Mouser Highlights Industrial AI and Machine Learning in Automation Resource Center
AI and ML are becoming important parts of how engineers design many industrial automation systems. AI can reduce the amount of work people must do to set up robot work areas when production needs change. It can do this while keeping the control systems reliable. Tools such as OpenUSD also help engineers design and test systems before they are put into use. Mouser's automation resource center gives engineers practical guides and advice from experts about using AI to set up systems, physical AI, and other related technologies.
Smart machine learning methods can improve automation systems that are already in use. They help machines better understand what is happening around them and respond to real-world conditions. AI can also help change how a system is set up while making sure engineers still make important decisions about how it is controlled. Large language models, which are AI systems that work with language, can help engineers understand complicated industrial data and make tasks such as programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) easier. AI is also moving beyond computer software and becoming part of physical machines. This is called physical AI. It helps engineers build automation systems that can change and adapt more easily. Robots and other machines can use sensors to understand their surroundings and make decisions right away as conditions or production needs change. Through Mouser's resource center, engineers can learn about the latest AI and ML technologies and how to use them to make engineering work easier, help systems adapt to changes, and create smarter industrial environments.
Mouser sells many kinds of industrial automation products, including the newest products made for AI and ML applications. Here are some examples:
- RevPi Connect 5 industrial box PCs from KUNBUS are small industrial computers that offer strong computing power and a modular design, meaning their parts can be arranged or expanded for different needs. They are built around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5). Each RevPi has 32 GB of eMMC storage, either 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM, and optional WLAN/Bluetooth® connections. These computers are designed to process information close to where it is collected, which is known as edge computing. They can be used to predict when machines may need repairs, inspect products using cameras, and carry out other industrial tasks.
- The Opta® micro programmable logic controller (PLC) from Arduino combines industrial machine control with the flexibility of the Arduino ecosystem. It uses a dual-core Arm® Cortex® processor. It can control and monitor equipment as things happen and help predict when maintenance will be needed. It also offers several ways to connect to other devices. Its built-in security features and ability to be managed from a distance make it useful for automating factories and buildings.
- Acuros® CQD® shortwave infrared (SWIR) cameras from onsemi can capture detailed images and detect light across the visible, near-infrared, and shortwave infrared ranges. They can capture many images per second and use a global shutter, which captures the whole image at once. They also offer a dynamic range of up to 70 dB, helping them capture details across different light levels. These features make them suitable for demanding industrial imaging tasks. They can be used in machine vision systems, vehicles, systems that check how full containers are, surveillance equipment, and other applications.
- The AFE-360DVK robotics development kits from Advantech help engineers build robots that use AI to understand images and video. They use an Intel® Core™ Ultra 125H processor and provide up to 32 TOPS of AI computing performance, meaning up to 32 trillion operations per second. They support 3× LAN connections, 7× USB connections, 4× high-speed COM connections, and 2× CAN FD interfaces. These connections allow engineers to attach sensors and other devices used in autonomous systems. The kits can be used in industrial machines such as autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles.
Mouser has thousands of industrial automation products in stock and ready to ship immediately. These include devices that help predict when equipment needs maintenance, control panel equipment, industrial power products, sensors, and safety products. Mouser offers these products to help customers design, build, and maintain complete automated systems.
Mouser is an officially authorized distributor that sells electronic parts around the world. It says it offers the world's widest selection of the newest semiconductors and electronic components that are in stock and ready to ship. Mouser says customers can expect products that are 100% certified and genuine. Each product can also be traced back to the manufacturer that supplied it. To help customers design products faster, Mouser's website provides a large collection of technical information. This includes a Technical Resource Centre, product data sheets, example designs from suppliers, notes explaining how to use products, technical design information, engineering tools, and other useful resources.
Mouser is a leading authorized seller of electronic components and industrial automation products. The company offers more than 6.8 million products from more than 1,200 manufacturer brands. It says this gives customers the widest selection of products that are in stock. Mouser's electronic components business serves engineers who design products and people who buy electronic parts. It introduces new products such as semiconductors, passive components, connectors, and related electronic technologies. Its industrial automation business helps companies design, build, and maintain manufacturing machines and operations. Its products include the newest sensors, control panels, PLCs, and motor control devices, which are in stock and ready to ship immediately.
Mouser says it provides high-quality customer service through 28 locations around the world. These locations help customers in their own languages, currencies, and time zones. Every day, Mouser ships products to more than 650,000 customers across 223 countries and territories. The products are shipped from its modern distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metropolitan area. These facilities cover more than 1.5 million square feet.