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In the wave of Industry 4.0, more and more manufacturing companies are adopting touchscreen industrial PCs to replace traditional keyboards, mice, and push-button HMIs. These devices integrate powerful industrial-grade hardware with capacitive touchscreens, significantly improving operational efficiency while enabling smarter and more precise production.
Case Example: An auto parts factory deployed 5 touchscreen panel PCs, resulting in a 34% reduction in human error, a 42% decrease in process switching time, and an 18.6% increase in per capita output.
Legacy HMIs rely on resistive touchscreens or physical buttons, which respond slowly, are prone to misoperation, and often cannot be used with gloves. They are difficult to maintain in dusty, oily, or space-limited environments.
Example: A steel mill in Shandong deployed IP67 touchscreen PCs in an oil spray cooling area. The devices have operated continuously for 2 years without failure.
Industrial PCs are not simply computers with a touchscreen—they are purpose-built for harsh conditions and long-term use.
(1) Industrial Hardware Specs & Recommendations
Component | Specification | Description |
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CPU | Intel Celeron J6412 / N5095 / i5-1135G7 | Low power, high reliability |
RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB DDR4 | Smooth multitasking |
Storage | eMMC + SSD/HDD support | Shock-resistant, RAID optional |
Display | 10.1”–21.5” P-CAP touchscreen | Fully laminated, anti-reflective |
Power Input | DC 12V–24V | Compatible with machine control |
Lifespan | ≥ 5 years | Verified 24/7 operation durability |
Data Source: Models from HIGOLE, Advantech, OnLogic, Siemens, and other leading industrial PC brands.
(3) Interface Design for Full Industrial Compatibility
Port Type | Use Case | Config |
---|---|---|
USB 3.0 ×4 | Barcode scanners, peripherals | 5 Gbps high-speed |
RS232/485 ×2 | Legacy PLCs | Isolation available |
GbE LAN ×2 | Networking, redundancy | DHCP and VLAN supported |
HDMI / DP ×1 | External monitor / signage | Up to 4K |
GPIO ×8 | Beacon lights, alarms | Programmable I/O |
Example: An automation line deployed 8 devices, each connected to 3 PLCs + 2 scanners + 1 HD camera—all without interface conflicts.
Different production lines (e.g., weighing, labeling, dispensing, assembling) have vastly different requirements. For all-in-one PCs for machine control, over- or under-specification can lead to wasted resources or performance bottlenecks.
A medical equipment company used a 15.6" HIGOLE F15 industrial panel PC to control a laser welding station. The system combined HMI, PLC control, and barcode logging in one device. Post-deployment, annual maintenance costs dropped 60% and staffing reduced from 3 operators to just 1.
Industrial touchscreen PCs are no longer a luxury—they are a necessity. They combine intuitive touch interfaces, edge computing, and rugged design to transform control stations, production floors, and inventory systems.
If you're seeking a reliable, efficient, and future-ready machine control solution, explore our product page to find the right device for your operations.
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