How do I Know if Raspberry PI, NVIDIA Jetson Nano, or Intel NUC are Appropriate Computers for my Industrial Robotic Application?
Regularly engineers look at three options when looking to source Single Board Computers for Robotic Applications: Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson Nano, and Intel NUC. But how you should choose between any of this or a customized solution? We will provide a guide in this blog post regarding the advantages of each option for Autonomous...
Understanding the End Game of Your Robotic Application to Guarantee Hardware Compatibility
Working in designing a robotic application? You probably need to know what to look for in hardware to make sure it is compatible with ROS operating system.
Welcome to the Mobile Robotic Hardware Jungle! Choose the Hardware That Better Adapts to Your Needs
Looking to source hardware for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) or Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGVs)? Learn what it is a stake when choosing hardware for mobile robotic applications.
Mobile Robotic Applications Have Unique Hardware Requirements You Need to Be Aware Of
Why is it important to include industrial hardware in robots instead of commercial components? Many commercial hardware options offer the required processing capabilities, I/O options, footprint, etc. The catch? Mobile robotic and automation applications must tackle unique requirements.
Order 66: When Supply Chain Leaves Hardware Vulnerable to Attacks
If you are a Star Wars fan, you probably are familiar with order 66. A chip was inserted in the brain of Clones to moderate their behavior and insert instructions. This chip included Order 66, an instruction to eliminate Jedis. Although Jedis did hire Kaminoans to build a Clone Army, Emperor Palpatine exploited his...
How Can a Hardware OEM Help you Improve Security at Every Level?
Given the devastating consequences of cyberattacks, protecting your company should be a priority. Did you hear about the recent attack to the Fuel Pipeline in the United States of America? Cyberattacks are increasingly common across all industries and regularly involve great financial losses.
5 Tips on How to Apply Hardware Hardening to Your Facilities
So far, we have been analyzing strategies and techniques to avoid hardware attacks that can be requested or purchased during the manufacturing stage. But what happens if you have legacy equipment, installed equipment, or if you want to start diagnosing or applying an enterprise-wide security strategy? Let ’s look at ways to reduce the...
Common Hardware Security Threats and How to Avoid Them
Hardware attacks do not usually make the news. But they can capture headlines. Gaining physical access to hardware is difficult but not impossible. After all, this can be a way to conduct corporate espionage, extort money, or steal important documents. If you read our previous blog about why it is important to protect your hardware,...
Security at the Edge from a Hardware Perspective
These are just a few of the consequences from cyberattacks. Do not wait until your company suffers an attack to take measures! This article will explain how to protect your hardware against criminals.
Beyond Assembly: How Contec's Knockdown Series Delivers True American Manufacturing Excellence
Discover how Contec's new Knockdown Series delivers American manufacturing excellence with faster delivery, cost savings, and unmatched customization for mission-critical applications.