AI computing and edge computing solutions for industrial AI, machine vision, intelligent monitoring and data-intensive applications.
AI Computing & Edge AI for Industrial Applications
Industrial AI applications often require computing close to the equipment, machine or operational environment where data is generated.
NIACO provides AI computing and edge computing solutions for applications requiring local processing, intelligent monitoring, machine vision and other AI-based industrial workloads.
The appropriate computing architecture depends on the application, workload, data requirements, required performance, connectivity, operating environment and expected lifecycle.
Typical Applications
NIACO AI computing and edge solutions can support applications such as:
- Machine vision
- Intelligent inspection
- AI-assisted monitoring
- Local data processing
- Edge AI inference
- Industrial image processing
- Intelligent equipment monitoring
- Predictive and condition-related applications
- Real-time or near-real-time industrial processing
- Distributed AI computing
AI Computing & Edge Architecture
AI computing solutions are built around the relationship between the computing platform, data sources, connected equipment and the application.
Edge Computing Platform
The edge computing platform provides local processing capability close to the equipment, machine or operational environment.
AI Processing
AI-capable computing platforms can provide the processing resources required by application-specific AI workloads and inference tasks.
Data Acquisition
Industrial data, images and operational information can be collected from machines, sensors, cameras and connected systems according to the application.
Industrial Connectivity
AI computing systems may need to communicate with industrial networks, PLCs, machines, cameras, sensors and other equipment.
Machine Vision
AI computing platforms can support machine vision and image-processing applications where local analysis of visual information is required.
Industrial Integration
AI computing can be integrated with industrial PCs, HMIs, PLCs, robots, displays and other systems as part of a wider industrial architecture.
From Requirement to AI Solution
NIACO approaches AI computing from the actual application and workload rather than f