September 8, 2009: Eurotech Launches Helios Platform, Industry's First Programmable Edge Controller

September 8, 2009: Eurotech Adds Wind River Linux 3.0 Support to Products Based on Intel® Atom™ Processor

September 3, 2009: Everyware™ Software Framework Brings Middleware to Low-Power Embedded Platforms

June 23, 2009: Eurotech Presents Aurora, the New Petascale Supercomputer that Sets a Landmark in High Performance Computing

March 4, 2009: Eurotech signs a collaboration agreement with RSC, PSI and Intel to address Russian and European supercomputers market

March 3, 2009: Eurotech Launches the ISIS XL, a Rugged PC/104+ Intel® Atom™ Processor Z5xx Series CPU for Extended Temperature, Low Power and High Performance Systems in Industrial, Military, and In-Vehicle Applications

March 3, 2009: Eurotech Introduces the Compact, Rugged, Extended Temperature Range Embedded Catalyst XL Module Basing on the Intel® Atom™ Z5xx Series Processor Platform with 3W power consumption.

February 4, 2009: Eurotech and Dynalog to Exhibit at Aero India 2009 Exhibition in Bangalore

January 26, 2009: Eurotech wins 2008 Platinum Embedded Board Vendor Award from VDC research group

December 30, 2008: Eurotech strengthens its presence in Asia and opens a sales office in Chennai, India

November 10, 2008: Eurotech wins the award of excellence for "Growth in the Intel® Atom™ co-selling" from Intel®

November 1, 2008: Eurotech announces new DuraMAR® 2150 Mobile Access Router for wireless train and metro backhaul connection

October 27, 2008: Eurotech announces the ACS-5125 MIL-qualified 25W High-Rel PC/104+ power supply for ground vehicle or avionic systems

October 6, 2008: Eurotech announces the Low Power PROTEUS single board computer

September 11, 2008: The Eurotech Group exhibits at InnoTrans 2008 - The International Trade Fair for Railway Transportation Technology in Berlin 23-26 September 2008

September 9, 2008: Eurotech Announces A3PCI8024 CPCI Embedded Computer Platform Based on Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor

September 5, 2008: Eurotech announces the new Low Power ISIS PC/104+ board based on the Intel® Atom™ processor

April 2, 2008: Eurotech Catalyst Module Based on Intel® Atom™ Processor Delivers High Performance in Low Power Embedded Computer System

March 20, 2008: Eurotech introduces COM-1480, an integrated high-speed 3G wireless PC/104-Plus module with 12-channel GPS

February 26, 2008: Eurotech forms a new US-based subsidiary - Eurotech Inc. - through the combination of Applied Data Systems and Arcom

February 19, 2008: ADS, a Eurotech Group Company, Wins Contract Valued at Over 1M USD for Next - Generation Medical Analyzer

February 7, 2008: Eurotech Zypad selected to automate distribution and stocking centers

January 29, 2008: The Eurotech Group exhibits at ITS 2008 - The 9th Intelligent Transportation Systems Asia-Pacific Forum and Exhibition in Singapore 14-16 July 2008

January 25, 2008: New 6,5" display for military and tactical applications

December 19, 2007: Eurotech invests in unmanned aerial vehicles with the acquisition of 21% of the share capital of UTRI SpA

December 18, 2007: Eurotech Group's Rugged Wearable Zypad Computer "Dresses" Italian Civil Defense Unit

December 17, 2007: Eurotech exhibits at the Embedded World 2008

December 17, 2007: Eurotech and Xi'An Northwestern Polytechnic University School of Astronautics to form strategic agreement for cooperation

November 30, 2007: Lockheed Martin and Parvus Corporation sign production agreement for F-22 CNI battery

October 4, 2007: Eurotech: Advanet acquisition

September 18, 2007: Eurotech welcomes you to the ITS 2007 World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems Exhibition in Beijing 9-13.10.2007.

September 13, 2007: Eurotech extends its presence in India - Dynalog and Eurotech sign Distributorship agreement

June 14, 2007: Eurotech announces the GEMINI EBX form factor Core 2 Duo SBC

May 28, 2007: Great Success for the Eurotech Passenger Counter at the UITP Mobility & City Transport 2007

May 10, 2007: Eurotech welcomes you to UITP Mobility and City Transport Exhibition in Helsinki 21-24.05.2007.

May 6, 2007: Eurotech sponsored M-team Lions -91 Junior Floorball Team from Helsinki wins the 2007 Finnish Championship.

April 2, 2007: The Eurotech Group exhibits at Asia Traffic 2007 - Asia's premier international traffic and land transport infrastructure exhibition in Singapore 10-12 July 2007

February 14, 2007: Eurotech exhibits at CIPATE 2007 - China International Exhibition and Symposium on Police and Anti Terrorism Technology and Equipment

February 6, 2007: Eurotech launches the PCN-1001 high accuracy passenger counter for public transportation vehicles

January 24, 2007: Eurotech and Aero Master Corporation form a partnership for cooperation

January 12, 2007: Eurotech unveils the COM-1289, a low power wireless module combining a 12 channel GPS receiver and a 3-band GSM/GPRS modem.

January 10, 2007: Eurotech Finland launches Zeus - An ultra low power PXA270 EPIC SBC for wireless asset management, telematics and communication.

January 9, 2007: Eurotech completes the aquisition of Applied Data Systems Inc.

December 15, 2006: IBM and Eurotech form initial partnership in Pervasive Computing

December 6, 2006: Eurotech acquires Applied Data Systems Inc.

November 16, 2006: Eurotech Finland to support M-team Lions -91 Junior Floorball team from Helsinki

November 15, 2006: Eurotech introduces the INT-1462, a low power high-performance frame grabber for embedded PC/104Plus systems

October 31, 2006: Inauguration of the new Eurotech Group Headquarters

October 10, 2006: Eurotech and Astro Explorer form a partnership for cooperation

July 28, 2006: Eurotech signs partnership agreement with Finmeccanica

July 27, 2006: Eurotech renews its CPU product line with new enhanced RoHS compliant embedded Celeron® and Pentium® III CPU modules

July 24, 2006: Eurotech presents the new CPU-1421 processor module with dual 10/100Mbit Ethernet controllers and 4 serial ports

July 5, 2006: Eurotech strengthens its presence in China and opens a new sales office in Beijing

June 28, 2006: Eurotech unveils Zypad™ - Wrist-Worn Computer

June 9, 2006: Eurotech introduces the PCN-1000 passenger counter system for public transportation

May 2, 2006: CPU-1433, a new RoHS compliant PCI-architecture Geode™ GX2 based 333MHz low power SBC for demanding embedded applications

April 1, 2006: Eurotech completes the acquisition of the Arcom Group

February 24, 2006: Eurotech moves toward RoHS compliance

February 3, 2006: Eurotech S.p.A. signs option agreement with Spectris plc to acquire 100% of the Arcom Group (price-sensitive communication)

January 31, 2006: Parvus, a Member of the Eurotech Group, Names New Vice President of Sales and Marketing

January 23, 2006: Eurotech promotes the development of ETH lab, the Group's research centre

January 13, 2006: Eurotech will soon release a new PC/104 MVB interface for communication onboard trains

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Eurotech Launches Helios Platform, Industry's First Programmable Edge Controller

    Cambridge (UK), September 8th, 2009 - Eurotech Group, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, announces today that it is launching the highly configurable Helios edge controller platform. The Helios platform offers data access and control on the edge of the cloud, to aggregate and deliver data from edge devices, pervasive sensors, and distributed monitors to the network core for further analysis and action. The Helios platform offers the greatest possible flexibility:

    Flexible hardware: Select an Intel® Atom™ Series Z5xx processor-based configuration, at up to 1.6GHz with memory and video display options.

    Software options: Choose Windows Embedded Standard, Windows CE 6.0 or Wind River Linux 3.0 for the operating system

    Programmable: Accelerated go-to-market with simple to use APIs offered within the Eurotech Everyware™ Software Framework (ESF)

    Connectivity choices: Use wired or pre-certified wireless network services for devices for cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi access within the secure and rugged USB bay area.

    The Eurotech Helios platform can be equipped with the Eurotech ESF middleware to offer the industry's first easily programmable edge controller system. With ESF, OEMs have a Java-based middleware framework as a starting point for their application coding, leading to faster time to market and ultimately, future-proofing and greater market success.

    Download Everyware™ Software Framework (ESF) Datasheet

    "Combining our configurable hardware platform, Helios, with the ESF middleware gives Eurotech customers the greatest range of flexibility, in I/O options, connectivity choices, and object-oriented programming," comments Arlen Nipper, President and CTO at Eurotech, Inc. "The Helios platform is the next step in our product progression, and gives our customers the ability to go to market quickly with proven embedded hardware and software technology in a truly application-ready and programmable package."

    "With the Helios platform, Eurotech launches a packaged device that makes it easy for OEMs to select Intel-based architectures for applications that are part of the 15 billion connected devices Intel sees in the near future," said Joe Jensen, general manager, Embedded and Computing Division, Intel. "With software and hardware configurability, Eurotech offers leading Intel technology to give OEMs a high degree of flexibility to deliver medical, transportation, or industrial applications to precisely meet their users' needs."

    Eurotech designs and manufactures a range of innovative embedded single board computers, application-ready platforms and configurable systems for customers who operate within the transportation, medical, communications, defense, security, and industrial industries.

    The Helios platform will be generally available in the first quarter of 2010.

    Download Helios Datasheet
Eurotech Adds Wind River Linux 3.0 Support to Products Based on Intel Atom Processor

    Cambridge (UK), September 8th, 2009 - Eurotech Group, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, announces today the support of the Wind River Linux 3.0 operating system on several Eurotech hardware platforms. Eurotech has added support of Wind River Linux 3.0 to meet demand in medical, industrial control, transportation and other applications where precision and responsiveness are vital to customer success.

    "Our decisive move and quick action to add Wind River Linux 3.0 support to our popular Catalyst Module and other Intel Atom-based hardware platforms complete the next logical step to delivering what the embedded and pervasive computing market is demanding," explains Arlen Nipper, President and CTO of Eurotech Inc. "We were increasingly hearing from customers that Wind River Linux support was a key requirement so our development team worked closely with Wind River engineers to make that happen quickly."

    "Eurotech customers can now more easily leverage tools and third-party applications from Wind River and Wind River's comprehensive ISV ecosystem," comments Jens Wiegand, General Manager, Industrial and Medical Solutions, Wind River. "In combination with Wind River's world-class customer support, Eurotech customers can minimize time-to-market and risk, while focusing on differentiated value."

    Eurotech initially supports Wind River Linux 3.0 on its products that are based on the Intel® Atom(TM) processor, including the Catalyst Module, Catalyst EC, ISIS, Proteus, and DuraCOR series rugged computers.

Everyware™ Software Framework Brings Middleware to Low-Power Embedded Platforms

    Columbia, Maryland, 3 Sept 2009 - Eurotech Group, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, announces today the launch of Everyware™ Software Framework (ESF) on Intel® Atom™-based embedded platforms. ESF offers open source developer tooling based on the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Java Micro Edition Virtual Machine. Eurotech systems loaded with ESF give OEMs a flexible and portable Java-based development environment that makes application creation quick and easy.

    "Eurotech has always understood that quick time-to-market is as critical as power consumption and performance in the embedded space. With ESF on Intel Atom solutions, we bring these traits to the next level," explains Arlen Nipper, President and CTO of Eurotech Inc. "ESF delivers everything from the hardware to the operating system to middleware components via Java bundles. OEMs simply have to develop their end applications on top of these bundles. Furthermore, because ESF is based on Java, our products can be easily ported across operating systems and Eurotech platforms, freeing developers from wasted time re-writing code."

    Eurotech is initially offering ESF on low-power, high-performance products based on the Intel® Atom™ processor, including the Catalyst Module XL, Catalyst EC, ISIS, Proteus, and DuraCOR series rugged computers.

    Download Everyware™ Software Framework (ESF) Datasheet
Eurotech, one of the leading companies in Embedded and High Performance Computing, presents Aurora, the revolutionary HPC system for installations of any size, up to multiple PetaFLOPS

    Hamburg (Germany), June 23rd, 2009 – Eurotech, a leading provider of special purpose computing platforms, today unveiled Aurora, a revolutionary supercomputer that sets the pace for performance and efficiency. Aurora is packed with the most advanced solutions, such as quad-core high performance Intel® Xeon® 5500 processors series, 100Gbps per node bandwidth capacity, programmable on-node acceleration, multi-level synchronization networks and direct liquid cooling. Aurora sets a new standard of excellence in high performance computing.

    “The Aurora supercomputer breaks the rules by removing the bottlenecks that limit the performance, efficiency and scalability of traditional systems”, said Giampietro Tecchiolli, CTO and VP of Eurotech. “Its advanced technology permits unprecedented effective performance, sets a record for footprint reduction and radically cuts the total cost of ownership for installations of any size, with energy savings as high as 60%.”

    “The Aurora project is the result of a multi-group effort and we are excited that the unique features of the Intel Xeon 5500 series processor have become the base for such an innovative supercomputer system architecture. The Intel Xeon 5500 series brings up the bar considerably by turning the chip into a intelligent, adaptable part of the server solution,” said Richard Dracott, general manager of Intel’s High Performance Computing Group.

    Aurora takes full advantage of the latest high performance, power efficient Intel Xeon 5500 processors series.

    The new generation processor is Intel’s most revolutionary server processor since the introduction of the Intel Pentium® Pro processor 14 years ago. It can automatically adjust to specified energy usage levels, speed-up data center transactions and customer database queries thanks to new features such as Intel Turbo Boost which increases system performance based on the user’s needs, and Integrated Power Gates that turn off unused cores to save electricity and reduce heat. In particular, Intel® Turbo Boost is a feature that allows the processor to operate at higher speeds if a workload needs it and as long the processor isn’t operating above its power and thermal limits. This allows the CPU to dynamically deliver additional performance above the base frequency if needed.

    The Intel Xeon processor 5500 series also takes intelligent power to a new level with up to 15 automated operating states. These create significant improvements in chip power management by adjusting system power consumption based on real-time throughput and without sacrificing performance.

    In addition, the user-friendly software environment is fully compatible with most existing HPC codes and tools, and requires minimal or no porting for near optimal performance. Extra acceleration is available using the integrated programmable accelerator.

    Eurotech introduces the Unified Network Architecture™ (UNA) in Aurora, which offers dramatic advantages over conventional HPC systems by radically improving performance and feature set. At the same time, the UNA reduces the number of physical and logical layers for exceptionally low memory to memory latency.

    In each node, the UNA integrates a 60Gbps switchless 3D torus, a 40Gbps switched Infiniband® network, three multilevel synchronization networks and a programmable network processor. User-programmable logic transparently enables the optimal routing of data packets and manages the multilevel synchronization networks, for seamless scalability up to multiple PetaFLOPS.

    Another exciting innovation is the Aurora direct liquid cooling system, which eliminates vibrations and rotating parts while providing precise control over component temperature. By removing the typical sources of failure in traditional HPC systems – even the on-node storage is solid-state – and thanks to the embedded redundant design, Aurora is exceptionally reliable.

    Aurora is one of the greenest HPC systems on the market: its efficient design is both light on the energy bill, eliminating the additional costs of traditional cooling, and also makes it possible to squeeze as much number crunching as possible from every Watt. Moreover, Aurora is environmentally conscious and so compact that even PetaFLOPS installations may be possible in existing locations, allowing a sustainable growth in performance and preservation of existing assets.

    Developed by the Alliance of Eurotech, PSI RAS, RSC SKIF with support from Intel® : “Aurora”, “SKIF series 4”, and “SKIF-Aurora” are different trademarks of the same product in different geographical areas

Eurotech signs a collaboration agreement with RSC, PSI and Intel to address Russian and European supercomputers market

    Amaro (Italy) - March 4, 2009 - Eurotech S.p.A. (ETH.MI) today announces that it has signed a scientific, industrial and commercial collaboration agreement to address the growing market of supercomputers in the Russian Federation, CIS and Europe. The agreement fosters the development of high performance computing technologies, aimed at the manufacturing and deployment of powerful, reliable and efficient supercomputers. The collaboration agreement has been presented yesterday during a press conference held at Program Systems Institute headquarters in Pereslavl-Zalessky, north-east of Moscow.

    Partners in this collaboration are:

    RSC SKIF, a Russian company that will carry out design, development, manufacturing and commercial activities in the Russian Federation and the CIS

    Program Systems Institute (PSI), is the leading Research Institute on High-performance computing of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), which will provide scientific and technical support to the development of supercomputing solutions

    Eurotech, which will bring to the partnership its latest supercomputing architecture (Aurora) and will be responsible for designing and manufacturing the machines

    Intel, which will act as a supporting party, providing the processors and assisting the other parties in development and marketing activities.

    "High Performance Computing is a strategic know-how for Russia where investments have increased more than 20-fold in the last 10 years and are expected to continue an accelerated growth. We estimate about 400 M$ in the next few years as Russian HPC market size for the machines of the Aurora class", explains Sergei Abramov, Director of PSI RAS. "Supercomputers are instruments for gaining superiority, both in economics and in technology. We are most delighted to have collaboration with Eurotech on expanding Aurora supercomputing architecture and we are looking forward to boost our scientific and engineering forefront applications."

    "Aurora represents a new class of supercomputing machines, a milestone in terms of price/performance, processors density and low power consumption" says Giampietro Tecchiolli, Vice President and CTO of Eurotech. "Thanks to the contributions coming from PSI and RSC and the support coming from Intel we expect Aurora series supercomputers to play a primary role in the HPC Market."

    "Aurora supercomputers will fully exploit the potential of our next generation Intel processors such as the Intel Xeon 5500 series (Nehalem) processors" explains Andrey Semin, HPC Technology Manager at Intel Europe. "We are really pleased to support the collaboration between Eurotech, RSC and PSI ".

Eurotech Launches the ISIS XL, a Rugged PC/104+ Intel® Atom™ Processor Z5xx Series CPU for Extended Temperature, Low Power and High Performance Systems in Industrial, Military, and In-Vehicle Applications

    Nuremberg (Germany) - March 4, 2009 - Eurotech, a leading Group of companies specializing in embedded products and technologies, today announces the ISIS XL, a rugged high-reliability PC/104 Plus Board based on the Intel® Atom™ Z5xx series processor platform.

    The ISIS XL is a low power standard PC/104+ footprint CPU with high peripheral integration for applications requiring resistance to mechanical stress and temperature extremes.

    "Moving our Intel Atom processor architecture expertise to this new PC/104 Plus platform brings improvements in performance to power consumption and processing capabilities for the many companies committed to PC/104 designs," says Giampietro Tecchiolli, CTO of Eurotech. "The ISIS XL will benefit legacy designs as well as open new applications and projects with its advanced technology, high-integration and recognized standard form factor."

    "The industrial temperature range Intel Atom Z5xx processor platform is ideal for constrained thermal environments often encountered in embedded installations," said Jonathan Luse, director of marketing, Low Power Embedded Products Division, Intel. "Embedded computing systems based on the Intel Atom, such as the Eurotech ISIS XL, enables the creation of next generation devices for many vertical markets and industries."

    Working demonstrations of the Eurotech ISIS XL and the Catalyst XL module are on show at the Eurotech booth (#12-116) as well as on the Intel booth (#9-357) at the Embedded World 2009 exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany.

    Availability:

    The ISIS XL will be available in the second quarter of 2009.

    About Eurotech:

    Eurotech is a global leader in the design, development and production of application-ready embedded computer systems, devices and platforms. Eurotech architects systems that help customers accelerate the time-to-market of their products leveraging robust design and introduction of leading-edge technologies in advanced graphics processing, power consumption and integration. Eurotech provides easy and transparent connectivity and networking through modern wireless technologies for mobile applications. For more information, please visit the Eurotech website at

    Intel and Intel Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Eurotech Introduces the Compact, Rugged, Extended Temperature Range Embedded Catalyst XL Module Basing on the Intel® Atom™ Z5xx Series Processor Platform with 3W power consumption.

    Nuremberg (Germany) - March 4, 2009 - Eurotech, a leading Group of companies specializing in embedded products and technologies, today announces the Catalyst XL Module, a compact Computer on Module for low power embedded applications.

    Basing on the new Intel® Atom™ processor Z5xx series processor platform, the Catalyst XL Module is guaranteed to operate over the temperature range of -40 to +85°C while maintaining full compatibility with the original Catalyst Module.

    The Eurotech Catalyst XL mezzanine CPU module with its compact 67 x 100mm form factor takes full advantage of all the features of the Intel® Atom™ CPU platform.

    The Eurotech Catalyst XL offers distinctive features including:

  • Eurotech's BIOS and proprietary micro-controller optimise power below 3W
  • Extended temperature range operation - component selection and design
  • Monolithic construction with all on-board soldered components
  • DRAM memory expandable up to 2GB
  • BIOS and embedded controller allows flexible management of system functions
  • The sophisticated EMI design results in low emissions and RF interference
  • Drop-in replacement for the standard temperature range Catalyst Module
  • "Eurotech's engineering team was able to integrate the larger processor package of the extended temperature ATOM on the Catalyst XL while maintaing full compatible with the popular Catalyst Module," explains Greg Nicoloso, CEO of Eurotech INC. "The Catalyst XL Module is the optimal solution for OEM integrators that require high-reliability operation in extreme temperature installations."

    "Intel has extended its Atom Z5xx series processor platform to the industrial temperature range of -40 to 85C with a larger footprint 1.0 mm ball pitch version chip," said Jonathan Luse, director of marketing, Low Power Embedded Products Division, Intel. "This allows companies that design mobile application-ready embedded computer systems, such as Eurotech, to bring the Intel Atom processor technology to market introducing improvements in power efficiency and a rich set of features integrated in a small form factor targeting temperature-constrained applications in diverse embedded markets."

    Working demonstrations of the Eurotech Catalyst XL module and ISIS XL are on show at the Eurotech booth (#12-116) as well as on the Intel booth (#9-357) at the Embedded World 2009 exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany.

    Availability:

    The Catalyst XL Module will be available in the second quarter of 2009.

    About Eurotech:

    Eurotech is a global leader in the design, development and production of application-ready embedded computer systems, devices and platforms. Eurotech architects systems that help customers accelerate the time-to-market of their products leveraging robust design and introduction of leading-edge technologies in advanced graphics processing, power consumption and integration. Eurotech provides easy and transparent connectivity and networking through modern wireless technologies for mobile applications. For more information, please visit the Eurotech website at

    Intel and Intel Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Eurotech and Dynalog to exhibit at Aero India 2009 in Bangalore.

    Chennai - February 4, 2009 - Eurotech is pleased to invite you to Aero India 2009 exhibition in Bangalore, India 11-15th of February 2009.

    This exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for Systems Integrators involved in military, tactical and domestic security to become familiar with the latest rugged computing and networking solutions. The Eurotech Group offers a variety or purpose built military qualified systems as well as project-specific ODM solutions suitable for military aircraft, helicopter, vessel and vehicle installations.

    Visitors will have the opportunity to receive information on new system products including:

  • DuraCOR Rugged central units
  • DuraVIS Displays for military aircraft and vehicles
  • DuraMAR Tactical routers
  • WR1100 Rugged Zypad wearable computers
  • Tactical IP based NVR systems
  • Visitors are invited to meet Eurotech and Dynalog at Hall D, Stand #1 . For further information please visit the official exhibition website: www.aeroindia.in

Eurotech wins 2008 Platinum Embedded Board Vendor Award from VDC research group

    Amaro (UD), January 26, 2008 - Eurotech, a leading supplier of application-ready embedded computer systems, today announces that it has earned the 2008 Platinum Embedded Board Vendor status awarded by VDC Research Group. Users have evaluated vendors based on 45 selection criteria, placing Eurotech at the highest level.

    The prize, now awarded for the fifth consecutive year, is based on thorough research conducted by VDC among the top users of merchant computer boards. This success underlines Eurotechs' ability to provide excellent pre- and post-sales service, technical support, quality product and stability of long term availability.

    "We are very pleased to earn the Platinum Embedded Board Vendor Award from VDC for 2008 and to be recognized among the best", says Giampietro Tecchiolli, CTO of the Eurotech Group. "This award is a clear message that we are doing what our customers need so they can be successful in bringing their products to market."

    Below is the list of the top embedded board vendors published by VDC Research Group.

    2008 PLATINUM EMBEDDED BOARD VENDORS:

  • Eurotech S.p.A.
  • JK Microsystems, Inc.
  • Kontron AG
  • Measurement Computing Corporation
  • National Instruments Corporation
  • RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
  • Themis Computer, Inc.
  • Trenton Technology, Inc.
  • Versalogic Corporation
  • WinSystems, Inc.
Eurotech opens a new sales office in Chennai, India

    Chennai (India) - December 30, 2008 - Eurotech strengthens its presence in Asia by opening a regional sales and support centre in Chennai, India.

    "The opening of a sales office in India is part of our strategy to strengthen and spread our presence in the rapidly developing region of Asia", says Tomi Hänninen, South and South East Asia Region Manager. "India is an important region for the growth of Eurotech and we believe that our technology and solutions will match the needs of the transportation, defence and industrial markets. This has encouraged us to considerably increase our efforts in marketing, sales and local support in India."

    Mr. Satheesh has been appointed as the Business Development and Sales Manager. In his past working career he has gained vast experience in the sales and marketing of embedded boards, systems and software in India. Mr Satheesh will also manage and support the distributors of Eurotech products.

    Mr. Vengatesan will be responsible for techncial and project sales and will also provide extensive technical and pre-sales support. Mr. Vengatesan has worked in the development and design of embedded systems and is very familiar with x86 and low power PXA microarchitectures as well as embedded and real time OS.

    "The Eurotech Group product portfolio includes exciting and new solutions for new market segments and applications. India has a vast knowledge of HW and SW engineering with a growing need for standard embedded products", as Mr Satheesh, Sales Manager for Eurotech India confirms, "The product offering of the Eurotech Group matches perfectly the special requiremements of our market. We are geared for success in applications such as urban rail and metro transportation, logistics and materials handling, infrastructure as well as defence and national security."

    "This new sales office in India as well as Eurotech's Singapore sales office focuses on OEM and project sales leveraging on Eurotech standard systems and solutions is part of Eurotech's global strategy", says Tomi Hänninen, "The Indian sub-continent will now receive the attention it deserves as an integral part of our Asian operations."

    E-mail:
    s.satheesh@eurotech.com
    n.vengatesan@eurotech.com

    Internet:
    www.eurotech.com
    www.eurotech.co.in

Eurotech wins the award of excellence for "Growth in the Intel® Atom™ co-selling" from Intel®

    Amaro (UD), November 10, 2008 - Eurotech Inc, US-based subsidiary of Eurotech Spa, today announces that at the Intel® Business Connections Awards dinner for Embedded Communications Alliance (ECA) members, it won the Award of Excellence trophy for Growth in the Intel® Atom™ Co-Selling category. Eurotech Inc surpassed all other ECA Members with volume of opportunities for products based on the new Intel® Atom™ processor.

    This award is an extremely prestigious one for any company in the Intel® ECA program and reflects the depth and breadth of sales opportunities that Eurotech and Intel® are pursuing together throughout the United States and across several vertical markets. "Eurotech has an effective and long term vision on where the Intel® Architecture for low power embedded applications is leading and how to best apply the available hardware and software technologies", explains Arlen Nipper, President and CTO of Eurotech Inc. "The winning of this award shows that our actions are totally in sync with the long term vision that Intel® has for this market".

    About Eurotech

    Eurotech is an Associate Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance, a six-time winner of the Independent Hardware Vendor Excellence Award from Microsoft, and a contributor to the Debian Open Source community.

    Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Eurotech releases the DuraMAR® 2150 Mobile Access Router

    Helsinki, November 1st, 2008. Eurotech announces the new DuraMAR® 2150 series Mobile Access Router, an integrated rugged Mobile IP router designed for providing wireless high-speed multi-technology back-haul connection in train and metro installations. Leveraging Cisco Systems IOS® software and the 3200 series mobile access router core (MAR) combined with a Eurotech embedded wireless communication controller, the DuraMAR router enables prime contractors and systems integrators to achieve mobile communications-on-the-move (COTM) and a wide range of new in-vehicle networking applications, from wireless Internet access to Voice over IP (VoIP), passenger WiFi services to streaming video surveillance and intelligent vehicle diagnostics/maintenance.

    The DuraMAR 2150 targets demanding train-borne installations where operational reliability and an integrated structure is required. Compliance with international rail standards for vibration, humidity, safety and protection is guaranteed. The DuraMAR 2150 is qualified for IP65, EN50155, EN61373, as well as radiated and conducted EMI/EMC levels and immunity defined in EN50121.

    A routed 10/100Mbit Ethernet port is available in the front using a sealed locking automotive grade connector. Wireless terminals such as HSDPA/HSUPA, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g and/or CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev.A may be integrated inside the DuraMAR 2150 router.

    A dedicated internal 3-band GPRS/GSM modem provides remote access to the DuraMAR 2150 for system diagnostics, status monitoring, configuration, as well as alarms using SNMP protocol. This independent wireless interface enables remote access to internal HW modules such as the communication controller, the CISCO MAR router as well as wireless backhaul interfaces. SNMP protocol over GPRS TCP/IP data or SMS can be used to interrogate or control the DuraMAR 2150 independently of the wireless interfaces used for primary router communication.

    The DuraMAR2150 Mobile Access Router provides secure data, voice and video communications, tunneling and encryption as well as seamless roaming and interoperability across multiple wireless networks simultaneously. Suitable applications include systems for transportation, defense, public safety and homeland security.

  • Download DuraMAR2150 Datasheet
  • Download DuraMAR2150 Train Case Study Presentation
  • Download DuraMAR2150 Application Note Presentation
Eurotech releases a new 25W isolated PC/104 power supply for military ground vehicle and aircraft installed systems

    Helsinki, October 27th, 2008. Eurotech releases the ACS-5125 PC/104 power supply tested and qualified for military 12/24Vdc ground vehicle or 28V avionic systems.

    Eurotech expands its offering of qualified MIL-rated PC/104+ power supplies with the ASC-5125 module capable of supplying 25W of +5Vdc with a wide input voltage range of +15,5 to 40Vdc. The module is tested for compliance with Military standards MIL-STD-461E, MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-1275A/B/C as well as MIL-STD-704. EMC reports are available to assist in system design. The ACS-5125 reduces the engineering efforts and risks in system design and qualification compared to "designed to meet" power supplies.

    Both ISA and PCI buses are mounted on the board in order to provide maximum flexibility in the mechanical construction of the system. Two versions of the board are available: one with DC/DC converter modules on the top side and one with modules mounted on the bottom side of the board. These two versions will allow easy implementation of structural heat dissipation, connecting the power converters to the system enclosure.

    An onboard I2C-bus temperature sensor and advanced thermal shutdown circuitry can be used to protect the power supply and system. All outputs are overload protected and filtered. The operating temperature range is -40 to +85°C without degrading using whith structural heatsink dissipation.

  • Download ACS-5125 PC/104+ MIL Power Supply Module Datasheet
Eurotech announces the Low Power PROTEUS single board computer

    Eurotech has been working with Intel Corporation as an early adopter of Low Power Intel® Architecture (LPIA) devices. As a result of this work Eurotech Ltd have now released the new PROTEUS single board computer.

    The PROTEUS is available in two configurations, allowing it to be deployed either as a standalone device, or as a COM Express module.

    In either version, PROTEUS offers all the benefits of Intel's embedded Atom processor, providing levels of functionality and performance traditionally requiring a high performance x86 board, but at a fraction of the power previously needed for comparable systems. Featuring soldered down RAM and Flash memory, coupled to the extremely low heat generation of the Atom processor, PROTEUS is perfect for applications needing high end performance in a rugged, fanless package.

    Sharing the same baseboard design, the two variants differ only in how various peripheral connections are presented to the user. On the standalone variant, peripherals are presented via headers and standard connectors on the board itself, whilst on the COM Express version, these signals are presented on a standard COM Express Type 1 connector supporting PCI Express, LPC, USB, dual LVDS, HD Audio, Gigabit Ethernet and SMBus interfaces for connection to a carrier board. For convenience, a standard carrier board is also available for the COM Express version, providing standard breakouts for the various peripherals and expansion buses.

    In addition to a full range of standard PC peripherals, the PROTEUS is able to interface directly to LVDS displays and has an integral touchscreen controller. The provision of two independent display controllers allows deployment in applications requiring different content to be served to different users. GPS, Bluetooth and ZigBee are onboard options and the provision of two sites for PCI Express Mini Cards allows easy and flexible expansion for applications requiring wireless local and wide area networking support.

    Having all this performance in such a small package is a truly compelling offering that makes the PROTEUS ideally suited for applications such as infotainment, interactive kiosks, access control, HMI, medical and industrial control.

    A key feature of the PROTEUS is its full compatibility with a wide range of desktop and pre-installed, ready to run, embedded operating systems including Windows XP, XP Embedded, CE 6.0 and Linux.

Eurotech exhibits at InnoTrans 2008 in Berlin - International exhibition on railway technology

    Helsinki - September 11, 2008 - Eurotech is pleased to invite you to InnoTrans 2008 exhibition in Berlin 23-26th of September 2008.

    This exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for Systems Integrators to become familiar with the latest Eurotech Group solutions for rail and rolling stock applications. Eurotech offers a variety or purpose built systems as well as project-specific ODM solutions for train and metros.

    The DuraMAR2150 Wireless 3G train mobile access router will be launched at the InnoTrans 2008. This router combines the CISCO 3200 series MAR with an embedded communciations controller providing wireless 3G HSDPA conectivity and SNMP remote access and diagnostics and reporting over independent GPRS connection. The router can connect directly to a 110Vdc frain feeder or 24Vdc supply.

    A working demonstartion will show wireless streaming of live video from a Eurotech DuraCOR IP Video recorder over 3G HSDPA.

    Visitors will have the opportunity to see and receive information on new system products:

  • DuraCOR - Rugged PC and PXA architecture train controllers, MVB diagnostics computers, IP video recorders and PI/PIS controllers
  • PCN-1001 - Streoscopic vision based passenger counter for train and metro installations
  • DuraMAR 2150 - Mobile IP router for seamless Ethernet, HSDPA and WiMAX back-haul connections from train to home network
  • ODM and project-specific solutions for transportation
  • Visitors are invited to meet Eurotech at Hall 6.1 , Booth number 111 . For further information please visit the official exhibition website: www.innotrans.de

Eurotech Announces A3PCI8024 Compact PCI CPU Board Based on Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor

    Helsinki, Finland - September 9th, 2008 - Eurotech, a leading provider of application-ready embedded computer systems for low power and high performance applications, announces today the launch of the Eurotech A3pci8024. Based on the Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor, the company's latest system-on-a-chip (SOC)-based solution for demanding applications, the Eurotech A3pci8024 brings a new embedded computer platform option to OEMs delivering highly capable devices to market. The A3PCI8024 will be available in Q4/2008.

    The Eurotech A3pci8024 with the Intel SOC brings x86 Intel® Architecture capabilities to applications for the industrial control, transportation, gaming, medical and communications markets. With ECC supported memory, the Eurotech A3pci8024 also serves applications requiring high reliability, such as financial and control systems.

    With the Eurotech A3pci8024, device manufacturers choose from several operating systems, bringing desktop OSs to embedded devices. Microsoft Windows applications such as XP Embedded extend the OS options manufacturers can use for their applications. In addition, Linux is fully supported on the A3pci8024.

    "The Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor is an ideal SOC solution for the Eurotech A3pci8024, providing footprint savings, a range of I/O options and CompactPCI connectivity," explained Rose Schooler, general manager, Embedded Performance Products Division, Intel.

    About Eurotech

    Eurotech is an Associate Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance, a six-time winner of the Independent Hardware Vendor Excellence Award from Microsoft, and a contributor to the Debian Open Source community.

    Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Eurotech has been working with Intel Corporation as an early adopter of Low Power Intel® Architecture (LPIA) devices. As a result of this work Eurotech have now released the new ISIS single board computer

    Helsinki - September 5, 2008 - ISIS is a PC/104+ format device offering levels of functionality and performance traditionally requiring a high performance x86 board, but at a significantly reduced power consumption to less than 5 watts. This fanless x86 compatibility is achieved by harnessing the low power capabilities of the next generation embedded Intel® Atom™ chipset.

    Using Intel's Hi-K 45nm technology the Intel® Atom™ Z500 series processor delivers the benefits of Intel x86 architecture in a robust, ultra-small package with exceptional performance-per-watt. The processor is matched with an Intel® System Controller Hub (SCH) US15W which is a highly integrated device combining a graphics memory controller and I/O controller into a single 22x22 mm package.

    A full range of on board peripherals are provided including 8 x USB 2.0 ports, VGA, LVDS, HD-Audio, RS232/422/485, Ethernet, GPIO and IDE. Expansion requirements are well covered by a combination of PC/104 (ISA), PC 104+ (PCI) and PCI-Express Mini Card, so interfacing to real-world I/O or the latest wireless technology is easy.

    The ISIS offers a choice of 1.1 and 1.6 GHz processor parts and comes with up to 1GB of DDR2 RAM and up to 4GB of soldered-down Flash for security and durability. Further solid-state Flash expansion is available via an SDIO socket. An optional ITrax300 GPS receiver with full Position/Velocity/Time functionality is also available.

    A key feature of the ISIS is it's full compatibility with a wide range of desktop and pre-installed, ready to run, embedded operating systems including Windows Vista, Windows CE 6.0, Windows XP/XPe and Linux.

    Having all this performance in such a small package is a truly compelling offering that makes the ISIS ideally suitable for applications such as infotainment, interactive kiosks, access control, HMI, medical and industrial control.

  • Download ISIS PC/104+ Module Datasheet
  • Eurotech designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative Embedded Single Board computers, Applications Ready Platforms and Configurable Systems for customers who operate within the Transportation, Communications, Defence, Security and Industrial engineering industries. Eurotech is present in Europe, North America as well as Asia.

Eurotech Catalyst Module Based on Intel® Atom™ Processor Delivers High Performance in Low Power Embedded Computer System

    Columbia, MD, USA - April 2, 2008 - Eurotech Inc., a US subsidiary of the Eurotech Group, announces today the launch of the Catalyst Module, the company's latest computer on module product for low power, high performance applications. The Catalyst Module, created by a dedicated Eurotech team, combines Eurotech's expertise in power management techniques and algorithms with the Intel® Atom™ processor Z500 series and Intel® System Controller Hub US15W.

    The Catalyst Module, with a system-level power draw below 5W, brings Intel® architecture-compatible capabilities to applications for low power environments, so devices can be enclosed, without fans or heat sinks, while still supporting the latest multimedia, positioning, and networking capabilities in portable, battery-operated, handheld devices. Building on the Catalyst Module platform, manufacturers can build applications in entertainment, gaming, defense, medical, and control industries.

    With the Intel® Atom™ processor, device manufacturers choose from several operating systems, even bringing desktop OSs to handheld units for a mobile workers or end users. Microsoft Windows applications such as XP, XP Embedded, Vista, and CE extend the OS options manufacturers can use for their applications. In addition, Linux is fully supported through Applied Data and select real-time OS options can be supported as required.

    "Eurotech Inc. has enjoyed a long relationship with Intel as an Associate Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance," said Robert Olsen, CEO of Eurotech Inc. "We knew immediately that the Intel Atom technology on our Catalyst Module would open up new high-performance applications in the low power environment, such as gaming, in-vehicle entertainment, and PDA-like devices."

    "By utilizing the Intel® Atom™ processor Z500 series and Intel® System Controller Hub, Eurotech has been able to offer a platform for high performance applications with ultra low power," said Jonathan Luse, director of marketing, the Low Power Embedded Products Division at Intel. "The Catalyst Module demonstrates Eurotech's understanding of the manufacturing challenges when building applications in a small form factor for the embedded low power market."

    The computer on module design of the Catalyst Module allows manufacturers to get to market quickly, allowing the processor module to be separated from the application specific I/O carrier card. Manufacturers have the flexibility to have Eurotech member companies or a third-party create the carrier card to accompany the Catalyst Module. Eurotech offers the ISIS, an integrated PC/104+ module with the Catalyst, or a full-functioned development carrier board that manufacturers can use to develop their application early in the process.

  • Download Catalyst Module Datasheet
  • Eurotech Inc. is an Associate Member of the Intel Embedded and Communications Alliance, a six-time winner of the Independent Hardware Vendor Excellence Award from Microsoft, and a contributor to the Debian Open Source community.

COM-1480 a new integrated high-speed 3G wireless PC/104-Plus module with 12-channel GPS from Eurotech

    Helsinki, Finland - March 20th, 2008 - Eurotech introduces an integrated 3G wireless PC/104-Plus module with onboard 12-channel GPS receiver targeting high-performance wireless mobile applications.

    This new module leverages on the latest cellular multi-band modem technologies: HSDPA, CDMA2000 EV-DO or EDGE/GPRS. Downlink datarates of 3,6Mbps can be achieved in current HSDPA/UMTS networks in Europe as well as in Asia. The COM-1480 module can support up to 216kbps ratarates in Quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks. The COM-1480 is available also with a dual band 800/1900MHz CDMA2000 1X EV-DO Rev. A 3G-enabled modem. An onboard locking SIM card socket is easily accessible on the bottom side of the module.

    A low power 12-channel high-accuracy Fastrax GPS receiver supports both ASCII NMEA as well as Fasrtrax iTrax binary output protocols. Fast GPS acquisition time and high sensitivity makes the COM-1480 an ideal choice for high-performance mobile and telematics applications. The high-speed wireless modem options support roaming in the latest 3G cellular networks worldwide. Software and drivers are available for Win CE, Win XPE, Linux operating systems.

Eurotech forms a new US-based subsidiary Eurotech Inc. through the combination of Applied Data Systems and Arcom

    Amaro, Italy - February 26th, 2008 - The Eurotech Group announces that Applied Data Systems and Arcom, both US-based subsidiaries, are merging to form Eurotech Inc.

    Eurotech Inc. will operate as a single company, upon the public launch of the new company in April 2008 and completion of the transition in July 2008. Customers of Eurotech Inc. will benefit from an increased product offering and more resources available to work toward the success of their programs. Employees of Eurotech Inc. will grow in this new dynamic environment with open sharing of ideas and insights across locations.

    The integration of Applied Data Systems and Arcom is expected to have a positive impact on the Group's short, mid and long-term profitability already in 2008, due to the implementation of operational efficiencies and economies of scale between the merged companies.

    Eurotech Inc. is an important cornerstone in the integration process that the Eurotech Group is currently undertaking after the intense acquisition campaign of the past two years.

    The Eurotech Group is aiming to create an integrated company able to serve customers on a global basis with a consistent product offering, innovative solutions and service quality.

    About Eurotech Inc.

    Eurotech Inc. creates embedded computer systems, ranging from x86 to ARM architecture systems from both Applied Data and Arcom, and is focused on providing the latest innovations in embedded systems for the US market to both OEM and enterprise customers. Packaged solutions from Eurotech include the ZyWAN cellular routing modem, the Zypad wrist-wearable computer, Passenger Counter, and the netCast video over IP systems.

    As the primary sales channel for all Eurotech Group products in the US market, Eurotech Inc presents all Eurotech Group systems, including embedded computer systems, packaged systems, sensors, and high performance computers to the transportation, medical, automotive, gaming, military, industrial, and point of service industries.

    Eurotech Inc, with revenues ranging at approximately 45 million dollars in 2007, employs 150 people with over 50 percent of the staff involved in research and development activities.

ADS, a Eurotech Group Company, Wins Contract Valued at Over 1M USD for Next - Generation Medical Analyzer

    Amaro, Italy - February 19th, 2008 - Applied Data Systems, a global leader in low-power embedded computer systems and a subsidiary of the Eurotech Group, S.p.A., announces today the award of a new contract, with a program value of greater than 1M USD in 2008. For this contract, Applied Data will supply embedded computer systems for next-generation medical analysis devices.

    The customer selected Applied Data Systems for this engagement based on previous history of satisfaction, as well as high quality Linux support, specific features, and availability of a high-value embedded computer system. The systems will be based on the Sphere II platform from Applied Data Systems, which uses the Cirrus EP 9315 ARM9 RISC-based processor for full-featured functionality and low power consumption.

    The Sphere II platform delivers the high performance, low power capabilities required for medical, transportation, multimedia, and industrial applications.

    Applied Data Systems is a Gold Level Partner in Microsoft's Windows Embedded Partner program and six-time winner of Microsoft's Independent Hardware Vendor Excellence Award. Applied Data Systems is also a contributor to the Debian Open Source Community.

Eurotech Zypad selected to automate distribution and stocking centers

    Amaro, Italy - February 7th, 2008 - Arcom announces that it has entered into an agreement with ProCat Management Services for 500 Zypads to assist in their warehouse management solutions. The Zypad is an application ready wearable computer.

    ProCat has chosen to use the Zypad as the foundation for PickRight, its latest technology application, because of its diverse assortment of features and functionality. PickRight has been developed to improve the order picking process in distribution centers. Most distribution centers still use paper picking tickets to pick customer orders. This process is slow and prone to costly picking errors. The ProCat solution uses Zypad technology to replace the current paper pick tickets and allow picking to become a hands free process. Order picking instructions are wirelessly transmitted to the Zypad units. Picking accuracy is insured with the Zypad accessory ring scanner that allows the picker to easily scan product bar codes at the time of each pick. Training time is greatly reduced with the easy to use displays that appear on the Zypad touch screen. The ProCat solution significantly improves the product picking process by reducing labor costs and delivering perfect accuracy.

    "We are very pleased with the functionality that we are getting from the Zypad. We have developed an outstanding solution that we believe will be implemented in 100's of distribution centers across North America in the next few years. The Zypad is an excellent device for us." Said Dave Copestick, President of ProCat.

    ProCat Management Services develops specialty software applications for convenience store chains and wholesale distributors. ProCat looked at competitors in the industry but found that the Zypad had an open platform which allowed them to design their own application and utilize the ring scanner accessory to build the right solution for its clients.

    "This order shows the value for our clients in Arcom cross selling products from the Eurotech Group. Arcom is now able to offer its client's and future client's finished products that are open, application ready platforms." Said Arlen Nipper, President of Arcom.

Eurotech exhibits at ITS 2008 in Singapore - Asia-Pacific region exhibition on intelligent transportation systems

    Singapore - January 29, 2008 - Eurotech is pleased to invite you to Asia-Pacific Region ITS 2008 forum and exhibition that will be held at the Suntec Exhibition Centre in Singapore 14-16th of July 2008.

    This exhibition will provide a good opportunity for hardware and software Systems Integrators to become familiar with Eurotech Group products and technlogies for rail and land transport, public transportation and public safety. Eurotech offers a variety standard products as well as project-specific ODM solutions for mobile applications requiring high-speed wireless communication.

    Visitors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations and receive information on new products:

  • DuraCOR - Rugged PC and PXA architecture vehicle central units and displays
  • PCN-1001 - Streoscopic vision based passenger counter for trains and buses
  • DuraMAR 2000 - Mobile IP routers for seamless Ethernet, HSDPA and WiMAX communication in intelligent transportation systems
  • ODM and project-specific solutions for transportation
  • Board-level products - CPU, MVB and CAN-bus, JPEG2000 and MPEG4 compressors, Wireless and GPS

  • Visitors are invited to meet Eurotech at the Suntec Exhibition Centre, Booth number C03,C05 . For further information please visit the official exhibition website: www.itsasiapacific2008.com

Eurotech introduces the DuraVIS™ 3010, a rugged 6,5" TFT display targeting military vehicle and avionics applications

    Helsinki - January 25th, 2008 - Eurotech has today released the DuraVIS™ 3010, a rugged 850cd 6,5" VGA (640 x 480) TFT display with touchscreen or 6 pushbuttons and a military class isolated power supply.

    The Eurotech DuraVIS™ 3010 has been designed and developed to be compatible with avionics and vetronics system requirements. This off-the-shelf high-reliability COTS display is qualified and tested to compliance with European as well as general MIL-standards.

    A wide temperature range is guaranteed through component selection as well as design. The machined sealed anodized aluminum enclosure and a locking military I/O connector provide ingress protection up to IP65 and MIL-STD-810 environmental protection. A resistive touchscreen or 6 pushbuttons can be used for user input. The internal controller will convert these signals to a serial RS-422 host interface.

    A wide input range isolated military-class power supply includes a proprietary multi-stage input filter and protection circuitry. Low radiated and conducted emissions and high immunity makes this display an ideal choice for military vehicles, vessels as well as aircraft. The DuraVIS™ 3010 is designed to work together with Eurotechs' rugged DuraCOR™ central units.

Eurotech invests in unmanned aerial vehicles with the acquisition of 21% of the share capital of UTRI SpA

    Amaro, December 19th, 2007 - Eurotech invests in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with the acquisition of 21% of the share capital of UTRI SpA. One year after the acquisition of 20% of the capital of Kairos Autonomi, this operation completes Eurotech's technology offering in the UAV sector.

    The acquisition of 21% of the share capital of UTRI SpA was effected using a combined operation, part being bought from an existing shareholder and part arising from a capital increase. The total value of the operation is around Euro 800,000. The closing date shall be execute within January 2008.

    UTRI (Unmanned Technologies Research Institute) operates in the market for micro and mini autonomous aerial vehicles (unmanned and capable of independent decision-making) for the aerospace and defence sectors. It has its own advanced-research, development and system-assembly laboratories.

    The company manufactures and markets its own range of products, most notably the Skyporter, an autonomous guidance system for air-drops; Skypath, a navigator for parachutists; ASIO, a mini electric helicopter fitted with miniaturised video cameras for area recognition with real-time data transmission; and OTUS, a mini fixed-wing electric vehicle with a wingspan of just 150 cm.

    In the short-term, a number of projects involving the manufacture of micro UAV systems weighing less than a kilo and radar systems for detecting thermal currents, which can be used in the aerospace industry to optimise landing routes, are in an advanced stage of development.

    In 2008, a number of new research programs funded through the Italian National Military Research Programme (PNRM) will focus on the development of land and sea miniaturised robot aircraft for use in military and homeland-security surveillance and monitoring operations.

    Cutting-edge technology and short development-to-market times for highly innovative products (less than 24 months between conception and realisation) have consolidated UTRI's position in the sector, the company having already taken the European "Euroleader Award - Space & Satcom Navigation Sector" in 2006.

    "Our presence in UTRI and Kairos Autonomi, will do more than generate new prospects for the technologies in our group," explained Roberto Siagri, Chairman and Managing Director at Eurotech SpA, "it will allow us, in the very near future, to provide our customers and partners avant-garde solutions in the aerospace, defence and homeland-security markets."

    Eurotech, following this operation, is present in the new and emerging UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) markets through Utri SpA and Kairos Autonomi Inc.


Eurotech Group's Rugged Wearable Zypad Computer "Dresses" Italian Civil Defense Unit.

    Amaro, December 18th, 2007 - Eurotech Group today announced an agreement with the Civil Defense Unit of Friuli Venezia Giulia to supply Italian civil defense operators with a fully wearable and non-invasive computer system for computation and communications purposes in extreme conditions. Eurotech expects to roll-out this new Rugged Zypad wearable computer worldwide during the second half of 2008, targeting homeland security and military markets.

    A fireproof uniform for the Italian Civil Defense Unit will integrate health monitoring sensors, a helmet fitted with day/night-vision video cameras and Eurotech's rugged wrist wearable PC. This technology will allow the civil corps to work "hands-free" and simultaneously communicate and exchange multimedia data with its command and control center.

    The objective of this new project is to improve safety for squad members in the field and equip them with a sort of a "mini, personal command and control center" to receive in real time all multimedia information (maps, videos, information, audio) needed to optimize coordination and management of missions. The new uniform will be fitted with internal sensors that continuously monitor vital physiology of emergency workers, recording heart rate, body temperature,  hydration levels, and overall health status.

    Two independent video cameras will be located on the helmet - an infrared camera that detects heat sources and provides improved visibility in dark, smoky and foggy conditions, and a second, highly sensitive camera which is efficient even in poor light conditions - to visualize the images picked up and transmit them in real time to the command and control center through a dedicated radio channel.

    All the devices and their functions will be coordinated through a Rugged Zypad worn on the wrist, on which images and data can be both seen and transmitted to the emergency dispatcher. An integrated GPS system will pinpoint the exact location of the wearer and generates a map of the area.

    Soon joining the Zypad product line, the Rugged Zypad is distinguished by its ability to work under extreme conditions, including physical contact, shock, temperature changes, immersion in water, and operation in explosive environments.

    "This helps us improve actions in the field and achieve exceptional safety for our teams," said Guglielmo Berlasso, Regional Director of the Civil Defense Unit and Scientific Director of the project. "Thanks to constant monitoring of physiological parameters, we can be aware of dangerous situations and the vital signs of our squad members. This is truly a showcase of technology at the service of mankind." Wearable, intelligent technology that can exchange data in real time under extreme conditions is no longer a goal for the future; it's here in a project that opens new frontiers. The Eurotech Group expects to formally introduce this technology worldwide during the second half of 2008 into the homeland security and military sectors.

Eurotech exhibits at the Embedded World 2008 Exhibition in Nuremberg

    Amaro, December 17th, 2007 - Eurotech is pleased to invite you to the Embedded World 2008 Exhibition and Conference.

    The Embedded World Exhibition and Conference is the world's biggest exhibition of its kind and a meeting-place of the international embedded community. This event takes place at the International exhibition Centre in Nuremberg 26-28.02.2008.

    You are invited to visit Eurotech in Hall 12 - Stand 353.

    For further information please visit the official exhibition website: www.embedded-world.de


Xi'An Northwestern Polytechnic University and Eurotech to sign cooperation agreement.

    Xi'An (CHINA) December 17th, 2007 - Xi'An Northwestern Polytechnic University and Eurotech have signed an agreement of cooperation on research, development, project sales and systems integration for the aerospace, defense and transportation markets in China.

    Eurotech has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Xi'An Northwestern Polytechnic University School of Astronautics. The agreement is of a commercial and technological nature. This cooperation ideally combines Eurotech's international position as a manufacturer of high-reliability wearable, avionics and vetronics systems together with the experience and technology in mission critical real-time software and system integration of the Northwestern Polytechnic University.

    New systems and solutions will be offered to major industrial enterprises involved in the defence and domestic security sectors as well as government projects in China and South East Asia.

Lockheed Martin and Parvus Corporation sign production agreement for F-22 CNI battery

    Amaro,November 30, 2007 - Parvus Corporation today announced it has signed a memorandum of agreement with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (Fort Worth, TX) to build 185 smart battery units for the F-22 Raptor's Communications, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) system. This CNI battery provides redundant, fail-safe power in all situations to critical encryption/decryption equipment onboard the F-22 aircraft. This $3.56M agreement covers retrofit, new production, and spare quantities required by the F-22 program through 2010.

    This production agreement follows a $1.6M prototype development contract awarded last year, 10 months of accelerated engineering efforts by Parvus, and six months of successful flight tests onboard the F-22 aircraft. The final design has exceeded Lockheed's specifications and performed without any failures or maintenance during flight tests. Due to this highly reliable and robust design, the CNI power subsystem is expected to save hundreds of man-hours per month of maintenance time.

    "The new CNI battery greatly improves mission readiness for the F-22, delivering more than a month of operation without a recharge," said Parvus Director of Aerospace and Defense Programs Mike Simpson. "Parvus greatly values our partnership with Lockheed, and we look forward to the rollout of this new design."

    Parvus has a long history of working with Lockheed Martin on aerospace and defense programs. Earlier this month, Parvus also received orders for lots # 7-9 of an Inline Lightning Filter (ILF) and Input Voltage Limiter (IVL) device also developed and manufactured for the F-22 program.


Eurotech: Advanet acquisition

    Tokyo October 4th, 2007 Eurotech (the Company), a company engaged in the design, development and commercialization of miniaturized computers (Nano PCs) and High Performance Computers (HPCs), announced that it has entered into a contract for the acquisition of 65% of the share capital of Advanet (headquartered in Okayama, Japan) and its subsidiaries Spirit 21, Vantech and Advanet R&D (collectively, the Advanet Group or the Group). The closing of the transaction is currently planned for 31 October 2007.

    Advanet is among the leading companies in the Japanese market in the design, development and production of embedded computers. As of 30 April 2007, the Advanet Group's sales totaled approximately 5.5 billion yen, with EBITDA of approximately 1,1 billion yen, equal to 20% of total sales, and with Adjusted1 EBITDA amounting to approximately 1.5 billion yen, equal to 27% of total sales. Advanet counts clients among Japan's most important manufacturers.

    The consideration for the transaction has been set by the parties at approximately 7,6 billion yen and will be subject to adjustment based on the net financial position and current assets of the Advanet Group on the closing date. This consideration represents a valuation of the Advanet Group based on a multiple of 8 times the Adjusted EBITDA of the Group. The consideration for the acquisition will be paid at closing using the Company's cash on hand, which is equal to Euro 60 million as of the date hereof. The acquisition contract also contains a put and call mechanism for the remaining 35% of the Advanet share capital, which provides:
    - the option for Eurotech (i) to acquire 25% of Advanet's share capital in the 2 months following the approval of the Advanet Group's financials for the period ending in December 2009, for consideration calculated by applying a multiple equal to 8 times the EBITDA of the Group as of 31 December 2009, and (ii) to acquire the remaining 10% of Advanet's share capital, during the period from the closing date until five years after such date, for consideration to be determined on the basis of a valuation agreed among the parties or prepared by an independent expert;
    - the option for the Advanet shareholders (i) to sell Eurotech 25% of Advanet's share capital in the 2 months following the approval of the Advanet Group's financials for the period ending in December 2009, for consideration calculated by applying a multiple equal to 8 times the EBITDA of the Group as of 31 December 2009, and (ii) to sell the remaining 10% of Advanet's share capital, after 5 years form the closing, for consideration to be determined on the basis of a valuation agreed among the parties or prepared by an independent expert; Eurotech has been assisted in the operation by Mediobanca as a financial advisor.

    Roberto Siagri, President and Chief Executive of Eurotech, commented: "Advanet will allow Eurotech to enter the Japanese market as a major player and to further expand our presence in the Asian market. With this acquisition, Eurotech achieves the crucial size and international presence to position us by right among the world leaders in this sector." "Advanet's product portfolio and technologies Siagri added are fully complimentary to our own and will allow us to further expand our product offerings, with inevitable benefits for all of the Group's clients."

    Fumio Komatsu, Chief Executive of Advanet, said: "As managers we always pursued growth and success for the Advanet Group. I strongly believe that the global market represents a huge opportunity for Advanet products. To enter the Eurotech Group will allow us to move outside the Japanese market and to be ready to challenge a new larger market and start a new growth phase"

    NOTE: The acquisition transaction referred to herein constitutes a material transaction; therefore, the Issuer, in accordance with Article 71 of the Issuers Regulation, will publicly disclose the disclosure document (revised in accordance with attachment 3B) within 15 days of the transaction's closing, expected on 31 October 2007.


The Eurotech Group exhibits at ITS 2007 Intelligent Transportation Systems Exhibition in Beijing 9-13.10.2007

    Helsinki, Beijing - September 18th, 2007. Eurotech is pleased to invite you to ITS 2007 World Congress and exhibition that will be held at the Beijing Exhibition Centre.

    This exhibition combined together with the ITS World Congress will provide a good opportunity for public transportation operators and decision makers as well as hardware and software Systems Integrators to become familiar with Eurotech Group products and technlogies for rail and land public transportation. Eurotech offers a variety standard products as well as project-specific ODM solutions for mobile and wearable applications.

    Visitors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations and to receive information on the new PCN-1001 - Streoscopic vision based passenger counter for mass rapid transit (MRT) trains, trams, metros and urban buses. Also featured at this exhibition will be the new ZyWAN wireless routing modem as well as the DuraNAV rugged AVL/AVM platform for public transportation applications.

    Visitors are invited to meet Eurotech on booth 7010. For further information please visit the official exhibition website: www.itsworldcongress.cn

Eurotech extends its presence in India

    Mumbai (India) September 13th, 2007 Eurotech and Dynalog (India) Ltd. have signed a distributorship agreement for the sales and marketing of the Eurotech Group products for Industrial, Transportation, National Security and Defence markets in India.

    Eurotech has made a non-exclusive distribution agreement with a strong high-technology company, Dynalog. This cooperation leverages on Eurotech's international position as a manufacturer of high-reliability embedded modules, rugged computers and displays together with the established and professional organization of Dynalog with sales offices in major cities across India. Dynalog is recognized as a supplier and integrator of complex computer, data acquisition, diagnostics and communication systems for governmental, industrial, educational and defence related sectors.

    "Eurotech and Dynalog, working closly together, can create complete solutions combining advanced computer and display technologies in large scale ODM projects in India. Eurotech is actively looking to expand its presence in the rapidly developing defence and heavy industrial market of India." states Tomi Hänninen Eurotech China and Far East Area Manager. "A partner capable of software and system support such as Dynalog will add value to our customers. The Eurotech Group can now reach out and serve new markets through a local professional distributor."

    Eurotech offers highly integrated board-level products such as high reliability extended temperature range SBC, peripheral, analogue-digital I/O, wireless and wired communication, GPS positioning, compressing video capture and power supplies. The Eurotech DuraCOR™ and the ARCOM single-board and systems product line is suitable for a variety of applications ranging from transportation, security and surveillance, avionics and tactical as well as various industrial control applications.

    "Customers in India often require turn-key solutions where Eurotech systems or OEM modules are combined with application specific software and locally made changes in the system design, interfaces and software, as Mr. Akshay Adhalrao, Managing Director of Dynalog states: "Our cooperation with Eurotech will allow us to engage in new projects and respond to the rapidly growing high-reliability electronics markets with a wide product range. Dynalog is a Major Alliance partner for the Indian Defence and is table to cover the vast region of India through a its network of regional sales offices."

    Contact information and inquiries:

    Dynalog (India)Headqarters
    Managing Director Mr. Akshay Adhalrao

    Kailash Vaibhav Complex
    Parksite, Vikhroli (West)
    Mumbai - 400 079 INDIA


    Eurotech Asia
    China and far East Area Manager Mr. Tomi Hänninen
    ZhongGuanCun East Road Nr. 66
    Tri-Tower B, Suite 2207
    Haidian District, Beijing 100083
    www.eurotech.com.cn
    Tel: 010 - 6267 09 04/14/24
    Fax: 010 - 6267 09 54

Eurotech announces the GEMINI EBX form factor Core 2 Duo SBC

    Helsinki - June 14, 2007. The GEMINI, Eurotech's new 5.25" form-factor SBC, brings Intel's latest Core 2 Duo technology to the embedded and industrial market. The GEMINI offers our highest ever performance, coupled with the guaranteed longevity-of-supply the market expects from Eurotech.

    The GEMINI has all the requirements for enterprise and residential network applications as well as the processing power to handle today's demanding software, such as graphics-intensive applications or serious number-crunching programs.

    In addition to the Core 2 Duo processor options, the GEMINI is packed full of advanced features such as 4 x Gigabit LAN, up to 3GB of DDR2 RAM, dual video output, 6 x USB 2.0 and simple 8 - 24V DC power input requirements, making the GEMINI the perfect solution for almost any high-end embedded processing application.

    The GEMINI's characteristics provide unparalleled performance/Watts ratio, enabling very high bandwidth, low power consumption systems to be created. Dynamic fan control ensures operation over a wide temperature range whilst keeping acoustic noise to an absolute minimum.

    A ready-to-go, 1U rack mount PC based upon the GEMINI is also available. This slim-line unit offers all the features of the GEMINI in a package which also integrates CD-RW/DVD and HDD drives together with a universal mains / 8 - 24V DC PSU and even offers 2 x PCI expansion slots.

    For more GEMINI Board information click here
    For more GEMINI System information click here

Great Success for the Eurotech Passenger Counter at the UITP Mobility & City Transport 2007

    Helsinki - May 28, 2007. The Eurotech PCN-1001 is an innovative Passenger Counter designed to meet the demanding requirements of bi-directional passenger counting in public transportation vehicles such as buses, trams, metros and trains. This new product generated great interest among service operators and system integrators alike attending the UITP Mobility & City Transport 2007 conference and exhibition.

    The new passenger counter, based on 3D stereoscopic vision detection combined with advanced recognition algorithms and integrated into a compact easy-to-install enclosure impressed all visitors. The wide detection area and reliable unobtrusive detection simplifies installation, and reduces financial outlay.

    Visitors at the Eurotech booth also had the possibility to become familiar with the complete product offering of high reliability vehicle-mounted systems suitable for security and surveillance as well as asset and vehicle fleet management and control.

The Eurotech Group exhibits at UITP Mobility and City Transport Exhibition in Helsinki 21-24.05.2007.

    Helsinki - May 9, 2007. Eurotech is pleased to invite you to UITP 2007 World Congress and exhibition that will be held at the Helsinki Exhibition Centre.

    This exhibition combined together with the UITP World Congress will provide a good opportunity for public transportation operators and decision makers as well as hardware and software Systems Integrators to become familiar with Eurotech Group products and technlogies for rail and land public transportation. Eurotech offers a variety standard products as well as project-specific ODM solutions for mobile and wearable applications.

    Visitors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations and to receive information on the new PCN-1001 - Streoscopic vision based passenger counter for mass rapid transit (MRT) trains, trams, metros and buses.

    Visitors are invited to meet Eurotech on booth 6B460 in Hall 6. For further information please visit the official exhibition website: www.uitp.com/Helsinki2007/exhibition/

    For information on Helsinki for Visitors please open the official City of Helsinki website: www.hel.fi/

M-team Lions -91 Junior Floorball team from Helsinki to win 2007 Finnish Championship.

    Helsinki (Finland) April 22th,2006 The Eurotech sponsored junior floorball team M-team Lions are Finnish Champions 2007 in age group 1991.

    The floorball team "M-Team 91 Lions", consisting of 19 players and coaching staff, has reached outstanding success this season with a total of 50 matches played and only 3 losses.

    "Eurotech congratulates the new Finnish Champions", states Tomi Hänninen, Managing Director of Eurotech Finland," this title for the M-Team Lions is a result of focused, dedicated training and a winning attitude. Eurotech wishes to thank the team, coaches, supporters and of course all teams participating in the series."

    The M-team 91 Lions played in the finals on Sunday 22.04 in Turku against the Helsinki team Tapanilan Erä. M-Team won with a final score of 5-4.

    In addition to the 2007 Finnish Championship, during August 2006 the Team also won the unofficial Championship of Eastern Europe, the 'Riga Cup' held in Latvia, the Ässät-tournament and the EUROTECH tournament. This shows a strong record of even performance over the whole season.

    Interesting links of Floorball Association pages:

    M-Team Floorball Team Official Website

    Finnish Floorball Association

    Italian Unihockey and Floorball Association

    French Floorball Association

    United States Floorball Association

    Great Britain Floorball Federation

Eurotech exhibits at Asia Traffic 2007 in Singapore - Asia's International Exhibitition on Traffic and Land Transport Infrastructure and Systems

    Singapore - April 2, 2007. Eurotech is pleased to invite you to Asia Traffic 2007 conference and exhibition that will be held at the Suntec Exhibition Centre in Singapore from 10th to the 12th of July 2007.

    This exhibition combined together with the Asia Traffic Summit will provide a good opportunity for hardware and software Systems Integrators to become familiar with Eurotech Group products and technlogies for rail and land transport, public transportation and public safety.Eurotech offers a variety standard products as well as project-specific ODM solutions for mobile and wearable applications.

    Visitors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations and receive information on the new

  • Zypad WL1000 - Wearable computer product family
  • DuraCOR - Rugged PC and PXA architecture vehicle central units
  • PCN-1001 - Streoscopic vision based passenger counter for trains and buses
  • ODM and project-specific solutions for transportation
  • Board-level products - CPU, MVB and CAN-bus, JPEG2000 and MPEG4 compressors, Wireless and GPS

  • Visitors are invited to meet Eurotech at the Suntec Exhibition Centre, Booth number G07-08 . For further information please visit the official exhibition website: www.asia-traffic.com

Eurotech exhibits at CIPATE 2007 - China International Exhibitition and Symposium on Police and Anti Terrorism Technology and Equipment

    Beijing (China) - February 15, 2007. Eurotech is pleased to invite you to the CIPATE 2007 - Exhibition, that will be held at the Beijing Exhibition Centre, from 17th to the 19th of May 2007.

    The exhibition will provide a good opportunity for customers to become familiar with Eurotech Group products and technlogies suitable for defence, tactical, security and surveillance, national security as well as public safety. Eurotech can offer a variety standard products or application-specific ODM solutions for various mobile and wearable applications.

    Visitors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations and receive information on the new Zypad WL1000, wrist-worn computer as well as other high-reliability PC-systems and board level products.

    Visitors are invited to meet Eurotech at the Beijing International Exhibition Centre, Hall 2, Booth number C02. For further information please visit the official exhibition website: www.cipate.com

Eurotech introduces the PCN-1001, a high precision streoscopic vision detection based passenger counter

    Helsinki - February 7th, 2007 Eurotech has released the PCN-1001 Passenger Counter that bases on non-contact stereoscopic vision detection technology. This new technology and advanced interpretation algorithm results in a high detection accuracy exceeding 97% under all lighting conditions all year round. The reliable bi-directional counting results in correct and precise data that can be used for statistical or data interpretation. Date and time information can be stored together with passenger count information.

    Passenger movement detection in doorways requires the ability to adapt to fast changing or low luminosity lighting conditions. The PCN-1001 optical front panel combines stereoscopic cameras with high luminosity infrared LEDs. This adjustable front panel can be set into different angles making installation easier onto non-horizontal surfaces or different sensor positions.

    The PCN-1001 supports parallel operation of multiple counters in a daisy-chained configuration for wide doorways. The counters are able to work together in real time with overlapping areas and active detection zones. In stand-alone or daisy-chained operation a serial RS-485 level communication bus is used to interface the sensors to the host PC of the vehicle. Isolated digital inputs and outputs can be used to control devices on the vehicle, detect door position or to trigger external systems.

    Reliable operation and high availability is important in systems for public transportation. The PCN-1001 is enclosed in a solid sealed magnesium enclosure with locking automotive-grade connectors. The rugged construction and wide operating temperature range makes the PCN-1001 an ideal choice for installations in tropical or arctic conditions. Service, reconfiguration and maintenance are easy due to the easily accessible debugging and service interfaces available under the protective cover of the optical panel.

    Eurotech manufactures computer systems for public transportation vehicles. The PCN-1001 is intended to work together with a vehicle server that can pre-process, stores and upload information from the vehicle passenger counters. Eurotech rugged standard vehicle central units can be used for various on-board computation or data storage tasks such as passenger counting, asset management, security and surveillance, diagnostics and fleet monitoring, wireless communication as well as information services.

Aero Master Corporation and Eurotech form agreement of cooperation.

    Beijing (CHINA) January 19th, 2007 Eurotech and Aero Master Corporation have formed an agreement of cooperation on project sales and systems integration for aerospace, defense and industrial markets in the Republic of Korea.

    Eurotech has made a cooperation agreement with a Republic of Korea based high-technology company Aero Master Corporation (AMC). This agreement is of a commercial and technological nature. This collaboration is built on Eurotech's international position as a manufacturer of high-reliability embedded modules, rugged computers and displays as well as AMC's experience and technology in mission critical real-time software systems as well as integrating Eurotech products into military and civilian avionics. AMC is recognized as an integrator of complex data acquisition, diagnostics and communication systems for Korean Avionics, Aerospace and Defence sectors.

    "Working together closely Eurotech and AMC can create complete solutions for various aerospace technology projects in Korea and SE Asia. Eurotech is actively looking to expand its presence in the rapidly developing aerospace and heavy industrial market of Korea." states Tomi Hänninen Eurotech China and far East Area Manager. "A partner capable of software and system integration such as AMC will add value to our customers. The Eurotech group can also reach out to new markets in heavy industrial, shipbuilding, transportation and factory automation through a local professional partner."

    Eurotech offers higly integrated board-level products such as high reliability extended temperature range SBC, peripheral, analogue-digital I/O, wireless and wired communication, GPS positioning, compressing video capture and power supplies. The Eurotech DuraCOR™ and the ARCOM system product line is suitable for a variety of applications ranging from mass transit, avionics and tactical to various industrial control applications.

    "Customers in Korea often require turn-key solutions where Eurotech systems or OEM modules are combined with application specific software or special interfaces, as Mr. Suh Jeong Bae, President and CEO of AMC states: "Our cooperation with Eurotech will allow us to engage in new projects and develop the Korean markets of aerospace, defence and heavy industry."

    Contact information and inquiries:

    Aero Master Corporation
    President and CEO Mr. Suh Jeong Bae
    417 Weolsung-ri, Sanam-myun
    Sacheon city, Gyeongsangnamdo
    Republic of Korea
    www.amc21.co.kr


    Eurotech Asia
    China and far East Area Manager Mr. Tomi Hänninen
    ZhongGuanCun East Road Nr. 66
    Tri-Tower B, Suite 2207
    Haidian District, Beijing 100083
    www.eurotech.com.cn
    Tel: 010 - 6267 09 04/14/24
    Fax: 010 - 6267 09 54


Eurotech introduces the COM-1289, a low power wireless module combining a 12 channel GPS receiver and a 3-band GSM/GPRS modem

    Helsinki - Beijing January 12th, 2007 Eurotech has today released the COM-1289, a high-integration wireless PC/104 communication module capable of precision GPS satellite positioning and seamless communication in 900/1800 and 1900MHz cellular GSM/GPRS networks woldwide.

    The COM-1289 bases on the latest low power high sensitivity Fastrax iTrax03 GPS receiver technology capable of reliable positioning in difficult urban canyon and dense foliage environments. The position can be updated at 1-3Hz and GPS data is available in NMEA or binary protocol. The internationally approved Siemens MC55 tri-band GSM/GPRS wireless terminal supports SMS, high-speed GPRS data, fax and voice communication. An onboard locking SIM-card slot can easily be accessed with the module installed in a system. Optionally an external SIM card interface can be connected to the module. The audio I/O-port can be used to connect to low power devices or a headset for user voice communication.

    Integrated peripheral interfaces include two 16C550 compatible RS-232 level serial ports that provide traditional hardwired serial I/O functions for legacy communications. The GPS and GSM/GPRS terminal are accessed through a standard UART interface that is supported by all operating systems.

    Board configuration is fully software controlled and all resources can be set with the module installed in the system. Settings, such as serial port base address and selection, interrupts, and GPS communication protocol can be modified at any time and configuration data is stored in the onboard non-volatile EEPROM. The jumperless board configuration increases flexibility and increases mechanical reliability.

    This rugged RoHS compliant module takes advantage of all the latest technologies and it is compatible with all Eurotech rugged high-reliability computers, PC/104 and PC/104+ CPUs and peripheral expansion modules.

    Compatibility with embedded operating systems such as Linux, WIN-CE and eXP is guaranteed. Development systems with easy-to-use GPS and GPRS antennas and interface cabling are available for testing, software development and evaluation.

Eurotech Finland launches Zeus - An ultra low power PXA270 EPIC SBC for wireless asset management, telematics and communication.

    Helsinki - Beijing January 10th, 2007 Eurotech FInland has announced the ZEUS, a RoHS compliant EPIC size, single board computer based on the Intel® 520MHz PXA270 XScale® RISC processor. The PXA270 is an implementation of the ARM compliant, Intel XScale microarchitecture combined with a comprehensive set of integrated peripherals. This ultra low power board consumes 2W and it supports several dynamically adjusted sleep modes to further reduce the power.

    These features, together with extensive communications options, a wide operating temperature range and a vehicle compatible power supply, make the ZEUS ideal for asset management, vehicle tracking, mobile terminals, telematics and telemetry systems and network communications controllers. ZEUS has seven serial ports to support a wireless modem and GPS receiver while providing the traditional hardwired serial I/O functions for legacy communications.

    The ZEUS is available with a small adapter module fitted with a variety of GSM/GPRS, and CDMA wireless modem modules. Other cellular wireless modem standards such as EDGE and EVDO or even satellite modems can quickly and easily be incorporated into new module designs. Other features include a TFT/STN flat panel graphics controller, touch screen controller, onboard soldered Flash and DRAM, dual 10/100baseTx Ethernet ports, I²C controller, dual USB host controller, USB client, AC97 audio/codec, CompactFlash interface (CF+), SDIO and a standard PC/104 bus expansion connector.

    The ZEUS may be powered from the integrated vehicle classs 10-30Vdc input PSU, from a single +5V input. Other options include a CANbus controller and an LVDS flat panel adapter. The CAN 2.0B compatible controller has an opto-isolated transceiver and is well suited to vehicle and industrial control environments.

    The ZEUS is supported with ready-to-run Development Kits for Embedded Linux and Microsoft Windows CE 5.0. Each Development Kit contains a ZEUS pre-loaded with the embedded operating system and is designed for immediate application development.

    The ZEUS will be available for a minimum production life of 5 years and is offered with a 3 year warranty.

Eurotech completes the acquisition of Applied Data Systems Inc.

    Amaro - January 9th, 2007 Eurotech, designer and developer of miniaturised computers (NanoPC) and high performance and low powered embedded computers (HPC) announces the completion of the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Applied Data Systems, Inc. ("ADS"), with registered office in Maryland, USA.

    The initial consideration of the acquisition of $41.5 million was on a cash free debt free basis, equal to a multiple of 8.6x earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation ("EBITDA") and was adjusted at closing to include preliminary working capital and estimated net debt. An additional earnout payment of up to $12.5 million may also be payable, based on 7x EBITDA for the calendar year 2007 less the initial consideration. The purchase price was paid by Eurotech yesterday in cash out of available reserves and, if it becomes payable, the additional earnout will also be paid in cash.

    ADS is active in the design, development and production of "application-ready" embedded computer systems, typically running Windows CE or Linux. Its products stand out for their sophisticated interface graphics, low power consumption and robust functionality. ADS specialises in helping customers connect their applications to the latest available wireless technologies.

    In the year to 30 September 2006, ADS's audited turnover was $28 million, whilst its EBITDA was equal to $4.8 million with a net result of $3 million. Eurotech maintains that the acquisition of ADS will benefit the Eurotech Group in light of the expected synergies between Eurotech and ADS.

    Moreover, ADS recently entered into an agreement for the acquisition of 65% of the share capital of Chengdu Vantron Technology Ltd., a R&D company based in China with approximately 30 employed engineers that carry out research and development in the NanoPC sector.

    Note: The aforementioned acquisition constitutes a significant transaction. In accordance with Article 71 of the Applicable Rules Eurotech will, therefore, make available, within 15 days of the closing of the acquisition, to the public the information document prepared in accordance with the attached 3B.


IBM and Eurotech form initial partnership in Pervasive Computing

    Milano, Amaro - December 15th, 2006 Today IBM announces an agreement with Eurotech to embed the IBM Lotus Mobile Connect software into Eurotech's "NanoPC" devices which include: Embedded PCs, Network Appliances as well as Wearable PCs.

    IBM Lotus Software gives Eurotech mobile devices the capability of roaming in different networks as well as maintaining application connectivity.


Eurotech acquires Applied Data Systems Inc. in US

    Amaro - December 6th, 2006 Eurotech, a leading designer and developer of high performance and low power embedded computing systems, announces the acquisition of Applied Data Systems Inc. ("ADS") for an initial consideration of $41.5 million, on a cash free debt free basis, equal to a multiple of 8.6 x EBITDA for 2006. An additional earnout payment of up to $12.5 million may be payable, based on 7 x EBITDA for the calendar year 2007 less the initial consideration. The initial consideration and the additional earnout will be paid in cash.

    ADS is a global leader in the design, development and production of "application-ready" embedded computer systems, typically running Windows CE or Linux. Its products are known for their sophisticated graphics, low power consumption and robust functionality. ADS specialises in helping customers connect their applications to the latest available wireless, mobile and enabling technologies. Their model of providing a complete embedded computer "beneath" the application, and configurable to its customer's specifications, is innovative in the industry and a significant factor in the company's robust growth over the last 5 years.

    ADS' partners include ARM, Intel, Marvell, Freescale, Cirrus, Microsoft (Embedded Windows CE), Arrow, Avnet, Sharp, Kyocera, Skelmir, and IBM/Dynapro. Significant clients include Ricoh, Medtronic, Tyco, Philips, Voxware, Agilent Technology, and General Dynamics, into industries such as medical monitoring, fleet management, Point Of Sale, process control, digital signage and gaming.

    In the year to 30 September 2006, ADS's unaudited turnover was $28 million and EBITDA was $4.8 million. Eurotech's Directors believe the acquisition will be earnings enhancing in the first full year of the acquisition.

    Moreover, ADS recently entered into an agreement for the acquisition of 65% of the share capital of Chengdu Vantron Technology Ltd, a R&D company based in China, with approx 30 engineers employed, that develops and manufactures embedded computer devices.

    Commenting on the transaction, Eurotech Chief Executive, Roberto Siagri, said:

    "The enhanced product portfolio and wider international presence made possible by this acquisition will improve Eurotech's global offering - particularly in the field of low power embedded technologies - and strengthen our competitive position."

    "ADS has an excellent reputation, an extensive technology base and a strong management team committed to building on the success it has already achieved. The business is an excellent fit for Eurotech: the two companies share a number of technologies in common, as well as a geographic footprint. We expect this deal to bring immediate benefits to both businesses."

    "Eurotech has made no secret of its intention to acquire other businesses which offer a good strategic fit, in addition to growing organically. We continue to look for acquisition opportunities in the US, UK and continental Europe that support our strategic aim to build strength, size and scale in our chosen markets and to enhance shareholder value."

    Robert Olsen, President of ADS, added:

    "We're proud to be a part of the Eurotech team. The synergies, in capital, technology, and manufacturing, will greatly enhance value to our customers and leverage our ability to continue to provide quality embedded computer systems in an exciting and rapidly growing market".


Eurotech Finland to support M-team Lions -91 Junior Floorball team from Helsinki

    Helsinki (Finland) November 15th,2006 Eurotech has made a sponsorship agreement with the M-team Lions, a team ranking at the top of the Finnish floorball series in age group 1991.

    The floorball team "M-Team 91 Lions", consisting of 19 players and coaching staff, is reaching for success this year in the C-Junior series of Southern Finland and eventually also in the National Floorball series. In parallel the team also participates in the B-Junior series and Southern Finland league.

    "We are proud to support this team of talented players", states Tomi Hänninen Managing Director of Eurotech Finland," floorball is a great team sport and is gaining popularity around the world. The "Eurotech Digital Mobility" - theme well fits the dynamic nature of this game.

    During the autumn season of 2006, the M-team 91 Lions participated in several high-profile tournaments including the international Tournament Riga Open held in Latvia, a Regional Champions tournament in Turku and a tournament hosted by the M-Team in Helsinki. These tournaments were a success for the team resulting in two first places and a third position.

    "The series of the Finnish Floorball Association has started expectedly with a victory, though some areas of our game still need improvement", says coach Pekka Ripatti, "our objective is to improve our performance and play our best games this coming spring."

    The Eurotech-Tournament for -91 age group boys will be hosted by the M-Team in Helsinki between Christmas and New Year 28-29.12.2006. Invited are the 10 top teams from all over Finland.

    For more information on the Eurotech Tournament in Helsinki:

    M-Team Lions Coach
    Mr. Pekka Ripatti
    Email: pekka.ripatti@tts.fi

    Interesting links of Floorball Association pages:

    Finnish Floorball Association

    Italian Unihockey and Floorball Association

    French Floorball Association

    United States Floorball Association

    Great Britain Floorball Federation

General purpose high-reliability module for multi-channel NTSC/PAL/SECAL video signal capturing.

    Amaro - Helsinki November 15th, 2006 The new Eurotech INT-1462 provides a seamless interface for video signal streaming of up to 4 channels over the PCI bus. Systems based on the Eurotech embedded high reliability PC/104Plus CPU modules are able to take full advantage of the performance and capabilities of the new RoHS compliant INT-1462.

    Designed for demanding application, this new module support a variety of features such as video capture with overlay, scaling, cropping and image clipping support. Video data can be stored into the host memory or into the frame buffer of a display interface at 30 fps (NTSC) or 25 fps (PAL) rates at full resolutions or subsampled at a lower rate. Embedded multimedia applications greatly benefit from the versatility of this module.

    The Conexant Fusion 878A video chipset is widely supported and embedded operating system compatibility is guaranteed.

    Suitable applications for the INT-1462 include remote video surveillance, number plate recognition systems, advanced motion detectors, traffic monitoring and recognition systems, medical and industrial imaging as well as genaral digital video recorders and videophones.

    Eurotech can offer standard rugged computers that integrate the INT-1462 module for a variety of rugged digital video processing applications in mobile installations.

Inauguration of the new Eurotech Group Headquarters.

    Amaro (Udine, Italy) October 31th, 2006 The Eurotech Group Headquarters have moved to a brand new building in Amaro, Udine in Italy.

    The new building has been developed to include the Executive and Marketing offices, for the strategic management of the Group as well as the Research and Development laboratories for Hardware, Firmware and Software. The new building has been located next to the existing production and warehouse facilities.

    The inauguration was attended by dignitaries such as: Mr Roberto Siagri (Eurotech President & Chief Executive Officer), Mr Silvano Tomaciello Mayor of Amaro), Mr Alberto Felice De Toni (President of Agemont), Mr Renzo Tondo (President of COSINT), Mr Riccardo Illy (President of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region).

    The new building, covering over 2000 sqm has been constructed to reduce environmental load. The buildings of Eurotech are powered by a photovoltaic array system, consisting of 108 solar panels capable of supplying 23,800 kWh of electricity saving 12,614Kg of CO2 emissions annually. This continues the Eurotech philosophy of "New technologies for a better world".

    THE EUROTECH GROUP The Eurotech Group, with more than 250 employees and a sales revenue of Euro 53.4 million in 2005, is a leading international group of companies focusing on the design and development of high-performance and high-availability NanoPCs and HPCs. Eurotech's mission is to create intelligent electronic devices to be applied in transportation, defence, medical and industrial sectors.

    Along with the new headquarters in Amaro (Italy), Eurotech also have offices in Kansas City (USA), Salt Lake City (USA), Cambridge (UK), Lyon (France), Helsinki (Finland), Caronno (Italy), Trento (Italy), Munich (Germany) and Beijing (China).

    New contact information:

    Eurotech Group Website: www.eurotech.com
    Eurotech Group
    Via Fratelli Solari, 3
    33020 Amaro (UD) - Italy
    Tel: (+39) 0433 485 411
    Fax: (+39) 0433 485 499


Astro Explorer China receives status of "Authorized Eurotech System Integrator.

    Beijing (CHINA) October 10th, 2006 Eurotech China and Astro Explorer to cooperate on project sales and systems integration for aerospace, defense, public safety and industrial markets.

    Eurotech China has made a partnership agreement with Beijing based high-technology company Astro Explorer. The agreement is of a commercial and technological nature. This collaboration is built on Eurotech's international position as a supplier of high-reliability embedded modules, rugged computers and displays as well as Astro Explorer's experience and technology in integrating Eurotech products into military and civilian avionics. Astro Explorer is recognized as an integrator of complex standard and custom systems for Chinese Avionics, Aerospace, Defence and Public Safety sectors.

    "Eurotech and Astro Explorer can together best address the needs of demanding projects in China." states Tomi Hänninen General Manager of Eurotech Finland. "An expert systems integration partner such as Astro Explorer will add value to our customers. Eurotech can better support our system and project customers through a local professional partner."

    Eurotech offers standard board level products such as the high reliability extended temperature range processor, peripheral, compressing video and power supplies. The DuraCOR™ standard system product line is suitable for a variety of applications ranging from mass transit, avionics and tactical to industrial applications. The new wrist-worn Zypad™ wearable PC has great potential in new distributed wireless personal computing applications.

    "Customers in China often require turn-key projects where Eurotech systems are combined with application specific work. This includes hardware and software integration, local approvals, certification and maintenance, as Mr. Li Jianguo General Manager of Astro Explorer states: "This cooperation will allow us to reach out to new interesting projects in defence as well as transportation and national security."

    Contact information and inquiries:

    Astro Explorer
    General Manager Mr. Li Jianguo
    Suzhou Str. Nr. 18 A2-117#
    Haidian District, Beijing 100080
    www.astroexplorerchina.com
    Tel: 010 - 8260 86 60
    Fax: 010 - 8260 89 65


    Eurotech Asian Operations
    General Manager Mr. Tomi Hänninen
    ZhongGuanCun East Road Nr. 66
    Tri-Tower B, Suite 2207
    Haidian District, Beijing 100083
    www.eurotech.com.cn
    Tel: 010 - 6267 09 04/14/24
    Fax: 010 - 6267 09 54

Eurotech signs partnership agreement with Finmeccanica

    Amaro (ITALY) July 28th, 2006 Eurotech and Finmeccanica join together to develop new products for aerospace, defense, safety, transportation and energy markets.

    Eurotech S.p.A. has today signed a partnership agreement with Finmeccanica S.p.A. The agreement is a commercial and scientific collaboration drawing on Eurotech's R&D capabilities and Finmeccanica's international position as supplier of choice for complex solutions and systems in the Aerospace, Defence, Safety, Transport and Energy sectors.

    Eurotech and Finmeccanica have identified several products of common interest which may be jointly developed. These include: networking equipment and integration devices for communication systems; wearable computers for paramilitary, civil or industrial purposes; real-time video tracking with integrated image processing systems; embedded PC for a wide spectrum of applications.

    With reference to identify interest areas, Finmeccanica will accede to Eurotech's technology and products, available or in phase of development, to realize innovative solutions to present it to its reference markets.

    FINMECCANICA Is Italy's leading high-tech company, operating in the design and manufacture of helicopters, civil and military aircrafts, aerostructures, satellites, space infrastructure, missiles and defence electronics. It plays a leading role in the European aerospace and defence industry, and participates in some of the biggest international programmes in the sector through well-established alliances with European and American partners. Finmeccanica also boasts significant manufacturing assets and skills in the transport and energy. The group is listed on the Milan stock exchange, and operates in Italy and abroad through its companies and joint ventures. It employs around 57,000 staff in total.

    As part of its drive to maintain and build on its technological expertise, Finmeccanica spends 15% of its revenues on research and development.

    EUROTECH Eurotech (ETH.MI) operates in the research, development, production and marketing of miniature computers (Nano-PC) and high performance computers (HPC).

LVDS display interface now available in RoHS compliant Celeron® and Pentium®III CPU modules

    Helsinki (Finland) July 27th, 2006 Eurotech has released the new RoHS compliant high performace CPU product line that has been enhanced with new peripheral interfaces.

    Available with two processor options, the 400MHz Intel® Celeron® and the 800MHz Intel® Pentium® III. Both classes of CPU modules are available as standard or extended (-40 to +85°C) operating temperature range. These high reliability modules have been widely proven and accepted in demading professional and military mobile applications that require onboard soldered DRAM and operation under temperature extremes. The unique structural heat spreader evens out the temperature of all critical components on the board: processor, chipset, SDRAM and other heat generating components conducting the heat over a large surface to the enclosure. This solution guarantees reliable operation up to +85°C without thermally overloading components on the board. All extended temperature range CPU modules are tested and qualified individually.

    All these new RoHS compliant CPU modules feature a high performance LVDS interface that can directly connect to modern high resolution LCD panels. The timing parameters of the display controller can be flexible tuned in the Eurotech embedded BIOS to adapt the CPU video controller timing to the LCD making the configuring operating system independent. Eurotech can provide assistance in the interfacing of various LCD elements to the LVDS port of the CPU.

    The following new products are available with Celeron 400MHz processor:

    • CPU-1452 - 4 USB 2.0, LVDS and standard interfaces
    • CPU-1454 - Gigabit Ethernet, LVDS and standard interfaces

    The following new products are available with Pentium III 800MHz processor:

    • CPU-1462 - 4 USB 2.0, LVDS and standard interfaces
    • CPU-1464 - Gigabit Ethernet, LVDS and standard interfaces

    Stadard Peripheral interfaces include: serial ports, USB 1.1 ports, 10/100Mbps Ethernet controller, a bi-directional EPP/ECP parallel port, serial port, analogue monitor port, an EIDE HDD interface, speaker port, keyboard and mouse as well as a Real Time Clock and hardware Watch Dog Timer.

    These PC/104+ CPU modules are the ideal choice for systems that require passive or structural heat dissipation with an extended temparature range. The modules and the Eurotech Embedded BIOS ensures compatibility with popular commercial operating systems such as Windows CE, eXP, VxWorks, Linux and QNX. The Embedded BIOS is located in a 1MB Flash EPROM and is re-programmable onboard. Set-up parameters are stored in non-volatile Flash memory to enable the module to operate without a battery and to avoid corruption of set up data in the field. A complete ready-to-use hardware development system is available to reduce development and evaluation time.

New low power and RoHS compliant CPU module featuring four serial ports and two Fast Ethernet controllers

    Amaro (Udine, Italy) July 24th, 2006 Eurotech has released the CPU-1421, a new PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer. This module is ideally suited for installations requiring high mechanical resistance, and operating reliability as well as low power consumption. Typical applications include mobile systems for transportation and logistics, industrial, medical and military. The integrated dual ethernet ports and multiple serial ports makes this board an ideal core for communication controllers, gateways, protocol converters as well as embedded TCP/IP web servers.

    The CPU-1421 is the "RoHS compliant" replacement of the CPU-1420. This new CPU module is based on the 133MHz AMD Elan SC520 processor with 64MB of onboard soldered SDRAM for high reliability. Peripheral interfaces include: four serial ports, two independent 10/100Mbps Ethernet controllers, a bi-directional EPP/ECP parallel port, an EIDE HDD interface, speaker port, keyboard and mouse as well as two additional 16-bit counter/timers that are free for the user. Onboard features also include a Real Time Clock and hardware Watch Dog Timer.

    This very low power consumption CPU module is ideal for systems that require passive or structural heat dissipation with an extended temparature range. The module and the Eurotech Embedded BIOS ensures compatibility with popular commercial operating systems such as Windows CE, VxWorks, Linux and QNX. The Embedded BIOS is located in a 1MB Flash EPROM and is re-programmable onboard. Set-up parameters are stored in non-volatile Flash memory to enable the module to operate without a battery and to avoid corruption of set up data in the field. A complete ready-to-use hardware development system is available to reduce development time.

    The CPU-1421 has been designed for harsh environments, resisting vibration, humidity and temperature extremes. The standard operating temperature is 0 to +60°C, qualification through testing extended temparature testing for -40 to +85°C or -55 to +85°C operating temperature ranges is possible.

Eurotech unveils the Zypad™ - The wrist-worn computer that will revolutionise the way we use computers

    Amaro (Italy) June 28th, 2006 - The Zypad™ wrist-worn computer was officially unveiled by Eurotech, a company dedicated to the research, development, production and marketing of miniature computers (NanoPCs) and high processing capacity (HPC) computers.

    Promising to revolutionise the way in which people work, the high-tech design of the Zypad™ is the culmination of circuit miniaturisation, a wide range of computer hardware functions, optimised power consumption and ergonomic design. This device only weighing 290g can serve as your everyday tool as common as the mobile phone or the palmtop.

    Please click here for a complete press release in English: Zypad™ Press Release

Eurotech has opened a new sales office in Beijing

    Helsinki, Beijing - July 5, 2006 - Eurotech extends its presence in China and has opened a new sales,support and development centre in Beijing. The Eurotech offices are centrally located in the ZhongGuanCun High Technology District on North Ring 4 road.

    "We are experiencing a growing demand for long-term project work as well as an increase in the sales of personalized standard systems and custom design." states Tomi Hänninen General Manager of Eurotech Finland. "The market response encourages us to increase our investments in marketing, sales and professional engineering support activities considerably. Our new structure is a logical next step in our strategy for China. Now we can better and faster take to market the expanded product offering of the Eurotech Group."

    Mr. Ma Changhua has been appointed Sales Manager and Director of Operations in China. He has years of extensive experience in the sales and marketing of professional embedded and mobile PC systems in China. The new Eurotech organization in Beijing also includes software and harware engineers, a dedicated project and contract account manager. Eurotech is searching for new talents in China, rewarding career opportunities are available in marketing as well as technical project management.

    The Eurotech group is growing fast and has recently extended its product portfolio targeting new applications and vertical markets. Arcom joining the Eurotech Group opens applications in industial control, high speed networking, data acquisition, remote telemetry as well as RF-identification. "There are vast new opportunities in sight especially in the oil,gas and energy industries where Arcom has a strong position and years of experience, as Ma Changhua, Sales Manager of Eurotech China, confirms: "The new product offering of the Eurotech Group matches perfectly the changing requiremements of the market. We are geared for growth and our new organization and operating model in China will support our strategy."

    Contact information:
    Eurotech China
    ZhongGuanCun East Road Nr. 66
    Tri-Tower B, Suite 2207
    100083 Beijing
    China

    Tel: 010 - 6267 09 04/14/24
    Fax: 010 - 6267 09 54

    Sales Contact: sales@eurotech.com.cn
    Eurotech Group career opportunities: t.hanninen(at)eurotech.com

    Internet:
    www.eurotech.com.cn
    www.eurotech.com

Eurotech presents a new application specific system for non-contact passenger counting in public transportation vehicles.

    Helsinki (Finland) May 9th, 2006 - Eurotech announces today the release of the PCN-1000 a stereoscopic vision based contactless passenger counter system that targets buses, trains and trams.

    The PCN-1000 is an integrated ready-to-use passenger counter that is capable of counting in both directions under difficult lighting conditions. Installation is easy above doorways, hallways or gates. Software interfacing is simple - a standard RS-485 serial port is used to communicate data to and from the passenger counter to the main BUS PC. The standard installation height is 2.25m above the floor allowing counting of passenger between heights of 1m to 2m reliably with 97% accuracy.

    Integrated peripheral interfaces include isolated digital I/O that can be used to interface to other extrnal devices.

    A wide operating temperature range is achieved with a low power design that allows structural passive heat dissipation of the system. The PCN-1000 meets the environmental specifications of EN51055 T1 up to IP65 protection class.

    Ideal applications for the PCN-1000 include passenger counting in buses, trains, trams and terminal areas.

Eurotech presents a new versatile PC/104-Plus CPU-module for rugged embedded applications based on the low power high performance Geode™ GX466 333MHz processor

    Amaro (Udine, Italy) May 2nd, 2006 - Eurotech announces today the release of a new RoHS compliant PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer (SBC) that specifically targets new high integration low power embedded designs.

    The new CPU-1433 replaces the old Geode™ GX1 based CPU-1432 with a new design with improved features and enhanced peripheral connectivity. This advanced low power embedded +5V only CPU-module is based on the AMD™ Geode™ GX466 333MHz processor. Compatibility with commercial operating systems such as Windows CE® & XPE®, VxWorks®, Linux® and QNX® operating systems is guaranteed.

    Integrated peripheral interfaces include: 2 USB 2.0 ports, TFT & CRT display interfaces, two serial ports, 10/100Mbit Ethernet, IDE, AC97 audio, AT-keyboard and PS/2-mouse. Onboard features include a Real Time Clock and Watch Dog timer and non-volatile Setup storage.

    A wide operating temperature range is achieved with a low power design that allows structural passive heat dissipation of the system. The CPU-1433 is available in standard (0° to +60°) and extended (-40° to +85°) temperature ranges. Onboard soldered 128MB of DDR memory improves system reliability in mobile installations where severe shock and vibration is common. The CPU-1433 mass storage can be implemented using a solid state Flash DOM (Disk On Module) extending the usability of this module in applications requiring secure data storage and improved storage reliability in harsh environmental conditions.

    Ideal applications for the CPU-1433 include mobile computer systems, real-time industrial control, process automation, digital video and multimedia data acquisition, in-vehicle electronics networking and wireless communications.

Eurotech completes the acquisition of the Arcom Group

    Amaro (Udine, Italy) May 2nd, 2006 - The Board of Directors of Eurotech S.p.A today approved the acquisition of the Arcom Group following an Agreement signed between Eurotech and Spectris plc on 3 February 2006. The acquisition constitutes 100% of the entire issued share capital of Arcom Control Systems Ltd (a company based in Cambridge, England) and of Arcom Control Systems Inc (a corporation with its principal place of business in Kansas City, USA).

    The consolidated revenues for the Arcom Group in 2005 were approximately US$ 29 million with EBTIDA of 11% (source: Spectris plc)

    The total amount paid by Eurotech in relation to the acquisition of the Arcom Group was US$ 26 million, cash free and debt free, other than trade debts.

    Of the US$ 26 million, Eurotech paid US$ 2 million on 3 February 2006 as consideration for an option and exclusivity period granted by Spectris plc. The balance of US$ 24 million was paid today on completion of the acquisition.

    Of the total amount paid, Euro16 million was funded by an unsecured loan for a term of eight years from Banca Popolare Friuladria S.p.A., Friulcassa S.p.A. and Unicredit Banca S.p.A. The balance was provided out of Eurotech's available funds.

    The acquisition is a very significant transaction; the Issuer, in accordance with Article. 71 of the Italian Listing Rules, shall make the information document available to the public within 15 days from the date of completion, pursuant to Schedule 3B of the above Listing Rules.

    THE ARCOM GROUP The Arcom Group operates in the Nano-PC (miniature computers) sector in both the USA and the UK with clients in the energy, transportation and industrial markets.

Eurotech moves toward RoHS compliance and is currently reworking its product range in order to make them compliant with the 2002/95/EC European Directive before the July 1st 2006 deadline.

    Amaro (Udine, Italy) February 27th, 2006 - Eurotech as a manufacturer and distributor of Electrical and Electronic Equipment started a procedure to make all of its products compliant with the European Union's Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation. The RoHS Directive is aimed at reducing the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment such as Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Hexavalent, Chromium (Cr VI), Cadmium (Cd) and Poly brominated flame-retardants (PBB and PBDE).

    From the 1st July 2006 all new electrical and electronic equipment sold within the European Union must comply with this directive. All of Eurotech's new products have already been designed to meet the RoHS directive. Regarding existing products present within our catalogue, they will be replaced with an equivalent model that will be compliant with the directive. The new products will have a different model number with respect to the one that it replaces also they will be identified by a specific logo printed on the circuit board or on the label if it is a system.

    The transformation will mean that many modules will be completely redesigned using a new selection of the components, new assembly procedures will be introduced - for example the soldering procedure will need to be modified using different alloys and higher temperatures. Even with the complexity and quantity of redevelopment involved Eurotech's primary aim is to maintain the current level of pricing while minimizing the impact on the end user. Moreover, in some cases products will be updated and equipped with improved functionalities.

    The actual release date of the new RoHS compliant products will vary due to the varying complexity of the modifications required, Eurotech's goal however is to have all the RoHS compliant products available for purchase before the July 1st deadline, as established by the European Community, allowing its customers to have products available in accordance with the guidelines.

Eurotech S.p.A. signs option agreement with Spectris plc to acquire 100% of the Arcom Group (price-sensitive communication)

    Amaro, (UD), February 3th 2006. Eurotech S.p.A. has today signed with Spectris plc an option to acquire the entire issued share capital of Arcom Control Systems Ltd (a company based in Cambridge, England) and Arcom Control Systems Inc. (a corporation with its principal place of business in Kansas, USA).

    The Arcom group operates in the Nano-PC (miniature computers) sector in both the USA and the UK, with clients in the energy, transport and industrial markets. The consolidated revenues for the group for 2005 were approximately US$29 million with EBITDA of 11%.

    The agreement, which is governed by English law, gives Eurotech an option to acquire the Arcom group within the period of 60 days following signature of the agreement, during which time Eurotech will have exclusivity. In consideration for the option and exclusivity period, Eurotech has paid to Spectris plc the sum of US$2 million to provide Spectris plc with comfort that, subject to the verification of certain financial information by way of a consolidated audit of Arcom Control Systems Inc. and Arcom Control Systems Ltd before completion, Eurotech will complete the acquisition.

    The total consideration for the acquisition is US$26 million, payable by Eurotech on completion (less the sum of US$2 million referred to above). Completion is expected to occur within 60 days.

    Eurotech will acquire the Arcom group from Spectris on a debt-free basis other then trade debts. Eurotech is advised on the acquisition by Mediobanca, as financial advisor, and Withers LLP.

Former Linux Networx Vice President brings to Parvus a successful track record of building and implementing successful sales and marketing strategies to emerging markets

    SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - January 31, 2006 - Parvus Corporation has named Clark Roundy as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Roundy brings to Parvus a proven track record of developing, implementing and managing effective sales and marketing strategies for complex embedded product lines and high performance computing systems.

    "We consider ourselves fortunate to have Clark join Parvus' leadership team," said Parvus President, Mark Santo. "Parvus has exhibited significant sales growth over the past two years, and we expect he will help lead Parvus to new heights."

    Mr. Roundy bring more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience from the embedded systems and supercomputing industries, having worked with a variety of companies including Eyring Corporation and Linux Networx. While at Linux Networx, Roundy served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and was also responsible for leading the company's international expansion into Europe and Asia. Roundy most recently served as Vice President of Products for Penguin Computing.

    "Parvus is an exciting company with a tremendous upside," Roundy said. The company offers a compelling line of rugged computer, networking and display products as well as premier systems engineering capabilities. This combination will allow us to continue to serve our existing customers and partners well, while penetrating new and emerging markets with application-specific solutions."

    ABOUT PARVUS Parvus Corporation is a leading provider of rugged hardware platforms to the military, transportation, homeland security and medical device industries. We specialize in ruggedized mobile networking solutions, avionics displays, and embedded computer technologies to suit demanding application requirements. Parvus was founded in 1983 and is the US arm of the Eurotech Group, a world leader in pervasive computing with operations across Europe, North America and Asia.

Eurotech promotes the development of ETH lab, the Group's research centre

    Trento (Italy) - January 23, 2006 - Eurotech S.p.A announced today, at a press conference organized by the Autonomous Province of Trento, the start of a plan for the development of the Group's research centre ETH Lab in the Trento area. In accordance with this plan, Eurotech signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Trento and with ITC-IRST for joint research in the field of pervasive and ubiquitous computing.

    The agreement focuses on micro- and nano-electronics applied to the realization of advanced sensors and sensor networks. It also concerns informatics applied to environmental data analysis, data transmission and dynamic management of mobile device networks (with a GRID-oriented approach).

    Says Giampietro Tecchiolli, CTO of Eurotech and President of ETH Lab: "For the Eurotech Group, the development of the ETH Lab means more research in advanced fields, performed using state-of-the-art technologies".

    The ETH Lab research centre will support innovative projects and create the right premises for the training of young researchers, who will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, while being in close contact with the world of the industry.

    Says Roberto Siagri, President of Eurotech: "Eurotech selected Trento as the right place to develop its ETH Lab activities for two reasons: the presence in this area of top level research institutes like the University of Trento and the ITC-IRST, and local policies attentive to innovation and capable of promoting collaboration between the public research system and private companies.

Eurotech will soon release a PC/104 MVB interface for train and rolling stock networking.

    Amaro,Italy January 13, 2006 Eurotech will soon release a new PC/104 module providing an MVB-bus (Multi Function Vehicle Bus) interface for enhanced communication capabilities onboard trains in Europe, Russia and China. This new product has been developed to provide a PC/104 system with a reliable 1.5 Mbit serial MVB-communications bus to be used onboard railway vehicles.

    This new add-on module called the COM-1240 supports direct enhanced communications with devices and systems installed on railway locomotives, wagons and other rail vehicles thus simplifying device interfacing and system implementation.

    The COM-1240 is an intelligent board incorporating a 32 bit, 24MHz RISC microprocessor that has compliant firmware supporting the complete TCN (Train Communication Network) from protocol stack Class 3 (optionally Class 4) up to the session layer. This implentation frees CPU resources for other tasks, as it will only need to handle the services of the application layer of the TCN protocols. The COM-1240 is rugged, lightweight and has a very low power consumption. It is EN50155 compliant resistant to high vibration levels, humidity and temperature extremes.

Eurotech Finland Oy, PO Box 73, (Kantelettarenkuja 1), FI-00431 Helsinki, Finland. Tel. +358 9 477 8880, Fax +358 9 477 888 99, sales@eurotech.fi