Manufacturing Applications

Smart manufacturing is driven by automation, remote monitoring, autonomous robots and vehicles, data collection, and visualization. Sealevel has 35+ years of experience developing products to do just that. All of our computing and I/O products are built to withstand extreme environments, with an emphasis placed on rugged fanless designs that are able to operate in extreme hot or cold temperatures, and operate in high-dust and high-vibration applications.

Smart, Data-Driven, Connected Manufacturing Solutions

Sealevel’s engineering team is uniquely qualified to design manufacturing systems equipped for high-shock and vibration applications with variable conditions that often require NEMA and/or hazardous area ratings. We have successfully leveraged our extensive COM Express and I/O experience to deliver rugged, voltage-tolerant computing and automation systems to support a wide variety of industries.

Our in-house engineering department includes hardware, software, mechanical, layout, compliance, and test engineering teams. Our hardware design engineers specialize in complex computing and I/O design, excelling in SWaP-C2 optimization and functional density applications.



Robust I/O Solutions

Sealevel offers digital and analog I/O products and data acquisition devices with optically isolated inputs, Reed and Form C relay outputs, TTL interfaces to solid-state relays, and A/D and D/A functionality. Our I/O solutions support configurations from a few inputs to process and quality control of entire manufacturing facilities.

Serial I/O Solutions

Sealevel synchronous and asynchronous serial adapters are trusted for industrial applications as well as military deployments where reliable, high-speed communications are required – especially in process and quality control in manufacturing facilities. Solutions are available in traditional bus-based form factors or easy-to-use USB and Ethernet protocols.

Embedded Computing

Designed for I/O-intensive applications, our  manufacturing and automation computers, touch panel PCs and COM Express solutions offer unmatched computing power combined with the flexibility and configurability required for manufacturing applications, requiring no fans or other rotating parts.

High Vibration Tolerance & Compatibility for OEM Controllers

Case Study

Tuftco Corp. is the largest OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of carpet finishing machinery in the world. Their equipment tufts various types of “yarn” into a primary backing and then applies secondary backing to produce finished carpet. The end users of these systems are carpet manufacturers across the globe. They use Tuftco’s machines to produce carpet for a wide range of customers, including commercial, hospitality, and residential markets. The tufting and carpet finishing machines Tuftco sells generate large capital expenditures for customers. When customers purchase these machines, they need reassurance that the machinery will operate reliably as a long-term investment. Additionally, carpet factories are industrial environments and systems are subject to high vibration from surrounding machinery. Ruggedization of all electrical components is a high priority.

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Portable Tester for Automotive Manufacturing

Case Study

A leading supplier to the automotive manufacturing industry was planning a next-generation portable device that provides a variety of testing and programming functions on the assembly line. To minimize size and power consumption they chose the Qseven COM (computer on module) architecture and engaged Sealevel’s expertise in custom COM carrier board design to accelerate time to market and reduce risks.

 

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Complete I/O Support for Manufacturing & Final Product Testing

Case Study

Sealevel collaborates with a global leader that develops and manufactures safety products for professionals and facilities. One of their systems is specifically designed for gas detection in fire safety, mining, and building manufacturing applications. These systems require extensive manufacturing line testing as well as final product testing. While tests vary for different parts of the system, primary tests include performance, accuracy, and timing of the sensors. Due to the critical performance requirements, the company demands consistent, high-reliability products that can be applied to a wide variety of use cases.

 

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A Sealevel Story About Long-Term Availability: Automation & Control

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This is the story of an automation and control company in search  of a long-term solution for testing their entire platform of safety products… and the team that delivered. This global OEM designs safety products for fire, mining, and building manufacturing applications. Due to the critical performance requirements, the company demands consistent, high-reliability products that can be applied to a wide variety of use cases across test fixtures.

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Sealevel Expertise

Sealevel excels in industrial environments coupled with automation innovation. Our internal team of engineers has 35+ years of experience developing improvements for control and connectivity to increase productivity and extend the capabilities of existing systems.

Automation & Control

We got our start in automation and control more than 35 years ago. Our digital and analog I/O products allow you to precisely track and monitor many different real-world signals. Sealevel monitoring solutions provide real-time data for immediate action and collect historical information over time, furthering preventive maintenance goals, and increasing efficiency.

Serial I/O

All Sealevel synchronous serial products are engineered with strict attention to timing to achieve the most reliable, high-speed communication possible. Choose from a variety of RS-232/422/485 multi-interface products that support HDLC/SDLC and other protocols. Our SeaLINK industrial Ethernet serial servers offer the easiest way to connect RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial devices to your Ethernet network.

Embedded Computing

Designed for I/O intensive applications, our industrial computers, touch panel PCs and COM Express solutions offer unmatched computing power combined with versatile configurability. Sealevel’s HazPAC 10 Rugged Panel PC features a 5-wire resistive touchscreen that is waterproof and impervious to flames, chemicals, and solvents. The surface is also abrasion and scratch-resistant, improving reliable performance in control and HMI applications.

Digital & Analog I/O

Monitor and control real-world signals with any computer using Sealevel digital and analog I/O products. Select from field-proven optically isolated inputs, Reed and Form C relay outputs, TTL interfaces to solid-state relays, A/D, and D/A functionality. Our digital and analog I/O products come in a wide variety of host connections: host via wireless, Ethernet, USB, RS-485, or RS-232.

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We are proud to work with the most talented engineers from around the world to solve difficult problems in diverse environments. No matter your application requirements, Sealevel can provide a solution that perfectly fits your needs.

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