Enabling AI-powered High-Precision 3D X-ray Scanning with Edge AI Workstation - Lanner Electronics | Network Appliance | uCPE SD-WAN| MEC Server | Intelligent Edge Appliance

Security screening at airports, border checkpoints, and large public venues demands both speed and precision. Traditional 2D X-ray systems often struggle to detect complex or hidden threats due to limited depth perception, resulting in blind spots, false positives, and slower inspection processes. These inefficiencies can lead to delays, reduced throughput, and increased operational costs—while still leaving potential vulnerabilities in threat detection.

Solution

To address these challenges, modern 3D isometric perspective X-ray systems are increasingly integrated with Edge AI Workstation that bring real-time AI inferencing directly to the point of inspection. Unlike traditional image-based detection methods, AI machine learning models can analyze raw 3D imaging data with greater accuracy and speed, improving the ability to identify concealed threats, illegal items, or anomalies across a wide range of security scenarios.

At the heart of this advanced solution is the Lanner EAI-I731, a NVIDIA-Certified System, designed to handle demanding AI workloads. With support for an L4 GPU, the EAI-I731 enables high-performance inference for 3D imaging applications directly inside the X-ray system.

Key Benefits

• Improved Detection Accuracy: AI-powered analysis of 3D scans significantly enhances threat recognition.
• Faster Screening: Edge inferencing reduces latency, allowing rapid, automated decision-making.
• Operational Resilience: Rugged hardware ensures 24/7 reliability in harsh environments.
• Secure and Manageable: Built-in hardware security and remote management reduce risk and downtime.

Edge AI Workstation EAI-I731

The Lanner EAI-I731 is a rugged, NVIDIA Certified Edge AI workstation designed to power real-time AI inference in mission-critical applications such as 3D X-ray scanning systems. This compact AI workstation provides features to meet the requirements:

• High-Performance Compute

Powered by 14th Gen Intel® Core (i9/i7/i5/i3) processors paired with up to 96 GB DDR5 ECC/non-ECC memory, enabling AI inference models for high-resolution 3D X‑ray scanning with sustained throughput and minimal latency.

• Scalable, Modular Design

Designed with separate compute and expansion units: the base unit offers robust I/O and processing, while the expansion module supports 2x PCIe (x16 + x4) and additional storage—supporting NVIDIA L4 or A2 GPUs for AI acceleration.

• Dual Removable Storage Bays

Two hot-swappable 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD bays support RAID setups for storing imaging datasets, making AI model updates and dataset versioning seamless.

• Comprehensive I/O & Expansion

Includes 2x 2.5 GbE LAN ports, 8x USB 3.2 ports, 2x COM (RS‑232/422/485), 4x digital input/output, HDMI and DisplayPort for local display monitoring, plus PCIe expansion slots for future peripherals.

• Industry-Grade Reliability

The EAI-I731 supports a certified industrial operating range of –25 °C to 65 °C with a 35 W CPU (no PCIe GPU), and –25 °C to 45 °C with a 65 W CPU (no PCIe GPU).

• Hardware Security & Remote Management

Includes onboard TPM 2.0, watchdog timer, IPMI remote management (AST2600-based), real-time clock, smart fan controls, and remote monitoring support.

• Compact Yet Expandable Form Factor

Designed with a compact 198 × 250 × 286 mm footprint, weighing approximately 8 kg, offering a balance of performance and deployability in space-constrained scanner units.

By combining 3D X-ray imaging with industrial-grade Edge AI platforms like the Lanner EAI-I731, security operators can achieve a new standard in automated, AI-driven screening—maximizing safety, efficiency, and throughput without compromising reliability or accuracy.

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