© Computer History Museum

1,800 SQUARE FEET – that’s how big the first computer was. The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was invented at the University of Pennsylvania and took 3 years for its construction to be completed. With its size, the computer packs a weight of almost 50 pounds (22.68 kg)! For most of us, this might seem unbelievable, but this was just how it was back then.

The Rise of Compact PCs

Nowadays, at the dawn of smartphones and laptops getting smaller and smaller, scaling these gadgets into smaller form factors is not that uncommon anymore. But how about the computers used in the industrial sectors to control a large-scale manufacturing operations? You must imagine large, ENIAC-like setups, and you are since some industrial companies are still running under obsolete computing systems – this is where smarter automation comes into play.

The Beckhoff C6030 only measures 129 x 133 x 76 mm! Recently installed to individual substations of a local water provider company, this compact Industrial PC is built with a zinc casing and its compact body allows a wide range of installation orientations even in confined spaces. The C6030 also has an integrated multi-core support, meaning it can be used simultaneously for high-performance automation, visualization, and communication^.

One of the main advantage of using Beckhoff products is they are non-proprietary, meaning, we could make a software tailored fit to your needs without the restrictions of relying to manufacturer provided programs. This ensures you only get what’s essential for your operations and eliminate what’s not.

Switch to a more powerful system free from proprietary restrictions today! Ask us and we’ll discus how Controtek’s #smarterautomation could bring your business into new heights.

Controtek Solutions is the exclusive Philippine distributor of Beckhoff Automation