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SnapPro IQ PCBA licensing feature ensures control over products no matter where they are manufactured. Licenses can be assigned to contract electronic manufacturers (CEMs), guaranteeing quotas are never exceeded. Encrypted software is pulled from the cloud onto PCBAs maintaining IP security. Designed for small to mid-sized electronics device manufacturers and contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs), SnapPro IQ assigns a unique identifier to each PCBA, to track production history and quality
control outcomes. Test algorithms capture and log PCBA data, providing real-time, searchable insights to resolve issues faster than traditional methods.
Manufacturers aim to achieve the lowest possible failure rates before PCBAs leave the factory. SnapPro IQ steps in with end of line functional tests to detect defective PCBAs before they can be released into the field. If defects occur, SnapPro IQ’s detailed data output allows manufacturers to quickly identify root causes and implement
fixes. This proactive approach minimises production delays and prevents the release of faulty PCBAs - and hence products - from reaching end customers.
In a recent example, a component batch issue was identified early on in a volume run of PCBAs preventing a huge loss in rework and potential field quality issues. “With SnapProIQ, we’re addressing a gap in electronics manufacturing - the need for intelligent, data-driven testing that doesn’t require massive investment,” said
director Dunstan Power. “SnapProIQ brings enterprise-level testing intelligence within reach of mid-sized manufacturers. We’re reducing time-scales for manufacturing test solutions; understanding patterns, preventing issues, and ultimately producing better products at lower cost. That’s why we believe SnapProIQ truly is the intelligent choice for electronic product companies and CEMs.”
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Advantech launches next-gen Edge AI solutions powered by the AMD compute portfolios
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dvantech, a global specialist in intelligent IoT systems and embedded platforms, has introduced its latest AIR series Edge AI systems, powered by the comprehensive AMD compute portfolio. These next-generation solutions leverage AMD Ryzen and EPYC processors alongside Instinct MI210 accelerators and Radeon PRO GPUs, delivering impressive AI computing performance for demanding edge applications.
“Advantech and AMD continue to strengthen our collaboration in the Edge AI
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era, integrating advanced CPU platforms with high-performance AI accelerators and GPU solutions,” said Aaron Su, vice president of Advantech Embedded IoT Group. “This joint effort enables cutting- edge computing power to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving embedded AI applications.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Advantech on system platform, professional graphics, and AI accelerators, combining our cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation in Edge AI. This new edge AI system will help deliver high-performance,
scalable solutions while accelerating AI adoption across industries and expanding the Edge AI market,” said Ed DuCharme, AMD embedded director.
Advantech’s AIR-410 and AIR-420 systems harness the power of AMD Ryzen 7000/8000 series and EPYC 8004 processors, paired with expandable Radeon Pro W7800 and W7900 GPUs, to deliver high-performance AI computing capabilities. Designed for vision AI, real-time analytics, and large-scale model processing (SLM/LLM), these systems empower businesses to deploy
AI applications with enhanced speed, efficiency, and scalability. Optimized for AI inferencing and fine-tuning at the edge, they offer high-speed AI processing with reduced latency - suitable for next- generation AI-driven solutions. Whether for vision-based AI or large language models (LLMs), AMD’s complete compute ecosystem ensures optimal performance, stability, and energy efficiency. The AIR-410 and AIR-420 will be available in Q3/2025.
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