Embedded Computing

Embedded Computing: A Revolution for IoT and the Industrial Sector

Embedded Computing means processing all or part of the data “locally”, but in the sense of “processing hosted in devices or sensors”: in other words, integrating computing capabilities into connected objects.

These capabilities can take the form of traditional algorithms, but the evolution of technologies now makes it possible to embed artificial intelligence capabilities directly into the object, whether it’s built around a microprocessor or a microcontroller: this is known as Edge AI.

Although by definition the power of embedded computing is limited by the capabilities of the device’s hardware, it already enables real-time data analysis at the device level, without additional infrastructure costs.

This solution is particularly well suited for specific embedded functions and is even the cornerstone of new services such as predictive maintenance. It makes it easy to anticipate failures and maximize performance.

IMPULSE Expertise

Implementing embedded computing requires mastery of both software and hardware.

A complete software and hardware offering

IMPULSE offers customized software and hardware support for the development of your projects, from design to industrialization.

On the software side, our experience in RF communications optimization, low power management, and our developments in machine learning and deep learning are key to our success.

On the hardware side, our electronics expertise is recognized and enhanced every day through strategic partnerships with leading microcontroller and microprocessor manufacturers.

Thanks to our constant technological monitoring, we are able to help our customers choose the most suitable components for their embedded computing projects, be it microcontrollers, microprocessors, cellular modems or mechanical elements.

The software-hardware integration is orchestrated around an optimized system architecture, taking into account the type, volume and duration of data storage, real-time, information protection, energy efficiency, environmental and regulatory constraints and, of course, the associated costs… each parameter is analyzed to propose the best technological solution and the best performance-cost compromise.

« We build the optimal software and hardware architecture to capture the data, apply machine learning algorithms to it, process and transmit it, and thus enable the system to perform the task imagined at the start of the project with the customer. »

Patrick AUFFRAY – System Architect @ LACROIX

A global offer from design to industrialization

Our offer is complete and flexible. Complete, because we offer support from design to turnkey product. Flexible, because customers are free to choose the phases in which they need support, depending on their project and their internal resources.

In addition to software and hardware design, we also offer our expertise in optimizing your manufacturing process. To ensure a smooth transition from prototype to production, IMPULSE considers all the testing and manufacturing parameters that will make the system ready for industrial production as early as the design phase. Our design office proposes alternative assembly solutions to save time and improve quality by integrating advanced automated processes, while taking into account existing production capacities and methods. We position ourselves as a true one-stop shop, guaranteeing responsiveness, reliability and cost control.

« We have the expertise and the infrastructure to create a design and software environment capable of hosting local intelligence, introduced and managed autonomously by a customer algorithm. »

Jean-Philippe BALBERDE – Product Marketing Manager @ LACROIX