Industrial PCs engineered for maximum reliability

Industrial PCs are widely used in factory automation, machine control, production lines, transportation systems, and mobile machinery. Common applications include PLC replacement, HMI operation, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)  systems, data logging, and industrial communication gateways. In mobile and outdoor applications, industrial PCs are often deployed in railway systems, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery where robustness and reliability are critical.

An industrial PC is suitable for harsh environments when it is engineered to handle vibration, shock, dust, moisture, and temperature fluctuations. Key features include fanless cooling, solid-state storage, robust housings, and extended operating temperature ranges. High ingress protection ratings and compliance with industry standards further ensure reliable operation in demanding conditions.

Choosing between a fanless or fan-cooled industrial PC depends on your application and operating environment. Fanless industrial PCs are ideal for harsh or dusty conditions because they have no moving parts, reducing the risk of mechanical failure and minimizing maintenance. They also operate quietly and provide higher long-term reliability. Fan-cooled systems, on the other hand, can offer higher processing power in a smaller footprint, as active cooling helps dissipate heat more efficiently.

For most industrial and harsh-environment applications, fanless PCs are preferred due to their durability, low maintenance, and long lifecycle. Syslogic designs fanless industrial computers and embedded systems to meet strict industrial standards, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding sectors such as railways, manufacturing, mobile machinery, and robotics.

Choosing the right processor for an industrial PC depends on your performance needs, power budget, and application type. Different platforms like Intel Core Raptor Lake, Intel Atom Amston Lake, Intel Atom Elkhart Lake, or NVIDIA Jetson each have their strengths.

Intel Core Raptor Lake: This class of Intel Core processors (13th generation) delivers high multi-core performance and strong integrated graphics, making it ideal for demanding industrial control tasks, high-speed data processing, machine vision, and real-time applications where computing power matters. These CPUs support advanced features such as Time-Coordinated Computing (TCC) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), which are beneficial for automation and robotics. 

Intel Atom Amston Lake: Atom processors in the Amston Lake family are designed for energy-efficient industrial computing. They balance performance and power consumption and are well suited for applications like industrial networking, IoT gateways, and general automation where moderate processing throughput is sufficient. Their rugged design and extended temperature range make them excellent for fanless industrial PC platforms. 

Intel Atom Elkhart Lake: A slightly earlier Atom generation, Elkhart Lake processors are optimized for entry-level industrial tasks such as basic HMI systems, data logging, or simple control applications. They offer low power draw and reliable performance for fanless designs and are often used in compact or space-constrained industrial PCs. 

NVIDIA Jetson (Edge-AI): While not an x86 processor like Intel, NVIDIA Jetson modules are included here because they excel in edge AI and machine learning workloads, such as real-time computer vision, predictive maintenance, and deep neural network inference. If your industrial PC use case involves AI at the edge (e.g., quality inspection, autonomous navigation), a Jetson-based platform provides significant acceleration.

In practice, Syslogic industrial PCs can be configured with these processor families to match your performance and power requirements, from efficient edge controllers to high-performance automation hosts.

Yes, industrial PCs can be configured to meet specific project requirements. Customization options typically include processor performance, memory, storage capacity, I/O interfaces, expansion modules, and wireless connectivity. Syslogic also supports project-based adaptations such as mechanical adjustments, branding, and lifecycle planning to align the industrial PC platform with long-term deployment strategies.

Long-term availability is a key requirement in industrial environments. Industrial PC manufacturers ensure lifecycle stability through controlled component selection and fixed Bills of Materials (BoM). This guarantees hardware consistency over many years and minimizes redesign efforts. Syslogic focuses on lifecycle management strategies that provide planning security for industrial customers operating long-term projects.