Industrial PC Market

Industrial PC Market Outlook (2024 to 2034)

As per Fact.MR’s recently updated research report, the global industrial PC market is valued at US$ 6.89 billion in 2024. Demand for industrial PCs is analyzed to rise at a CAGR of 7.2% and reach a market value of US$ 13.8 billion by the end of 2034.

Growing demand for industrial PCs from several industries, such as oil & gas, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and electronics is contributing to their rising sales. Industrial PCs are utilized significantly as one of the popular automation tools in manufacturing for managing industrial tasks, such as next-generation autonomous robotics and automation.

Rising popularity of industrial PCs is owing to their advanced features, such as cableless connectivity to minimize moving parts, protection against water and dust incursion, and fanless cooling technologies. Thereby, more market players are focusing on the development of high-performance industrial computers, which need powerful computing.

High preference for Industry 4.0 and digitalization in the manufacturing domain is contributing to industrial PC market growth. Further, several key enabling technologies, such as AI, big data analytics, IoT, and cyber-security systems are used as prominent contributors to automated and digital manufacturing environments. Several manufacturing companies are increasing their expenditure on their IT infrastructure to enhance their operations.

In modern IT networks, industrial PCs are used as essential components for enabling effective and efficient management of the manufacturing processes. The manufacturing sector is effectively monitoring its operations by leveraging features of industrial PCs in real-time for rapid assessment of economic performance.

• Global sales of rack-mounted industrial PCs are projected to rise at a CAGR of 6.2% and reach US$ 4.4 billion by the end of 2034.
• The market in Japan is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2024 to 2034.
• North America is forecasted to account for 31.5% share of global market revenue by 2034.

Report Attribute	Detail
Industrial PC Market Size (2024E)	US$ 6.89 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (2034F)	US$ 13.8 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7.2% CAGR
Market Share of Direct Sales Channels (2034F)	68%
East Asia Market Share (2034F)	26%
South Korea Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	8.7% CAGR
Key Companies Profiled	Advantech Co. Ltd.; VarTech Systems; Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. Kg; OnLogic Inc.; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; ADLINK Technology Inc.; Captec Ltd.; Schneider Electric; Avalue Technology Incorporation; NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.; Industrial PC, Inc.; Kontron; Panasonic Corporation; Emerson Electric Co.; OMRON Corporation; ABB Ltd.

Why are Industrial PCs Being Increasingly Demanded Globally?

“High Focus on Resource Optimization in Manufacturing Enterprises”

Several manufacturing companies are focusing on consolidating their capacities in production to reduce prices and strengthen their position while increasing effectiveness. Different industries, such as metals & mining and oil & gas have lower profit margins compared to food & beverages and automotive, thereby making it critical to reduce waste and optimize resources.

Minor flaws in the manufacturing procedures in industries are leading to huge losses, thereby resulting in product recalls or compensation by replacing defective ones. Thus, several manufacturing companies are adopting industrial PCs for the automation of manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, achieving superior quality, minimizing operational costs, safety, and uniformity.

Which Key Challenge are Industrial PC Manufacturers Grappling With?

“Serious Concerns Related to Cybersecurity and Data Privacy”

Effective security systems play a significant role in the operation of businesses, making it one of the prominent concerns related to digitalization. Growing concerns about data security and privacy are restraining the expansion of the industrial PC market size. Sophisticated malware targeting vulnerabilities in ICS (internet connection sharing) are posing threats to businesses and contributing to a rise in cybersecurity threats.

Which Market Trends are Start-ups Capitalizing On?

“Huge Investments in IT Infrastructure and Need for Uninterrupted Information Availability”

e-Communication and information availability are pivotal factors in manufacturing plants for smooth functioning. Several issues related to IT infrastructure and networks, such as resolution, monitoring, self-adaptation, implementation, and economic performance assessment are addressed with the use of industrial PCs. Start-ups need to leverage opportunities created with growing investment in IT infrastructure by offering PCs with more operational efficiency. These investments are a key industrial PC market trend.

Country-wise Insights

North America is forecasted to hold 31.5% of the global industrial PC market share by the end of 2034, as per the recently updated analysis by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider. Healthcare, electronics, aerospace, and automotive are some key end-use industries, which are stimulating demand for industrial PCs for effective automation processes. Increased preference for these PCs is due to their features of improving productivity, enhancing automation, and ensuring quality control of several manufacturing and processing operations.

Why are Industrial PC Manufacturers Drawn to the United States?

“Well-established Infrastructure and Adoption of Advanced Technologies”

Attribute	United States
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 1.01 Billion
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 2 Billion

The United States is forecasted to account for 45.6% share of the North America market by 2034. The supremacy of the United States in the region is because of well-established infrastructure and a rising preference for advanced technologies, such as AI, ML, and others. The availability of a conducive environment for integrating industrial PCs is further assisting in solidifying the country’s prominence in the region.

What Makes China a Highly Lucrative Market for Industrial PC Manufacturers?

“Growing Investments in Development of Energy Infrastructure”

Attribute	China
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 792.4 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	8% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 1.7 Billion

China is analyzed to occupy 47.5% share of the East Asia market by 2034-end. The expanding manufacturing sector in the country is widening the application scope of industrial PCs. Growing expenditure on energy infrastructure is pushing sustainable development. Supportive government policies for foreign direct investment are further encouraging new market players to enter China.

How is the Industrial PC Market Performing in Japan?

“Focus on Smart City Developing and Robust Automotive Manufacturing”

Attribute	Japan
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 468.3 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	8.5% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 1.1 Billion

Japan is analyzed to hold 29.4% of the market in East Asia by the end of 2034. The presence of several well-established end-use industries, such as electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, automotive, and energy are contributing to increased demand for industrial PCs. An expansion of renewable energy initiatives, smart city development, and automotive manufacturing are widening the application scope of IPCs. The adoption of advanced technologies, including robotics, AI, and IoT is helping in increased demand for industrial PCs in Japan.

Category-wise Insights

The semiconductor & electronics industry is estimated to hold a noteworthy share of the market owing to the rising need for enhanced efficiency and improved process flexibility. Extensive integration of regulatory needs and quality is putting constant pressure on reducing the operation and maintenance costs and the use of industrial PCs is one such initiative.

Why Do Rock-Mounted Industrial PCs Account for a Significant Market Share?

“Scalability and Modular Design of Rack-Mounted PCs Driving Their Preference”

Attribute	Rack-Mounted
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 2.41 Billion
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	6.2% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 4.42 Billion

Rack-mounted industrial PCs are approximated to possess a share of 32% of global market revenue by 2034-end. The scalable and modular design of industrial PCs are making them ideal options for deployment in industrial environments with the availability of limited spaces. These PCs find applications in process control, service applications, and data acquisition across several industries, such as transportation, power generation, and telecommunications, where performance, easy maintenance, and reliability are paramount.

Which are the Preferred Sales Channels for Industrial PCs?

“High Popularity of Direct Sales Channels for Offering Customized Configuration Solutions”

Attribute	Direct Sales
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 4.55 Billion
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7.5% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 9.4 Billion

Direct sales channels are evaluated to hold 68% share of the market by 2034. These channels allow manufacturers to establish direct relationships with consumers, understand their particular requirements, and offer customized solutions. These sales channels are preferred widely for customized configurations or complex IPC solutions, where a close collaboration between end users and manufacturers is pivotal for ensuring reliability, compatibility, and optimal performance.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the industrial PC industry are incorporating several initiatives, such as partnerships, collaborations, agreements, new product launches, and others to get a competitive edge and establish themselves globally.

For instance :

• Advantech Co. Ltd., in September 2023, entered into a partnership with IOTech Systems for the adoption of advanced technologies for manufacturing. This partnership is expected to offer integrated edge software and hardware solutions for manufacturing and automating data exchanges between control and equipment systems.
• ABB Ltd. and Red Hat, in July 2022, entered into a partnership for delivering scalable digital solutions across hybrid cloud and industrial edge solutions. This will help companies offer integrated OT/IT solutions, leveraging Red Hat OpenShift to enhance deployment agility and flexibility in the industrial sector. Customers are empowered to access ABB’s digital solutions for making data-driven decisions.

Fact.MR provides detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of industrial PCs positioned across the world, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in this recently updated market report.

Segmentation of Industrial PC Market Research

• By Type :

  • Panel
  • Rack-Mounted
  • DIN Rail IPC
  • Embedded

• By Sales Channel :

  • Direct
  • Indirect

• By End-use Industry :

  • Communication & Network Infrastructure
  • Digital Security & Surveillance
  • Digital Signage
  • Gaming
  • Energy & Power
  • Industrial Automation & Control
  • Medical
  • Instrumentation/Test Automation
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Retail Automation
  • Transportation
  • Others

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • MEA