Industrial PCs for Machine Control & HMI

At Industrial PC, Inc., we provide the ruggedized processing power and intuitive interface solutions that allow your machines to think faster, work harder, and communicate seamlessly with your workforce.

Owner / Founder

We understand that you aren’t just looking for a spec sheet; you’re looking for a solution that eliminates bottlenecks, secures your data, and keeps your operation moving 24/7.

The Four Pillars of Intelligent Machine Architecture

In manufacturing, a machine is only as capable as the intelligence driving it. As the industry moves away from simple, isolated tasks toward complex, interconnected automation, the hardware you choose for machine control and human-machine interface (HMI) becomes the most critical component of your design.

To build a machine that is truly “intelligent,” your hardware must excel in three specific areas: local processing, environmental resilience, and the human interface.

High-Performance Machine Logic & Edge Control

Modern machines require more than just a basic PLC. To handle advanced motion control, real-time data logging, and integration with high-level ERP systems, you need PC-based control.

Complex Task Management: Run sophisticated logic, database management, and communication protocols (like EtherCAT or PROFINET) on a single, unified platform.
Deterministic Performance: Our industrial controllers are designed for low-latency processing, ensuring that your machine cycles are perfectly timed, every single time.
Scalability: Unlike proprietary hardware, our open-architecture industrial PCs allow you to scale your software capabilities without replacing your entire control system.

Rugged & Responsive HMI (Human-Machine Interface)

The HMI is the “face” of your machine. It must be durable enough to survive the floor but responsive enough to provide a seamless user experience for your operators.

Industrial-Grade Touchscreens: We offer screens with Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touch technology that functions flawlessly even when operators are wearing heavy industrial gloves.
Environmental Protection: With IP65-rated front panels, our HMIs are protected against the dust, oil, and water splashes common in washdown or high-debris environments.
Sunlight Readable & High-Contrast: Whether in a dimly lit assembly hall or a bright outdoor facility, our displays ensure critical data is always visible to the operator.

Compact Integration & Cabinet Optimization

Space inside a machine’s electrical cabinet is a premium commodity. We focus on “Small Form Factor” (SFF) designs that pack massive power into a tiny footprint.

DIN-Rail & Wall Mounting: Our systems are designed to integrate directly into standard industrial mounting configurations, simplifying your wiring and assembly process.
Fanless Thermal Management: By eliminating moving parts (fans), our controllers prevent dust intake and mechanical failure, allowing for installation in sealed, non-ventilated cabinets.
Wide-Range Power Support: Our hardware is designed to handle the “dirty” power of the factory floor, supporting wide DC-input ranges and protection against voltage spikes.

Versatile Connectivity & Protocol Integration

An intelligent machine doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It must communicate downward to field-level sensors and upward to the cloud or factory management systems. The hardware must act as a “universal translator” for the production floor.

Legacy & Modern I/O Support: We provide systems equipped with a diverse range of physical connections—from traditional RS-232/422/485 serial ports for older PLCs to high-speed USB 3.2 and 10GbE for modern high-resolution sensors.
Wireless & Remote Readiness: Many modern machines require mobility (like AGVs) or remote monitoring. We offer integrated support for Wi-Fi 6, 4G/5G LTE, and GPS, allowing you to track machine health and performance from anywhere in the world.

Stop trying to adapt to your technology.
With Industrial PC, start deploying the perfect fit.

Why Machine Builders and OEMs Partner With Us

Extended Product Lifecycles

We source industrial-grade components with guaranteed availability for 5 to 10+ years. This means you won’t have to redesign your machine’s enclosure or software every time a consumer-grade chip is discontinued.

Extreme Temperature Tolerance

While office PCs fail at 35°C, our machine controllers are rated to operate in environments ranging from -40°C to 70°C.

Shock & Vibration Resistance

Our “cableless” internal designs and solid-state storage ensure that constant machine vibration won’t result in a loose connection or a system crash.

Big-firm results. Small team flexibility.
Owner level commitment.

Engineered for the extreme.
Trusted across the globe.

Founded in 1996 by Tim Barnett, Industrial PC, Inc. has grown to become the leader in high-performance, industrial-grade computing solutions for the most rugged and demanding environments.

Our world-class industrial computing capabilities were built by 3 decades of relationship-driven service.

From the largest and most complex industrial computing solutions, to the smallest and simplest – partnering with Industrial PC, Inc. means you get the expertise of the large, the agility of the small, and the peace-of-mind of a true partner.

Other Industrial PC companies want to sell you a computer. We want to help you build the ideal computer (and then sell it to you).

Product Selection

What is it that you require in your industrial computer? Short lead time, specific size constraints, temperature requirements, specific ports, processor, OS, memory, storage, expansion, power consumption… there are many available options and you can browse them all on our website. Or, you can reach out to us with those requirements and we can do that work for you and send you over your most qualified options along with a quote.

Design / Configuration

Does one of our out-of-the-box solutions fit your need? Or do you need a custom-built solution? Or, are you not sure? Either way, let us know what you need and we can customize and install any necessary drivers, third-party software and perform necessary testing before we ship it out to you. All of our industrial computing solutions are built, fulfilled and supported from the crossroads of America: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Deployment

By the time you have received your computer(s), we have tested everything and even loaded your custom image from our encrypted server to save you time and money. We’ve customized it with your specifications and have updated all systems, drivers and BIOS for you. But our partnership doesn’t end there. If there’s an issue with your delivery, or a problem with your equipment any time now or in the future, we are one easy call, text or email away.

Call or Text Dan

Director of Technical Sales

(463) 317-9987