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This section provides an overview for fanless computers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 fanless computer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked fanless computer companies as of January, 2025: 1.Polywell Computers Inc., 2.Industrial PC, Inc, 3.Premio, Inc..
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A fanless computer is a PC that does not have an attached fan for cooling.
Also known as an embedded PC, FAPC (Factory Automation PC), embedded computer, industrial PC, or IPC. Compared to consumer PCs, fanless PCs are more reliable and environmentally resistant, and have the ability to analyze and respond to failures.
A fanless computer is mainly used for industrial applications. Specific applications include factory automation control systems that are exposed to vibration and dust, signage systems that require constant operation, and reception terminals. The operating system (OS) is flexible, and the hardware configuration must be selected and customized according to the characteristics of the installation environment and control destination.
A fanless computer is based on x86, the architecture of a normal PC. Its greatest feature is that it does not have a fan for cooling the power supply unit or other components. A fanless computer is often designed to cool the PC by natural heat dissipation, as the bearings of the cooling fan may deteriorate over time, resulting in inactivity and thermal failure. In addition, the quality and long-term availability of component parts is improved.
Since a fanless computer is based on x86 architecture, you can choose an operating system for each application.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Based on Windows, which is highly scalable, it is equipped with functions that allow detailed control of its behavior. For example, it has functions such as limiting the software that can be started and restricting access to USB devices. Since it is based on the widely used Windows, it has the advantage of being easy to maintain and manage.
Linux
Linux offers flexible customizability and can be used free of charge for commercial purposes as long as it is used in accordance with licensing regulations. Linux for embedded applications has a wide variety of middleware and device drivers, allowing for flexible system construction. Since the file system can be selected, it is possible to place emphasis on write performance and fault tolerance depending on the application. Another major advantage is that the development environment necessary for embedded system development is provided free of charge.
PMC T-Kernel
PMC T-Kernel is a real-time OS that is often used in industrial robots, etc., which requires detailed control, and can be used on the architecture of a fanless computer.
Notebook PCs are convenient and portable.
Conventionally, cooling the heat generated by the CPU, power supply, and other components of a notebook PC is generally achieved by dissipating the heat with a cooling fan. This was one of the factors that made it difficult to reduce the size and thickness of notebook PCs, and it was also a source of noise. In recent years, as component heat generation has been reduced and heat dissipation technology has advanced, many fanless notebook PCs have appeared on the market that are compact, thin, lightweight, and have excellent design features.
Power-saving technologies such as miniaturization of the manufacturing process for CPUs have led to power-saving types that balance performance and are now available for mobile devices and notebook PCs. Storage devices are replacing HDDs with SSDs, which contribute to silent operation. Heat dissipation (cooling) technology that replaces fans is generally natural air-cooling by means of ingenious chassis design or heat sinks. As for advanced technologies, the use of space-developed technologies such as liquid cooling using heat pipes is being considered.
Industrial PCs, which require durability and stability, have a long support period and long life, so the market has seen little change. In recent years, factories have become increasingly automated amid the trend toward greater production efficiency and labor-saving. Factories and production sites are considering the introduction of data collection and analysis through IoT linkage and the use of AI by utilizing industrial PCs.
Industrial PCs are also becoming more powerful as well as more reliable and durable. Servers are expected to play a role in edge computing, where information from equipment can be collected, analyzed, and processed in real time at production sites.
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Polywell Computers Inc. is an American ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of computers founded in 1987 and based in San Francisco, California. The company produces professional workstations and servers designed for 3D animation or CAD/CAM operations, desktop and mini-PCs for personal use, data storage devices, and small form IPCs for industrial, kiosk, or point-of-sale applications. Aside from its products, the company also offers design and OEM services for clients in the medical technology, government, education, and corporate sectors.
Industrial PC, Inc., a company established in 1996 based in Carmel, Indianapolis, US, is a manufacturer and supplier of computing products. Products include panel personal computers, motherboards, fanless embedded, and rackmount computers. The traditional and fanless embedded computers are flexible and can be upgraded, which makes them appropriate fir industrial uses, particularly automotive installation. Its rackmount computers are also customizable with built-in UL power supplies, ensuring dependability. The company's products are also valuable for heavy equipment, medical, amusement, industrial automation, and aerospace, where stability and reliability are fundamental.
Premio, Inc. is headquartered in the City of Industry, California, and has been a manufacturer of computing technology products since 1989. The company primarily produces rugged edge & embedded internet-of-things (IoT) computers, high-performance computing (HPC) storage servers, and human-machine interface (HMI) displays. It also offers contract manufacturing services for unique customer projects, along with product lifecycle management and reverse logistics. Premio mainly serves clients in the cloud computing, industrial automation, entertainment sectors, as well as Schneider Electric, Activision Blizzard, and Amazon Web Services.
Teguar, established in 2010 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced industrial and medical computer solutions. The company offers several products including industrial computers, medical computers, and rugged tablet computers. Designed for continuous use in the toughest environments, its units routinely sport features like fanless cooling systems, IP/NEMA rated waterproof housings, and extended operating temperature ranges. Its conformance to quality is evidenced by its status as an ISO 9001:2015 certified company.
American Portwell Technology is a global company that specializes in designing and manufacturing a wide range of embedded computing solutions, including single-board computers and industrial motherboards. Established in 1993, it has provided embedded computing solutions to various industries, including automation, gaming, medical, and military. The Company has received several industry recognitions for its quality products and services. Its products are proven by customers around the world for their reliability, scalability, and flexibility. The company's aim on research, development and technology has enabled it to stay ahead in the fast-paced and rapidly evolving embedded computing industry.
CoastIPC is an American distributor of embeddable and industrial computing products that was established in 1994 in Hingham, Massachusetts. The company offers rackmount computers, GPU or VPU-accelerated systems, fanless ruggedized systems designed for operating in harsh conditions, and network-ready ruggedized panel PCs and monitors. It operates as an authorized distributor of IKEY, AXIOMTEK, and ADVANTECH branded products. The company primarily serves clients in the artificial intelligence, private security, industrial automation, and transportation sector.
Litemax Electronics Inc. is a manufacturer of LED displays and industrial computing, established in 2000, with its headquarters located in New Taipei, Taiwan. They offer sunlight-readable LCDs, boards and modules, embedded boxes, AI edge computing, and more. These are used for visual communication, industrial computing, embedded systems, and mobile computing. The company caters to transportation, industrial, marine, digital signage, and data mining industries and can customize solutions based on specific industry requirements.
ADLINK Technology Inc., founded in 1995 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of products for embedded computing, test and measurement, and automation applications. Their product line includes computer-on-modules, industrial motherboards, data acquisition modules, and complete systems, which are designed to drive data-to-decision applications across industries, improving production capabilities and also increasing operational efficiency. They also offer comprehensive industrial-grade smart panels and also monitors with customization through their one-stop solution service.
iBASE, founded in Taipei, in 2000 is a manufacturer of single board computers, motherboards and systems for the Industrial PC market. The company's product portfolio includes Industrial Panel PCs, Digital Signage Players, Network Appliances, Embedded Systems and Industrial Motherboards. Their products find application applications in the markets such as , smart building, digital signage, transportation, gaming, and retail. The company is is publicly listed in the Taipei Exchange and has ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Mist Elektronik Ltd. Sti. is a Turkish manufacturer and supplier of integrated technology products that was established in Ankara in 2019. The company’s specialized product lineup includes wearable health monitoring devices and their connected control or analysis software, bioprinters, drones, and gamification as well as simulation software. It also works with its strategic partner Forecr OÜ — an Estonian company — in the development and marketing of smart wearable health and fitness devices. The company's products are mainly used in the healthcare, education, defense, and chemical industries.
ASRock Industrial is a Taipei-based Taiwanese manufacturer of motherboards, computers, and cameras established in 2011 as a subsidiary of ASRock Inc and operating as a standalone company since 2018. The company produces edge and single-board computers, high-resolution cameras with face recognition and object detection features, industrial motherboards, and embedded peripherals such as adapters or graphics cards. The company's products are primarily used by clients in the commercial, medical, automation, and gaming sectors.
AAEON Technology Inc., founded in 1992 and now a subsidiary of ASUSTeK Computer Inc., is a Taiwanese manufacturer headquartered in Taipei City, specializing in industrial and embedded computing platforms. They provides single-board computers, embedded motherboards, and network appliances. AAEON offers applications, including Smart City, Smart Manufacturing, and Smart Office, incorporating Industry 4.0 solutions, leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and machine learning. Furthermore, AAEON provides Design and Manufacturing Service (DMS), encompassing every stage of the product development process. This service is tailored to meet the specific needs of industries such as automation, energy, and transportation.
IEI Integration Corp., established in 1997 and based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, is a supplier specializing in artificial intelligence and networking edge computing. Its product range includes AI Developer Kits for computer vision and deep learning applications, Embedded Systems, Network Appliances for networking functions, Single Board Computers, and Industrial Panel PCs and Monitors designed for rugged industrial applications. These technologies find applications in diverse fields like AI, IoT, defense, transportation, and medical instruments. The company holds certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 28000:2007.
Advantech was established in 1981 and is a manufacturer and supplier of embedded computing and intelligent connectivity system solutions based in Taiwan. The company offers various IoT hardware and software solution products, including arm-based computing platforms, industrial display systems, advanced video appliances, wireless industrial automation sensors, and industrial ethernet switches. The products created by the company have been certified with REACH Compliance certificate. The company has partnered in the WISE-Marketplace Ecosystem with other businesses, including Anewtech Systems, Ibcon, Mirai Electronics, Lubi Electronics, and BioEnergy Projects Sdn Bhd.
Advantech Co., Ltd., established in 1981 in Neihu District, Taipei, is a pioneering manufacturer and designer of a range of products, solutions, and services. The company boasts an extensive product portfolio that includes system integration, customer-centric design services, cutting-edge embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. Its aim is to usher in an era of an intelligent planet through its automation and embedded computing products and solutions. These diverse products and services empower smarter ways of working and living to enhance the quality of life and productivity across various industries.
DFI America, LLC. was founded in 1987 as a manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of industrial automation products and is headquartered in California. The company's key product categories include Industrial Motherboards and computers for heavy-duty computing tasks used in Healthcare, Industrial Automation, and more. Industrial Panel PCs serve as human-machine interfaces for industrial applications, which also include touchscreen displays. There are also System On Modules, Software, and services, and Application-specific systems being provided. The solutions that these products offer cater to the Medical industry, ODM/OEM services, Transportation, 5G & Networking, and Energy Automation.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polywell Computers Inc. |
17.7%
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| 2 | Industrial PC, Inc |
11.8%
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| 3 | Premio, Inc. |
10.2%
|
| 4 | Forecr.io |
8.6%
|
| 5 | CoastIPC |
8.1%
|
| 6 | American Portwell Technology, Inc. |
6.5%
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| 7 | Teguar |
6.5%
|
| 8 | ASRock Industrial |
5.4%
|
| 9 | DFI Inc. |
4.8%
|
| 10 | Litemax Electronics Inc. |
4.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the fanless computer page as of January 2025. 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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6 | 50.0% |
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Taiwan
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5 | 41.7% |
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Turkey
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1 | 8.3% |
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