Industrial Computers, Mini PCs, Thin Clients and All-in-One PCs
Thinvent builds compact, reliable computing hardware for factories, offices, retail counters, control rooms and remote sites. Our range covers four main form factors, so you can pick the shape and power that fits your deployment instead of adapting your deployment to the hardware.
Industrial PCs (IPC) are built for the factory floor and other demanding environments. They run on Intel® processors, support wide-temperature operation, and offer rich I/O such as multiple serial ports, dual Ethernet and long-lifecycle components. Typical uses include machine control, SCADA/HMI terminals, vision systems, data logging and PLC gateway duties.
Mini PCs pack desktop-class performance into a small, mountable chassis. They are a good fit for kiosks, digital signage, point-of-sale, branch offices and edge computing, where a full tower PC is unnecessary and a laptop is unsuitable.
Thin Clients connect users to virtual desktops (VDI), remote desktop sessions and cloud applications. They consume very little power, have no moving parts in many configurations, and are simple to manage at scale across hundreds of desks.
All-in-One PCs combine the computer and display in one unit, reducing cabling and footprint. They suit reception desks, operator stations, retail counters and training rooms.
Choosing the Right Platform
| Form Factor | Best For | Typical Mounting |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial PC | Factory floor, control cabinets, harsh environments | DIN rail, wall, VESA |
| Mini PC | Kiosks, signage, POS, edge computing | VESA, wall, desk |
| Thin Client | VDI, RDP, cloud workspaces | VESA, desk, under-desk |
| All-in-One | Reception, counters, operator stations | Desk, wall, VESA |
Key specifications to consider include processor family and generation, core count, memory (4 GB to 64 GB), SSD storage (128 GB to 1 TB), operating system (Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, embedded Linux, FreeDOS or no OS), Ethernet port count, HDMI outputs and USB connectivity including USB-C.
Operating Systems and Software
Thinvent systems ship with the operating system that matches your application: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for standard business and industrial software, Windows 11 IoT for long-lifecycle embedded deployments, Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS for open-source stacks, Thinux™ embedded Linux for locked-down appliances, FreeDOS or no OS for customers who image their own systems.
Reliability and Longevity
Industrial and commercial deployments need hardware that stays available for years. Fanless designs reduce dust ingress and mechanical failure points, while solid-state storage removes the most common cause of field failures in traditional PCs. Wide input voltage support and DIN-rail or VESA mounting make installation straightforward in cabinets, kiosks and vehicles.
Thinvent Products Featuring This Technology
Thinvent's Industrial PC, Mini PC, Thin Client and All-in-One ranges are available with Intel® Celeron®, Intel® N-series and Intel® Core™ i3/i5 processors, up to 64 GB memory, up to 1 TB SSD, dual Gigabit Ethernet, multiple HDMI outputs and USB 3.2 Gen 2 including USB-C. Configurations include Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS, Thinux™ embedded Linux, FreeDOS and no-OS options, with optional quad DB9 serial for industrial control applications.
