Industrial PCs

The Industrial PCs market research study delivers current market analysis plus a five year market and technology forecast. The study is available in multiple editions including worldwide, all regions, and most major countries.

Industrial PCs Market Influenced by Data Collecting Mania

​This market research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market for industrial PCs (IPCs).  These are PCs used on the plant floor and are ruggedized to be used in harsh industrial environments.

Like other markets, the IPC market experienced ups and downs over the last few years.  In 2017, the IPC market grew fast in an overall very positive economic climate.  Global industrial trends, digitization, and automation will further push demand.  The different concepts of digitization have several characteristics in common.  For example, the concepts offer the promise to increase production flexibility.  Also, the increasing demand for data from the plant floor may escalate demand for IPCs for analytics and data transfer.    

Today, IPCs are often installed next to the controller to collect data and to enable a connection with office systems.  Over the forecast period, we do not anticipate a dramatic change in the PLC or IPC markets.  IPC business will grow, and we will explore new applications rather than a squeeze out of PLC- or CNC-based controllers. 

Over the last years, IPCs gained increasing acceptance for several tasks, even as controllers.  This will continue as suppliers increasingly address concerns from users and OEMs about safety and security.

Industrial PCs Strategic Issues

There are many players in the IPC market. To be successful in this environment, ARC recommends that current and potential suppliers carefully consider a number of strategic issues covered in this report:

• Value creation via portfolio management
• Strategies for different applications
• Increased application know-how
• Production and sourcing strategies
• Focus on niche vs. volume markets

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