Due to its enormous computing power and robustness, an industrial PC has become essential in modern industrial processes. The use of industrial computers is driving multiple future-relevant applications in industry, the automotive sector and medical technology, as well as in environmental and energy technology. They are used in various applications, industries and demanding environmental conditions and enable, among other things, the control and communication of machines, the fail-safe automation of processes as well as reliable data acquisition/processing and the use of AI.
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Industrial PCs are a fundamental building block for innovation and progress. InoNet’s customized industrial PCs are the result of well thought-out development work and meticulous craftsmanship – made in Germany. InoNet develops robust and long-term available industrial PCs according to customer requirements: different form factors, interfaces, processors, PCIe extensions, different cooling solutions for different graphics cards. InoNet designs industrial PCs according to customer specifications.
Also take a look at securely designed industrial computers according to ISA Secure / IEC 62443-4-2. Rely on already cybersecurity-certified embedded PCs to shorten the time to market of your end product and project.
Robust 19″ industrial PCs for rack installation – flexible configuration to meet your requirements
Compact, fanless box PCs and active cooled high-performance embedded PCs
Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) from industrial displays to panel PCs
Thanks to our 20 years of experience in the development of customer-specific industrial PC systems, we find tailor-made solutions for requirements that cannot be met with standard systems. Our development services include the mechanical design of chassis or cooling solutions, electronics development and the adaptation of application-specific software, BIOS or operating system.
We assemble our standard systems from components in stock and can therefore achieve delivery times of just a few days. Thanks to the configuration of CPU, RAM, hard disks and operating system, the systems still offer a high degree of flexibility.
For more specific requirements, our system developers configure customized systems, which we test for uncompromising functionality through extensive hardware qualification and functional tests before delivery.
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customizable chassis dimensions
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Learn more about our NICI design (Next-InoNet-Computer-Innovation), which enables us to efficiently and cost-effectively design and customize 19-inch PCs to meet individual customer needs. Not only the chassis dimensions, but also the front design in corporate design and other specific customer adaptations can be realized.
If no hardware available on the market meets the requirements of an application, we can develop customer-specific systems that fit exactly into the particular application – through individual chassis design, customer-specific interface configuration through to mainboard development.
Industrial PCs must function smoothly and reliably under extreme conditions:
These conditions mean that high demands are placed on industrial PCs: The industrial computers should have robust chassis, enable fail-safe continuous operation and be long-term available.
We offer industrial computers that are highly tolerant of temperature fluctuations. The term “extended temperature range” refers to temperatures between minus 40 and plus 85 degrees Celsius in the environment. The temperatures inside the device are usually much higher – our robust models are made of special components to withstand very low and very high temperatures as well as the equally problematic fluctuations.
Industrial PCs are often used in production facilities and are usually in continuous operation. Industrial computers can be equipped with redundant power supply units to prevent the industrial PC and production system from coming to a standstill and incurring unnecessary follow-up costs. If one of the system’s power supply units fails, the second takes over and continuous operation is guaranteed. In the event of a complete power failure, InoNet’s uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) ensure that critical electrical loads are supplied, thus avoiding production plant downtime.
Companies’ investment in hardware is extremely dependent on the individually programmed software. Changes to the software used and renewed certifications are often associated with extremely high costs, which means that the need for hardware with the same revisions and long-term availability is becoming ever greater. InoNet offers long-term availability of individual systems for up to 15 years and also manufactures industrial PCs with identical revisions if required. The Total Cost of Ownership can be reduced in the long-run thanks to revision consistency and long-term availability.
Industrial computers without fans are ideal for use in edge computing on the industrial plant floor. These computers do not require any rotating parts inside the PC chassis as they are passive cooled. The advantage: The fanless industrial PC requires significantly less maintenance than a PC with integrated ventilation – failures due to damage to the sensitive ventilation (compared to other components) are eliminated. The fanless PC model is recommended for production plants with a particularly “dusty” environment. Further information on the difference between active and passive cooling can be found in our Wiki.
Thanks to close cooperation with Intel®, AMD® and mainboard manufacturers, our IPCs are available with the latest processor generations. The industrial computers can be equipped with various proven CPUs up to Intel® XEON®. Examples of available processors for industrial PCs at a glance:
There are various operating systems that are frequently used for industrial PCs:
These operating systems are often optimized for reliability, security and special industrial applications. InoNet industrial computers come with Windows 10 IoT, Windows 11 (TPM module) or Linux as standard. If you are not sure whether Windows or Linux is the right operating system for your application, you can find out more in our InoNet Wiki (DE).
Is it worth switching from Windows 10 IoT to Windows 11? You can also find more information here (DE).
The most important points that you should consider when purchasing an industrial computer are summarized in an overview:
An industrial PC, also known as an IPC, is a computer that is used for applications in an industrial environment. Its design and main function depend on its area of operation. It differs from consumer PCs mainly in that it is much more robust and durable. Industrial PCs are ready for use in extreme conditions, such as high temperatures or dusty environments. The best-known types of industrial PCs are 19-inch PCs / 19-inch rack mount, embedded PCs and panel PCs. A difference can also be made between mounting types – desktop industrial PC or wall mount industrial PC.
There are a large number of industrial applications in which the use of industrial computers is essential due to the working environment or the required performance. Examples of this are the automotive industry, medical and transport technology, as well as multiple other industries.
In general, industrial computers have USB ports, Gigabit LAN connectors as well as HDMI, Display Port and COM interfaces. Depending on the device and system, we can also lead out further connectors on request.
The common feature of all industrial PC chassis is certainly that they are particularly robust in order to protect the device from environmental conditions such as dust or moisture. The dustproof cases are usually made of metal or metal alloys. However, there are various types of cases that differ from one another in terms of their mounting type. The most widely used chassis are 19-inch rack cases for rack mounting, wall-mount cases for wall mounting and embedded cases. There are also special chassis for industrial servers.
For environments in which the industrial PC system is exposed to splash water, it is important that the chassis is completely closed and the industrial PC is fanless cooled. We have created an overview of the IP protection classes for you.
Industrial PCs with touch screens are known as panel PCs. They combine PC and touch display in one housing and are designed for use in industry. Panel PCs are equipped with either a resistive touchscreen or a projected capacitive touchscreen.
The main difference lies in the design and the area of application: Rack PCs are optimized for installation in racks and expandability, while Box PCs are designed for applications in direct industrial environments in harsh environments.
Because we are both a developer and a manufacturer, we can respond directly to customer requirements and offer the optimum service. You receive your customized system from a single source. Industrial PCs from InoNet are the result of well thought-out development work and careful craftsmanship Made in Germany. When designing and configuring the matching system, we draw on a broad portfolio of hardware components that have been designed for reliable, continuous use in industrial environments.
Our engineers are constantly working on new systems, developing pioneering solutions and setting new standards on the market. This is exactly what matters to us: to be innovative and, with the help of our customers, to keep developing products that inspire and create progress. This vision makes us your trusted partner for industrial PCs. We ensure consistently high quality for our computer systems and a high level of customer satisfaction. Customer surveys confirm that our systems are above the market standard in terms of quality and reliability. Do you have a desired delivery date? We are also setting new benchmarks in terms of on-time delivery.
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