Portwell, Inc., a global industrial PCs and embedded computing solutions provider, made a commanding presence at Japan IT Week Spring 2025, showcasing its latest innovations in edge AI computing, medical AI, and intelligent networking technologies. Held at Tokyo Big Sight, this premier event is Japan’s largest and most influential IT trade show, drawing industry visionaries and global enterprises eager to explore next-generation embedded solutions and smart technologies.
Portwell’s exhibition features a wide portfolio of high-performance embedded computing solutions, tailored for diverse verticals including industrial automation, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. These innovations exemplify Portwell’s mission to empower industry with smarter, more efficient, and highly adaptable computing platforms. Edge AI demonstrations highlight:
Portwell medical panel PC MEDS-P1010 was purpose-built for clinical environments and has acquired the medical standard IEC 60601-1-2. The front is fully flat and IP65 compliant, and it is simple, stylish, and easy to maintain. It has an internal Mini-PCIe slot, and can be equipped with additional functions such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. MEDS-P1010 medical-grade panel PC delivers reliability and safety for critical healthcare applications. It can also be used for a variety of purposes, such as HMI for medical equipment, bedside monitors, and small signage for indoor use.
Industrial edge AI system equipped with NVIDIA Jetson series including PJAI-100 series equipped with Jetson Orin™ Nano/NX, new released PJAI-101 which uses an M12 connector to improve waterproof and dustproof performance, and PJAI-200 which is equipped with 12 PoE ports. Featuring ultra-low latency and real-time analytics at the edge, these platforms are optimized for vision inspection, predictive maintenance, and smart surveillance in rugged environments.
In addition to “COM-Express”, which has a rich track record of development in Japan, we also have computer-on-modules based on the new standard COM-HPC. Modular, scalable, and flexible, our modules are ideal for industrial IoT (IIoT) deployments, enabling faster time-to-market and simplified integration for embedded developers.
Portwell has teamed up with top-tier technology partners Allxon, ASUS IoT and Hailo to co-present powerful, real-world AI applications that elevate operational excellence:
Unlike consumer PCs, industrial PCs are often installed in places that are hard to reach. This is a demonstration of an edge AI-equipped remote management solution for such industrial PCs with remote out-of-band (OOB) management, increasing system availability and reducing maintenance costs. A robust edge computing solution enabling centralized monitoring and predictive maintenance through AI-driven analytics, ensuring zero-downtime operations and reduced OPEX across enterprise deployments.
This demo showcases Portwell small fanless PCs WEBS-89I0 & WEBS-45J1 equipped with Hailo’s AI accelerator module to analyze camera footage in a parking lot, automate gate control, and calculate parking fees. Utilizing Hailo’s AI accelerator, we presented a fully automated parking system that handles real-time vehicle detection, gate control, and fee automation, ideal for urban mobility and smart city integration.
This AI-enhanced Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system combines Portwell’s industrial-grade PC PSYS-508-Q670 with ASUS IoT’s advanced vision toolkit to deliver high-precision defect detection in smart manufacturing, dramatically improving quality assurance and production throughput.
Portwell continues to deliver next-gen embedded solutions designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial AI, medical informatics, and IoT edge computing. Through strategic collaborations with ASUS IoT, Allxon, and Hailo, Portwell is redefining what’s possible in smart automation, offering scalable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective systems that empower enterprises to lead in the AI-driven digital era.