Enhancing Food Manufacturing Efficiency with AI-Enabled Machine Vision and Rugged HMI Solutions
For today’s food manufacturing companies to stay competitive, it is crucial to maintain both top-quality output and optimal productivity. To achieve this, companies need to automatically classify products and filter out defective items passing down the production line. The implementation of AI-enabled machine vision can significantly streamline and accelerate this inspection process. By integrating AI, automated optical inspection (AOI) can amplify its capabilities through deep learning to achieve unparalleled speed and accuracy, delivering consistently reliable results not possible with human or traditional rule-based vision inspection. Aside from AI, workers require a user-friendly Human Machine Interface (HMI) to operate and monitor machines and devices. A ruggedly designed monitor is crucial for the food industry.
IPC964A: High-Performance 4-Slot Industrial System for Machine Vision
Powerful Computing Capacity
The IPC964A is powered by 13th and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors with up to 64GB DDR5 memory and advanced GPU integration options, delivering robust performance for real-time image processing and deep learning tasks for high-demand inspection and sorting applications in the food industry.
Durable Industrial Design
The IPC964A is designed to operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C, meeting the environmental demands of food processing facilities, especially in cold-chain operations or refrigerated areas. It also features a rugged construction with aluminum extrusion and cold-rolled steel, providing high shock resistance in compliance with IEC 60068-2-64 standards.
Expansion Flexibility and Versatile I/O
With up to four PCIe/PCI expansion slots, the IPC964A supports dedicated GPU cards for AI acceleration, along with frame grabber and I/O cards for vision I/O and camera interfaces, enabling quick and easy deployment of machine vision inspections.
GOT815A-TGL-WCD: IP66/IP69K Rated Fanless Industrial Touch Panel PC
Certified to IP66 and IP69K
The GOT815A-TGL-WCD is certified to IP66 and IP69K standards, featuring a stainless steel enclosure that withstands high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns. This makes it ideal for frequent cleaning and operation in high-humidity environments commonly found in food processing.
Comprehensive I/O Connectivity
Equipped with multiple M12 connectors, including 2 x COM ports, 4 x USB 2.0, and 1 x LAN, this panel PC offers versatile I/O options to support seamless integration with peripheral devices, ensuring robust connectivity in demanding industrial applications.
Rugged Panel Design
Built with durable stainless steel SUS 304 (or optional SUS 316) construction, the GOT815A-TGL-WCD effectively prevents bacterial growth and resists corrosion. In addition, its wide operating temperature range of -20°C to +50°C ensures reliable performance in extreme conditions, from cold storage to high-heat environments.