Business Details
Embedded Technology
Aval Data comprehensively helps customers solve problems with advanced core technologies, cutting-edge design technologies, and software technologies based on our extensive know-how accumulated in industrial fields that require high reliability. We support customer success in business with high-density and high-performance design technology using ASIC and FPGA, software development technologies that are centered on real-time operating systems to support all layers of embedded software and systems, and exceptional core technologies including machine vision image processing, communications, and networks.
Pursuing Hardware Performance
Aval Data was one of the first companies to adopt FPGA as a key device for product design with the objectives of enhancing reliability, cutting product costs, and accelerating development. We use our extensive expertise to pursue cost performance in all stages from device selection to optimal design tools and design methods. We use circuit verification including simulations to ensure that evaluations on the level of actual machines are more complete, and we promise to provide reliable product development in a short time.
Deep Understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems
We are experts in the use of real-time operating systems such as Tornado II (VxWorks), OS-9, and ITRON, which have long experience and results in embedded solutions fields including semiconductor manufacturing equipment and industrial robots, as well as in operating systems that have become widespread in industrial applications such as Windows and Linux. Experience and know-how in mission-critical system development are the key points for reliable operation of systems. By adding core elements such as IEEE 1394 protocol stacks, which are new technological elements, as well as remote monitoring frameworks for Java environments and packages for image inspection equipment, we have established systems that can respond to a wide range of requirements.
Image Processing Experts
We conduct wide-ranging research and practical application of the image-processing technologies needed in the machine vision field including development of image input and processing modules, image processing ASIC design, development of image processing algorithms (including image correct, image quality enhancement, and feature identification), and image compression and decompression technologies required for high-volume data transmissions. We can even respond flexibly to cameras with ever higher resolutions and speeds. We meet needs with development systems that incorporate advanced technologies including development of non-contact 3D measuring instruments that apply the results of our research.
Applying Communications and Network technologies in Industrial Equipment Scenarios
Communications technology is a core technology that has become a foundation in every area. We use our extensive expertise to support development of highly-layered network environments and communications modules from the information networks that support the upper levels of systems to fieldbuses that control and monitor motors and sensors. We provide high-efficiency communications modules and protocols that use optical fiber in high-speed, high-volume communications environments. We also tackle development of network monitoring technologies and security technologies that ensure the security of communications and achieve stable operations. We provide embedded solutions that maintain an awareness of communications networks at all times.
Our Comprehensive Technological Capabilities Generate Solutions to Problems
To meet the diverse needs of customers, it is essential that we share information on problem areas with customers. One means of achieving our objectives is the adoption of a proposal-based approach for the effective provision of embedded system creation technologies developed over many years along with research results, ideas, and expertise at the time of in-house product development. Experts in the hardware design technologies needed to embedded module products, software technology with an emphasis on operating systems, image processing technology, and communications technology use their comprehensive capabilities to support customers. This enables customers to focus on product planning and requirement specifications while Aval Data provides integrated support from development and design to prototyping, parts procurement, and mass production.
We use product information management systems and production management systems to advance development with short delivery times by utilizing our in-house knowledge. We have established systems for optimized manufacturing of small lots of diverse industrial equipment. We have acquired ISO 9001 certification for product quality assurance and services and maintain quality assurance systems in compliance with international standards, and with regard to the environment, we have acquired ISO 14001 certification, the international standard, and perform manufacturing with due consideration for the environment starting from the development stage including development of lead-free products and products compliant with RoHS and other directives.
