How congatec and NXP are addressing real-world challenges in industrial edge AI.
AI is redefining how industrial systems operate. Machines that once relied on human oversight are now capable of identifying defects, interpreting complex visual data, and responding autonomously—all in real time. But these advanced capabilities don’t come from software alone. They require high-performance, scalable embedded platforms engineered to handle diverse AI workloads right at the edge.
AI with Industrial Vision: A Potent Combination
The rapid emergence of edge AI is reshaping the industrial landscape. When paired with vision systems, AI delivers faster inspections, better decision-making and greater operational efficiency. These systems are already driving ROI across sectors like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, robotics and smart cities.
But while the potential is vast, deploying these solutions presents real challenges.
Industrial Vision AI Brings Its Own Set of Challenges
The pace of AI innovation—combined with regulatory demands and technical complexity—makes industrial development highly dynamic. According to VDC Research, a leading causes of delay in edge AI projects stem from technical roadblocks intensified by ever-shrinking innovation cycles.
To move fast and stay competitive, engineering teams need flexible development platforms that support a range of camera interfaces, offer scalable AI acceleration, and include tools for secure AI deployment.
The COM Advantage: Modular and Scalable
Computer-on-Modules (COMs) offer a future-ready foundation for building industrial AI systems. By decoupling the compute module from the carrier board, developers gain the flexibility to scale or upgrade without redesigning the entire hardware architecture.
Congatec’s COMs , built on the NXP i.MX 95 applications processors, are designed for precisely this type of agility. These SoCs features:
- Embedded neural processing units (NPUs) for on-device inference
- Multi-core ARM CPUs for efficient workload distribution
- Options for external AI accelerators when higher performance is needed
The brain behind AI vision: The conga-SMX95 SMARC 2.2 module brings neuromorphic intelligence to the edge.
This combination empowers teams to manage complex vision workloads while streamlining development and reusability across multiple product lines.
Smarter Together: congatec and NXP
By combining congatec’s modular hardware with NXP’s application processors and edge AI expertise, developers can bring intelligent industrial vision systems to market faster—without compromising flexibility or performance. Together, we empower innovation across industries—one module, one insight and one smarter machine at a time.