Advantech collaborates with Qualcomm to pioneer industrial Wi-Fi 7 solutions
28 April 2025
Advantech has broken new ground in industrial Wi-Fi 7 solutions by collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to develop products specifically for industrial applications, such as the AIW-173.
Advantech is enhancing its support services to offer a comprehensive suite of wireless solutions that surpass industry standards. Committed to technical excellence, the company is recognising the crucial role of technical expertise in wireless integration. Advantech Industrial Wireless Solutions (AIW) provide developers with exceptional support throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Jerry Chiang, Director at Advantech, indicates that “Advantech's AIW product portfolio offers a diverse range of wireless solutions designed for industrial applications.” He continues, “We meticulously developed products to include Wi-Fi, GPS/GNSS, cellular, Bluetooth, and antennas, all tailored to meet the unique demands of industrial environments.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Advantech in delivering cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 solutions that empower the next generation of industrial applications”, said Shishir Gupta, Senior Director, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies. “Our joint commitment to technological advancement fuels our anticipation for continued collaboration, driving innovative and competitive solutions to market.”
As the first pioneering Wi-Fi 7 product for the embedded market, AIW-173 is a flagship Wi-Fi 7 model featuring the Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System. AIW teams up with Qualcomm Technologies to develop and enhance sector-driven features like fast-roaming, softAP, Wake on WLAN from S5. By doing so, AIW is offering a comprehensive and reliable total solution to meet industrial market demands.
At the core of Advantech's commitment is a specialised team offering tailored consultancy for every project's specific requirements. From inception to product launch, the company’s experts provide detailed guidance to ensure smooth wireless system integration and superior performance. Advantech's technical support spans crucial stages of product development, encompassing RF and antenna design, firmware, and wireless system integration. Addressing common hurdles in Linux or Windows OS, their comprehensive guidelines and support accelerate development and mitigate challenges effectively.
Moreover, Advantech's AIW Design-In Service provides specialised tools such as the AIWTool for cellular solutions, enhancing system integration, stability, and monitoring. These tools streamline the development process, empowering developers to achieve greater efficiency and reliability in their wireless solutions.
For additional information about the AIW-173 Wi-Fi 7 solution, visit www.advantech.com/en-eu.
For more information on Advantech's Wireless Solutions, more information is available at https://bit.ly/AIWlanding.
For additional details about Design-in Services, watch the video at https://youtu.be/G8KQlePgDSU?si=bje1XRAj5XJtJSJs.
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