This section provides an overview for mini pcs as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 mini pc manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked mini pc companies as of September, 2024: 1.THAT Corporation, 2.ASUSTeK Computer Inc., 3.Azulle.
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A mini PC, as the name suggests, is a type of computer shaped like a box.
It is attractive because of its small size and high performance. It can be installed in a space-saving manner and is more durable than a typical desktop PC, protecting the PC interior from the external environment, such as vibration, heat, and dust. This makes it ideal for industrial applications and use in harsh environments.
Performance is another area where mini PCs excel. They can be equipped with modern high-performance CPUs, memory, SSDs, etc., and can be designed in the optimal configuration for each application.
These characteristics make mini PCs an important choice for building or updating your IT infrastructure. The adoption of mini PCs, which are compact, robust, and high-performance, can greatly contribute to the efficiency and optimization of an organization.
Mini PCs, which are particularly robust and high-performance, demonstrate their capabilities in a wide range of business applications. Here are some examples, especially in the areas of factory automation, visual inspection, production control, and monitoring systems.
The control and management of automated lines requires precise and fast computational processing, and a mini PC's high performance and robustness meet these requirements, allowing factory automation to proceed smoothly.
The mini PC's durability guarantees stable performance even in harsh factory environments, such as vibration, temperature changes, and dust.
The mini PC's high-speed image processing and analysis capabilities make it ideal for visual inspection of production lines; with Mini PC, minute defects in products can be detected in real time to improve quality control.
Production control requires real-time processing and analysis of large amounts of data, and a mini PC's powerful computing power makes this possible, providing powerful support for operations such as production volume optimization, inventory control, and delivery schedule optimization.
A mini PC's compact size and high performance make it ideal for video processing, analysis, and recording in surveillance systems. Its robustness also guarantees stable operation over long periods of time and allows for a quick response to any eventuality.
As described above, mini PCs can take advantage of their high performance and durability to demonstrate their capabilities in a variety of business domains. As these uses indicate, mini PC plays an important role in a wide range of industries.
Most mini PCs are designed to be installed in a cabinet or rack. With a variety of interfaces, Mini PCs can be connected to displays or terminals in one or more separate locations.
Some can be connected to existing PCs, some are fanless, some are dustproof and waterproof, and some are made of antimicrobial plastic for medical applications. Thus, mini PCs (industrial PCs) have advantages over consumer PCs in terms of long-term stable supply of parts, high reliability of each part, and environmental resistance, such as the ability to be used in areas subject to vibration and dust.
On the other hand, the disadvantages are higher price and longer delivery time compared to consumer PCs.
When selecting a mini PC, it is necessary to consider various factors, such as performance, durability, and cost performance according to the intended use.
The performance required depends on the intended use of a mini PC. For example, if high-speed data processing or graphics processing is required, a high-performance CPU or GPU and memory capacity are important.
Durability and environmental compatibility are also important selection criteria for PCs, especially when used for industrial applications. For example, specifications such as dust and water resistance, high/low temperature resistance, and vibration resistance are essential for use in specific environments.
It is also important to consider the expandability of a mini PC in preparation for future changes in needs. For example, check for additional memory slots and storage, or the type and number of ports.
Finally, cost performance is another important selection criterion. In addition to purchase price, energy consumption and maintenance costs are also included in the total cost of ownership, so it is important to take these factors into account when selecting the most appropriate mini PC.
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Established in 1989, THAT Corporation is an American manufacturer based in Milford, Massachusetts, specializing in audio technology. The company was founded by engineers and senior managers who previously worked at dbx, Inc., another American manufacturer of audio recording equipment, which developed the Blackmer root mean square (RMS) detector and the Blackmer gain cell, an integrated voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA). Currently, THAT Corporation offers both of these technologies, along with other products such as THAT Analog Engines®—single-chip audio dynamics processors. Since 1999, THAT Corporation has expanded its operations by acquiring its own semiconductor fabrication facility and adopting a foundry business model.
Sunany is a subsidiary of Leadcham Technology Limited and was established in 2015 as a manufacturer of POS hardware and is based in Shenzhen, China. The company's catalog includes a series of POS terminals such as the S, X, T, J and E series. Also, the company offers OEM and ODM services to more than 3100 POS software developers. The products are used in restaurant, retail and recreation industries, and are CCC, CE, FCC and RoHS certified.
Inside-Tech, established in 2020 and headquartered in Beckenham, London, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced personal computer components and hardware products. The company offers a diverse range of products, including gaming graphics cards, solid-state drives (SSDs), computer cases, multi-screen monitors, and cooling systems for enhanced gaming performance, faster data storage and retrieval, efficient thermal management, and customizable PC builds. Industries ranging from gaming and entertainment to professional content creation and IT use the products for optimized computing experiences. Its specialization in gaming hardware allows for tailored solutions that cater to the needs of gamers and professionals.
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS) is a Taiwanese multinational developer and manufacturer of consumer electronic products that was established in 1989 and is based in Beitou, Taipei. The company produces various computing devices including desktop, laptop, and netbook models. They also function as an OEM of motherboards, computer assembly components, displays, networking and IoT devices, and smartphone parts. ASUS has several notable subsidiaries operating worldwide, including ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), ASMedia, and AAEON.
BIOSTAR, founded in 1986 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, is a manufacturer and supplier of computer hardware components. The company's product range includes Motherboards, SSDs, Keyboards/Mice, SOC (System on a Chip), and VGA (Video Graphics Array). These products are essential for computing needs, gaming setups, and high-performance workstations. They serve industries such as electronics, IT, gaming, and professional computing. In addition to manufacturing, the company offers customer support, product development, warranty services, and technical consultancy.
Quanzhou Neway Industrial Limited was founded in 2003, in Quanzhou, China, and manufactures rugged tablet PCs, industrial panel PCs, and embedded computing systems. The company has a decade of experience in manufacturing electronic and computer related technologies for OEM and ODM services globally. The products manufactured are Tablets, Panel PCs, Monitors, Signal converters and switchers, and Broadcast monitors. These products are used in logistics, manufacturing, field services, industrial automation, and telecommunications for their efficacy in data accumulation, real-time data communication, as well as enhanced productivity.
Ranking as of September 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | THAT Corporation |
27.3%
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2 | ASUSTeK Computer Inc. |
12.8%
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3 | Azulle |
9.8%
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4 | OEM Production |
8.8%
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5 | AVADirect Custom Computers |
5.6%
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6 | BIOSTAR |
5.3%
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7 | CHUWI INNOVATION LIMITED |
4.5%
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8 | SHENZHEN VEGASHINE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED |
4.4%
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9 | Sunany |
3.7%
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10 | Novatech Ltd |
3.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the mini pc page as of September 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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6 | 46.2% |
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4 | 30.8% |
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2 | 15.4% |
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1 | 7.7% |
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