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 Envisioning the future: diversified industrial applications in the eWorld |
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In the near future, the majority of electronic devices, no matter how small, will be connected through Ethernet or wireless protocols, bringing convenience and simplicity to daily living, but adding layers of technology and complexity to devices we use. The connected eWorld is wide open,marking the evolution of a new era in the embedded industry.
Unlike typical commercial and consumer PCs, Advantech specializes in multi-form factor, semi-custom, and custom embedded product development, along with integrated software services, to drive the most dynamic applications across various industries at the forefront of PC architecture. Advantech also provides extensive design, engineering, and technical support for eWorld system integrators and business partners.
From shopping centers to hospitals, factories to golf courses, test equipment to home and building automation, Advantech offers smart business advantages as it provides a stream of exciting new embedded platforms to meet customers' most stringent requirements.
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| Empower innovations: the Advantech x86 product family |
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| Standard platforms in x86 embedded computing for diversified industrial applications |
Form factors range from larger-size Intel?EmbeddedATX industrial motherboards, 5,25"
and 3.5" biscuit SBC, ISA or PCI connected based slot PC cards, PC/104, to smaller-size
SOM-ETX II, ETX, and 144. Advantech provides a variety of product selection for system
integrators. With different CPU technologies and functional needs across the form factors,
all the standard platforms are ideal for diversified industrial applications, such as multimedia
applications in kiosk/POI/POS markets, medical computing, extreme temperature
applications for military and mission critical systems, and fanless applications in mobile, and
dust-free environments. |
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| System On Module and Design To Order Service (SOM DTOS) flexible in time-to-market response |
Advantech's Design To Order Service (DTOS) based on System On Module (SOM) products helps customers develop custom CPU board solutions extremely fast and with lower investment. With SOM DTOS, three ready-to-run engineering samples can be produced within 30 working days from order confirmation. Customers can reduce traditional
customized CPU board development time and costs by as much as 80%. |
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| ODM based Design To Order Service (ODM DTOS) tailored to your project needs |
Advantech's ODM DTOS helps customers develop customized embedded solutions in 58
working days. Utilizing Advantech's wide product offerings and years of embedded
development experience, customers can define what their product/application needs are
and can usually receive several options' solutions. A bit different than the traditional
OEM/ODM concept, Advantech and our customer both bring knowledge, ideas and input
into the development process for a faster and cost-effective way. |
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Embedded software solutions free from the integration hassle of dealing with multiple vendors |
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In order to facilitate quick project startup, Advantech offers over fifty Windows?Embedded
ready products that come with a Windows Embedded OS, fully integrated and licensed,
ready for the customer to start application development immediately. We also provide
flexible services to help customers customize their Windows Embedded OS, including
overall project evaluation, OS integration and device driver development, separate training
courses for developing applications with Microsoft?Embedd ed Visual Tools, and
integrating Windows CE OSs with Microsoft Platform Builder. |
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Phoenix operation services for extreme temperature products |
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Advantech names its special Dynamic Burn-in Service "Phoenix Operation" to symbolize that its CPU boards can perform well in the harshest environments, maintaining platform integrity and full system functionality, and a normal operating life cycle. |
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| Embedding the growth: Advantech business strength and synergy |
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| Well-proven embedded single board computer expertise |
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Advantech has built up a sound capability in embedded OS support, mechanical engineering and ID design, bare board fabrication, system integration and flexible production. At Advantech, our product managers and sales staff work in close cooperation with research and development engineers and manufacturing personnel to ensure that the new products meet the customer's demands. |
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| Volume Build To Order Service |
Advantech Build to Order Service (BTOS) offers superior customized assembly
service, simple configuration, user friendly order status tracking, and RMA services --
an ideal combination for results-driven B2B customers, sales people and OP (order
processing) professionals seeking to save time and finish projects under budget.
New to this generation of Advantech BTOS is an intelligent B2B system that combines online ordering, status tracking, and P-trade information using a fast and secure e-commerce information backbone with quality and reliability designed in. |
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| Flexible Design To Order Service and ODM/OEM capability |
| Advantech provides innovative 30-Day SOM DTOS (Design To Order Service) for all our System On Module products and 58-day ODM DTOS tailored to customers' needs beyond our off-the-shelf product offering. By combining our design and development experience, SOM solutions, DTOS, and strong logistic and technical support, we are providing customers with the newest CPU/chipset technology, customized development and fast time-to-market response for their embedded customization needs. |
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| In-house quality assurance and certification |
Advantech's Closed Quality Assurance Loop system consists of three parts: Design Quality
Assurance (DQA), Manufacturing Quality Assurance (MQA), and Customer Quality
Assurance (CQA). This system provides constant feedback on design and manufacturing
quality as well as reliability and stability of all Advantech products. Over 1000 documents
with detailed quality policies and operating instructions have been implemented as part of
our ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 certified QA systems. |
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| Global manufacturing and logistic centers |
Advantech's manufacturing centers in China and Taiwan encompass a world-class and customer-driven operation by fully utilizing ERP systems to achieve high flexibility and intime
response objectives. Advantech has four regional logistic centers for providing both local order processing & global logistic support. These centers include the Advantech
European Service Center (AESC) in the Netherlands, Advantech American Service Center (AASC) in the USA, Advantech Shanghai Service Center (ACSC) in China and
the Advantech Taiwan Service Center (ATSC) in Taiwan. |
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| Global peripheral trading services |
The global peripheral supply chain links Advantech's four service centers via B2B
operation. With long term support from its world-class suppliers, such as Intel,
Microsoft, M-system, Seagate, etc., Advantech is capable of providing swift local
delivery after receiving on-line orders from worldwide customers. |
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| Sales channel and marketing platform development |
Our talented engineers develop both standard products and custom solutions needed for our customers' critical systems. If there is a need for an onsite visit, our engineers in the region are able to work at a customer's location to deliver exactly what the customer needs. In addition, with locations in Asia, Europe, America, and an extensive partner network all over the world, we can initiate co-marketing programs and cross-business networking for our partners and
customers at a local and global level. |
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| Strategic partnership and alliance |
| Advantech strengthens its partnership program to help customers stay competitive by providing them advanced embedded solutions. In addition, merger and acquisition with strategic companies in the industry allows Advantech to provide competitive pricing, quality products and better services around the globe. |
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