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An Industrial PC is a rugged computer designed for use in industrial settings, typically in manufacturing processes. These PCs are constructed with durable materials and components to enhance reliability and uptime. This means that they can withstand harsh environments and operate continuously, whereas a standard desktop PC might fail. They are capable of enduring challenging conditions like temperature fluctuations, dust, vibration, power surges, and noise.
There are several main types of industrial PCs, including panel IPC, rack mount IPC, box IPC, embedded IPC, din rail IPC, and others. Panel IPCs are utilized for tasks such as machine control, motion sequencing, display functions, data collection, and image processing. They come with various types of displays, including resistive and capacitive, and offer different storage options such as solid-state and rotating drives. These industrial PCs find applications in various industries, including automotive, healthcare, chemical, aerospace and defense, semiconductor and electronics, energy and power, oil and gas, among others. They are distributed through various sales channels, including direct sales and indirect sales.
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The industrial PC market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.85 billion in 2024 to $6.2 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in automation and control, increased productivity, increased demand for ruggedness and durability, rise in machinery and equipment interface, demand for process optimization.
The industrial PC market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising remote monitoring and maintenance, rising demand for cybersecurity, rising demand for customization and flexibility, increasing regulatory changes, increasing demand in healthcare and medical devices sector. Major trends in the forecast period include industry 4.0 integration, edge computing, fanless design, touchscreen displays, iot connectivity.
The industrial PC market is poised for growth, largely driven by the increasing adoption of IoT. IoT involves the use of network-connected sensors and monitoring devices to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality within organizations. Industrial PCs play a crucial role by providing a platform for running automation software, enabling real-time monitoring and control of processes. Cisco, a US-based IoT device manufacturer, predicts a 30% surge in IoT connections in cities and a 26% increase in machine-to-machine (M2M) connections by 2020. Furthermore, the IoT semiconductor component market is projected to witness a 12% expansion by 2025 within IoT analytics industries. Hence, the surge in IoT adoption is a key factor propelling the industrial PC market.
The growing adoption of robotics is expected to drive the industrial PC market in the coming years. Robotics encompasses a multidisciplinary blend of engineering and scientific fields, including mechanical, electronic, and information engineering, as well as computer science. It focuses on the design, operation, and application of robots. Industrial PCs facilitate precise control and real-time monitoring of robotic operations in manufacturing and automation processes. For example, in September 2023, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported in its World Robotics 2023 Report that there were 553,052 industrial robot installations worldwide in 2022, reflecting a 5% increase from the previous year. This upward trend is anticipated to persist, with projections indicating that the market will grow by 7% in 2023, potentially exceeding 590,000 units installed. Consequently, the rising adoption of robotics is significantly driving the industrial PC market.
Major players in the industrial PC market are introducing innovative solutions to enhance computing power and flexibility. One such example is the AC100, an industrial PC built on the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX platform. In September 2023, EKF, a UK-based manufacturer, unveiled the AC100, leveraging NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX to deliver up to 21 TOPS of computing power. The PC features various interfaces, including DisplayPort, Ethernet, USB, and internal PCIe M.2 SSD, supporting 4G/5G WWAN and two WiFi 6 modules. It also integrates a PCIe packet switch for external devices and operates on EFK's Linux4Tegra OS, based on Ubuntu 18.04 and Linux Kernel 4.9. The AC100 is available as a board or with various enclosures for diverse applications.
Leading companies in the industrial PC market are introducing touch panel solutions like the PPC-4910 to cater to the growing demand for advanced machine vision capabilities. The PPC-4910 is an industrial panel PC powered by the NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad Core ARM processor. It boasts up to four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 processors, onboard WiFi/BT, multiple ports, and an AI/ML neural processing unit with 2.3 TOPS acceleration. Offering up to 4GB of system memory and dual MIPI CSI for camera support, it provides storage options up to 16GB. The PPC-4910 is well-suited for tasks involving machine vision and learning, including image classification and object detection.
In September 2022, Eurotech S.p.A., a US-based provider of Edge Computing solutions, acquired InoNet Computer GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move aimed to bolster Eurotech's presence in the vital DACH market for industrial IoT, capitalizing on the strong synergies between the two companies in terms of products, markets, and distribution channels. InoNet Computer GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in Industrial PCs (IPCs) and embedded systems tailored for specialized applications.
Major companies operating in the industrial PC market include Advantech Co. Ltd., Beckhoff Automation Pvt. Ltd., Siemens AG., IEI Integration Corporation, Kontron AG, NEXCOM International Co Ltd, Avalue Technology Inc., DFI Inc., American Portwell Technology Inc., General Electric Company., Omron Corporation, Rockwell Automation Inc., Schneider Electric SE, B&R Industrial Automation GmbH, Acnodes Corporation, Aditech ICT Pvt. Ltd., ADLINK Technology Inc., Contec Co. Ltd., Crystal Group Inc., OnLogic Inc., Protech Systems Co. Ltd., VarTech Systems Inc., Analog Devices Inc., Intel Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Panasonic Corporation
North America was the largest region in the industrial PC market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial PC market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the industrial PC market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
The industrial PC market consists of sales of Panel PCs (PPCs), Touch Panel PCs (TPCs), and Industrial Panel PCs (IPPCs). Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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