High-Performance Embedded Computing for 3D Metrology
Overview
This customer develops portable and automated 3D measurement solutions and software for product development, reverse engineering, quality inspection, dynamic tracking, and digital-twin workflows. These applications depend on fast, reliable processing of dense measurement data and responsive visual feedback during acquisition. As 3D metrology platforms evolve, their computing architecture must support data-intensive algorithms, high-speed sensors, rich graphics, and versatile connectivity within a compact design, while providing a practical path for future upgrades.
Challenges
Data-Intensive Real-Time Processing- High-resolution 3D capture generates continuous streams of measurement data
- Operators expect responsive visualization and real-time feedback throughout acquisition
- Manual monitoring requires continuous human oversight
- Delayed reaction times increase operational risk and baggage delays
- Performance, power, thermal behavior, and mechanical space must be carefully balanced
- Sensor, display, storage, and network interfaces must fit a purpose-built system design
- Proprietary compute designs can increase redesign and validation effort across product generations
- New algorithms and software functions require a clear performance and memory upgrade path
- Metrology systems operate in laboratories, production areas, and demanding field environments
- Stable supply, platform longevity, and responsive engineering support are essential
Solution
This customer selected ARBOR's COMX-A300 COM-HPC Client Size A module as a high-performance computing foundation for its 3D metrology platform. Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors Series 2, it combines heterogeneous computing, high-speed memory, graphics, and extensive I/O.
- Intel Core Ultra Series 2 supports acquisition, analysis, and application workloads
- Up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory helps process large 3D datasets efficiently
- USB4, PCIe Gen5, dual 2.5GbE, SATA, and MIPI-CSI connect sensors, displays, storage, and networks
How It Works
- The devices capture detailed surface and dimensional data from the target part
- High-speed interfaces transfer acquisition data to the COMX-A300-based platform
- CPU and graphics resources process geometry and provide responsive visualization
- DDR5 memory buffers dense point-cloud and image data throughout acquisition
- Customer’s software turns processed data into inspection, Scan-to-CAD, reverse-engineering, and tracking workflows
Benefits
Responsive 3D Data Processing- Balances CPU and graphics performance for acquisition, processing, and visualization
- Supports responsive feedback while measurement data is captured and reviewed
- Connects high-speed sensors, storage, networking, and displays through modern I/O
- The 95 x 120 mm module and 8V-20V input support compact custom designs
- COM-HPC separates the computing core from the application-specific carrier design
- Processor and memory options support product tiers and future upgrades
- Wide-temperature operation, TPM 2.0, watchdog support, and dual 2.5GbE strengthen resilience
- ARBOR engineering and lifecycle support help reduce integration risk and speed development
Featured Product
COMX-A300
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors Series 2 (Arrow Lake U/H) CPU, COM-HPC Client Size A Module
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