ISO 26262: Automotive Functional Safety
Electronics surround us, and have done so for many, many years. Included in the multitude of devices utilizing electronics to perform and enhance their operation, are the vehicles we drive. …
Why I Joined DISTek and Why I Stay
I discovered DISTek at an interesting point in my life. As a newly graduated engineering student, I knew I wanted to be in this field, but I wasn’t quite sure …
Benefits of Full Process Functional Safety Training
Investing in Functional Safety (FuSa) processes requires a multitude of training hours, chewing into the project timelines. The increased requirement for documentation and traceability in design decisions slow down the …
The Future of Autonomous Vehicles
We live in an incredible era of human history, one where work and labor are constantly being moved from the burden of people to the work of machines. With the …
2024: A Year in Review
When I look back on a year like 2024, I think “Well, that was … something”. It is always difficult to identify an overall trend. What seems consequential in the …
Carthage Holdings, Inc. Acquires Red Foundry, LLC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carthage Holdings, Inc. Acquires Red Foundry, LLC. Cedar Falls, IA – January 7, 2025 – Carthage Holdings, Inc., a 100% employee-owned ESOP holding company, announced today the …
Season of Giving: DISTek Gives Back
Here at DISTek, giving back to the communities in which we live and work by making a positive impact is not just a one-time effort, but a core value that …
Case Study: Simplifying Complex Hardware with Modular Software Architecture
CHALLENGE A major construction vehicle manufacturer faced challenges with tech debt and code quality in their Primary Display Unit (PDU) application. The PDU was responsible for communicating with and displaying …
Engaged verses Involved: DISTek U 105 – ESOP Basics
I recently completed the DISTek U track on ESOP Basics. My interest in signing up for the track was to read Beyond Engagement by Corey Rosen. Others had talked about …
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 …
