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November 5, 2025

PICMG Unveils New Website, AI-Powered Product Search, and Free Membership Program at Embedded World North America

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  • Clean user interface and streamlined navigation improve access to industry-leading specifications, design resources
  • LLM-powered product search simplifies identification of right-fit solutions from hundreds of PICMG member companies
  • Free one-year Affiliate Membership Program reduces barriers for first-time companies considering participation

ANAHEIM, CA—NOVEMBER 5, 2025—PICMG, the leading consortium for open modular computing specifications, announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.picmg.org and new free Affiliate Membership Program at Embedded World North America taking place this week in Anaheim, CA. The initiatives will streamline access to PICMG’s industry-leading high-performance edge computing technologies and specifications while increasing visibility of PICMG member solutions and contributions to standards development.

“PICMG has been pioneering the development of open standards for high-performance embedded computing systems and subsystems for more than 30 years, but in many ways is still one of our industry’s ‘best-kept secrets’” said Brandon Lewis, marketing officer at PICMG. “With an updated website featuring more intuitive navigation options and modern tools like the new LLM-powered product search capability, PICMG leadership is hoping to change that by making the wealth of information and knowledge available in the PICMG membership more accessible to the embedded, IoT, and edge AI development ecosystems.”

Modernized Website Enhances Accessibility and User Experience
The new PICMG website at www.picmg.org features a cleaner design, improved navigation, and faster access to key information through a dual navigation available at the top and middle of the homepage. Through these, visitors will find:

  • Streamlined navigation to specification overviews, purchase specifications, and greater visibility of companion documents for easy drill down and analysis
  • Simplified access to technical subcommittee leadership rosters, short-form specifications and design guides, and member product search via middle navigation
  • Availability of technical how-to content, design guides, and short form specifications via the middle navigation to accelerate design efforts

The site also debuts an innovative LLM-powered PICMG Product Search, which allows users to identify PICMG specification-compliant products through natural language queries. This large language model (LLM)-driven capability helps engineers, integrators, and developers discover compliant solutions faster and more intuitively than ever before.

To access the enhanced search, visit https://picmg.org, scroll to the middle navigation and select the “Member Products” tab, then follow the prompts to try the product search for yourself. User feedback is encouraged via the “Feedback” link.

Free One-Year Affiliate Membership for Qualifying New Companies
To expand participation in open standards, PICMG is introducing a free, one-year Affiliate Membership Program for qualifying companies who are new to PICMG.

This membership includes complimentary access to two PICMG specifications—a $1,000 value—and provides participants with access to member news, communications, and industry updates. The initiative is designed to reduce barriers for innovative companies interested in leveraging PICMG specifications in development or deployment.

“PICMG provides a platform for members of all sizes to collaborate on generating on the next-gen of open standards,” says Matthew Burns, secretary of PICMG. “PICMG’s updated, easy-to-use website will help current and future members understand the breadth and depth of PICMG standards, while the Affiliate Membership Program streamlines access to existing specifications for those evaluating a role in PICMG.”

The Affiliate Membership Program application form can be found here: https://picmgdev3.wpenginepowered.com/membership-application. New companies can apply for a free affiliate membership by selecting the option for “Affiliate Membership”, filling out the required fields, entering the code FREE-AFFILIATE-25 in the “What are you looking to get out of your membership?” field, and selecting “Invoice” as the payment option.

New Social Media Program to Highlight Ongoing PICMG Activities
To better educate the ecosystem on consortium activities, PICMG has also launched an “Ask a Member” social media series highlighting leaders from its technical subcommittees and other contributors to the standards body. Viewers can follow the PICMG LinkedIn channel for quick insights into technical subcommittees, design tips, and perspectives on open standards development.

The first installments with PICMG president, Jess Isquith, and CTO, Doug Sandy, are available now. Content featuring Matthew Burns of Samtec and Christian Eder of congatec that focus on the 20th anniversary of COM Express and the evolution of COM-HPC is scheduled to air later this month.

Visit https://linkedin.com/company/picmg to subscribe.

Networking Reception at Embedded World North America
PICMG invites attendees of Embedded World North America to join its networking reception on Wednesday, November 5, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the show floor of the Anaheim Convention Center. The event offers an informal setting to connect with PICMG leadership, members, and embedded computing professionals from across the industry.

For more information on PICMG’s continued leadership in high-performance embedded computing standards, visit the new website at https://picmg.org or email [email protected].

About PICMG
Founded in 1994, PICMG is a not-for-profit 501(c) consortium of companies and organizations that collaboratively develop open standards for high performance industrial, Industrial IoT, military & aerospace, telecommunications, test & measurement, medical, and general-purpose embedded computing applications. There are more than 150 member companies that specialize in a wide range of technical disciplines, including mechanical and thermal design, single board computer design, high-speed signaling design and analysis, networking expertise, backplane, and packaging design, power management, high-availability software and comprehensive system management.

Key standards families developed by PICMG include COM-HPC, COM Express, CompactPCI, AdvancedTCA, MicroTCA, AdvancedMC, CompactPCI Serial, InterEdge, ModBlox7, SHB Express, MicroSAM, and HPM (Hardware Platform Management). For more information, visit https://www.picmg.org

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November 4, 2025

ARBOR Technology Unveils COMX-A300: High-Performance COM-HPC Module Powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors

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ARBOR Technology Unveils COMX-A300: High-Performance COM-HPC Module Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors

ARBOR Technology Unveils COMX-A300: High-Performance COM-HPC Module Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors

TAIPEINov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ARBOR Technology, a leading provider of embedded and industrial computing solutions, proudly announces the COMX-A300 Edge AI Computing Module. Built on the industry-leading COM-HPC Client Type Size A form factor, this next-generation module is designed for applications that demand exceptional graphics performance, advanced multimedia I/O, and superior AI inference capabilities.

Built on the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra architecture, the COMX-A300 supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory (6400MT/s), ensuring faster data throughput and energy-efficient performance. Its Intel® Xe LPG graphics (up to 128EUs) power up to four independent 4K displays, making it ideal for AI vision, digital signage, and industrial HMI applications.

The COMX-A300 provides extensive I/O expansion and high-speed interfaces including PCIe Gen5, USB4, USB 3.2 Gen2, SATA 3.0, and dual 2.5GbE LAN ports with TSN & WOL support, enabling flexible system integration and future scalability. With its 8.5V–20V wide voltage input, -20°C to 60°C operating range, and TPM 2.0 security, it is engineered for robust operation in demanding industrial environments.

Advantages of the COMX-A300

Exceptional Computing Power for Demanding Edge Environments

The COMX-A300 leverages a powerful heterogeneous compute architecture to deliver top-tier AI inference and data processing where it matters most—at the edge.

High-Efficiency AI Acceleration

With processor cores and graphics engines optimized for machine learning workloads, the module handles multiple high-resolution camera streams in real time. Perfect for advanced applications such as industrial defect detection, smart traffic analysis, and autonomous robot navigation.

High Performance with Ultra-Low Latency

By deploying compute power directly at the edge, the COMX-A300 minimizes cloud transmission delays, enabling instant decision-making for mission-critical systems like autonomous machinery and emergency response platforms.

Jason Chu, Product Manager at ARBOR Technology, shared:

“The COMX-A300 is more than a module – it’s a promise to empower our partners in the fast-evolving Edge AI market, by adopting the COM-HPC Client Type specification, it delivers uncompromising AI performance today and a clear upgrade path for tomorrow—reducing development risks and accelerating time-to-market.”

The COMX-A300 combines premier computing performance with COM-HPC standardization, delivering a flexible, efficient platform that speeds time-to-market for next-generation solutions such as intelligent vision systems, medical imaging, and autonomous robotics. Designed for SI and OEM partners who demand innovation, reliability, and scalability, it’s your gateway to mastering the Edge AI evolution.

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July 1, 2025

congatec acquires majority stake in Kontron subsidiary JUMPtec

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01.07.2025 / 07:00 CET/CEST
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  • congatec becomes 96% shareholder in JUMPtec GmbH by means of a capital increase and acquires the module subsidiaries in the USA and Malaysia
  • Kontron and congatec join forces: Strategic partnership strengthens technological portfolio and global manufacturing
  • Kontron expects a profit from deconsolidation in the double-digit million range in the second quarter of 2025

Linz/Munich, July 01, 2025 – Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT technology, and congatec GmbH, the global market leader in computer-on-module (COM) embedded and edge computing technology, today agreed to become 96% shareholder of Kontron’s subsidiary JUMPtec by means of a capital increase. The signing and closing took place at the same time and the registration under commercial law will take place shortly. congatec is a portfolio company of DBAG (Deutsche Beteiligungs AG) Fund VIII.

Through the investment, congatec holds 96% of JUMPtec and 100% of the subsidiaries Kontron America Modules LLC, USA and Kontron Asia Embedded Design Sdn Bhd, Malaysia. The transactions will presumably lead to cash inflows of more than EUR 100 million at Kontron. Furthermore, EBITDA in Q2 2025 will increase by EUR 50-70 million. In the event of DBAG’s exit from congatec, Kontron will benefit from additional performance-related proceeds. The correspondingly improved EBITDA guidance and an adjustment of the revenue expectation for the full year 2025 will be available when the results for the second quarter 2025 are published. JUMPtec generated sales of around EUR 90 million in 2024.

“The cooperation bundles technological expertise and secures us access to high-performance modules in the long term,” says Hannes Niederhauser, CEO of Kontron AG. “At the same time, we are strengthening our production and expanding our range of embedded and system solutions.”

Kontron has been producing COMs for congatec at international locations since May 2025. Global manufacturing brings advantages in terms of costs, delivery capability and the response to geopolitical challenges such as tariffs or local market requirements.
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congatec is a leading global provider of high-performance hardware and software building blocks for embedded and edge computing solutions based on Computer-on-Modules (COMs). These advanced computer modules drive systems and devices across industries such as industrial automation, medical technology, robotics, telecommunications, and more. congatec’s high-performance aReady. ecosystems simplify and accelerate the solution development, from COM to cloud. This application-ready approach combines COMs with services and customizable technologies that enable cutting-edge advancements in system consolidation, IoT, security, and artificial intelligence. Supported by its majority shareholder, DBAG Fund VIII – a German mid-market fund focused on driving growth for industrial enterprises – congatec has the financial backing and M&A expertise to capitalize on expanding market opportunities. For more information, visit www.congatec.com
 

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