Events such as the war in Ukraine, weather conditions and COVID-19 have shown how fragile global supply chains can be – and are becoming increasingly so. This makes European systems and components even more important.
Companies that use European components in their embedded designs often benefit from greater resilience compared to those companies that rely on US or Far Eastern suppliers. This is not only due to shorter transport routes, stable political systems and the offer generally preferred by customers on the same continent. Proximity and, consequently, better communication between component or system suppliers, distributors, the energy management system (EMS) and the companies themselves also often make a decisive difference. Especially in times of increased volatility, it is essential to coordinate supply requirements, skills and capabilities as best as possible. With cards, numerous modules and systems, processors, flash memories and DRAM modules, as well as accessories, Rutronik It has everything you need to create embedded designs. For most components – with the sole exception of the CPU – the offer also includes a supplier with headquarters and production facilities in Europe. Reason enough to present them here.
Kontron Motherboards
contron develops and manufactures in Germany a complete range of high quality, durable and competitive plates. They are compatible with the latest developments in platform processors and chipsets and are available in Mini-STX, Mini-ITX, µATX and ATX formats. Designed to ensure continuous 24/7 operation, a wide temperature range from 0 to 60°C and availability of up to seven years after market launch, they are ideal in a wide variety of applications, even the most demanding, ranging from industrial automation systems, POS/POI and kiosks, digital signage and casino games to medicine, video surveillance and transportation. Rutronik, in collaboration with its franchise partner Kontron, also offers support to its customers through accessories such as encapsulation kits or add-on cards and through value-added services such as detailed documentation, professional lifecycle management and customization tools.
Seco Computer-on-modules (CoM) and SBC
Dry combines all the processes and services required in the manufacturing of cards and electronic systems for various application areas in installations Italy and Germany. The production center of about 9,000 m2 from its headquarters in Arezzo (Italy) has a mission to provide energy efficiency and innovation. In Hamburg (Germany), the company's production, development, administration, sales and marketing departments are located in a plant of about 8,000 m2. And in its third great headquarters in Wuppertal (Germany), the close proximity between development and production departments allows for quick and easy implementation of prototypes, pre-series products and small series. Seco's production facilities are equipped with machines for SMT and THT PCB assembly and stations for washing, conformal coating, depaneling and BGA rework. Therefore, critical processes in component manufacturing can be fully monitored by the supplier who can consequently respond quickly and effectively in case of any problem.
Modules and SBC from F&S Elektronik Systeme
Founded as an engineering company in 1990, F&S Elektronik Systeme began producing its own modules in 1998. To date, each module is manufactured on state-of-the-art equipment in vaihingen (Stuttgart – Germany), functionally tested and subject to strict quality and conformity tests (ISO 9001 and ISO 13485). In addition, the systems are distinguished by scalable processing power and long-term availability of up to fifteen years. Around twenty hardware and software developers offer fast and qualified support.
IT assembly in Germany by Extra Computer
With its own brands exone, Calmo and Pokini, Extra Computer It covers the entire field of embedded systems: embedded Box PCs, panel PCs, 19” industrial servers, Box IPC and portable computers (notebooks). At its headquarters in Giengen-Sachsenhausen (Germany), TI hardware is assembled manually and on state-of-the-art production lines. The quality certificate (DIN EN ISO 9001) manufacturing and sales processes, as well as quality controls for each system, ensure consistent design and exceptional value for all systems.
Swissbit Storage and Security Components
The manufacturer of embedded storage, security and IoT components, based in Switzerland, produces up to three million units each month at its production center in Berlin (Germany), which the company launched at the end of 2019. It has around 2,600 m2 of space available for manufacturing chip-on-board (COB) and surface-mount devices (SMD).
Memory and security products for industrial environments Swissbit They are characterized by long-term availability and high reliability. Therefore, they are also ideal for the most demanding applications in network communication systems, automotive, healthcare, the financial sector and the Internet of Things (IoT). Customers can also receive solutions optimized to fit their specific needs.
Wilk Elektronik manufactures Goodram Industrial brand DRAM modules in southern Poland.
Goodram Industrial Reports
Goodram Industrial It is a brand of the Polish manufacturer Wilk Elektronik. It offers memory cards, USB flash drives, SSDs and memory modules for use in industrial applications that often operate in extremely harsh conditions. Internal development, a production line in Poland, which was launched in 2003, 30 years of production and marketing experience and advanced quality control processes (with quality management system certification ISO 9001. for the manufacture and sale of DRAM modules and memories) ensure innovative and high-quality products that Wilk also adapts based on the specific requirements of each client.
Among other services, technical support includes long-term availability of components, functional and environmental diagnosis, individual training and consulting.
Other suppliers for accessories
Rutronik also collaborates with other manufacturers on the Old Continent that specialize in accessory products. This means that embedded designs can also be implemented with cooling technology (EKL and HSM Zamecki), encapsulated (We don't know) and power supplies (recommend) with the “Made in Europe” seal.
Supply and support through Rutronik
Rutronik maintains good working relationships with all these suppliers, which have been consolidated over many years through personal treatment and joint technical support. Apart from ensuring an on-demand supply, Rutronik's technical experts in the segment Embedded & Wireless They help improve the manufacturer's service by conducting their own validated memory tests (MemTest86) for various motherboard and memory combinations. This means that customers can fully trust its functionality. Therefore, there are many good reasons to choose “Made in Europe” products.
