The Value of an Integrated Ecosystem
The true potential of a digital ecosystem hinges on seamless integration. Discover the value it brings and the pitfalls of disjointed components.
ICS Insight Blog
Informed Opinions and Industry Insight on Tech, UX and Product Development
Connecting tech leaders with insight to move the needle, and developers and designers with inspiration to build really cool touchscreen-driven stuff people will love.
Best UX Writing Practices for Digital Health Chatbot Dialogue
Chatbots elevate the patient experience by delivering heightened personalization, real-time information, improved accessibility, and valuable support.
SaMD vs. SiMD: Do You Know the Difference?
Though the terms SaMD and SiMD are often used interchangeably, understanding their nuances is crucial for navigating compliance.
Raspberry Pi Retrospective: A Look Back at 2023
2024 is poised to be another exciting year in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, with more new releases expected.
Racing Toward CES with an Exciting New UI for Automotive Grade Linux IVI Demo
To showcase Automotive Grade Linux at CES, ICS created an intuitive UI with reference applications and instrument cluster based on embedded Flutter code from Toyota.
3D Printing, Computer Vision and Dragons Converge
The latest 3D printers with computer vision have relevance to complex use cases.
Today’s AI Computer Vision Landscape: Popular ML Platforms
For developers without deep machine learning experience, here are some tools to help you build expertise.
How to Conduct Unit Tests Using BLoC
The use of unit tests for code built with a reactive programming structure can greatly reduce the margin of error.
UX for Small Embedded IOT and Medical Device Screens
Small embedded screens are significantly different to design for than smartphones.
Navigating New Medical Device Cybersecurity Rules
With cyber threats aimed at healthcare on the rise, the FDA has tightened requirements for device makers. We help you make sense of the new rules.
Creating Reusable Libraries with Cmake
In part 3 of our CMake series we show you how to create a library that you can use for your own applications
5 Things to Understand Before Building a Linux-Based Embedded Device
Master these elements to successfully move from working prototype to Minimum Viable Product.
A Deeper Look at BLoC Pattern for Flutter
Explore BloC Provider, BloC Builder and other key aspects of BLoC Pattern.
Mirror Dual Displays of Differing Resolutions on i.MX8M-PLUS
Discover how ICS addressed a tricky customer requirement around dual displays.
A Comparison of UI Frameworks
Choosing a toolkit for your GUI? Here's a handy resource that compares 10 popular frameworks to aid in your decision making.
6 Figma Code-Generator Plugins to Try
We tested 20 plugins that turn Figma designs into code for production or advanced prototyping. These are our favorites.
Figma Ups the Ante with Dev Mode
Figma recently released several exciting new features like Dev Mode. Here are our impressions.
Find and Link Libraries with CMake
Learn how to use embedded, source-only and system libraries with CMake.
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Building with Flutter? Discover BLoC Pattern
BLoC is a reactive pattern that separates an application's business logic from UI logic to make the code easier to maintain and test.
Designing Audio Systems: Hardware vs. Software
Learn the differences between hardware and software audio solutions, and explore common use cases from the automotive industry.
Does Your Device Need Dark Mode?
To choose between a light or dark-mode UI, device designers must understand how human eyes process light.
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CMake: Get to Know this Open Source Tool
CMake is a helpful tool that defines build processes that run on multiple platforms.
What's New in Qt 6.5?
Explore the latest tools and modules in the new Qt 6.5.0 LTS release.
Align with Users Through a Minimum Viable Product Process
Use a minimum viable product to avoid investing too much in a venture until you know it has potential to succeed.
Is Linux OS the Right Platform for Your Medical Device?
If you’re thinking about making the move to Linux for your medtech, here’s a look at some pros and cons.
Does ChatGPT Have a Role in Medical Device Software Development?
The next five years will be a race among manufacturers to add intelligence to everything.
Get Ready for C++23
Slated for release in December, C++23 will include incremental improvements, clarifications, and removal of previously deprecated features.
Which Software Testing Method is Right for Your Project?
The key to effective software testing is striking the right balance between automation and manual testing methods.