SECO opens early access to Dragonwing IQ8 industrial Edge AI module

SECO is offering priority access to early samples of its SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8, a SMARC module built on Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 for industrial Edge AI. The platform is meant to help OEMs move AI applications from Arduino VENTUNO Q prototyping into production-ready industrial systems.

Why it matters: - SECO is targeting one of the hardest steps in Edge AI: moving from fast Arduino prototyping to production hardware that can handle reliability, cybersecurity, lifecycle support and scale. - The module is aimed at OEMs building industrial robots, smart machines, vision systems, human-machine interfaces and machine control products. - The platform is meant to reduce software rework by carrying applications from Arduino VENTUNO Q into SECO’s industrial module architecture.

What happened: - SECO opened priority access for a limited number of SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8 early samples on August 26, 2026. - The hardware early samples are intended for selected customer and partner evaluation activities. - The module is based on Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series and uses the SMARC Rel. 2.1.1 form factor. - SECO developed the module as part of its collaboration with Arduino and Qualcomm Technologies.

The details: - The SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8 uses the Dragonwing IQ-8275 processor. - SECO positions the module for OEMs that need to balance AI performance, power efficiency and cost. - The platform supports AI acceleration options up to 40 TOPS. - The module supports up to 32GB LPDDR5 or LPDDR5X memory. - The design supports up to 1TB UFS 3.1 storage. - Connectivity and expansion include Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe Gen4, MIPI-CSI and CAN-FD. - SECO says the module supports Clea OS for secure lifecycle management, OTA updates and connected device scalability. - SECO says the company will pair the hardware with carrier board design expertise, BSP and OS support, cybersecurity services, long-term lifecycle management and support for the Clea framework. - Clea adds fleet management, secure remote OTA updates, remote troubleshooting, container orchestration and AI workflow deployment through Clea Studio AI. - Developers can build and validate applications on Arduino VENTUNO Q and use Arduino App Lab to port them to SECO’s Dragonwing IQ8-based system-on-module. - The product sits within the Works with Arduino ecosystem.

Between the lines: - SECO is trying to make itself the industrial landing zone for developers who start in the Arduino ecosystem and then need an industrial-grade path to market. - The company is bundling hardware, software and lifecycle services, which suggests the competitive pitch is not only compute performance but also deployment continuity. - The focus on continuity from prototype to factory floor matches a broader industrial AI need: faster development without losing the codebase and tools already in use.

What's next: - SECO expects to make a limited number of early samples available for evaluation by customers and partners. - OEMs and engineering teams can register to receive updates on priority access, evaluation opportunities and technical resources. - SECO and its partners are pitching the module as a path to faster industrial deployment for AI-enabled products.

The bottom line: - SECO is using Dragonwing IQ8, Arduino compatibility and industrial support services to bridge a common gap in Edge AI development: getting from prototype to production without starting over.