Industrial PC Market 2022 - Market Size & Forecast, Industry Trends, Manufacturers Analysis, & Opportunities 2030

The global industrial PC market is estimated to witness growth at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% during the forecast period of 2022-2030.

Industrial personal computers (PC) refer to PC-based commercial computing platforms used for large-scale data acquisition, process control, and machine automation applications across various industry verticals. These PCs can also run human-computer interface (HCI) applications effectively.

Industrial PCs typically comprise heavy-duty cooling fans along with dust filters. They are specifically designed to function under harsh exterior conditions, such as power surges, noises, high temperatures, moisture, dust, shocks, and vibrations. They are manufactured using industrial-grade components to prevent the intrusion of dust and particles. Industrial PCs are more flexible and efficient, consume lesser power, and have a longer operational life than commercial and personal computers. These PCs find extensive applications across various industries, including healthcare, aerospace & defense, oil & gas, automotive, chemical, semiconductor & electronics, and energy & power.

Growth Drivers:

The primary factors driving the growth of this market include: the high reliability and long-term performance of industrial PCs: the burgeoning demand for powerful PCs functioning in extreme environmental conditions; the rising demand for industrial IoT by manufacturing companies; the growing inclination among the manufacturing sector toward digitalization & automation; the soaring awareness regarding resource optimization in manufacturing firms; the increasing number of stringent regulatory requirements to ensure safety & security in production plants; the growing number of enhancements in information technology (IT) infrastructure; the escalating extensive research and development (R&D) activities, and the surging need for data from the factory floor leading to an increased requirement of IPCs for data transfer and analytics.

Additionally, the adoption of solid-state drives (SDD) in industrial PCs is increasing rapidly across major parts of the globe. The silicon microchip-based SDDs enables high-speed data transfer and produce minimal heat while operating and optimizing digitalized manufacturing. This is expected to bode well for the growth of the global industrial PC market during the next few years.

Moreover, recent years have witnessed a colossal rise in the number of technological advancements in the industrial PC market. The incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) with these PCs is one such recent trend. These technologies assist in identifying defects in the product manufacturing system, make the process more convenient & automated, minimize the chances of errors, and help in data acquisition & process control. Alongside, the spiraling demand for energy-efficient manufacturing operations by various industries is expected to significantly fuel the growth of the industrial PC market during the forecast period.

Furthermore, other factors such as the proliferating demand and adoption of smart energy solutions including panel PCs and CNC (computerized numerical control) machines; the growing emphasis on robust IT infrastructure; the advent of cloud applications platforms: the application of IPCs as edge devices, and the rising product variety and customization of IPCs are expected to further augment the growth of the global industrial PCs market during the forecast period.

However, factors such as the increasing security threats for loss of crucial information, the high initial setup costs, and dearth of skilled personnel are anticipated to hinder the growth of the global industrial PC market to a certain extent during the forecast period.

Industrial PC Market Segmentation:

By Type:

·         Panel IPC

·         Rack Mount IPC

·         Box IPC

·         Embedded IPC

·         DIN Rail IPC

·         Others

By Display Type:

·         Resistive

·         Capacitive

·         Others

By Sales Channel:

·         Direct Sales

·         Indirect Sales

By End-User Industry:

·         Process Industries

o   Chemical

o   Energy & Power

o   Oil & Gas

o   Food & Beverages

o   Pharmaceutical

o   Others

§  Metals and Mining

§  Pulp and Paper

§  Water and Wastewater treatment

·         Discrete Industries

o   Automotive

o   Aerospace & Defense

o   Semiconductor & Electronics

o   Medical Devices

By Region:

·         North America

·         Europe

·         Asia Pacific

·         Latin America

·         Middle East and Africa

Based on type, the DIN rail IPC segment is anticipated to register the highest CAGR in the global industrial PC market during the forecast period. The rising popularity of DIN rail IPCs as a result of the increasing demand for connected factory and enterprise networks from manufacturing enterprises and the growing adoption of these IPCs due to their high durability, compact design, and ability to withstand harsh conditions, along with several other benefits are primarily attributed to the large share of this segment.

Based on end-user industry, the discrete industries segment is predicted to attain the highest growth in the global industrial PC market during the forecast period. Factors such as the high pressure of reducing maintenance & operation costs in the discrete industries, the emergence of novel technologies, and the escalating demand for enhanced process flexibility and improved efficiency are primarily driving the growth of this segment.

Regional Outlook:

The Asia Pacific region led the global industrial PC market in 2021, followed by North America and Europe. The region is projected to further remain dominant and achieve the highest growth in the market throughout the forecast period of 2022-2030. The growth of the market in the region can be well attributed to the factors such as the presence of well-established manufacturing industry; the proliferating adoption of robots in industries: the increasing number of favorable government policies; the rising demand for healthcare services: the fast-paced industrialization; the growing infrastructural investments in the energy and power sector; and the high number of leading market players in the region. India, China, and Japan stand as the leading contributors to the growth of the market in the region.

Key Companies in Industrial PC Market:

·         ABB

·         General Electric Co.

·         Kontron S&T AG

·         Omron Corporation

·         Advantech

·         Beckhoff Automation

·         Siemens

·         IEI Integration Corporation

·         Nexcom International

·         B&R Automation

·         Avalue Technology

·         DFI

·         American Portwell Technology

·         Rockwell Automation Inc.

·         Schneider Electric SE

·         Other Players