Real-time OS "INtime" for industrial systems

Windows has played an important role in control systems UI, HMI, data processing, and network collaboration, backed by a wealth of software assets and utilities. This seminar will explain the fundamentals of building a control system by integrating a real-time OS into a PC and dividing roles between Windows and real-time processing. We will cover basic concepts of RTOS, inter-OS communication, RTOS objects, hardware I/O, and interrupt processing, learning how to utilize a PC as a real-time control controller through demonstrations. This content is suitable for those looking to consolidate functions that were distributed across PLCs and dedicated controllers into a PC, considering a simple and low-cost system configuration. Date and Time: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Format: Online Seminar Participation Fee: 49,500 yen (tax included) for one person; 44,000 yen (tax included) per person for multiple participants Program: Refer to the URL for application details Instructor: MicroNet Co., Ltd. Organizer: Japan Techno Center Co., Ltd. Application Method: https://www.j-techno.co.jp/seminar/seminar-79345/

Ricoh PFU Computing Co., Ltd.'s embedded computer 'AR2100-120R' has completed the operational evaluation of the real-time OS "INtime" and is now INtime Ready. For the evaluation results of real-time performance, please see the following page. ◆ Measurement results of real-time performance and EtherCAT operation performance of 'AR2100-120R' https://www.mnc.co.jp/INtime/PC_Eval_report.html ◆ The embedded computer 'AR2100-120R' is optimal for embedded and edge computing applications https://rpc.ricoh.com/products/epc/ar/ar2x00_120r ◆ Pre-installed PC products with PC and real-time OS https://www.mnc.co.jp/SI/preinstallpc.htm #IndustrialPC #IPC #Control #RealTimeOS #EtherCAT #Controller

◆ Advantech Co., Ltd. Booth Number: W20-21 We will showcase the multi-platform "Cherry Pie," which enables real-time control application development using C/C++, ladder language (LD), function block language (FBD), and Python. Developers can utilize their preferred programming languages to create real-time control applications. Additionally, we will hold presentations at the Advantech booth from April 8 to April 10 at 13:00. 【Theme】 Real-time OS "INtime" that transforms a PC into a control controller ~ Control, coexistence with Windows, industrial communication, IT collaboration ~ ◆ Hagiwara Solutions, Inc. Booth Number: W26-40 We will demonstrate a three-axis synchronization of servo motors using Hagiwara Solutions' industrial PC 'CaptureVision' and the industrial real-time OS 'INtime.' The PC and servo are connected via EtherCAT. This demonstration showcases three motors operating in time synchronization through EtherCAT's Distributed Clocks (DC).

In recent times, there are concerns about a renewed global semiconductor shortage due to the explosive proliferation of generative AI. MicroNet Co., Ltd. proposes new measures to address "procurement risks" in industrial system development. This column points out the vulnerabilities of the traditional "distributed system (a configuration that separates hardware by function)." As a solution, it explains the effectiveness of "software integration," which consolidates functions onto a single PC using the real-time OS "INtime." Reducing the number of components and establishing a development system that does not rely on specific hardware serves as a strong defense against delivery delays and rising costs. We encourage you to read this as a hint for building systems that are not affected by procurement difficulties. [Column] Redefining "Procurement Risks" in Industrial System Development https://www.mnc.co.jp/tech_colmun_20260107.htm