Transforming Industries with AI-Driven Innovation from CDS

Driving Industry 4.0 Forward with Embedded AI Innovation

In the era of Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how businesses operate, optimise, and innovate. At Crystal Display Systems (CDS), we’re at the forefront of this AI-Driven Innovation transformation—delivering next-generation industrial AI solutions through advanced embedded hardware with built-in AI accelerators.

Our technology empowers industries to process real-time data, enhance automation, and make smarter decisions—all while maintaining reliability and efficiency in the most demanding environments.

Unleashing the Power of Embedded AI at the Edge

CDS’s embedded AI hardware brings intelligence directly to the edge, right where data is generated. These solutions integrate high-performance AI accelerators, optimised for neural network computations, to deliver ultra-fast, low-latency processing of complex AI workloads.

Whether it’s computer vision, predictive maintenance, or real-time analytics, our AI accelerators outperform traditional CPUs and GPUs—offering superior speed, energy efficiency, and scalability perfect for industrial settings.

Tailored AI Solutions for Industry-Specific Needs

We understand that each industry has unique challenges. That’s why our AI-powered display systems—built on robust, embedded platforms—are customised to deliver measurable results across a variety of sectors.

Smart Manufacturing

Enable real-time defect detection and optimise production line efficiency. Our embedded AI hardware accelerates convolutional neural networks (CNNs), allowing high-speed cameras to run at 60+ FPS with a 4.4x processing speed boost, cutting downtime and improving quality control.

Industrial IoT & Predictive Maintenance

Predict equipment failures before they happen using sensor-driven AI analytics. Our low-power, high-throughput edge AI processes vibration, thermal, and acoustic data—independently of the cloud—to boost operational efficiency.

Smart Cities & Surveillance

Deploy AI-accelerated video analytics for traffic monitoring and public safety. Our hardware supports YOLOv5-based object detection across multiple streams, delivering high performance and energy efficiency for modern urban environments.

Retail & Logistics

Streamline inventory and customer experience with AI-powered kiosks and digital shelving. Our embedded systems support real-time stock tracking and behavioural analytics, optimising retail operations from the ground up.

From Prototype to Production: A Seamless AI Journey

CDS supports your AI project from the drawing board to full-scale deployment. Our end-to-end integration includes:

  • Rapid prototyping with AI-accelerated hardware tailored to your application

  • Model optimisation techniques like quantisation and pruning for edge compatibility

  • Rigorous industrial testing for durability in harsh environments

  • Certification support (CE, UL, ISO) for seamless global rollout

Why Choose CDS for Your Industrial AI Projects?

With years of experience and a deep understanding of both AI and industrial environments, CDS is your trusted partner for AI innovation.

  • Blazing Performance – Up to 200 TOPS for advanced vision and analytics tasks

  • 🔋 Energy Efficiency – Low-power designs perfect for edge computing

  • 🔧 Framework Flexibility – Supports TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, and more

  • 📈 Scalable Platforms – From compact SBCs to powerful multi-core SoCs

Real-World Impact: Smarter Cities, Smarter Systems

Picture a smart city start-up using our AI-powered cameras to monitor traffic in real time—classifying vehicles and detecting violations without relying on cloud infrastructure. By leveraging optimised YOLOv5 models, they reduce latency, lower operating costs, and create a more sustainable, real-time monitoring solution.

This is just one example of how CDS enables faster, smarter, AI-driven innovations across industries.


The Future of AI Starts with CDS

As AI continues to evolve, so do we—integrating technologies like generative AI, vision transformers, and next-generation accelerators into our solutions. Whether you’re advancing factory automation, building smarter cities, or transforming retail operations, CDS delivers the tools to bring your AI vision to life.


Ready to Revolutionise Your Industry with AI?

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