Empowering Industrial IoT with Compact but Mighty Computing Module

Embracing the Industrial IoT Transformation

The Industrial Internet of Things (Industrial IoT or IIoT) landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, safety considerations, and the need for efficient, secure, and scalable solutions. The IIoT revolution is reshaping the dynamic use-condition landscape, demanding robust and efficient computing solutions right at the network edge. More specifically, the prevalent market trends in IIoT development are propelling widespread adoption of IIoT solutions across diverse sectors. This surge is primarily driven by the acknowledged and proven advantages of enhanced efficiency, increased productivity, and data-driven decision-making. Concurrently, the IIoT market is experiencing a significant transition toward edge computing. This shift empowers real-time insights, optimizes bandwidth utilization, and seamlessly integrates advanced analytics fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). These capabilities facilitate essential functions such as predictive maintenance, quality control, and autonomous decision-making across a broad spectrum of industrial applications that often require robust and reliable embedded computing solutions to handle data processing, control, and communication directly on local edge devices.

An Optimized Pair for Industrial IoT at the Edge and Beyond

The prevailing trends in the industrial IoT market require embedded computing solutions built with compact footprint yet with power and efficiency, modular design approach, real-time and AI capabilities, and robust reliability and sustainability. A COM Express Mini module featuring the latest Intel Atom^® Processors x7000RE Series meet up with each trend and challenge to deliver an ideal building block.

• Compact and Energy-Efficient Systems: There is a growing preference for compact, energy-efficient embedded systems. These modules optimize space utilization while maintaining high performance.
• Modular and Scalable Solutions: The industry is witnessing a shift towards modular and scalable solutions. These offerings provide flexibility and customization, allowing businesses to adapt swiftly to evolving requirements.
• Edge Computing Focus: Edge computing is gaining prominence for real-time data processing and decision-making. These modules built with features like Intel^® Time Coordinated Computing (TCC) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) to enable real-time capabilities, reduce latency and enhance operational responsiveness.
• AI and ML Integration: The integration of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities is a central theme. These embedded module solutions incorporating industry-leading AI inference acceleration technologies, such as Intel^® AVX2 Vector Neural Network Instructions (AVX2 VNNI), empower automation systems to learn, adapt, and optimize processes with data intelligence.
• Robust Designs for Extreme Environments: Engineers are optimizing rugged and reliable designs. These modules are engineered to withstand challenging conditions, ensuring stability and longevity.