As global industries accelerate toward Industry 4.0, the demand for intelligent automation and real-time edge data processing continues to surge. Companies across manufacturing, AOI solutions, and electronics production are under increasing pressure to achieve higher precision, faster decision-making, and lower latency—while maintaining scalability and system reliability. Core automation needs such as visual inspection, component orientation verification, and predictive maintenance now require AI inference to be deployed directly at the edge. To meet these demands, Portwell and Network Optix will showcase how advanced AI deployment platforms and robust edge hardware can work in harmony to transform raw video into actionable insights—instantly and efficiently.
At Automation Taipei 2025, Portwell and Network Optix (Nx) will introduce their joint AI-enabled edge computing solution—a real-time video analytics demo that recognizes and analyzes dice patterns as a proxy for defect detection and part verification. Tailored for industries such as smart manufacturing, AOI, and logistics, the solution combines Nx AI Manager’s scalable AI orchestration with Portwell’s industrial-grade embedded systems. Together, they deliver low-latency, edge-based intelligence that eliminates reliance on cloud inference. The result: enhanced accuracy, real-time responsiveness, and centralized model management—key enablers of scalable Industry 4.0 transformation.
Network Optix’s Nx AI Manager is the cornerstone of this collaborative solution, providing a universal AI model deployment pipeline that supports seamless integration across a wide range of AI accelerators. Key capabilities include remote model updates, customizable AI pipeline configuration, and edge-to-cloud scalability. Paired with Nx EVOS—a flexible enterprise video operating system—the platform powers intelligent video analytics while enabling rapid development and integration of third-party AI models. Whether managing a single assembly line or thousands of distributed devices, Nx ensures AI applications remain agile, manageable, and optimized for performance at scale.
Portwell complements the solution with robust, AI-optimized embedded systems designed for demanding edge environments. The PJAI-100 is a fanless, compact system powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin™ module series, delivering high-throughput visual AI for intensive edge workloads. The WEBS-45J1 series features Hailo-8 and DEEPX AI accelerators alongside the latest Intel® Core™ processors, enabling low-latency inferencing and efficient edge computing. Meanwhile, the PEDB-2311—featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with integrated Intel® Arc™ GPU and NPU (Intel® AI Boost)—supports up to four LAN ports for enhanced system communication and secure network segmentation. This rugged, flexible platform is ideal for seamless integration into existing industrial infrastructures..
Engineered for harsh environments, these systems support wide temperature ranges, compact footprints, and modular expansion—making them ideal for mission-critical applications in manufacturing, AOI, and logistics automation.
The combined solution delivers measurable value across a wide range of real-world applications. In manufacturing, it enables visual quality inspection to detect defects such as surface scratches or incomplete assembly. Electronics and semiconductor facilities benefit from precise orientation verification during high-speed component placement on production lines. Logistics operations can implement intelligent sorting based on barcode or label clarity, while educational institutions and AI training labs can leverage the demo as a hands-on teaching tool. Centralized AI model management and predictive maintenance insights further enhance operational continuity, reduce manual errors, and minimize costly downtime.
The partnership between Portwell and Network Optix marks a significant step toward the next generation of intelligent industrial automation. By uniting scalable AI orchestration with robust edge computing, the joint solution empowers enterprises to deploy, manage, and scale AI across complex, distributed environments. From advanced AOI systems to fully connected factory floors, it reflects a shared commitment to innovation, adaptability, and the realization of Industry 4.0’s full potential.
Experience innovation firsthand with Portwell and Network Optix at Automation Taipei 2025, taking place August 20–23 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX), Halls 1 & 2. Find us at Booth S914, Hall 2 to see our live demo in action and connect with our experts to discover how we’re shaping the future of smart manufacturing.
