Machine learning is transforming the world. Algorithms that used to work with the cloud are now scaling beyond to the edge. From surveillance to ADAS, and robotics to data centers—explore our resources to get technical expertise and stay up to date with machine learning trends and technology.

Navigating the Future: How Avnet is addressing challenges in AMR Design

By Jamie Pederson - April 16, 2024

Autonomous Mobile Robots are performing tasks that are too dangerous, tedious, or costly for humans. Designing AMRs involves many technical and business challenges. This article covers these challenges and how Avnet will help you overcome them.

How the IIoT and edge computing are solving the “Short Board” problem

April 22, 2022

Industrial manufacturing processes generate vast amounts of data. This data can be used in meaningful ways – to predict failure, optimize the lifespan of equipment, and improve process efficiencies to keep pace with market demand.

Six cool new autonomous technologies

By Cameron Coward - January 31, 2022

From planes, trains, and automobiles to farm equipment and Martian rovers, engineers are extending the capabilities of autonomous technologies to achieve simple productivity improvements and a better understanding of big issues like global warming.

A manufacturing production line operating with autonomous robots

Can edge controllers bring balance to the Industrial IoT?

By Philip Ling - January 19, 2022

Putting more real-time intelligence at the heart of industrial automation is creating a new breed of control technology. Connectivity and control must go hand in hand in the Industrial IoT, but it requires the best of both worlds.

How to get to market with machine learning

By Philip Ling - January 12, 2022

Some may think of machine learning as the supporting act for AI, but in the industrial sector it is the main attraction. We spoke with Avnet Silica’s Michaël Uyttersprot, manager, system solutions, AI/ML and Vision, EMEA, to find out more.

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Quick solutions for intelligent condition monitoring

November 11, 2021

A small intelligent condition-monitoring project provides a great entry point to the IIoT. Modules are available that make light work of sensing, data analytics and device management.

As 5G evolves, 6G takes aim at Internet of Everything

October 8, 2021

Work on 6G is already underway to define what the standard will do and how it will do it. If 5G is about enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), 6G is about enabling the Internet of Everything – including you.

FPGA vs. GPU vs. CPU – hardware options for AI applications

March 31, 2021

Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) deliver many advantages to artificial intelligence (AI) applications. How do graphics processing units (GPUs) and traditional central processing units (CPUs) compare?

Top 10 pitfalls in developing machine vision systems with artificial intelligence

March 31, 2021

Machine vision (MV) and artificial intelligence (AI) provide valuable inspection and analysis capabilities to a wide range of leading-edge applications. As with all advanced technologies, there are pitfalls to avoid.

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Why artificial intelligence at the edge matters

October 30, 2020

AI at the edge will have profound effects on many industries, including transportation, defense, manufacturing and healthcare to name a few. How will AI at the edge change these industries, and why does it matter?