Data center operators have spent thirty years not thinking about CAN Bus. BACnet for the building management system, Modbus for power monitoring, SNMP for the IT stack, IPMI and Redfish for server management. That has been the protocol stack since the late 1990s and most DCIM platforms, Vertiv Trellis, Schneider EcoStruxure IT, Nlyte, are still […]
Walk onto any port, factory floor, or large construction site in 2026 and you will find cranes that are partially wireless and mostly not. The operator’s pendant talks to the crane on a licensed 433 MHz or 2.4 GHz link, usually a Cattron MGuard, an HBC Radiomatic Spectrum, or a Hetronic Nova. The fleet management […]
Industrial Control · Made in USA One Integrated System.Total Network Control. ICL8-WC182Wireless CAN Bus Bridge Stop cobbling together gateways, radios, and CAN adapters. The CRATUS INTERCAL8 Wireless Dual CANBUS Bridge “ICL8-WC182” does it all, wired and wireless, as one highly integrated subsystem. It is ready for integration into larger systems or standalone applications as one […]
At Cratus Technology, a privately held company based in San Jose, California, we bring together a team of 30 experts in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Together, we deliver advanced perception sensor systems for industrial, automotive, and robotics applications. Specializing in both hardware sales and software development, we offer fully integrated perception stacks. These systems […]
Cratus Technology offers cutting-edge LiDAR solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of industrial automation, smart mobility, and safety-critical environments. Leveraging high-resolution sensors like the Hesai QT128, AT128, and XT32, Cratus enables precise 3D perception with up to 128 laser channels and wide field-of-view coverage, ensuring real-time detection, tracking, and classification of objects in complex […]
Unlocking the Underground A Single Tool for Every Infrastructure Challenge For companies dedicated to the meticulous work of underground infrastructure inspection, cleaning, and maintenance, adaptability is not just an advantage – it’s a necessity. From sprawling municipal pipelines to critical industrial networks and essential residential connections, each job presents unique access challenges and demands precise […]
In the fast-evolving world of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), innovation isn’t just about groundbreaking algorithms or cutting-edge sensors – sometimes, it’s about a fresh perspective on how to integrate existing, powerful technologies. We recently encountered a fascinating design challenge from a customer aiming to build next-generation AMRs with a particularly slim form factor. Their goal: […]
When the supply chain is measured in tons and minutes, knowing how much material you have and how it’s changing drives profit and safety. Modern LiDAR brings fast, non-contact measurement of volume, weight (via bulk density), and particle size distribution (PSD) to farms, quarries, mines, and bulk terminals. Below is a practical guide to how […]
How Lidar is Powering the Next Generation of Industrial Automation What is Lidar and Why It’s a Game-Changer for Industry Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) is no longer just for autonomous vehicles — it’s rapidly becoming a core sensing technology in modern industrial environments. By emitting laser pulses and analyzing their reflections, Lidar creates precise, […]
In the dynamic and often dangerous world of industrial worksites, from bustling construction zones to sprawling railyards, worker safety is the highest priority. For decades, personal protective equipment (PPE) like hard hats and safety vests has served as the first line of defense—a passive shield against physical impact. But what if that shield could become […]
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