Application: • Box PCs / Embedded PCs: Compact, often fanless units designed for DIN rail mounting or integration into tight spaces. They are highly robust and offer good connectivity. • Panel PCs: All-in-one units that integrate a display (often touchscreen) and the PC hardware into a single, rugged enclosure. These are commonly panel-mounted on machine control panels or in control rooms. • Rackmount PCs: Designed to be installed in standard 19-inch industrial racks, similar to servers but with industrial-grade components and cooling. • Custom / Modular IPCs: Highly configurable systems allowing users to select specific motherboards, processors, I/O cards, and storage solutions.

An Industrial PC (IPC) which is computer specifically designed for industrial environments to machinery Controlling and SCADA Systems. Often fanless or with filtered cooling systems to prevent dust ingress.


Leading Industrial IPC Manufacturers: • Siemens: SIMATIC IPC series (e.g., IPC227E, IPC427E, IPC627D, Panel PCs). • Beckhoff: The PC-based control and EtherCAT technology (e.g., Embedded PCs CX series, Panel PCs). • Advantech: A very broad range of industrial PCs, panel PCs, and embedded solutions. • AAEON: Another major player in industrial and embedded computing. • Kontron: Specializes in embedded computing technology. • ADLINK Technology: Offers a wide range of industrial computers and embedded platforms. • Delta: Offers its DIAVH series of industrial PCs and Panel PCs. • B&R Automation: Offers a comprehensive range of Industrial PCs and Panel PCs integrated into their automation solutions. • Moxa: Known for rugged industrial computing and networking solutions.