Innovation takes shape with the collaboration between System Electronics and Arduino: a strategic synergy that aims to evolve the use of artificial intelligence in a business context, providing innovative tools for the development of advanced solutions for efficiency, quality and scalability.
The integration of System Electronics’ Astrial technology platform into the Arduino ecosystem, in fact, opens up new perspectives for Industry 4.0: by exploiting edge AI, processes become more advanced, adaptive and high-performing. A first and significant application concerns the industrial logistics sector thanks to the partnership with Modula, an operator specialised in the production of vertical automated warehouses.
With Modula, picking optimisation using smart logistics
Modula implements smart systems for logistics and, by applying System Electronics and Arduino technology, can introduce advanced AI-driven fast-picking solutions. Through real-time processing systems in edge, Modula acquires a powerful tool to optimise and speed up flow management, reduce operational errors and implement predictive maintenance algorithms, thereby reducing ‘downtime’.
A key aspect is the advanced simulation of processes and picking systems, which is not limited to machinery, but also extends to WMS management environments. This approach maximises operational efficiency, even in the context of complex, customised applications.
Finally, the ability to generate and analyse data in real time, without latency, increases the development potential of projects, enables a faster response to market demands and reduces time-to-market.
Astrial: the future of edge AI in industry
Launched in 2025 by System Electronics, Astrial represents an innovative leap forward in edge AI, designed to redefine the standards of artificial intelligence applied to industry. It is a high-performance System-on-Module (SoM), ideal for applications with high computing capacity and power density. Other highlights include the use of industrial-grade components, designed to withstand production stresses, ensuring long-term operational continuity.
Astrial is one of the key solutions of System Electronics, whose core business is the design, customisation and production of industrial electronic systems and industrial process control equipment, also in the automotive field. On the strength of this know-how, the company – a brand of the Coesia Group – collaborates with international partners to develop new AI-based solutions for a wide range of applications, such as those involving Arduino.
“The partnership with Arduino and Modula,” says Andrea Gozzi, general manager of System Electronics, “marks a step forward in the digital transformation of the business sector, with solutions that are more flexible, scalable, and suitable for the industry of the future. The integration of Astrial with Arduino and the application in Modula’s smart picking systems shows how AI can support companies in predictive management, process optimisation and cost reduction. This direction is essential to meet the challenges of modern industry and build a more connected and efficient future. With this synergy between three Italian enterprises, but with an international scope, we confirm our commitment to innovation, strengthening System Electronics as a strategic partner for businesses that want to evolve in Industry 4.0”.
Arduino Pro: focus on edge computing for companies
One of the strengths of this collaboration is the global Arduino community: an asset that, together with an open-source philosophy, has enabled the operator to revolutionise the world of electronics. Over the years, this ecosystem has become a reference for both makers and companies looking for reliable and scalable technical solutions.
With Arduino Pro, the offer expands to the industrial sector, providing advanced hardware and software for automation, IoT and edge computing. These systems combine flexibility and enterprise performance, integrating into smart manufacturing and AI-driven automation systems. Thanks to this evolution, Arduino supports enterprises in process optimisation, predictive maintenance and the creation of smart and connected systems, actively contributing to the Industry 4.0 transformation.
“Our collaboration with System Electronics merges their deep industrial expertise with Arduino’s focus on edge computing,” says Fabio Violante, CEO of Arduino, “enabling businesses to deploy intelligent, scalable automation solutions faster than ever. From AI-driven inventory management to predictive maintenance and real-time quality control, this partnership empowers industrial players to optimize operations, reduce downtime, and drive efficiency with cutting-edge technology. This is another step toward making advanced AI and automation accessible to industries of all sizes, accelerating the transformation of smart manufacturing and logistics.”
Modula and AI: simplifying production and logistic processes
Modula, a decades-long partner of System Electronics, has made innovation a key element of its business. This is also the case in this new AI-related application.
“Innovation is the driving force behind our growth and ability to offer connected, state-of-the-art solutions in automated logistics,” emphasises Franco Stefani, Founder and President of Modula. “Thanks to our collaboration with System Electronics and Arduino,” he continues, “we can introduce tools that simplify production and logistics processes, making our solutions more efficient and durable. The integration of artificial intelligence into our smart picking systems not only optimises workflows, but also allows us to improve design right from the prototyping stage, ensuring better performance and more reliable products. This approach allows us to offer our customers predictive, scalable technologies that respond more quickly to market needs”.
System case study at Embedded World 2025
At the ongoing Embedded World 2025 international trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, System Electronics presented a case study demonstrating the concrete application of Astrial in the Arduino ecosystem in the context of an industrial application. An operational demo shows how the platform improves production efficiency, optimises operations management and enhances the performance of automation systems. By integrating edge AI, Astrial reduces downtime, increases process scalability and improves real-time industrial data management.
