Sfera Labs

18/06/2025

New product launch from Sfera Labs! 🚀

Meet the Quad RS-422 / RS-485 X2-Series Expansion Board — the latest addition to the Strato Pi Max ecosystem.

✔️ Up to 16 industrial serial ports
✔️ Fully configurable RS-422 / RS-485
✔️ Protocol support: Modbus RTU, BACnet MS/TP, etc.
✔️ Plugs into a robust, compact, and DIN-rail mountable platform

Perfect for industrial control, building automation, and energy systems.

👉Learn more: https://sferalabs.cc/blog/new-quad-rs-422-rs-485-x2-series-expansion-board-for-strato-pi-max/

Industrial-Grade Serial Connectivity – Up to 16 RS-422/RS-485 ports in a single compact DIN-rail industrial controller with the Strato Pi Max XL   We are thrilled to announce the release of our new Quad RS-422 / RS-485 X2-Series Expansion Board for the Strato Pi Max platform. Designed to meet the...

04/06/2025

Thank you to Jeff Geerling for including Strato Pi Max in his latest podcast!🌟

In the podcast, Jeff discusses Strato Pi Max, our modular DIN-rail computer with the Raspberry Pi CM5 at its core. It’s designed for industrial applications, offering features like duel Ethernet, RS485, RS 232, RS 422, CAN ports, UPS support and flexible storage options, like SSD, redundant microSD card slots, and the CM5 eMMC.🚀

Jeff explores the UPS functionality, explaining how Strato Pi Max allows remote access during power outages and is highly configurable. Finally, Jeff praises Strato Pi Max’s reliability and comprehensive support, making it suitable for critical industrial applications.

🔗You can watch Jeff’s comments on the Strato Pi Max here (from 6:00 to 8:00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ42lbLFxv8

09/04/2025

A big thank you to the DENA (Designing Electronics North America) team for the opportunity to share insights into the design and development of our X2 series expansion boards for Strato Pi Max!🚀

We were especially excited to highlight the recent launch of the X2 open mechanical and electrical standard. It was a pleasure to discuss the principles and vision behind this new standard and its potential to foster broader innovation and compatibility.

We're proud to be part of a community that values innovation and open collaboration in embedded electronics.🌐

🔗Read the full article: https://www.designing-electronics.com

01/04/2025

We're excited to share that Electronic Product Design & Test (EPDT) magazine has published an insightful article by Giampiero Baggiani. Delving into the key considerations for migrating from Raspberry Pi CM4 to the new CM5.
You can read the full article here:

https://www.epdtonthenet.net/article/214508/Key-Considerations-When-Migrating-from-Raspberry-Pi-CM4-to-CM5.aspx

26/03/2025

Grazie a FuturaNet per aver ospitato Ulderico Arcidiaco in un webinar sullo sviluppo di un server industriale basato su Raspberry Pi Compute Module! 🚀

Durante la sessione, abbiamo esplorato temi chiave come:
🔹L’evoluzione da Raspberry Pi CM4 a CM5
🔹Le sfide tecniche di alimentazione, raffreddamento e sicurezza
🔹L’applicazione in sistemi complessi, come Strato Pi Max

Se vi siete persi l’evento, potete rivederlo qui:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/99sCsSJLrtU

Grazie a tutti per la partecipazione e per le domande interessanti!

Durante il webinar, esploreremo in maniera dettagliata l’evoluzione del Raspberry Pi Compute Module, analizzando in particolare le caratteristiche e le diffe...

25/03/2025

Our COO, Maria Chizzali, has been selected as a finalist in the Women Leaders in Electronics Awards organised by Electronics Weekly!

She’s nominated in the Women of the Year – Design Engineer category.

This inaugural event celebrates the brilliance of women in the industry.

Congratulations to all the finalists! Check them out here: https://wiea.electronicsweekly.com/WLIEA2025/en/page/home

20/03/2025

Trasforma un Raspberry Pi in un server industriale 🚀

Il 25 marzo alle 15:00, Ulderico Arcidiaco sarà protagonista di un webinar live per esplorare come creare sistemi industriali all’avanguardia, affidabili e ad alte prestazioni con Raspberry Pi CM4 e CM5. Parlerà anche di Strato Pi Max, un esempio di sistema complesso basato su Compute Module.

Scopriremo:
🔹L’evoluzione da Raspberry Pi CM4 a CM5
🔹Le sfide tecniche di alimentazione, raffreddamento e sicurezza
🔹Come garantire integrazione e affidabilità ottimali

Non perdere questa occasione per approfondire le ultime tecnologie!
👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/99sCsSJLrtU

Durante il webinar, esploreremo in maniera dettagliata l’evoluzione del Raspberry Pi Compute Module, analizzando in particolare le caratteristiche e le diffe...

17/03/2025

Embedded World 2025 has been a blast!🌐
A huge shoutout to Italtronic for showcasing our Strato Pi Max controller and the new X2-Series Industrial Analog I/O Expansion Boards!

11/03/2025

We're excited to announce the release of the X2-Series Standard—an open electrical and mechanical specification designed to empower developers, system integrators, and businesses to create custom expansion boards for our Strato Pi Max modular industrial controller.

🚀The X2-Series Standard makes industrial automation more flexible, customizable, and affordable, enabling tailored solutions without the high costs of proprietary systems.

💡To support innovation, we’re also launching a powerful development and prototyping board that simplifies the creation of custom X2-Series expansion boards. Whether you're developing industrial automation solutions, IoT applications, or experimenting with new concepts, this tool will help accelerate your ideas.

➡️Find out more: https://sferalabs.cc/blog/x2-standard-and-prototyping-board-announcement

Let’s shape the future of open industrial automation together!

04/03/2025

We’re expanding the capabilities of Strato Pi Max with two new Industrial I/O Expansion Boards, bringing even more versatility to our modular industrial controller!

⁃ X2-Series Industrial Analog Inputs – High-accuracy 4-20mA and 0-10V inputs, plus PT100/PT1000 support, perfect for temperature sensing, energy monitoring, and IoT data acquisition.

⁃ X2-Series Industrial Analog Outputs – Versatile 0-10V / 0-20mA outputs to control industrial actuators, valves, motors, and more.

With these new expansion boards, Strato Pi Max grows with your needs, offering unparalleled flexibility for industrial automation, edge computing, and IoT applications.

🔗Learn more: https://sferalabs.cc/blog/sfera-labs-expands-strato-pi-max-capabilities-with-new-industrial-i-o-expansion-boards

03/03/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the Raspberry Pi team for hosting an insightful interview with our COO, Maria Chizzali, during the recent "Raspberry Pi for Industry" webinar.
We are honoured to be featured alongside other innovators in the field. Maria shared Sfera Labs' journey in leveraging Raspberry Pi for cutting-edge industrial solutions, highlighting our commitment to open solutions and innovation.

A special mention to Eben Upton for his closing remarks on the Italian market's potential. His insights resonate with our vision for growth and collaboration within Italy's vibrant tech community.

For those who missed it, you can watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/live/udTMUCg933k

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20/02/2025

Join Raspberry Pi’s webinar at 11am CET on 27 February!🌐

Our COO Maria Chizzali will be there to provide insights on how Sfera Labs is harnessing the power of Raspberry Pi to develop reliable, cost-effective, and scalable solutions for industrial applications. 🚀

Join the webinar:

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