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🚨 Cyber Resilience Act: Dangerous Misconceptions Still Exist In many discussions across the embedded and industrial ecosystem, we still see critical misunderstandings about how the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) actually applies to products. These misconceptions can have major implications for product lifecycles, support strategies and system design. At the same time, the European Commission has published draft guidance on the CRA, and there is currently a short window to provide feedback. 📅 Consultation open until 31 March 2026 This is an important opportunity for the industry to contribute. Florian Drittenthaler explains key misconceptions about the CRA and why now is the time to act in his latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/dww9Mi4r 👉 Here you find the public feedback process: https://lnkd.in/dDUw32M5

Ready to go beyond standards? 👉 Check out aReady.YOURS - congatec’s program for fast and reliable customer-specific embedded computing platforms: https://lnkd.in/dHiEyWJH Built to provide an efficient path from concept to deployment: aReady.YOURS expands our customization capabilities through its Customer Application Center, strategic partnership with Kontron Europe, EFCO Technology (EverFine Group) and the aReady.YOURS partner ecosystem. Key highlights include: ✓ Fast-track development from idea to mass production ✓ Extended customization capabilities beyond standard modules ✓ System-level customization through the aReady.YOURS partner ecosystem ✓ Tailored embedded computing platforms for demanding industries Whether in transportation, medical technology, or industrial automation, aReady.YOURS helps developers bring innovative embedded solutions to market faster and with greater flexibility.

A new performance benchmark for Physical AI at the edge. Alongside AMD’s launch of the new Ryzen™ AI Embedded X100 Series processors, we are introducing the conga-HPC/cRX1 – our application-ready COM-HPC Client Size C module for compute-intensive physical AI applications. As an AMD Platinum Partner, we are among the first to bring the new processor series to a Computer-on-Module. The conga-HPC/cRX1 also joins the AMD Kria™ AI SOM portfolio, highlighting its role as a platform for demanding physical AI applications. The module combines: ⚡ Up to 16 AMD “Zen 5” CPU cores ⚡ Up to 40 AMD Radeon™ RDNA™ 3.5 GPU compute units ⚡ A dedicated AMD XDNA™ 2 NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS ⚡ Extensive high-speed I/O bandwidth ⚡ Industrial temperature support from -40°C to +85°C By integrating high-performance CPU, GPU, and NPU architectures in a single System-on-Chip, the conga-HPC/cRX1 delivers the compute density needed to handle perception, intelligence, and actuation directly at the edge - without requiring discrete AI accelerator cards in many applications. Designed for demanding use cases including robotics, autonomous commercial vehicles, medical technology, and industrial automation. 👉 Read the Press Release: https://lnkd.in/e7mpF_6q #PhysicalAI #EdgeAI #EmbeddedComputing #COMHPC #AMD #Robotics #IndustrialAutomation PICMG

When it comes to embedded system design, one approach stands above the rest: Computer-on-Modules (COMs) Why? Because flexibility and scalability are no longer optional - they’re essential. What makes COMs the industry standard: • Widely adopted across embedded markets • Standardized form factors for maximum compatibility • Seamless interchangeability—across processor generations and vendors Upgrade performance, switch architectures, or adapt to new requirements without redesigning your entire system.

Think embedded systems can't match full desktop performance? Think again. Everyone assumes compact hardware means sacrificing raw computing power. The conga-HPC/cRX1 based on AMD Ryzen™ AI Embedded X100 Series processors bridges that gap by delivering high-performance computing in a tiny COM-HPC footprint. Get top tier processing, graphics, and connectivity without hogging system space. Perfect for engineers looking to pack massive computing capability into tight industrial, medical, or edge AI installations. What is the biggest space challenge in your current build? Tell us below! 👇

What do autonomous robots, medical equipment, factory automation, smart transportation, and POS/POI systems all have in common? They often share the same foundation: Computer-on-Modules (COMs). COMs provide a modular, scalable approach to embedded computing, enabling developers to simplify hardware design, accelerate development, and bring products to market faster. The next question is: Which COM standard is the right fit? COM-HPC, COM Express or SMARC? Our in-depth COM guide breaks down the differences, explains the advantages of each standard, and helps you identify the best option for your application 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzjCCcnF