In a manufacturing ecosystem where intelligence is being pushed to the edge, custom embedded solutions has become a competitive differentiator for OEMs, not just a technical requirement. From predictive maintenance in industrial machinery to smart control units in energy systems, embedded platforms are now the nerve center of modern equipment. But building these platforms in-house [...]
From MODbus RTU to MODbus TCP and gateways, this guide explains how modbus communication protocols power industrial automation. Learn how to modernize legacy systems and integrate mixed-vendor environments—without starting from scratch. What Is MODbus? The Technical Backbone of Device Interoperability MODbus is a serial communication protocol developed in 1979 by Modicon for use with its [...]
In today's increasingly digitized and interconnected industrial environments, failure is more than just a cost—it's a potential catastrophe. As industries automate critical functions across oil and gas, manufacturing, energy, and transportation, the demand for fail-safe, fault-tolerant embedded systems has surged. In this context, IEC 61508 stands as the international reference point for functional safety in [...]
Controller Area Network (CAN Bus) has been the propeller of industrial automation, automotive control systems, and embedded system designs for a few decades. Developed for efficient real-time communication between microcontrollers and devices, its significance has only grown with the introduction of Industry 4.0, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), and advanced automation. But when companies scale [...]
In industries such as industrial automation customization, industrial electronics, food manufacturing, oil & gas, and construction, decision-makers face a common challenge—ensuring that their mission-critical system design are reliable, scalable, and fail-safe. Downtime, inefficiency, or catastrophic failure can lead to tens of millions of dollars in losses, reputational damage, and compliance penalties. Yet, despite these challenges, [...]
Today, the backbone of every effective manufacturing operation is the smooth flow of information. Industrial communications protocols are that backbone. Protocols are the standard languages in which machines, control systems, and devices converse with each other, exchange information accurately and reliably, and keep everything working in harmony. In the journey to Industry 4.0 and IIoT, [...]
Embedded hardware development is leading-edge in today's industrial and IoT innovations, delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable solutions for oil & gas, industrial electronics, healthcare, and consumer electronics industries. As hardware complexity increases and performance requirements intensify, engineers encounter new challenges in designing efficient, robust, and compliant systems. This article introduces the current trends, design considerations, [...]
Embedded software and firmware development form the backbone of modern electronic appliances. This means that the system runs spot-free within the hardware. Firmware is a type of software etched into the hardware and executes the main functions of the core without dependency on the device drivers, operating systems, or APIs. It creates a fundamental layer [...]
Embedded computer represent the silent drivers of modern technology: silently driving the connected systems shaping everyday life and industries alike. They power new cars, ensure seamlessness in industrial operations, and are everywhere these small but mighty systems transform how we interact with technology. But what are they, and how do they contribute to the world […]
When you pause to consider the technologies powering your everyday life like your smartphone, smart thermostat, medical devices, or even the vehicle you drive, there’s an unsung hero working behind the scenes to make it all happen: embedded engineering. Though often overshadowed by the more visible fields of software development and artificial intelligence, embedded engineering […]
