Recent advancements in AI, IoT integration, and edge computing have accelerated the growth of edge AI, revealing its immense potential. Following the progression of industrial revolutions—from Mechanization (1760–1840) and Mass Production & Electrification (1870–1914) to Digitalization with Automation and Computerization (1950–2010), and Industry 4.0 with IoT & Smart Technology (2010 onward)—we are now in the era of AI. The next wave of innovation will further advance edge computing through collaborative robots (cobots), digital twins, and other technologies working alongside humans to enhance precision, safety, and efficiency. These breakthroughs not only optimize operations in factory automation, healthcare, agriculture, autonomous vehicles, and other sectors but also reduce latency and create new opportunities across industries, ushering in a more connected and intelligent future.
According to Precedence Research, the edge AI market was valued at USD 17.51 billion in 2023 and is projected to surge to USD 143.06 billion by 2034, growing at a 21.04% annual rate, underscoring its critical role in future technological progress.
The Future is at the Edge: Choose DFI, the Leader in Edge AI Solutions
With over 40 years of experience, DFI is a world-leading provider of edge AI computing solutions from Taiwan. We meet the growing demand for AI and IoT by offering a comprehensive range of industrial embedded computing products, designed for secure, cost-effective, real-time, and energy-efficient performance.
DFI guarantees practical value and reliable operation through advanced out-of-band management and robust R&D expertise. Alongside hardware solutions, we offer the DFI Workload Platform, built to manage on-device AI workloads processing via virtualization technology. Our edge AI computing solutions are customized for industries such as industrial automation, healthcare, retail, transportation, and agriculture, helping customers achieve a sustainable, AI-driven future.
Transforming Industries with DFI’s Cutting-Edge Edge AI Solutions
DFI's edge computing solutions are widely adopted across industries, with industrial automation as the primary sector, followed by healthcare, retail, transportation, and agriculture. Rapid growth in industrial automation, particularly across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Pan Americas, is fueling market expansion. DFI provides flexible x86 solutions, including embedded systems powered by Intel®, AMD Ryzen™, and Hailo modules, as well as ARM-based options with NXP and Qualcomm. Our extensive range of industrial-grade products includes high-quality motherboards, system-on-modules, industrial computers, panel PCs, and other application-specific systems in diverse form factors to meet varied industry needs.
We also offer NPU-integrated solutions and GPU-supported systems, featuring MXM or PEG options like NVIDIA® and Intel®, to deliver high-performance AI for specialized applications in autonomous vehicles, smart factories, and medical platforms.
Empowering Innovation with Customized Industrial Edge AI Solutions
DFI's extensive experience in embedded systems development has enabled us to successfully complete numerous ODM/OEM projects. We blend technical expertise with market insights, keeping us ahead in developing standard products. Notably, 70% of our customization projects build on our standard offerings.
We also offer BIOS customization as a value-added service, further enhancing the customer experience. DFI excels in delivering high-quality industrial edge AI solutions with a defect rate as low as 1000 DPPM. Our ability to provide rapid customization, coupled with selling over 1 million boards annually and deploying more than 10 million devices worldwide, reinforces our strong market position. Customers can trust in our proven quality and success, whether using our ODM/OEM services or standard products.
Driving the Future: DFI's Edge AI Innovations with Leading Partners
As a leading embedded hardware provider, we are experiencing strong growth driven by edge AI trends. DFI offers solutions across both x86 and ARM architectures, supported by our team of experts to meet diverse customer needs. Through strategic partnerships with Intel, AMD, NXP, Qualcomm, Canonical, and others, we deliver innovative edge AI solutions for a variety of requirements.
This year, we teamed up with Intel, Canonical, and other top-tier partners to push the boundaries of edge AI by integrating on-device large language models (LLMs) into EV charging stations, showcasing the powerful synergy between DFI hardware and the DFI Workload Platform. In smart retail, our groundbreaking use of the DFI Workload Platform’s virtualization technology enabled multiple operating systems to run seamlessly on a single hardware unit. This pioneering approach, designed to reduce enterprise TCO and enable AI for a sustainable future, proudly earned us the prestigious 2025 Taiwan Excellence Award.
We invite you to contact us for any embedded hardware needs, and our expert team will promptly assist you.
