet changing industrial requirements.
Factory automation
Advanced edge control and IoT connectivity for smart factories. The Advantech solution supports real-time data processing, predictive maintenance and seamless integration of operating technology into IT systems, from simple IoT gateways to sophisticated PLC applications.
Energy & utility companies
Advantech is driving forward the digital transformation of energy production, distribution and consumption. The robust hardware and ctrlX OS allow intelligent monitoring, predictive maintenance for networks and renewable assets, and optimized energy management at the edge.
Logistics & materials handling
Optimization of logistics processes through intelligent data capture and analysis at the edge. The robust hardware and flexible software support applications such as asset tracking, fleet management and the control of automated guided vehicles (AGV).
“The requirements in the industrial environment are changing rapidly. Shorter product cycles and greater system complexity require flexible, scalable platforms. With our bundle, customers can quickly develop, adapt and implement new solutions. This reduces development work and accelerates time to market.”
– Jash Bansidhar, AVP Industrial IoT at Advantech Europe B.V.
About Advantech Europe B.V.
Advantech is a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, with the corporate vision of "Enabling an intelligent Planet." To embrace the trends of edge computing and artificial intelligence, Advantech fully deploys its sector-driven strategy and focus on Edge Computing and Edge AI, targeting five key markets: Edge Intelligence Systems, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, iHealthcare, and iCity Services & iRetail. In the meantime, Advantech is enhancing its global presence and core competitiveness by integrating its Edge Computing hardware platform, the WISE-IoT software platform, and sector-specific Edge AI solutions with domain expertise. The integration will form an "orchestration" model for seamless industrial chain connections, benefiting both our partners and clients. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence.
