Advantech's On-premise Large Language Model (LLM) Edge AI Server and IEC-61850-3 Certified Fanless Server won the 33rd Taiwan Excellence Silver Awards

Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in industrial AIoT, announced today (27th) that its self-developed " AIR-520 On-premise Large Language Model (LLM) Edge AI Server " and "IEC-61850-3 Certified Fanless Server ECU-479" have both been honored with the Silver Award at the 33rd Taiwan Excellence Awards!

This year, six of Advantech's products were selected for the Taiwan Excellence Awards, with two receiving the prestigious Silver Award. This remarkable achievement underscores the industry's recognition of Advantech's intelligent systems and embedded platforms in the industrial IoT domain. Looking ahead, Advantech will continue to integrate AI-powered industry solutions and domain expertise to accelerate digital transformation and drive industrial intelligence for its clients.

Miller Chang, President of Advantech’s Embedded IoT Group, highlighted that Advantech, as a diversified industrial IoT enterprise spanning edge computing, IoT system software, and vertical industry solutions, relies on product innovation to continually enhance its competitiveness. In response to the rapid growth of industrial Edge Computing and Edge AI demand, the award-winning products—the " AIR-520 On-premise Large Language Model (LLM) Edge AI Server " and "IEC-61850-3 Certified Fanless Server ECU-479"—were developed.

Looking forward, Advantech will leverage its robust hardware capabilities in edge computing and its core advantage in integrating AI agent solutions. Guided by a sector-driven strategy, the company aims to accelerate the global adoption of AIoT solutions. It is committed to delivering high-value-added intelligent solutions for industries such as semiconductors, healthcare, and manufacturing, positioning itself as the ideal edge AI strategic partner for enterprise clients.

The 33rd Taiwan Excellence Silver Award Winner – Advantech AIR-520 On-premise Large Language Model (LLM) Edge AI Server. This solution includes the AIR-520 Edge AI Server, SQ ai100 AI SSD, NVIDIA/AMD/Intel GPUs, Edge AI SDK, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise. Together, they offer a complete hardware and software integration package. With aiDAPTIV+ technology, the SQ ai100 AI SSD serves as an extended cache for GPU vRAM, enabling efficient LLM fine-tuning with GPU cards. This innovative solution helps businesses overcome budget constraints by allowing edge AI servers to run on compact, ultra-low power workstations, reducing costs for data center construction and power setup.

Advantech’s IEC-61850-3 Certified Fanless Server ECU-479 has been honored with the Silver Award at the 33rd Taiwan Excellence Awards. This powerful solution is designed for the digitalization and virtualization of smart substations, with sustainability and reliability at its core. Powered by the latest 13th-generation Intel® Core™ 16-core processors, the ECU-479 provides superior computing performance. Its fanless and robust design ensures dependable operation in extreme environments, withstanding temperatures ranging from -25°C to 70°C. Fully compliant with IEC 61850-3 standards, it guarantees seamless communication and precise real-time synchronization for substation operations, enhancing operational efficiency. The ECU-479 delivers outstanding value by streamlining operations, reducing maintenance costs, and strengthening safety and security—making it the ideal digital substation solution. 

The 33rd Taiwan Excellence Awards recognized 155 companies and 286 products, with a rigorous four-day evaluation by an international panel of judges from Germany, Japan, the United States, and more. Following this process, a select few products were honored with the Gold and Silver Awards. Since the establishment of the Taiwan Excellence Awards, Advantech has received a total of 2 Gold Awards and 9 Silver Awards. This year, six of Advantech’s products were selected for the Taiwan Excellence Awards, including:

 •       AIR-520 On-premise Large Language Model (LLM) Edge AI Server 

 •       IEC-61850-3 Certified Fanless Server ECU-479

 •       Asset Tracking and Management System LEO-L50

 •       Medical-Grade Expandable AI Workstation USM-300

 •       Modular Train Digital Controller ITA-580

 •       Ultra-Thin and Battery-Free NFC ePaper Solution EPD-303