By Chad Cox
Production Editor
Embedded Computing Design
July 23, 2025
News
Image Credit: Astute Group
Stevenage, United Kingdom. Astute Group announced, it has been selected as a global distributor for Alp Lab’s Edge AI Modules and development platforms. Astute Group offers a worldwide distribution infrastructure, specialist engineering knowledge, and local market presence that will support expanded access to Alp Lab’s advanced technology platforms.
“This partnership with Alp Lab brings our customers innovative Edge-AI solutions that eliminate traditional vendor lock-in constraints,” says Mike Ward, Semiconductor BDM, Astute Group. “Their E1M platform’s unified footprint approach means developers can switch between different processor architectures using the same hardware design and software stack – that’s a game-changer for reducing development time and costs whilst maintaining flexibility.”
Alp Lab’s Edge-1 AI Module (E1M) platform is designed with standard pinouts and a common software framework. It eliminates the need for vendor-specific solutions, enabling faster integration and plug-and-play compatibility.
Its products include four key Edge-1 AI Module variants built on leading processor platforms including the Alif Semi Ensemble Series (E3, E5, and E7), Renesas RA8Px, Renesas V2N, Mediatek Genio, V2N + DeepX M1 and Qualcomm IQ8.
The Alp SDK add-on is an open-source, CMSIS-compliant platform designed to simplify development through seamless hardware integration across various vendors, allowing user code reuse during hardware changes. It aids in facilitating local data processing, reduction in cloud dependence, improved security, and decreased network expenses for IoT applications.
“Partnering with Astute Group represents a significant milestone in making our E1M platform accessible to a global audience,” said Caner Alp, CEO, Alp Lab. “Astute’s technical expertise and established distribution network perfectly align with our mission to democratize Edge-AI development through vendor-agnostic, plug-and-play solutions that accelerate time-to-market.”
For more information, visit astutegroup.com.
Chad Cox. Production Editor, Embedded Computing Design, has responsibilities that include handling the news cycle, newsletters, social media, and advertising. Chad graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Cultural and Analytical Literature.