ADLINK Technology, Inc.
- Founded
- 1995-01-01 in Taipei, Taiwan
- Headquarters
- No. 66, Huaya 1st Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 333411, Taiwan
ADLINK Technology, Inc. is a global leader in edge computing and embedded solutions, enabling real-time intelligence at the point of data generation. Founded in 1995 by Jim Liu in Taipei, Taiwan, the company transitioned from industrial PC manufacturing to high-performance edge AI platforms. It serves healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, gaming, and defense sectors. With headquarters in Taoyuan, Taiwan, ADLINK operates six design centers and over 20 support offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Publicly traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TAIEX: 6166), the company holds strategic partnerships with NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, and NXP and actively contributes to industry standards such as PICMG and SGeT. As of 2026, ADLINK is advancing Physical AI platforms powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor and IGX Thor, reinforcing its commitment to edge AI innovation.
Detailed Review
History and Founding
ADLINK Technology was founded in 1995 by Chun (Jim) Liu in Taipei, Taiwan. The company name derives from "Analog Digital LINK," reflecting its early focus on bridging analog and digital domains. Over three decades, ADLINK evolved from a board-level component supplier into a full-stack provider of edge AI hardware, software, and services, earning a reputation for reliability in sectors requiring long lifecycle support and stringent certifications such as medical, railway, and aerospace.
Business Model and Products
ADLINK generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of embedded computing products, primarily computer-on-modules (COMs), industrial motherboards, rugged embedded systems, and AI-enabled edge servers. Its computer-on-modules adhere to open standards (COM-HPC, COM Express, SMARC, Qseven, ETX) and support Intel, AMD, NXP, and NVIDIA processors. The company also offers rugged embedded platforms for railway, aerospace, and industrial automation, as well as medical-grade solutions certified for healthcare devices. Recent emphasis is on Edge AI platforms such as the DLAP series (DLAP-IGX, DLAP-700) targeting Physical AI, robotics, and medical imaging. Additionally, ADLINK provides integrated gaming computing solutions for slot machines and gaming terminals, and AI-ready OSM modules for smart appliances.
Market Position and Partnerships
ADLINK is a key player in the embedded computing and edge AI markets, competing with Advantech, Kontron, and AAEON. It holds strategic partnerships with NVIDIA as an Elite Partner, as well as Intel, AMD, and NXP. The company actively participates in industry standardization bodies including PICMG and SGeT. In 2026, ADLINK announced a strategic alliance with Noble Machines for heavy-industry robotics and continues to invest in generative AI and robotics.
Recent Developments
In 2026, ADLINK unveiled next-generation platforms powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor and IGX Thor, reinforcing its commitment to Physical AI. The company also introduced MXM modules leveraging NVIDIA Blackwell architecture for high-performance GPU edge computing. ADLINK maintains two manufacturing centers in Taiwan and China with ISO and medical-device certifications, and employs approximately 2,000 people worldwide.
Key Products
Computer-on-Modules (COMs)
Carrier-board-ready modules in form factors COM-HPC, COM Express, SMARC, Qseven, ETX; support Intel, AMD, NXP, and NVIDIA processors.
Industrial Motherboards & Embedded Boards
Standard and custom form factors (Mini-ITX, PICO-ITX) for industrial automation, medical devices, and kiosks.
Rugged Embedded Systems
Fanless, wide-temperature, shock/vibration-resistant platforms for railway, aerospace, and extreme industrial environments.
Edge AI Platforms (DLAP Series)
High-performance AI inference systems powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, IGX Thor, and RTX Embedded; used in robotics, medical imaging, and physical AI.
IIoT Gateways (EMU-200 Series)
Arm-based, application-centric gateways for renewable energy, EV charging, building automation, and factory monitoring.
Medical-Grade Solutions
AI-ready healthcare computing platforms with 5–7 year lifecycle support, medical certifications (IEC 60601), and customization services.
Integrated Gaming Computing
Turnkey hardware-plus-software solutions for gaming machines, including displays and peripheral control.
NVIDIA Edge AI Solutions
Pre-validated systems combining ADLINK hardware with NVIDIA Jetson modules and RTX embedded GPUs, marketed as an Elite Partner.
AI-Ready OSM Modules
Open Standard Module (OSM) form factors for smart appliances (e.g., coffee machines) with AI capabilities.
MXM Modules (NVIDIA Blackwell)
Mobile PCI Express Modules (MXM) leveraging NVIDIA Blackwell architecture for high-performance GPU edge computing (announced 2026).
Offices & Headcount
2000 employees (approx.)
Key Persons
- Chun (Jim) Liu
Founder, Chairman & CEO
- I-Tun (Stephen) Huang
COO & President