UNLOCKING POTENTIAL : APPLICATION EXAMPLES
EmbedTek takes a system-level, holistic approach to designing a solution based on initial concepts, needs and requirements from our customer. Every solution EmbedTek designs, develops, and manufacturers is unique. They also contain proven technologies our engineering team has developed over decades. Below is a small sampling of intelligent solutions and platforms.
MAterial handling Vision System
Engaged with an OEM provider of lift truck attachments to develop a wireless industrial hardened camera system. The system gives operators a real-time, close-up pallet view that they’ve never had before. Phase 2 of this platform will provide additional functionality, such as systems integration and using light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology to gauge distance.
Technical Considerations
Real-time video streaming
Durability through constant raising and lowering
Highly engineered enclosure
High performance camera
Protection against shock and vibration
Protection against dust and water ingress
Power and communication
SOLUTION
Packaging equipment controls
A global manufacturer of semi-automatic and fully automated flexible packaging machines tapped EmbedTek to improve the design of two embedded systems in one of their high-volume machines. The results helped them transform an error prone manufacturing process into a single SKU, quality-controlled environment with increased production.
Technical Considerations
Sourcing difficulties
Off-the-shelf and proprietary components
Touch screen computer housed inside an enclosure
Hard-wired push buttons for emergency stop
Complicated and labor-intensive assembly
Limited in scalability, which limited production
SOLUTION
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
EmbedTek engaged with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of an ALPR system to update the existing product. The new system is a more reliable product in a smaller footprint than before and will cost less to manufacture. When a next generation camera is available, a simple change can be made in the manufacturing process to accommodate.
Technical Considerations
Inrush current surges from the battery
- Ingress of water and contaminants
- Power management
- Power distribution
- Secure mounting approaches
- Interface
- Cabling and connectors
SOLUTION
Piston Valve MOnitor
A manufacturer of steam turbine engines for nuclear power plants approached EmbedTek after they had developed a proof of concept prototype for a piston valve monitor. the device would connect to a variety of sensors that would collect and analyze data to report on the health of the engine. A successful product launch would also place the OEM in a long-term competitive position in the market. EmbedTek worked to design an industrial hardened prototype and a path to scalable production.
Technical Considerations
Complex controller to predict engine and valve failures
- Real-time remove monitoring of power, heat, vibration, and pressure
- Real-time analog to digital converters
- System specific data storage and retrieval
- IP65 dust-tight, waterproof enclosure
- Durability against outdoor environmental elements
Military Simulation Image GEnerator
EmbedTek designed an image generator (IG) incorporating high end consumer graphics processing units (GPUs) in a small, rugged form factor.
The custom chassis is as small as possible using COTS motherboards and GPUs without incorporating a riser. The IG generates a simulated audio and video stream of 24 bit color and 1280 x 1024 resolution at 30 frames per second creating a realistic simulated environment for military training
