Compact Fanless Mini PCs for Industrial Applications
A compact fanless mini PC is an industrial computer that has no cooling fan. It removes heat through a metal chassis. Because it has no moving fans, it has fewer parts that can wear out or collect dust. This suits factory floors, machine control, kiosks and other sites where dust, heat or vibration are present.
Thinvent IPC series industrial PCs are fanless. They use Intel Core processors from the 12th and 13th generations. The range includes Core i3, i5 and i7 models. The i3-1215U has 6 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz. The i5-1240P has 12 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz. The i5-1335U has 10 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.6 GHz. The i7-1255U has 10 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.7 GHz. Memory options range from 8 GB to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. Storage options range from 256 GB to 1 TB of SSD.
Connectivity varies by model. Some models include dual LAN ports for separate industrial networks. Some include dual band WiFi. Other models have no WiFi, which suits wired-only installations. Operating system options include Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, DOS, or no operating system for custom software. All models use a 12V 7A power adapter.
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | RAM | SSD | LAN | WiFi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPC3 | Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB | 256 GB | Single | No |
| IPC5 | Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 16 to 32 GB | 512 GB to 1 TB | Single or Dual | Dual Band or No |
| IPC5 | Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 to 32 GB | 256 GB to 1 TB | Single | Dual Band or No |
| IPC5 | Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 to 64 GB | 512 GB to 1 TB | Dual | Dual Band or No |
Typical uses include machine vision, factory automation, data logging, digital signage, point-of-sale and edge computing. Buyers choose the model by processor performance, memory, storage, network ports and operating system.
Thinvent Fanless Industrial PCs
Thinvent has fanless industrial PCs with 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors. The IPC3 and IPC5 series cover entry-level to high-performance industrial tasks. Choose from Core i3, i5 and i7 models, with memory, storage, LAN, WiFi and operating system options.
