Advantech, a global leader in IoT systems and embedded platforms, has teamed up with DEEPX, a Korean company known for its AI semiconductor technology, to launch a new product. This collaboration brings Advantech’s first AI acceleration solution, the EAI-1961 series Edge AI Acceleration Module, which uses DEEPX’s advanced NPU (Neural Processing Unit) technology.
The EAI-1961 series is designed to be energy-efficient and powerful, offering up to 25 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) of AI processing and supporting up to 4 GB of LPDDR5 memory. The module is built to handle heavy tasks and keep things cool, making it perfect for applications like robotics, smart surveillance, in-vehicle computing, and medical diagnostics.
Advantech continues to expand its AI solutions with major partners like Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and others. The company aims to provide ready-to-use platforms for edge AI, which is crucial for areas like predictive maintenance, quality checks, real-time data analysis, and robotic control.
Advantech’s focus on edge AI and computing aligns with its goal of creating intelligent systems that support industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities. They are working to combine hardware and software to create complete solutions for their customers and partners.
According to Coherent Market Insights, the Semiconductor Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% during 2025 to 2032. Currently, the market is at USD 585.80 Billion in 2025 and is expected to be around USD 1,043.66 Billion by 2032. The market is seeing a fast shift towards miniaturization and improved chip performance, supported by innovations in semiconductor materials and manufacturing processes. Also, the push for energy-efficient and high-speed computing solutions is pushing investments in advanced semiconductor design, while geopolitical factors are supporting regional supply chain diversification to mitigate risks and maintain stability in semiconductor production.
“Advantech evaluates a broad range of AI chip technologies to address diverse industrial needs,” saidJoey Hsu, Director of Advantech’s Embedded Sector. “DEEPX demonstrates commendable efficiency in power and thermal performance, which is essential for reliable edge AI deployment. By integrating DEEPX’s energy-efficient NPU with Advantech’s industrial hardware expertise, we aim to offer more optimized AI solutions for next-generation edge systems.”
“Advantech is the undisputed leader shaping the global industrial automation and embedded computing ecosystem,” said DEEPX CEO Lokwon Kim. “This collaboration marks a defining moment for DEEPX as our technology moves toward becoming a global industrial standard. By leveraging Advantech’s unparalleled worldwide network, we are ready to showcase the strength and competitiveness of DEEPX’s AI chips on the global stage. The integration of our DX-M1 NPU into Advantech’s platforms will empower customers with unprecedented AI performance and efficiency, enabling smarter, faster, and more sustainable edge applications.”
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News Release: Advantech
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