Real-time OS "INtime" for industrial systems

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

Thank you very much for visiting the Micronet booth at "IIFES 2025," which was held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days starting from November 19 (Wednesday). This time, we showcased under the theme of "Real-time Control with PCs," and thanks to everyone, we were able to conduct the event successfully. Details of the venue on the day and the exhibited products are introduced on the report page below. We hope those who could not attend will take the time to read it. ■ IIFES 2025 Exhibition Report https://www.mnc.co.jp/exhibition/IIFES2025_report.htm

At the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the "K.L.V" (Kinetic Light Vision) displayed at the Shiga Prefecture booth in the Kansai Pavilion won the Gold Award in the Entertainment Space category of the "Japan Space Design Award 2025." For "K.L.V," our control controller was adopted to manage the translucent acrylic spheres suspended by wires. The control controller achieved control of 450 motors connected via EtherCAT at a cycle of 4 milliseconds. There is an actual video in the related links section. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000026058.html

The industrial PC 'Tiny Edge PC3 (Model: BXC-TNY3)' manufactured by Hagiwara Solutions has been evaluated for operation with the real-time OS 'INtime' and has been confirmed to be INtime Ready. For the evaluation results of real-time performance, please refer to the following page. ◆ Ultra-compact fanless PC 'Tiny Edge PC3' in a palm-sized form We offer a lineup of four models, including an embedded model with a wide operating temperature range and a wireless LAN model. https://www.hagisol.co.jp/products/pc/detail?series_name=BXC-TNY3 ◆ Measurement results of the PC's real-time performance and EtherCAT operation performance are available https://www.mnc.co.jp/INtime/PC_Eval_report.html ◆ Pre-installed PC products with PC and real-time OS https://www.mnc.co.jp/SI/preinstallpc.htm #IndustrialPC #IPC #Control #RealTimeOS #EtherCAT #Controller