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Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Advantech Unveils AMAX IoT Control Platforms with Deterministic Real-Time Performance and Flexibility
TAIPEI, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantech, a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, today announced the launch of its AMAX IoT Control Platform. This innovative solution combines PLC, HMI, and IoT functions into a single software-defined platform, simplifying traditional system integration while ensuring deterministic real-time performance for precision automation applications. Latest Edge Computing & Optimized Real-Time Performance Empower PC-Based PLC Automation Control Unified Control Architecture AMAX addresses fragmented automation setups—where separate PLCs, HMIs, and communication modules cause integration challenges and create performance bottlenecks. This platform combines these functions into a PC-based solution leveraging EtherCAT industrial Ethernet and real-time operating systems, enabling microsecond-level precision for semiconductor manufacturing, high-speed assembly, and vision-integrated production systems. Built on the CODESYS framework with both Windows and Linux runtime environments, AMAX enables manufacturers to leverage existing applications while accessing advanced real-time capabilities. The IEC 61131-3 programming environment ensures seamless migration from traditional PLC systems and supports sophisticated motion control and robotics applications. Scalable Controller Portfolio The AMAX family offers three controller categories optimized for specific applications. Panel Controllers (AMAX-PT series) feature Intel® Core™ and Intel Atom® processors with versatile display options, ideal for HMI-centric control concepts in factory automation. Industrial PC Controllers (AMAX-7 series) offer high expandability and extensive I/O interfaces, supporting complex manufacturing processes and vision inspection. Embedded Controllers (AMAX-5 series) deliver compact designs with flexible expansion through AMAX-5000 Slice I/O and PCIe modules, perfect for edge data acquisition and medium-complexity control applications. Each platform supports comprehensive EtherCAT I/O expansion with protocol support including MQTT, OPC UA, CANOpen, and Modbus for legacy automation integration. Real-Time Performance Excellence AMAX delivers exceptional real-time performance through Advantech's proven optimization approach. The platform integrates Intel® Time Coordinated Computing (TCC) technology with Advantech's specialized BIOS engineering and automation control expertise to achieve 500 μs to 1ms cycle time with minimal jitter. Advantech's in-house engineering team provides specialized system tuning for optimal real-time performance across supported platforms. This test-validated approach, through dedicated verification centers, ensures time-deterministic performance for demanding automation applications. Comprehensive Software Integration AMAX Studio is a fully integrated software environment that offers device configuration, program development, system tuning, and diagnostics. It supports a wide range of IoT automation devices—including AMAX controllers, I/O modules, and mainstream industrial fieldbus protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, and Modbus. By consolidating comprehensive functions into a single platform, AMAX Studio enables flexible integration of industry-specific processes for designing and building diverse automation systems, significantly reducing development time and costs. Industry Applications and Market Opportunities AMAX addresses critical requirements across precision automation, energy storage systems, and advanced machinery applications. The platform's microsecond-level timing accuracy supports semiconductor equipment and electronic assembly requiring extreme precision, while its unified architecture simplifies vision-integrated manufacturing systems. For energy storage and infrastructure applications, AMAX's flexible IoT capabilities enable scalable monitoring and control solutions. Machinery manufacturers benefit from integrating advanced automation capabilities without redesigning existing equipment architectures. AMAX IoT Control Platforms are available now. To find out more visit the website or contact your local Advantech sales. About Advantech Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leading provider of trusted, innovative products, services, and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. We cooperate closely with our partners to provide complete solutions for a wide range of applications in diverse industries. Our mission is to enable an intelligent planet by developing automated and embedded computing products and solutions that facilitate smarter working and living. With Advantech products, the number of potential applications and innovations made possible becomes unlimited. (Corporate website:
Korea Herald
15-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Advantech Unveils AMAX IoT Control Platforms with Deterministic Real-Time Performance and Flexibility
TAIPEI, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantech, a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, today announced the launch of its AMAX IoT Control Platform. This innovative solution combines PLC, HMI, and IoT functions into a single software-defined platform, simplifying traditional system integration while ensuring deterministic real-time performance for precision automation applications. Unified Control Architecture AMAX addresses fragmented automation setups—where separate PLCs, HMIs, and communication modules cause integration challenges and create performance bottlenecks. This platform combines these functions into a PC-based solution leveraging EtherCAT industrial Ethernet and real-time operating systems, enabling microsecond-level precision for semiconductor manufacturing, high-speed assembly, and vision-integrated production systems. Built on the CODESYS framework with both Windows and Linux runtime environments, AMAX enables manufacturers to leverage existing applications while accessing advanced real-time capabilities. The IEC 61131-3 programming environment ensures seamless migration from traditional PLC systems and supports sophisticated motion control and robotics applications. Scalable Controller Portfolio The AMAX family offers three controller categories optimized for specific applications. Panel Controllers (AMAX-PT series) feature Intel® Core™ and Intel Atom® processors with versatile display options, ideal for HMI-centric control concepts in factory automation. Industrial PC Controllers (AMAX-7 series) offer high expandability and extensive I/O interfaces, supporting complex manufacturing processes and vision inspection. Embedded Controllers (AMAX-5 series) deliver compact designs with flexible expansion through AMAX-5000 Slice I/O and PCIe modules, perfect for edge data acquisition and medium-complexity control applications. Each platform supports comprehensive EtherCAT I/O expansion with protocol support including MQTT, OPC UA, CANOpen, and Modbus for legacy automation integration. Real-Time Performance Excellence AMAX delivers exceptional real-time performance through Advantech's proven optimization approach. The platform integrates Intel® Time Coordinated Computing (TCC) technology with Advantech's specialized BIOS engineering and automation control expertise to achieve 500 μs to 1ms cycle time with minimal jitter. Advantech's in-house engineering team provides specialized system tuning for optimal real-time performance across supported platforms. This test-validated approach, through dedicated verification centers, ensures time-deterministic performance for demanding automation applications. Comprehensive Software Integration AMAX Studio is a fully integrated software environment that offers device configuration, program development, system tuning, and diagnostics. It supports a wide range of IoT automation devices—including AMAX controllers, I/O modules, and mainstream industrial fieldbus protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, and Modbus. By consolidating comprehensive functions into a single platform, AMAX Studio enables flexible integration of industry-specific processes for designing and building diverse automation systems, significantly reducing development time and costs. Industry Applications and Market Opportunities AMAX addresses critical requirements across precision automation, energy storage systems, and advanced machinery applications. The platform's microsecond-level timing accuracy supports semiconductor equipment and electronic assembly requiring extreme precision, while its unified architecture simplifies vision-integrated manufacturing systems. For energy storage and infrastructure applications, AMAX's flexible IoT capabilities enable scalable monitoring and control solutions. Machinery manufacturers benefit from integrating advanced automation capabilities without redesigning existing equipment architectures. AMAX IoT Control Platforms are available now. To find out more visit the website or contact your local Advantech sales. Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leading provider of trusted, innovative products, services, and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. We cooperate closely with our partners to provide complete solutions for a wide range of applications in diverse industries. Our mission is to enable an intelligent planet by developing automated and embedded computing products and solutions that facilitate smarter working and living. With Advantech products, the number of potential applications and innovations made possible becomes unlimited.
Cision Canada
15-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Advantech Unveils AMAX IoT Control Platforms with Deterministic Real-Time Performance and Flexibility
TAIPEI, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ -- Advantech, a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, today announced the launch of its AMAX IoT Control Platform. This innovative solution combines PLC, HMI, and IoT functions into a single software-defined platform, simplifying traditional system integration while ensuring deterministic real-time performance for precision automation applications. Unified Control Architecture AMAX addresses fragmented automation setups—where separate PLCs, HMIs, and communication modules cause integration challenges and create performance bottlenecks. This platform combines these functions into a PC-based solution leveraging EtherCAT industrial Ethernet and real-time operating systems, enabling microsecond-level precision for semiconductor manufacturing, high-speed assembly, and vision-integrated production systems. Built on the CODESYS framework with both Windows and Linux runtime environments, AMAX enables manufacturers to leverage existing applications while accessing advanced real-time capabilities. The IEC 61131-3 programming environment ensures seamless migration from traditional PLC systems and supports sophisticated motion control and robotics applications. Scalable Controller Portfolio The AMAX family offers three controller categories optimized for specific applications. Panel Controllers (AMAX-PT series) feature Intel® Core™ and Intel Atom® processors with versatile display options, ideal for HMI-centric control concepts in factory automation. Industrial PC Controllers (AMAX-7 series) offer high expandability and extensive I/O interfaces, supporting complex manufacturing processes and vision inspection. Embedded Controllers (AMAX-5 series) deliver compact designs with flexible expansion through AMAX-5000 Slice I/O and PCIe modules, perfect for edge data acquisition and medium-complexity control applications. Each platform supports comprehensive EtherCAT I/O expansion with protocol support including MQTT, OPC UA, CANOpen, and Modbus for legacy automation integration. Real-Time Performance Excellence AMAX delivers exceptional real-time performance through Advantech's proven optimization approach. The platform integrates Intel® Time Coordinated Computing (TCC) technology with Advantech's specialized BIOS engineering and automation control expertise to achieve 500 μs to 1ms cycle time with minimal jitter. Advantech's in-house engineering team provides specialized system tuning for optimal real-time performance across supported platforms. This test-validated approach, through dedicated verification centers, ensures time-deterministic performance for demanding automation applications. Comprehensive Software Integration AMAX Studio is a fully integrated software environment that offers device configuration, program development, system tuning, and diagnostics. It supports a wide range of IoT automation devices—including AMAX controllers, I/O modules, and mainstream industrial fieldbus protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, and Modbus. By consolidating comprehensive functions into a single platform, AMAX Studio enables flexible integration of industry-specific processes for designing and building diverse automation systems, significantly reducing development time and costs. Industry Applications and Market Opportunities AMAX addresses critical requirements across precision automation, energy storage systems, and advanced machinery applications. The platform's microsecond-level timing accuracy supports semiconductor equipment and electronic assembly requiring extreme precision, while its unified architecture simplifies vision-integrated manufacturing systems. For energy storage and infrastructure applications, AMAX's flexible IoT capabilities enable scalable monitoring and control solutions. Machinery manufacturers benefit from integrating advanced automation capabilities without redesigning existing equipment architectures. AMAX IoT Control Platforms are available now. To find out more visit the website or contact your local Advantech sales. About Advantech Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leading provider of trusted, innovative products, services, and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. We cooperate closely with our partners to provide complete solutions for a wide range of applications in diverse industries. Our mission is to enable an intelligent planet by developing automated and embedded computing products and solutions that facilitate smarter working and living. With Advantech products, the number of potential applications and innovations made possible becomes unlimited.
National Post
08-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Advantech and mimik Join Forces to Simplify AI Deployment Across Edge and Cloud
Article content SAN FRANCISCO & TAIPEI, Taiwan — Advantech, a global leader in industrial edge computing, and mimik, a leader in edge-native AI software, have announced a strategic partnership to make AI systems easier to deploy, manage, and scale across a wide range of devices, from cameras to industrial servers and cloud platforms. Article content Article content Today, many organizations struggle to roll out AI due to high infrastructure costs, compatibility issues, security concerns, and system fragmentation. mimik and Advantech aim to solve these challenges by combining their strengths: Advantech's comprehensive range of Edge AI hardware and mimik's agentix-native software systems for edge-based AI workflow automation. Article content At the heart of this collaboration is mimik's 'agentix-native' platform, which allows devices to automatically discover each other and work together without manual setup. Once connected, devices instantly become operational – no matter the hardware, operating system, or AI model in use. This allows businesses to run AI applications more flexibly, securely, and cost-effectively, without needing to rebuild their systems every time a new device or AI model is added. Article content 'This partnership brings together the best of both worlds – mimik's agentic AI software and Advantech's comprehensive Edge AI platform,' said Linda Tsai, President of the Intelligent System Sector at Advantech. 'It empowers our customers to roll out smart, secure, and collaborative Edge AI systems in sectors like manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and defense – without limitations.' Article content 'Dynamic discoverability with built-in zero-trust security is not a feature, it's the strategic foundation for collaborative autonomy,' said Fay Arjomandi, Founder and CEO of mimik. 'This partnership transforms what might otherwise appear as a fragmented array of hardware, ranging from cameras and drones to industrial gateways, rugged PCs, and hyperscaler systems, into a unified, adaptive compute continuum. With mimik's dynamic discovery and runtime software layered across this spectrum, enterprises can choreograph agentic workloads on the fly, without being locked into any single model or compute provider. It's not just a more flexible AI deployment model; it's a smarter business model. That's the promise of mimik: YOUR ROI FOR AI.' Article content About mimik Article content mimik powers the Agentic Economy with Agentix-Native software that turns everyday devices into intelligent collaborative systems. Its software platform enables real-time inference across smartphones, cameras, drones, robots, machines, and servers. By creating a Device-First AI continuum across endpoint devices and the cloud, mimik gives way to enterprises to operationalize agentic AI, scale intelligence, and optimize performance and cost. For more info visit About Advantech: Advantech's corporate vision is to enable an intelligent planet. The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with the Edge Intelligence WISE-PaaS core to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. ( Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content mimik Contact: Article content Article content PR@ Article content Advantech Contact: Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Advantech and mimik Join Forces to Simplify AI Deployment Across Edge and Cloud
SAN FRANCISCO & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advantech, a global leader in industrial edge computing, and mimik, a leader in edge-native AI software, have announced a strategic partnership to make AI systems easier to deploy, manage, and scale across a wide range of devices, from cameras to industrial servers and cloud platforms. Your ROI for AI Share Today, many organizations struggle to roll out AI due to high infrastructure costs, compatibility issues, security concerns, and system fragmentation. mimik and Advantech aim to solve these challenges by combining their strengths: Advantech's comprehensive range of Edge AI hardware and mimik's agentix-native software systems for edge-based AI workflow automation. At the heart of this collaboration is mimik's 'agentix-native' platform, which allows devices to automatically discover each other and work together without manual setup. Once connected, devices instantly become operational - no matter the hardware, operating system, or AI model in use. This allows businesses to run AI applications more flexibly, securely, and cost-effectively, without needing to rebuild their systems every time a new device or AI model is added. 'This partnership brings together the best of both worlds - mimik's agentic AI software and Advantech's comprehensive Edge AI platform,' said Linda Tsai, President of the Intelligent System Sector at Advantech. 'It empowers our customers to roll out smart, secure, and collaborative Edge AI systems in sectors like manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and defense - without limitations.' 'Dynamic discoverability with built-in zero-trust security is not a feature, it's the strategic foundation for collaborative autonomy,' said Fay Arjomandi, Founder and CEO of mimik. 'This partnership transforms what might otherwise appear as a fragmented array of hardware, ranging from cameras and drones to industrial gateways, rugged PCs, and hyperscaler systems, into a unified, adaptive compute continuum. With mimik's dynamic discovery and runtime software layered across this spectrum, enterprises can choreograph agentic workloads on the fly, without being locked into any single model or compute provider. It's not just a more flexible AI deployment model; it's a smarter business model. That's the promise of mimik: YOUR ROI FOR AI.' About mimik mimik powers the Agentic Economy with Agentix-Native software that turns everyday devices into intelligent collaborative systems. Its software platform enables real-time inference across smartphones, cameras, drones, robots, machines, and servers. By creating a Device-First AI continuum across endpoint devices and the cloud, mimik gives way to enterprises to operationalize agentic AI, scale intelligence, and optimize performance and cost. For more info visit About Advantech: Advantech's corporate vision is to enable an intelligent planet. The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with the Edge Intelligence WISE-PaaS core to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. (
