AI-driven and automated technologies are transforming the food and beverage sector, delivering unprecedented improvements in efficiency, quality, and traceability. According to market research, the global AI market in the food and beverage industry is valued at USD 15.36 billion in 2025 and is projected to surge to USD 263.80 billion by 2034, growing at a remarkable CAGR of 37.30%. Notably, approximately 48% of all capital investments in the sector are directed toward automation projects. For food and beverage manufacturers, adopting AI and automation is no longer optional.
As a trusted IPC solutions provider with over 35 years of industry experience, Axiomtek has developed a comprehensive portfolio of industrial-grade computers, embedded motherboards, and rugged IP-rated panel PCs. These products are designed to withstand harsh environments and support AI-enabled applications and automation tailored to the unique demands of the food and beverage industry.
Pre-Process Phase: AI Machine Vision for Smarter Inspection and Classification
The pre-process phase covers cleaning, cutting, and classifying raw materials, with systems handling data collection and real-time monitoring. Today, AI vision technology is optimizing this phase by enabling immediate inspection and classification at the production front.
For example, raw meat inspection benefits greatly from AI. Unlike uniform products, meat has irregular shapes and textures, which are challenging for traditional machine vision to handle. By integrating edge AI computing with high-resolution cameras and X-ray imaging, manufacturers can accurately detect bruises, contaminants, and bone fragments in real time.
IPC964A: High-Performance Modular Industrial Edge AI Computer for Meat Bone Detection
Strong AI Computing Capability
The IPC964A is powered by the 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 or Celeron® processors. It is equipped with 4 PCIe/PCI slots for integrating diverse add-on cards, such as I/O cards, motion cards, vision cards, and GPU cards, to support machine control and vision applications. The system provides an additional 350W of power for add-on cards, ensuring sufficient power for high-performance expansion requirements.
Rich I/O with Front-Facing Design
The IPC964A is specifically designed for industrial machine vision use. It has a DIO port for light controllers, COM ports for legacy factory devices, and other I/O interfaces for diverse industrial applications. Its front-facing I/O interface design facilitates installation and maintenance for operators.
Industrial-Grade Rugged Design
To ensure reliable and consistent operation in harsh industrial environments, the IPC964A features a wide operating temperature range of -20°C to +60°C and meets the EN 61000-6-4 & 2 for harsh industrial conditions. Its wide power input of 18 to 36 VDC allows it to fit most industrial needs.
Packaging Phase: AI Vision for Packaging and Label Verification
Final-stage AI inspection ensures that packaging is correctly sealed, labels are present and accurate, and barcodes are scannable. Powered by well-trained AI models and supported by rugged industrial embedded systems that connect seamlessly to cameras, barcode scanners, and panel PCs for real-time traceability and visual monitoring. This solution reduces error rates and enhances efficiency and traceability while lowering dependence on manual inspection.
IMB540: Industrial ATX Motherboard Ideal for AI Machine Vision in the Food and Beverage Industry
High Computing Power with Fast Data Transmission
The IMB540 is powered by the 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors, supporting up to 125W TDP for compute-intensive workloads. It features four DDR4-3200 Long-DIMM slots (up to 128GB) and supports NVMe SSDs via M.2 Key M for ultra-fast storage access, ideal for handling large data and processing in real-time AI and vision applications.
Dual PCIe x16 Gen5 with Flexible GPU Support
Engineered for next-gen GPU integration, the IMB540 features dual PCIe x16 Gen5 slots that deliver maximum bandwidth for high-performance GPUs such as the latest NVIDIA RTX5000 series. The slot also supports x8/x8 bifurcation, enabling deployment of two full-length GPUs for AI inferencing, vision acceleration, or parallel processing, making it ideal for scalable edge computing systems.
Seamless Integration with Pre-Validated Vision Interface Cards
The IMB540 streamlines integration with Axiomtek’s portfolio of pre-validated vision I/O and frame grabber cards. With proven compatibility and rigorous in-house validation, this cohesive ecosystem simplifies system development, shortens integration timelines, and enhances overall system stability.
Quality Control: Flexible and Accurate Inspection by AI Machine Vision
Quality control ensures that all products meet visual and safety standards. Compared to manual inspection, machine vision offers better consistency. However, traditional systems are effective only for uniform products and struggle with items that naturally vary in shape, color, or texture.
For example, baked goods like bread and pastries often have irregular appearances. AI vision systems, powered by edge computing and integrated with cameras, analyze images in real time to detect defects such as uneven browning, cracks, and deformities. Unlike traditional machine vision, AI continuously improves through data-driven learning, delivering more accurate and consistent inspection results with less manual adjustment.
GOT515-RPL-WCD: Industrial-Grade Panel PC with IP66/69K Waterproof Design for HMI in the Food and Beverage Industry
FHD LCD Display with PCAP
The GOT515-RPL-WCD (15.6", 450-nit) is powered by the Intel® Core™ i5-1335UE or U300E processors. Featuring an FHD LCD display with projected capacitive multi-touch technology, it enhances visibility and usability. It also incorporates Auto-Dimming technology to adjust screen brightness to reduce energy consumption and extend lifespan. Additionally, its Smart Ignition technology ensures intelligent power management for reliable industrial operation.
Rugged Design with IP66 & IP69K
The fanless panel PC features lockable M12 I/O connections and a wide operating temperature range of -20°C to +50°C, ensuring reliable performance in extreme industrial environments. Built with full IP66 and IP69K-rated SUS304 stainless steel enclosures, it is ideally suited for the food and beverage industry, where hygiene and durability are critical.
Multiple Mounting Options
The GOT515-RPL-WCD supports multiple mounting options, including robot ARM, upside stand, VESA stand, and downside stand. This feature allows flexible installation to meet diverse industrial requirements.
AX92321: Frame Grabber Exclusively Designed for High-Resolution Cameras
Uncompromised Bandwidth for Multi-Camera AI Workloads
Unlike conventional USB frame grabbers that share a single controller, the AX92321 is built with four independent USB 3.0 host controllers, ensuring each port delivers a full 5 Gbps bandwidth with zero contention (4-port version). This architecture guarantees consistent, high-speed data transfer across multiple high-resolution cameras, essential for AI vision systems requiring real-time, multi-camera synchronization and zero frame loss.
Industrial-Grade Power and Reliability for 24/7 Deployment
Designed for rugged industrial use, the AX92321 offers configurable per-port power output of 900 mA or 1500 mA via jumper settings, supporting even the most power-hungry USB vision devices without external hubs. Combined with wide-temperature operation (0°C to 70°C), it ensures 24/7 reliability in mission-critical environments such as automated inspection lines, robotics, and edge AI vision deployments.
Plug-and-Play Integration with Standard AI Vision Architectures
With a PCIe Gen2 x4 interface and full compliance with USB 3.0 Rev. 1.0 and Intel® xHCI Rev. 1.0 standards, the AX92321 offers plug-and-play integration with major operating systems. This streamlined compatibility accelerates deployment timelines and makes the AX92321 an ideal drop-in solution for industrial system integrators and OEMs building scalable, high-throughput vision platforms.
