What is Functional Safety?
Functional Safety (FuSa) is the part of systems engineering which focuses on reducing risk to the user from the malfunction of electrical or electronic systems. At DISTek, we focus specifically …
Reflecting on the Midwest ESOP Conference
A couple of weeks ago, the DISTek team had the honor of attending AND presenting at The ESOP Association’s Midwest Regional Conference held in Kansas City, Missouri. Industry leaders, innovators, and …
Case Study: Combine Header Controls ISOBUS Solution
CHALLENGE A worldwide harvesting equipment manufacturer approached DISTek with the desire to convert their existing and future combine equipment from using proprietary displays to utilizing ISOBUS. The client wanted to …
Reflections from Gene: Perspective on 3 Years at DISTek
As my work anniversary rolled past in July, I was reflecting on my experience as an Engineering Manager here at DISTek over the last 3 years. Since joining DISTek, I’ve …
Exploring Multi-Channel Task Control in ISOBUS: A Game-Changer for Modern Farming
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, technology continually reshapes how we approach farming practices. One significant advancement is the development of ISOBUS, a universal standard for communication between farm machinery …
Habitat for Humanity Build
I recently had the pleasure of joining some of my favorite fellow employee-owners, Beth Hallett and Charlie Myers, for a morning of swinging hammers, installing siding, and lots of laughs …
Case Study: Closed Loop Approach to ABS Testing
CHALLENGE A major motorcycle manufacturer determined they needed to increase the efficiency of their testing. They were incurring rework with countless failed tests of their new antilock brake & traction …
Connecting in a Remote Environment
An elementary student ran straight from the school bus stop into his parent’s home office and exclaimed with exasperation, “Your days are the best. You get to play games all …
Essential Hardware for HIL Systems
Maintaining a Hardware in the Loop (HIL) system in a clean, professional, and cost-effective manner can be tricky, and for many engineers just starting out and not having a lot …
2024 DISTek Engineering Awards
It’s no secret that we’re pretty proud of our engineers here at DISTek. We firmly believe that we seek out the best and brightest in the industry and pride ourselves …
Navigating Tomorrow: Insights from the 2024 Construction Technology Summit
In Austin, Texas, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2024 Construction Technology Summit. It provided a platform for global leaders in construction technology to discuss the industry’s future. …
The Future of Business with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been, and continues to be, one of the most exciting topics in recent times. The potential for AI to accelerate business is remarkable and many businesses …
