Backplane Systems Technology is pleased to introduce the new Aplex AVS-553 Edge AI System, a high-performance industrial computing platform designed for real-time AI processing, machine vision, and data-intensive edge applications.

Powered by the latest 13th and 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, the AVS-553 delivers exceptional performance for demanding workloads across smart manufacturing, intelligent transport systems, and automated inspection environments. With support for up to 128GB DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen5 expansion, the system enables powerful GPU integration for AI inference, deep learning, and high-speed image processing at the edge.

Designed for industrial deployment, the AVS-553 features rich I/O including multiple 2.5GbE LAN ports with TSN support, USB 3.2, and serial interfaces, ensuring seamless integration into existing automation and control systems. Its ability to support dual 8K displays allows for advanced visualisation in control rooms, monitoring stations, and machine vision systems.

With modular expansion for Wi-Fi and 5G, optional redundant power supply, and a rugged design supporting wide operating temperatures, the AVS-553 is built for reliability in harsh environments. This makes it an ideal solution for applications such as factory automation, robotics, traffic monitoring, smart cities, and edge AI analytics.