If you’re looking for the most cost effective control system, a custom embedded system may be your answer. Among the many key benefits of an embedded design versus a PLC-based design are intellectual property protection, substantial product cost savings, and the unlimited flexibility. These benefits offer you a competitive edge in the market place.

A PLC uses standard tools to access the software, making it easy for anyone to reverse engineer your product. An embedded system prevents unauthorized users from accessing the critical software. An embedded system can be customized to precisely fit your application, unlike a PLC–which must fit your application to what the manufacturer offers. By eliminating the extraneous features from your control platform, you can substantially reduce your overall product cost. Embedded systems are the most flexible platform available.

Cortech can assist your company by designing custom electronics for your products. We can design anything from simple electronic circuits to advanced microcontroller based systems.