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Contec has developed the compact business computer "GPC-710 Series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product), equipped with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor and certified to safety standards worldwide, and has started accepting orders from July 23, 2025. The new product features a small form factor while incorporating the 10th generation (Comet Lake) Intel® Core™ i5 processor. It maintains almost the same external dimensions as the previous model, the "GPC-700 Series," while inheriting functional aspects such as the ability to install one Low Profile PCI Express board, achieving approximately double the processing speed compared to the previous model. Additionally, with Intel® UHD Graphics 630, it supports smooth video playback with triple display outputs (VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort), and offers a rich array of expansion interfaces including 1000BASE-T x3, USB x8, and RS-232C/RS-422A/RS-485 x1. * Based on a comparison of PassMark values between the previous model GPC-700 Core™ i5-6500 and GPC-710 Core™ i5-10500TE.

Contec has started providing the download of firmware (JetPack 6.2.0 installation image file) that supports Super Mode for the industrial edge AI computer DX-U2100 series equipped with NVIDIA(R) Jetson Orin Nano(TM) from July 17, 2025. By applying the firmware that supports Super Mode, the AI performance of the model with 8GB of NVIDIA(R) Jetson Orin Nano(TM) will improve from 40 TOPS to a maximum of 67 TOPS, and the model with 4GB will improve from 20 TOPS to a maximum of 34 TOPS. 【Target Products】 ● Industrial Edge AI Computer DX-U2100 Series The newly purchased DX-U2100 series and the existing DX-U2100 series hardware you already own can utilize Super Mode by updating the firmware. Please note that there are differences in temperature derating and power consumption when using Super Mode. For more details, please refer to the manual.

Contec has developed a successor to the PCI-compliant 10MSPS 4-channel simultaneous sampling analog input board. The "AI-1204Z2-PCI" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) will be released on July 16, 2025. The new product is a PCI bus-compatible board that expands the analog signal input capabilities of a computer. 【Main Features】 ● Capable of simultaneous sampling of 4 channels at a maximum conversion speed of 10MSPS (100nsec) ● Sampling can be triggered by start/end conditions such as software, conversion data comparison, external trigger, and event controller output ● Equipped with a synchronization control connector for synchronous operation ● High-speed and long-duration continuous data collection enabled by large-capacity buffer memory (256M data) and bus master transfer functionality ● BNC connectors used for analog input terminals ● Driver software compatible with Windows is provided

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its industrial computer "SR4100 series," and will begin accepting orders from July 2, 2025.

Contec has developed a successor to its expansion slot expansion box for PCs. Orders will begin on June 26, 2025, for the "ECH-PE-DE2-H2B," "ECH-PCI-DE2-H2B," and "ECH-PCI-DE2-H4B." This product is an expansion chassis designed to increase the expansion slots of the main PC and is the successor to the "ECH-PE-DE-H2B," "ECH-PCI-DE-H2B," and "ECH-PCI-DE-H4B." By connecting a separately sold expansion adapter (EAD-DE-LPE), it is possible to add PCI Express (x1) bus slots or PCI bus slots. The power input voltage is 12 to 24 VDC, but by using a separately sold switching AC adapter (PWA-160AWD2), it can also be used with a 100 to 240 VAC power input.

Contec has started accepting orders for the "CONPROSYS(R) Robust I/O Series," consisting of 23 products, from June 24, 2025, as an environmentally resistant remote I/O solution. The CONPROSYS Robust I/O Series is a standalone remote I/O module that supports the Modbus communication protocol. It features a wide temperature range of -25°C to 75°C, excellent noise resistance, and is designed with overvoltage and overcurrent protection circuits. Communication can be conducted via Ethernet (Modbus-TCP) or RS-485 (Modbus-RTU), allowing for the construction of systems that acquire sensor data and control actuators from PCs, PLCs, and IoT gateways. 【Main Features】 ● Robust design for use in harsh environments ● Extensive lineup (13 types for Ethernet, 10 types for RS-485) ● Compact design compatible with DIN rail ● Convenient Web HMI functionality (CPSR-ET7000/ET7200 only) ● Usable from Windows/Linux ● I/O pair connection function without programming (CPSR-ET7000/ET7200 only)

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its FA computer "VPC-3200 series," and started accepting orders from June 18, 2025.

Contec has developed a successor to the USB serial microconverter. The "COM-1C2-USB" will start accepting orders from June 5, 2025, while the "COM-1P2-USB" and "COM-1PD2-USB" will begin accepting orders from June 16 of the same year. 【Main Features】 ● Supports RS-232C serial communication at a maximum of 921,600 bps (COM-1C2-USB/COM-1P2-USB) ● Supports 1 channel of RS-422A/485 serial communication at a maximum of 921,600 bps (COM-1PD2-USB) ● Complies with USB 2.0/USB 1.1 standards, eliminating the need for external power through bus power operation ● Up to 127 converters can be added ● Equipped with 128-byte transmit and 384-byte receive buffer memory for each channel ● Adopts a 9-pin D-SUB connector that can be directly connected to modems and other devices (COM-1C2-USB/COM-1P2-USB) ● RS-232C/422A/485 control lines can be controlled and monitored via software ● Usable as a standard COM port on Windows/Linux* * Linux support is planned for the near future.

Contec has launched a new product, a 4-channel thermocouple input expansion board, as part of its CPI series of Raspberry Pi(R) HAT-sized boards, starting from June 3, 2025. This new product is an expansion board that allows for the input of thermocouples, which are widely used for temperature measurement, to the Raspberry Pi(R) CPU board. Up to eight boards of the same series can be connected, enabling the construction of a thermocouple input system with a maximum of 32 channels. It is ideal for applications such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment that requires multi-point temperature control, manufacturing equipment that needs temperature management, and food machinery. 【Main Features】 ● Supports various types of thermocouple inputs ● Equipped with cold junction compensation function ● Allows connection of up to 8 boards ● Compatible with ambient temperatures from -20 to 60°C ● Does not use electrolytic capacitors ● Driver software compatible with Linux

Contec has added a model with the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its embedded PC "BX-U310" series, and will start accepting orders from May 28, 2025.

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its FA computer "VPC-1800 series," and started accepting orders from May 27, 2025.

Contec has developed an industrial computer for HPC that can accommodate up to seven expansion boards compatible with the 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor (Raptor Lake) and the Q670E PCH chipset, and has started accepting orders for the new product, Solution-ePC(R) series "MR4300," from May 20, 2025. The new product is an HPC-oriented industrial computer that can be equipped with a high-performance 24-core, 32-thread 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor (Raptor Lake) CPU in a 19-inch rack mount 4U type chassis, ensuring long-term supply. The PCI Express 5.0 (x16) x1 slot is directly connected to the CPU, allowing for the use of the latest dual-slot GPU boards at maximum performance. It can also be switched to PCI Express 5.0 (x8) x2 slots via jumper settings, enabling the operation of two GPU boards with eight lanes of performance. Additionally, it is equipped with PCI Express 4.0 (x4) x2, PCI Express 3.0 (x4) x1, and PCI x2 slots, making it suitable for replacing development assets.

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its FA computer "VPC-720" series, and began accepting orders on May 21, 2025.

Contec has developed the wireless LAN converter "FXS5021 (hereinafter referred to as the new product)" featuring a concept of "pursuing uninterrupted wireless LAN," along with mesh Wi-Fi and smart roaming capabilities, as well as digital inputs (4 points) and digital outputs (4 points). Sales began on May 8, 2025. Additionally, a wall-mounted bracket "FX-BRS5021" is available as an option. The new product is a wireless LAN converter equipped with digital inputs (4 points) and digital outputs (4 points). It allows for remote control of digital input and output signals via Ethernet or wireless LAN using Modbus-TCP. 【Main Features】 ● Bidirectional digital input and output ● High-speed, low-latency communication compliant with Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) ● Mesh Wi-Fi network ● Smart roaming (redundancy) ● Switchable between station (child unit), access point (parent unit), and repeater ● Supports not only flat placement but also DIN rail installation and wall mounting environments

Contec has developed an embedded PC equipped with the 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor, achieving high performance while being fanless and slim. Orders for the "Box Computer(R) BX-T5000 Series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) will begin on April 22, 2025. The new product features a high-performance 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor (Raptor Lake -U) and is a compact embedded computer with a thickness of approximately 30mm, about the size of an A5 sheet of paper (182(W) x 155(D) x 30.3(H)mm). It operates with complete natural air cooling (fanless) and can be used in a wide temperature range (-20 to 55℃※1). While maintaining compatibility in dimensions with the well-received Box Computer(R) BX-T3000 Series, CPU performance has improved by approximately 2.9 times※2. ※1 Airflow 0.7m/s ※2 Comparison based on measurement results from CrystalMark Retro 1.0.2 between the conventional model BX-T3000 Core i3-8145UE and BX-T5000 Core i3-1315URE.

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to the Solution-ePC(R) "MR4100" series, and started accepting orders from April 17, 2025.

In production sites, the introduction of Wi-Fi wireless LAN, which is widely adopted in IT systems as an alternative to laying communication cables in factory systems, has begun. However, Wi-Fi wireless LAN experiences jitter (variations in communication delay) due to congestion and interference in the radio frequency band, making its implementation in control layers with strict constraints on jitter difficult. Contec has utilized its unique tuning technology to achieve low-latency, low-jitter communication with its commercial wireless LAN products "FLEXLAN(R) FX5000 / FX3000 series." It has obtained Class A wireless certification as the first wireless device in the "Category CTRL," which is intended for control communication of CC-Link IE TSN, an industrial network expected to seamlessly connect the entire factory system. This certification is the first to pass the CC-Link IE TSN recommended wireless device test for wireless devices in the Class A Category CTRL.

Contec has developed the "LPC-1800 series (hereinafter referred to as the new product)," a high-performance slim tower business computer equipped with the 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor, known for its excellent expandability. Orders will begin on April 16, 2025. The new product features a compact design (width 330mm, depth 399mm, height 96mm) that can be installed in limited spaces, while being a business computer that adopts the high-performance Intel Q670 chipset. Despite maintaining the same external dimensions as the current LPC-1700 series, CPU performance has improved by approximately 2.8 times. (*1) To allow customers to choose the optimal specifications based on their applications and budgets, we have adopted a BTO (Build To Order) method that allows for free configuration by selecting components such as CPU, memory capacity, and storage from a menu, accepting orders from just one unit. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 is also planned for future support. *1 Based on a comparison of PassMark values between the previous product LPC-1700 "Core(TM) i5-8500T" and the new product LPC-1800 "Core(TM) i5-13500TE."

Contec has added a BTO menu to pre-install Trellix Embedded Control, an allow-list type antivirus software from Trellix, on the FA computer "VPC-720 series" currently on sale, which runs the embedded OS "Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise." We plan to expand this offering to other series in the future.

Contec has developed eight types of globally compatible wireless LAN units (resin case type FXA5020, FXS5000, embedded board type FXE5000) that have obtained radio certification in various countries around the world, and will begin shipping them sequentially as the FLEXLAN(R) FX5000 series starting in April 2025. The FLEXLAN(R) FX5000 series is a wireless LAN access point compliant with the new Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) standard. New technologies such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and Spatial Reuse have been implemented, resulting in a communication speed that is 1.2 times faster than conventional products compliant with Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac). Additionally, significant improvements have been made in throughput reduction and latency that occurred when using many child stations simultaneously. With the addition of the new 6GHz band (Note 1) alongside the conventional 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, radio interference is reduced, allowing for the establishment of a faster and more stable communication environment. (Note 1: The overseas version of the FXA5020 series cannot use the 6GHz band.)

Contec has added a lineup of box computers (R) "BX-M310 series" equipped with a Windows 11-based embedded OS – Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 model, and started accepting orders from April 3, 2025. *1 *1 Only for the Japanese model; orders for overseas models are scheduled to begin soon.

Contec has developed a highly expandable industrial computer that supports up to seven expansion boards (2 PCI Express slots and 5 PCI slots) compatible with the 13th generation Intel® Core™ processor (Raptor Lake), and has started accepting orders for the new product, the Solution-ePC® series "MR4310," from March 27, 2025. The new product features a 19-inch rack-mounted 4U type chassis, supports the 13th generation Intel® Core™ processor, and is equipped with high-speed, high-reliability DDR5 memory. It includes one PCI Express Gen5 (x16) slot, one PCI Express Gen3 (x4) slot, and five PCI slots, allowing for the transition of legacy systems using measurement and control boards developed for the PCI slots, as well as accommodating the latest technologies that require high performance with high-speed graphics cards. This industrial computer adopts a BTO (Build to Order) method, allowing customers to freely configure components such as CPU, memory, and storage from a menu, and orders can be placed starting from one unit.

Contec has updated its collection of software components "DAQ-DNC-100" that enables low-code development for inspection and measurement applications (Ver.1.20 → Ver.1.30). This product is a development support tool for inspection and measurement systems compatible with Visual Studio, and it includes GUI components and components for measurement control devices. With the addition of filter processing and statistical processing components in this update, it further reduces the effort required to develop inspection and measurement application software.

Contec has added a model equipped with the Windows 11-based embedded OS – Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its box computer (R) "BX-T310 series" lineup, and will start accepting orders from March 25, 2025. *1 Only for the Japanese model; overseas models are scheduled to start accepting orders soon.

Contec has developed a high-performance FA computer designed for continuous 24-hour operation, compatible with the 13th generation (Raptor Lake) Intel® Core™ processors, and has started accepting orders for the "VPC-3200 series (hereinafter referred to as the new product)" from March 18, 2025. The new product is an industrial computer for the factory automation (FA) sector, intended for continuous 24-hour operation in critical equipment control systems and manufacturing sites, and is the latest model in the VPC series, which has seen many adoptions since its launch in 2009. While maintaining compatibility in dimensions with the previous model "VPC-3100 series" and inheriting features such as the ability to install a total of four PCI Express and PCI boards, it achieves approximately 2.9 times the processing speed improvement*, making it suitable for edge computing environments that require advanced image processing and high-speed control processing. Additionally, to enhance maintainability, a new POST code display has been added, allowing for easy monitoring of the PC's status. * Based on a comparison of PassMark values between the previous model VPC-3100 Core i5-8500 and VPC-3200 Core i5-13500E.

Contec has added a model equipped with the Windows 11-based embedded OS – Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 – to its box computer (R) "BX-M4600 series," and started accepting orders from January 13, 2025. *1 *1 Only for the Japanese model; orders for overseas models are scheduled to begin soon.

Contec has launched a new product, the 8-slot coupler, as part of the CONPROSYS(R) nano series, starting from March 11, 2025. The new product is an 8-slot CPU coupler unit of the remote I/O system CONPROSYS(R) nano series, which pursues cost performance and ease of use. It allows for the flexible combination of I/O modules from the CONPROSYS(R) nano series as needed for data collection and control. 【Main Features】 ● Supports ambient temperatures from -20 to 60°C ● Equipped with 2 LAN ports with built-in switch functionality ● Compatible with Modbus-TCP Slave and Modbus-RTU Slave※1 ● Driver software compatible with Windows/Linux is provided ※1 When using RS-422A/485 (multi-drop capable), the addition of the CPSN-COM-1PD module and firmware version 1.10 or later is required. 【Main Specifications】 ■ Communication Protocol: Modbus RTU; Modbus TCP ■ Number of Modules Connectable: 8 modules

Contec has started selling the PCI Express compatible Gigabit 2-Port LAN board "CNET1000-2T-PE," which is suitable for industrial applications requiring high reliability, from March 6, 2025. The new product features two LAN ports compliant with IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T) and is designed for Low Profile size slots. It supports long-term stable supply and a wide operating temperature range (-40 to 75°C), making it reliable for use in production equipment, plant factories, and social infrastructure. The new product can be installed in both Low Profile and standard size slots by replacing the included bracket, allowing for the expansion of LAN ports in various types of industrial computers. 【Main Specifications】 ● Low Profile size compliant with IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T) ● Compatible with Low Profile size/standard size slots (bracket included) ● Operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C ● Drivers available for Windows/Linux

Contec has newly developed an expanded 2-slot model for its fanless embedded computer "Box Computer® BX-M4600 Series," which is currently on sale. The lineup now includes PCI Express x2 slot models and PCI x2 slot models, with orders starting from March 4, 2025. The new product features a high-power CPU from the 12th/13th generation Intel Core processors (Alder Lake-S/Raptor Lake-S) while achieving fanless operation, making it a high-performance model at the top of the Box Computer® BX series, equipped with expansion slots. It comes with either two PCI Express (x8) slots or two PCI slots, making it ideal for embedded inspection devices using measurement control boards and for transitioning legacy systems.

Contec has developed the "Solution-ePC(R) SR4000 series (hereinafter referred to as the new product)," an industrial computer that can be equipped with the highly scalable 8th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor or Celeron(R) processor, and has started accepting orders from February 18, 2025. The new product features a 19-inch rack mount type chassis, equipped with nine PCI slots, as well as one PCI Express (x16) slot and one PCI Express (x8) slot. It can utilize assets developed with PCI slots while also accommodating the latest technologies such as camera interfaces and AI inference. Additionally, it adopts a BTO (Build To Order) method, allowing customers to select components such as CPU, memory, and storage according to their needs. Orders can be placed starting from a minimum order quantity of 1. It will be offered at a more affordable price compared to the current "Solution-ePC(R) SR4100 series" equipped with the 10th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor.

Contec has launched a new product in the CONPROSYS(R) series, the 4-channel thermocouple input module "CPS-SSI-4C" (hereinafter referred to as the new product), starting from February 13, 2025. The new product is an expansion I/O module that adds a thermocouple interface to the stack-type CPU modules of the CONPROSYS(R) series. It features 4 channels of thermocouple input in a single module. 【Main Features】 ● Supports various thermocouple input types It supports a variety of thermocouple input types, including J, K, E, N, R, S, and T. ● Equipped with cold junction compensation function The product includes cold junction compensation, eliminating the need to install an external temperature sensor for cold junction compensation, allowing for temperature measurement with just the thermocouple connection. ● Compatible with ambient temperatures of -20 to 60°C It is designed to operate in ambient temperature environments ranging from -20 to 60°C. ● Two-piece terminal block and DIN rail mounting The terminal block connectors can be removed without using a screwdriver, allowing for quick replacement of the product in case of failure. Additionally, the DIN rail mounting and slide installation make it easy to replace the product.

We would like to inform you about the expected start date for orders of industrial computers equipped with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024, based on Windows 11. The lifecycle suitable for long-term operation, along with features that enhance reliability and security, will lead your projects to success. ● Reduction of maintenance workload for long-term operation The LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) OS can be used in the same environment for up to 10 years. Windows Update includes only critical quality updates. Since feature updates are excluded, the need for re-evaluation with each update is minimized, reducing maintenance workload. Various features not found in standard Windows, such as restrictions on user operations and OS write actions, are included. In particular, the UWF (Unified Write Filter) light filter function significantly reduces writes to the disk by redirecting OS write actions to memory. Additionally, there are very useful features that help keep the OS in a proper state, which also contributes to extending the lifespan of SSDs that have a limited number of write cycles.

Contec has developed a high-performance FA computer designed for 24-hour continuous operation, compatible with Intel's 13th generation (Raptor Lake) Core processors, and will begin accepting orders for the "VPC-1800 series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) starting in February 2025. The new product is an industrial computer for the factory automation (FA) sector, intended for 24-hour continuous operation in critical equipment control systems and manufacturing sites. It is the latest model in the VPC series, which has a strong track record of adoption since its launch in 2009. By incorporating the Intel Q670 chipset and high-speed, high-reliability DDR5 memory, it achieves high computational and rendering capabilities. While maintaining compatibility in dimensions with the previous model, the "VPC-1700 series," and inheriting features such as the ability to install three PCI boards, it has achieved approximately 2.8 times the performance improvement in processing speed, making it suitable for edge computing environments that require advanced image processing and high-speed control processing. * Based on a comparison of PassMark values between the previous model VPC-1700 Core i5-85000T and the VPC-1800 Core i5-13500TE.

Contec has developed a newly designed industrial touch panel display, the FPD-V series, which supports various installation methods, and began sales sequentially from January 28, 2025. The new product is a new series of industrial touch panel displays that are slim in depth and compatible with various installation methods. Sizes will be gradually expanded from a compact 10-inch model to large models over 20 inches. With a new design focused on component selection, it achieves high reliability and long-term supply necessary for industrial applications. The first model, the 11.6-inch wide model FPD-V11WB-10, supports full HD resolution with a projected capacitive (PCAP) 10-point multi-touch system and is equipped with HDMI and USB Type-C input interfaces. In addition to VESA mount installation, panel mounting (outer and inner) is possible with a separately sold mount kit. 【Main Features】 ● Supports various installation methods according to application ● Improved convenience through power linkage with host PC ● Power supply possible from USB interface ● Industrial touch panel display capable of long-term supply

Contec has developed a system device that automatically assesses the six-step handwashing process recommended by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare using AI technology, and began sales of the AI handwashing assessment system "IVA-HW100" on January 21, 2025. This product is a system device that automatically evaluates the correctness of the six-step handwashing actions through image recognition using AI technology. By accumulating learning of the inference model through demonstration experiments with food manufacturers, it assesses the correctness of each handwashing step with an accuracy of over 95% (Note 1). The adoption of NVIDIA's AI module Jetson enables advanced AI processing, and it comes standard with a dedicated camera, power cable, and self-supporting stand, allowing for immediate operation upon purchase. It features user authentication via IC cards or QR codes, and the ability to save handwashing record data, enabling monitoring records of handwashing processes in accordance with HACCP. It is equipped with FTP network communication capabilities, allowing for integration with external systems. Additionally, it can display messages in different languages, making it useful for hygiene management training for foreign employees. Note 1: This refers to the accuracy rate of our inference model using our evaluation dataset.

We have started accepting orders for the 17.5mm spacer and connector set "CPI-SPA01-2" for attaching CPI series HAT-sized boards to the Raspberry Pi 5, starting January 16, 2025. Along with the device drivers compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5, you can use our CPI series HAT-sized boards with the Raspberry Pi 5.