Amid the rapid advancements in global industrial automation, intelligent imaging technology has become a key driver in enhancing efficiency and precision across industries. Portwell has joined forces with video management system (VMS) expert Network Optix (Nx) to showcase cutting-edge edge AI vision system solutions at Automation World, delivering enhanced efficiency, security and intelligence in image processing.
At the exhibition, Portwell demonstrated an advanced edge AI computing platform integrated with VMS technology, offering comprehensive image management, edge computing and remote device control capabilities. By leveraging high-performance edge computing, AI acceleration and the built-in RPET management platform, the solution seamlessly integrates image streaming and management functionalities, enabling businesses to establish high-efficiency intelligent monitoring and decision-making systems. This comprehensive vision system is designed for smart surveillance, smart manufacturing, intelligent logistics and smart city applications, empowering businesses to optimize operations and efficiency.
As a pioneer in video management system, Nx has developed a highly scalable and compatible VMS platform designed for managing video streams and surveillance operations. Supporting over 20,000 camera models, Nx allows customers to seamlessly integrate existing camera deployments without requiring reconfiguration. The advanced video streaming and image processing technologies ensure real-time monitoring and system stability.
Through tight integration of hardware and software, the collaborative demonstration showcased versatile vision applications, providing flexible solutions tailored to diverse industry needs. In smart surveillance, the system enables real-time image management and anomaly detection, enhancing site security. For smart factories and logistics, it facilitates real-time production line and warehouse monitoring, improving efficiency and minimizing potential risks. Additionally, Nx’s video management capabilities extend to smart retail and smart cities, allowing instant transmission of image data to help administrators access critical information and make timely decisions.
Portwell edge AI vision system combines high-performance hardware and intelligent software, with edge AI computing hardware for processing and RPET software for peripheral device monitoring and control, seamlessly integrated with Nx’s VMS platform to build a robust imaging system.
In applications, multi-camera setups capture image data, which is processed through VMS-based multi-channel streaming management. Custom AI inference applications analyze the video feeds and based on AI-generated insights, RPET software automates peripheral device control. This architecture enables end-to-end image management, AI inference and equipment control, all within the centralized edge AI system.
Furthermore, both companies are committed to advancing intelligent imaging technology for diverse industry applications, allowing customers to flexibly deploy edge AI system tailored to their specific use cases. This innovation enhances operational efficiency and strengthens remote monitoring capabilities, enabling businesses to maintain a competitive edge in dynamic market environments.
Portwell remains dedicated to delivering customer-centric, value-driven solutions, offering flexible configurations to meet diverse integration needs. Customers can:
These three configuration models provide customers with a versatile, industry-adaptable solution, ensuring scalability and flexibility in a wide range of applications.