ADLINK Technology has released the latest AI-enabled smart camera series, NEON-2000-JT2, which facilitates the deployment of machine vision in AI-based factory automation. This new series of smart cameras, equipped with NVIDIA's Jetson TX2 AI module, features an all-in-one design and a compact footprint, with a vision software set pre-installed, reducing the complexity of developing and integrating AI machine vision. With the NEON-2000-JT2, production efficiency can be improved in labor-intensive manufacturing industries where quality assurance and inspection are essential, such as food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and agriculture. One customer has implemented ADLINK's AI machine vision solution for product inspection, achieving over 95% accuracy while inspecting more than 50 times the number of products compared to before. ADLINK believes that customers can further expand their achievements with the NEON-2000-JT2 series.

ADLINK and Tier IV have partnered with AutoCore to create an intelligent heterogeneous computing platform and middleware that make autonomous vehicles and robotics safer and more scalable. - ADLINK, Tier IV, and AutoCore will collaborate to provide scalable, high-performance, and functionally safe middleware for use in heterogeneous computing platforms for autonomous vehicles and mobile robots. - This partnership will continue the previously established commitment to contribute to open-source ROS-based projects, including Autoware.Auto and Eclipse Cyclone DDS. - This partnership will help integrate edge AI technology, data-driven middleware, autonomous driving software, and heterogeneous computing to advance the development of a wide range of next-generation autonomous driving applications.

ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing aiming to contribute to society and industry by connecting people, places, and things through AI, has led the development of Eclipse Cyclone DDS to become a Tier 1 ROS 2 middleware in collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation IoT community, the OpenADx working group, and the ROS 2 Technical Steering Community. With the latest release of ROS 2, Foxy Fitzroy (foxy), the development of robotics and autonomous vehicles has become easier, faster, and more reliable and secure. Eclipse Cyclone DDS is the next-generation implementation of the OMG (Object Management Group) DDS (Data Distribution Service) standard, reflecting ADLINK's experience in innovative development work from the outset.

ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing aiming to contribute to society and industries by connecting people, places, and things through AI, has partnered with Tier IV and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan to pursue the realization of fully autonomous driving. The alliance among the three companies will focus on the joint development of an advanced transportation and traffic management system based on the open-source autonomous driving technology Autoware. Additionally, they will collaborate with local governments on a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) field trial on public roads starting in Taiwan, aiming to expand the research, knowledge, and ecosystem of Autoware.

【ADLINK x NVIDIA Webinar Agenda】 ● Expert Talk Jim Liu, Chairman and CEO of ADLINK, and Eunice Chiu, Sales & GM of NVIDIA Corporation in Taiwan, will explain how these two companies are collaborating to accelerate AI deployment at the edge, improve operations, and enhance services across the industry. ● Solution Sessions Session A: ADLINK, Chia-Wei Yang Session B: ADLINK, Zane Tsai Session C: NVIDIA, Adam Scraba Session D: ADLINK, Roy Keeler *All details, content, and presentations of the webinar will be in English. The event will take place from 12:00 to 12:45 PM Japan Time. We look forward to your participation.

ADLINK will participate in the "Intel AI Park - Online" operated by Intel Corporation, which has been open since June, starting from the second phase on July 1st. Many Intel partner companies are participating, so you can enjoy content utilizing over 30 Intel AI technologies. Exhibited product: ROS 2 controller "ROScube-I" At the exhibition booth, you can access demo videos, panels, and download materials. *Once you register, you will have access to all webinars, solutions, demo videos, and material downloads until December of this year. We invite you to visit Intel AI Park. (Pre-registration required: Free)

ADLINK Technology has announced the ROScube-X series of real-time ROS 2 robot controllers for advanced robotics applications. The ROScube-X series from ADLINK features the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier module, which includes a variety of interfaces such as an integrated Volta GPU, dual deep learning accelerators, and a GMSL2 camera connector that can integrate cutting-edge robotics systems. It is also compatible with the fully equipped resources provided by the NVIDIA JetPack SDK, making it ideal for robotics applications that require advanced AI computing performance with minimal power consumption.

The ADLINK ROScube-I series is a ROS 2-compatible robot controller that features Intel Xeon E, 9th generation Intel Core i7/i3, and 8th generation Intel Core i5 processors. It is equipped with advanced I/O connectivity that supports a wide range of sensors and actuators, catering to the diverse needs of robotic applications. The ROScube-I also supports an expansion box that includes the "Intel Distribution of OpenVINO" toolkit, which is useful for enhancing functionality and performance, along with an Intel VPU card for computing AI algorithms and interfaces. Robot systems based on the ROScube-I are supported by ADLINK's Neuron SDK, a platform specifically designed for specialized robotic applications such as autonomous mobile robots (AMR).

ADLINK Technology today announced the release of the next-generation Matrix embedded computer, designed to enhance the responsiveness and durability of edge AI and computing applications. The next-generation Matrix series, engineered to boost performance, offers innovation and robustness to enable data-driven decision-making at the edge, achieving improvements in efficiency, productivity, and security across the industry. The next-generation Matrix series elevates system responsiveness to the next level with its heterogeneous computing architecture. The new Matrix series combines CPU computing based on the 9th generation Intel Xeon and Core processors with GPU computing from the NVIDIA Quadro Embedded GPU, accelerating compute-intensive high-resolution medical imaging and enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses.

PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) is in the final stages of developing the latest COM-HPC computer-on-module specification to meet the needs of the highly advanced industrial edge computing market. The COM-HPC specification is intended not to replace COM Express but to expand upon its success, with a release planned by the second quarter of 2020. Edge computing is a rapidly growing field that demands unprecedented levels of performance. The system memory requirements for current and future high-end embedded multicore processors are increasing very sharply. As memory requirements approach 128 GB or 256 GB, current common form factors like COM Express can no longer provide a cost-effective solution. This is why COM HPC is needed. Five sizes have been defined that can be used as server modules capable of accommodating up to eight DIMM sockets onboard.

ADLINK Technology, one of the main contributors to the SMARC SGET committee, has announced the release of the SMARC module revision 2.1. The SGET (Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies) has just introduced the latest future-proof specification 2.1. The new features are only additional items that do not affect the multiplexing of existing signals and the pins of the edge connector assigned in the 2.0 specification, making the specification fully backward compatible with the current specification 2.0. The main additions are as follows: - Anticipating the needs of the AI and robotics markets, support for up to four MIPI CSI ports - Expansion of Ethernet ports through multiplexing of SERDES signals on the third and fourth PCIe x1 interfaces - Various minor additions for initially unused pins such as plus 2 GPIO pins and PCIe clock request signals

Today, ADLINK Technology, a global provider of high-end edge computing products, announced the latest edge data acquisition system (DAQ) for machine condition monitoring, the MCM-204. With the release of the MCM-204, ADLINK's MCM lineup has been further enhanced, providing the most suitable MCM solution for batch configuration. The MCM-204, equipped with an ARM Cortex-A9 processor, is designed as a standalone DAQ device that does not require a host computer and features two Ethernet ports that enable data transmission back to a backend server and the construction of daisy-chain connections. It can also calculate commonly used vibration-related indices such as voltage, FFT, and RMS, allowing the benefits of edge computing to be implemented in large-scale infrastructure. Furthermore, it flexibly accommodates various data access options and allows for secure remote management and firmware/algorithm updates using the built-in web console. With all these features, the MCM-204 is ideal for real-time monitoring, analysis, and control from remote locations.

ADLINK Technology, a global leader in edge computing, has announced the Industrial-Pi (I-Pi) SMARC (Smart Mobility ARChitecture) development kit designed for developers of industrial hardware platforms. ADLINK's I-Pi SMARC development kit provides developers with a low-cost platform. The industrial SMARC modules used are supported by ADLINK's change management process, allowing developers to experiment with peripheral devices and sensors at work or home to develop prototype versions of new products. While the development kit is commonly used for prototyping, it serves as an industrial-grade alternative to platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi (Rpi), which cannot typically be directly repurposed for standard industrial solutions.

ADLINK's partner companies, NVIDIA and RYOHYO ELECTRO, will co-host the "NVIDIA AI Seminar for Smart Logistics" themed around logistics warehouses at Akihabara UDX. GPU computing utilizing AI is beginning to be used in various applications. This seminar will provide a valuable opportunity to hear from various vendors about the latest market trends and case studies related to logistics warehouses, as well as an explanation of why the adoption of AI is needed now. Additionally, our company, ADLINK Japan Co., Ltd., represented by President Hattori and Sales Department Manager Kiuchi, will present on the initiatives of the Cabinet Office's special agency, the Space Development Strategy Promotion Office, regarding GNSS terminals using quasi-zenith satellites, as well as topics related to ROS2 and AI. GNSS terminals can achieve sub-meter level positioning and, through high-precision positioning combined with vibration, altitude, and temperature data, will expand the possibilities of our customers' IoT products. We invite you to participate in this seminar. Hosted by: NVIDIA, RYOHYO ELECTRO

ADLINK's partner companies, NVIDIA and RYOHYO ELECTRO, will co-host the "NVIDIA AI Seminar for Smart Logistics" in Osaka, focusing on logistics warehouses. GPU computing utilizing AI is beginning to be used in various applications. This seminar presents a valuable opportunity to hear from various vendors about the latest market trends and case studies related to logistics warehouses, as well as an explanation of why the adoption of AI is necessary at this time. Additionally, our representative, Mr. Oguchi, the West Japan Branch Manager of ADLINK Japan, will present on the initiatives involving GNSS terminals using quasi-zenith satellites, developed by the Cabinet Office's special agency for space development strategy promotion. GNSS terminals can achieve sub-meter level positioning and, through high-precision positioning that combines vibration, altitude, and temperature data, expand the possibilities of our customers' IoT products. We encourage you to take this opportunity to participate in the seminar. Organizers: NVIDIA, RYOHYO ELECTRO

Cloud Computing Day Tokyo has been held annually since 2013. This year's theme for the 7th event is "Move Cloud to AI + Edge." AI will pave the way for 5G, while edge computing will play a crucial role in realizing the world of AI, IoT, and 5G. The adoption of AI and edge computing will raise new expectations for always-on high-performance networks and services, leading many companies to embrace large-scale automation and leverage vast applications. Furthermore, the integration of Open RAN (O-RAN) will enhance the openness of 5G infrastructure by decoupling telecom software from telecom hardware, minimizing proprietary hardware, and cloudifying hardware infrastructure. We invite you to attend the 2019 AI/Cloud Computing Day Tokyo. Register here: http://opencomputejapan.org/archives/2480 We look forward to seeing you there.

The new compact-sized COM Express Type 6 module, cExpress-WL, featuring the latest 8th generation Intel Core processors (codenamed "Whiskey Lake-U"), has been announced. With the ultra-low power Intel Core i7 and i5 processors now supporting four cores for the first time, it has achieved performance that surpasses products using the previous generation's dual-core processors by nearly 40%, without significantly increasing the module price.

ADLINK Technology has decided to partner with Google Cloud to integrate ADLINK's hardware and software solutions into Google Cloud IoT products. This will enable customers to easily enhance business value through the utilization and analysis of critical operational data.

ADLINK Technology has announced that it has joined the ROS 2 Technical Steering Committee organized by Open Robotics. The Robot Operating System (ROS) is an open-source resource for robot development. The ROS 2 TSC sets technical directives for open robotics and is composed of organizations that actively contribute to the development and advancement of ROS 2.

The latest COM Express Type 2 computer-on-module featuring the highly popular 6th/7th generation Intel Core processors (codenamed "Skylake" and "Kaby Lake") has been announced. The new Express-SL2/KL2 module supports all traditional I/O related to Type 2, allowing for a minimum extension of at least 10 years for the product lifespan of existing Type 2 compatible systems.

ADLINK Technology, a global provider of edge computing solutions and an NVIDIA Quadro Embedded Partner, has signed a Preferred Partner agreement with NVIDIA Jetson. This partnership will enable the adoption of NVIDIA Jetson modules, leading to enhanced edge AI platforms and accelerated edge AI deployments, which is expected to strengthen ADLINK's portfolio in cutting-edge AI (artificial intelligence).

The company announced the upgrade of its MCM equipment environmental monitoring solution with the release of a remote facility information dashboard that allows for integrated management of sensor management, data collection, edge platforms, and vibration analysis. Users can simultaneously monitor multiple system devices and manage real-time information on machine operations, enabling the development of efficient and dynamic preventive maintenance strategies that help reduce downtime and expand production capacity.

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being introduced into various industries around the world to improve efficiency and productivity while reducing costs, and the railway industry is no exception. The operation of railways utilizing AI-enabled systems and applications enhances safety, functionality, and reliability, resulting in significant improvements in passenger travel experiences and freight transport services. For these AI-driven applications to function effectively, accurate data input collected from numerous IoT (Internet of Things) devices installed at stations, on trains, and along railway lines is essential. The success of such railway applications requires seamless integration of AI technology and IoT technology. ADLINK provides advanced AIoT solutions for railway transportation, enabling customers to develop various applications with true value and performance by leveraging over 20 years of expertise and technology to develop embedded computing systems that excel in availability and reliability.

The rapid expansion of IoT (Internet of Things) devices is leading to a surge in data volume. By 2025, it is expected that data requiring processing will be continuously transmitted from 15 billion machine sensors and IoT devices. In 2019, the global investment in AI (artificial intelligence) systems is projected to reach $35.8 billion, which is 44.0% higher than in 2018. This demand forecast far exceeds the capabilities of existing CPU platforms.

Today, ADLINK Technology announced the DMI-1210, a touch panel computer equipped with the latest driver machine interface (DMI) specifically designed for train control and driver information displays. The DMI-1210 features an Intel Atom x5-E3930 processor (codenamed Apollo Lake), a 12.1-inch (4:3) high-resolution display, a 5-wire resistive touchscreen, and a securable I/O interface. It can be implemented in various applications such as HMI units for the driver's cabin, control panels for passenger information systems, control/display units for remote monitoring systems, and train diagnostics and communication applications.

This year, the largest IT exhibition in Japan, where cutting-edge IT solutions gather, "Japan IT Week [Spring]" will be held at Tokyo Big Sight. Our company will be exhibiting at the 8th IoT/M2M Exhibition [Spring], which is attracting attention. At this exhibition, we plan to showcase new products from various fields this spring, including AI & ROS, edge computing, and IIoT solutions. We will also be displaying NVIDIA products and Intel Movidius products.

Dr. Angelo Corsaro, CTO of ADLINK Technology, has been recognized as one of the world's most influential leaders in the data economy in the fields of data centers, cloud, and data. He was selected for the "Power 200" by Data Economy magazine for his innovative thinking, business acumen, and entrepreneurial skill set.

ADLINK Japan will exhibit at the "3rd Kansai IoT/M2M Exhibition" held at Intex Osaka from January 23 (Wednesday) to January 25 (Friday), 2019! We will showcase ADLINK products, including the latest IIoT gateways, smart solutions, and data sharing platforms. ADLINK offers a cutting-edge IoT and embedded technology portfolio that includes devices, gateways, and network infrastructure services, enabling IoT across diverse vertical markets.

Today, ADLINK Technology has released two types of the latest CompactPCI 2.0 processor blades, the cPCI-3630 and cPCI-6636. The ADLINK cPCI-3630 is a 3U CompactPCI processor blade that features the 64-bit Intel Atom processor X series SoC (codenamed Apollo Lake-I) and supports up to 8GB of soldered DDR3L-1600 MHz ECC memory. The Intel Atom processor X series integrates a low-power 9th generation graphics engine, providing advanced graphics, media, and display capabilities. The cPCI-3630 supports single-slot (4HP) or dual-slot (8HP) form factors, allowing for a wide range of total board options to provide extensive I/O functionality. One of the dual slots supports a layer 2 XMC site. Storage options include an onboard 32GB SSD, CFast or mSATA sockets, and 2.5" SATA drive space on the layer 2 riser card.

It was announced that the latest Express-CF, featuring the 8th generation Intel Core i5/i7 and Xeon processors (formerly code-named: Coffee Lake), has added the quad-core Intel Core i3-8100H processor to the COM Express-CF Basic Size Type 6 module. Previous generations of Intel Core i3 processors only supported dual-core with 3MB cache, but the Intel Core i3-8100H supports four CPU cores with 6MB cache in the same class. This major upgrade results in over 80% performance improvement in MIPS (million instructions per second), nearly doubling memory/caching bandwidth, and enabling cost reductions compared to previous generations.