From Matrix Electrónica we never stop working for a world with better connectivity, and that is why we want to wish all our customers happy Holidays and a more and better connected New Year.
Our hope for these days of celebration and for 2019 to have technology bring us closer and to help create more accesibility, security and sustainability for all.
The Matrix team,
MTX will be present at GITEX Technology Week presenting its new line of IoT gateways for BMS (Building Management System) and with special attention to MTX-StarFire alarm connectivity devices.
GITEX, which will be held from October 6 to 10 at the Dubai World Trade Center, is the largest technology fair in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. With more than 4800 exhibitors from 140 different countries, it is estimated that more than 100 thousand people will attend. Stop by the MTX stand in the Zabeel hall, stand Z3-D24, where our powerful industrial devices (routers, modems, gateways and custom equipment) will be available, which together with the IoT Cervello platform form an integral solution for infinite IoT applications.
The MTX-StarFire I is an innovative BMS gateway for alarm management systems (fire, smoke, gas…) with a complete set of interfaces including 8 universal analog inputs, designed to work with EOLR (End of Line Resistors). It is programmed in Java and its optimized low consumption with a LiPo battery allows it to continue working, with continuous communication with Cervello IoT Platfom, for more than 12-24 hours without any external power supply. Designed in a protective metal case.
The MTX-StarFire II, relative of the MTX-StarFire I, is also a BMS gateway for alarm management systems with more analog inputs, which can add up to 36. It also has 2x RS485 and Ethernet. Unlike the MTX-StarFire I it is programmed in Linux, and needs external power supply.
At Matrix Electrónica we constantly work to improve and offer new products that adapt to the needs of a changing technology market, and we collect them in our new MTX catalog that you can see here.
Together with our powerful and innovative routers, gateways and modems, the new equipment is intended for vertical applications, which in combination with the IoT Cervello platform, offer a complete and adaptable solution to countless projects. The new categories are:
In addition, in this new edition of our catalog you can find a section dedicated to custom projects, which we make possible thanks to our R&D engineering team, with a human team of more than 70 people dedicated to satisfy the needs of the most demanding clients.
To accompany these developments, we have also updated the cover image to a more current one, which you can also see on our website. There you can also find our new products organized in a new web structure more user friendly and intuitive. You can see the new web image here.
The European technological event of the year is approaching. The IoT Tech Expo will take place on June 19 and 20 at the RAI in Amsterdam, where the main European and international IoT technology companies will meet. Names like Siemens and Nokia will coincide to catch up with the latest developments in the Internet of Things sector.
In Matrix Electrónica we can not miss this important event, where attendees can find us presenting our latest news at booth 584.
Our products range from our MTX IoT routers and modems to the Cervello data platform, both of which are necessary to build complete IoT solutions. We adapt to the needs of each project from the beginning to the end, reducing the time to market and unnecessary expenses, as well as the programming of the IoT platform.
Do not miss this appointment that will gather more than 300 exhibitors, 500 speakers, and more than 10,000 attendees. See you at the IoT Tech Expo.
In their eagerness for the expansion of new IoT technologies and connectivity, Matrix Electrónica delivered a training seminar on platforms and work in the cloud last week at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. There, a Matrix application engineer and the CEO and The Business Development Manager of IoTBlue, a company that has a long experience in the development of IoT platforms, explained the concept ot IoT, the differences between IoT and M2M, and explained the different elements that are part of an IoT solution, from the platform in the cloud, to the sensors, through the devices and connectivity protocols, firmware, etc.
During the afternoon, the second part of the seminar took place, focused on attendees who already had IoT projects. In this collaborative block dedicated to practical cases, those who wanted to could expose their real projects and look for possible IoT solutions together with our experts.
The seminar hosted about 30 attendees, who in addition to hearing about the operation of IoT management platforms, were able to share and participate with their own projects in a collaborative training environment. If you are interested but could not attend, you can download the presentation on IoT platforms in the following link (Spanish).
Stay tuned for future notifications to avoid missing the next seminars.
In Matrix Electrónica we’re happy to announce that for the third consecutive year we have received the EMEA Sales Partner GOLD prize from congatec, leader provider of industrial computer modules, surpassing one million dollars in purchases during the last year.
A few weeks ago, during the congatec anual partner meeting, we celebrated the awards to recognize the work of the most outstanding partners. There we were awarded with this prestigious prize that affirms our capacity for industrial modules sales. In Matrix Electrónica we are proud of the effort that our sales representatives make to cover our customer’s needs, which has been always at the center of our vision during our more than 25 years as a company.
We want to dedicate this prize to our customers, since none of this would be possible without their trust. It’s them who inspire us to keep working for a better world where new technologies can improve the quality of life for all of us.
On May 8th Matrix Electrónica will give a seminar on platforms in the cloud at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. This seminar wants to offer formation about the changing technologies related with IoT (Internet of Things), especifically with the functioning of IoT managing platforms. There will also be a practical part focusing on those attendees who want to share their projects.
10:00 – 13:30 THEORY BLOCK
First block will consist on an intensive theoretical formation about devices, firmware and other technologies dedicated to IoT, as well as an exposition of application examples and real solutions. During the seminar we will explore the concept of IoT, the differences between IoT and M2M, and we will explain the different elements that conform an IoT solution, from the cloud platform to the sensors, as well as the devices, connectivity protocols, firmware, etc. Access to the first block is free. You can download the contents in Spanish here.
Salón de Actos, Yellow Cube
Building 8E-CPI, G access, 3rd floor
15:00 – 17:00 PRACTICAL BLOCK (limited seats, register here)
The second block will be reserved to those attendees that already have IoT projects. These two hours will be used for practical cases, attendees will be able to present real projects and find possible IoT solutions along our experts. It will be a colaborative block where participation will be encouraged.
Innova Room, Green Cube
Building 8G-CPI, A/B access, 4th floor
IOTHINGS, the leader IoT event in Italy, will take place in Milan on April 3-4 at MIND, Milano Innovation District, and the hot topics will be: Cybersecurity / GDPR and Data Monetization for IoT.
Matrix Electrónica will attend the event with our innovative MTX devices, which range from a series of powerful routers, to our practical gateways and versatile modems, which are ideal for infinite IoT applications such as smart metering, house automation, transportation, among others. Our intuitive IoT platform Cervello would complete the solution, providing the necessary tool to receive, store and analyze the data, both in the cloud or on premises.
The success of last year’s event with 2200 participants, 123 sponsoring companies, exhibitors and partners, and an international and heterogeneous audience that attended 17 conference sessions with more than 196 speakers, anticipates a yet better edition this year that will tap on the most “disruptive” technologies in order to promote the development of the IoT ecosystem.
Don’t hesitate to visit our stand at the IOTHINGS.
Last month TQ introduced some of its products at the Embedded World 2019 event in Nuremberg. TQ’s highlights ranged from the latest processor technologies with QorIQ Layerscape, i.MX8 and AM57xx to SMARC as the link between ARM and x86 and solutions for IIoT and Smart Manufacturing.
ARM
TQ presented a new concept for a mini module based on the LS1028A from NXP. The TQMLS1028AL module, based on a 64-bit dual-cortex A72, features a four-port TSN (time-sensitive networking) switch integrated into the CPU. In addition, this module offers two additional Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and GPU-supported graphics that can drive displays with up to 4K. With a small size of 55 x 44 mm, TQ has developed a module for the highest real-time requirements. In addition, up to two PCIe and two USB 3.0 interfaces can be used for fast data communication. Depending on requirements, a wide range of intelligent HMI controllers up to energy-efficient routers, gateways and data loggers can be implemented.
TQ also exhibited its modules for the i.MX8 CPU series from NXP. A highlight this time is the TQMa8Mx module based on the i.MX8M, which is available with three different Cortex A53 CPU variants. As usual, all interfaces are made available to the user. On a size of only 55 x 36 mm the user can choose between several graphic interfaces with display support up to 4K, all audio functions as well as USB 3.0 and PCIe. Among other things, this module offers access to two digital camera interfaces (MIPI-CSI / four lanes) for direct connection of camera chips and an integrated cortex M4 controller to support the main CPU for implementing security functions. This new TQ module is the optimal platform to develop systems with a focus on audio and video applications.
Embedded module TQMa8Mx
COMPLETE SYSTEMS & IIoT
With the MBox-Advanced, TQ offers a very compact and reliable embedded PC that shows its strengths especially in the field of Smart Manufacturing. With its four TSN-capable Gigabit Ethernet ports and two USB 3.0 ports, it is particularly suitable as a communication node in the factory floor combined with machine vision applications for optical inspection and robotics. Equipped with the powerful Intel Atom Quad-Core Processor E3950 (Apollo Lake-I), additional tasks such as high-resolution visualization, operation and local data logging can be covered simultaneously. Additional interfaces such as a 4K UHD-capable DisplayPort output, USB 2.0 and RS-232 are available for this purpose. In a live demo, the MBox-Advanced demonstrated its capabilities in the interaction between machine vision, robotics, automation technology and typical IoT use cases such as predictive maintenance.
With further demos from the IoT, Industry 4.0 and AI sectors, TQ showed examples of the wide range of applications for its modular embedded platforms, which are available both as pure hardware kits and as finished box PC/gateway versions. The complete performance spectrum is covered, starting with the extremely economical ARM i.MX6 UltraLite and the communication-friendly QorIQ Layerscape through to the latest Intel Core processors from TQ.
TQ-Box-PC MBox-Advanced
POWER PC
With the TQMT1022, the TQ range of available module variants of the TQMT10xx series is growing. The dual-core CPU reduces power consumption even further compared to the TQMT1040 and TQMT1042 modules already available. As with the modules already available, dual SATA interfaces for direct data storage as well as high-speed communication through up to five Gigabit Ethernet and four PCle 2.0 interfaces enable the application to be scaled to exact requirements in the simplest possible way.
ABOUT TQ
The technology company TQ-Group offers the complete range of E²MS services from development, through production and service right up to product life cycle management. The services cover assemblies, equipment and systems including hardware, software and mechanics. Customers can obtain all services from TQ on a modular basis as individual services and also as a complete package according to their individual requirements. Standard products such as Embedded CPU modules (Computer-on-Modules), drive and automation solutions complete the range of services.
For more information about TQ products, contact us through our website or your sales representative.
