YANLING Industrial Computer Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd
Industrial edge computer moves computing closer to the equipment, machine or device generating the data.
Instead of sending every task to a remote cloud platform, an industrial edge computer can process selected workloads locally. This architecture can help reduce communication latency, reduce unnecessary bandwidth requirements and support applications where local processing is important.
YANLING combines Intel processors, DDR5 memory, M.2 NVMe storage, industrial I/O, multi-LAN connectivity and wireless connectivity to create industrial edge computing platforms for automation, machine vision, AIoT, network security and real-time monitoring.
What Is Industrial Edge Computing?Industrial edge computing places computing resources close to the physical source of industrial data. The architecture can be represented as: Machine / Sensor / Camera ↓ Industrial I/O / LAN ↓ Industrial Edge Computer ↓ Local Processing ↓ Control / Monitoring / Network / Cloud The edge computer becomes the local computing node between industrial equipment and higher-level systems. |  |
Traditional centralized computing can require industrial data to travel to a remote server before it can be processed.
For some applications, local processing is more suitable.
Industrial edge computing can provide:
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YANLING identifies machine vision, AIoT, smart factory systems, industrial automation, network security and real-time monitoring as applications for its industrial edge computing platforms.
 | YANLING's edge computing architecture combines several technology layers: CPU ↓ Memory ↓ NVMe Storage ↓ Industrial I/O ↓ Multi-LAN ↓ Wireless Connectivity ↓ Local Processing The current technology portfolio includes Intel N100/N150 platforms, Intel Core i7-1255U and selected Intel Core Ultra platforms. Applicable edge systems can also combine DDR5 memory, M.2 NVMe storage, industrial I/O, multiple LAN interfaces and WiFi / 4G / 5G connectivity. |
Edge workloads vary significantly.
Some systems need low-power processing for gateways and data collection. Others require higher computing performance for AI, machine vision or complex industrial applications.
YANLING's current edge computing portfolio includes:
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This provides different levels of computing architecture for different edge workloads.
Edge computing often requires local memory and storage because data can be processed and stored directly at the edge.
YANLING's newer edge computing platforms can support DDR5 memory, including DDR5-4800 configurations, together with M.2 NVMe storage on applicable models.
The architecture can therefore be represented as:
Industrial Data → RAM → CPU Processing → NVMe Storage → Local Application
This is particularly relevant when an edge computer needs to process or temporarily store data locally.
An edge computer must first obtain data from the equipment around it.
YANLING provides industrial I/O options including:
RS232
RS485
Multi-COM
GPIO
CAN
USB
LAN
Selected industrial computers provide 6+ COM configurations, while GPIO and CAN are available on applicable platforms.
This allows the edge computer to connect directly with sensors, controllers, machines and other field devices.
Industrial edge computers often need multiple network connections.
An edge node may simultaneously communicate with:
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YANLING therefore combines industrial edge computing with multi-LAN technology.
Selected platforms provide 4-LAN and 6-LAN configurations, Intel I226-V 2.5GbE networking and specialized platforms with dual 10GbE SFP+ connectivity.
This allows the edge computer to function not only as a local computing device but also as a network gateway, firewall or industrial network node.
Selected YANLING edge computing platforms use newer Intel processor architectures, including Intel Core Ultra, for applications requiring local AI and computing workloads.
Local processing can be useful when industrial data needs to be analyzed close to the equipment rather than continuously transferred to a remote computing environment.
Potential workloads include:
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YANLING's industrial edge computer portfolio specifically positions Core Ultra and i7 platforms for local AI inference and data processing.
Industrial edge computers may need to operate close to machinery or inside compact industrial installations.
YANLING therefore combines edge computing with fanless thermal architecture on applicable platforms.
Its fanless systems use an aluminum alloy chassis as part of the passive thermal management structure, transferring processor heat away from the computing platform without relying on a conventional mechanical cooling fan.
This architecture is particularly relevant when low-noise operation, compact installation and reduced dependence on moving cooling components are important.
Edge computing is not limited to data processing.
Some edge applications also require local visualization.
YANLING platforms can combine local processing with dual or triple 4K display output through HDMI, DisplayPort and Type-C on applicable models.
For example, a current YANLING Intel Core i7-1255U industrial edge computer provides triple display output through 2 × HDMI + 1 × Type-C and supports 4096 × 2160 @ 60Hz.
This allows one edge computing platform to combine:
Data Collection + Local Processing + Visualization
Machine vision generates large amounts of image data that may need to be processed close to the camera or production equipment.
YANLING combines high-performance Intel processors, high-speed LAN, local storage and multi-display output on applicable platforms for machine vision applications.
Edge computers can collect data from industrial equipment and process information locally within the factory environment.
Industrial I/O, multiple COM interfaces, GPIO, CAN and LAN allow edge computers to connect with industrial equipment and control systems. Learn more about how industrial computer used in industrial automation.
Multi-LAN platforms can support firewall, VPN, soft-router and gateway applications.
Local computing can connect sensors and equipment with processing resources at the edge, reducing unnecessary data transmission.
Local processing and multi-display output can support monitoring systems where data needs to be analyzed and presented close to the operation.
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A suitable edge computer should be selected according to the complete workload.
Determine whether the application requires N100/N150-level computing, Core i7 performance or a Core Ultra platform.
Determine whether the system needs:
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Determine whether the system needs:
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Determine the required RAM capacity and whether M.2 NVMe or 2.5-inch SATA storage is required.
For visualization systems, determine whether dual or triple displays are required and whether HDMI, DP or Type-C is needed.
Check:
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The exact specifications should always be checked against the selected YANLING model.
YANLING approaches edge computing as an integrated industrial computing architecture rather than simply a faster mini PC.
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The platform combines: Processing → Intel N100/N150, Core i7 and Core Ultra Memory → DDR4/DDR5, including DDR5-4800 on applicable platforms Storage → M.2 NVMe and selected SATA Industrial Connectivity → RS232, RS485, COM, GPIO, CAN Networking → Multi-LAN, Intel I226-V 2.5GbE and selected 10GbE SFP+ Visualization → HDMI, DisplayPort and Type-C Wireless → WiFi, 4G and 5G Thermal → Fanless passive cooling on applicable platforms |
This architecture allows YANLING industrial edge computers to be configured around the actual requirements of automation, machine vision, AIoT, network security and other industrial applications.
Tell YANLING your CPU, I/O, LAN, storage, display, wireless and power requirements.
YANLING can evaluate the appropriate industrial edge computer architecture and OEM/ODM configuration for your project.
