The adoption of industrial automation in industries, including logistics and manufacturing, are increasing at a fast pace with an aim to lower operational costs and optimize productivity. To achieve this goal, the need for systems that can function 24*7 is rising across the globe, which is playing a significant role in fueling the development cycle of the rugged embedded computer. Moreover, with increasing applications of embedded computers for ruggedized environments in drones, healthcare, agriculture, transportation, energy & power, security & surveillance, and more, the demand is also booming, which is driving the market growth. Moreover, other factors such as the emergence of next-generation processors to keep rugged embedded computer operational in harsh environments and use of rugged mini PCs due to their lightweight and suitability for space-constraint applications is soaring that is also contributing towards the market growth. However, the high price of rugged embedded computers over consumer-grade servers is a factor anticipated to limit the adoption.
Arbor Technology Corp, Dell Technologies, Inc., Acura Embedded Systems Inc., Sintrones Technology Corp, and Neousys Technology– Prominent Market Participants in Rugged Embedded Computer Market
The global rugged embedded computer market has been segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and SAM. North America holds the dominant share in the rugged embedded computer market, whereas APAC is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global market. Rising military expenditure has been positively influencing the adoption of various modern-day technologies, including military rugged embedded computers. Thus, high budget of the US Defense signifies an increased investment in military rugged embedded computer applications as well. These include applications, such as weapons and surveillance systems, communications systems, and radar systems.
The top five companies in the rugged embedded computer market include Arbor Focus, Dell Technologies, Inc., Acura Systems, Sintrones, and Neousys. The above listing of key players is derived by considering multiple factors such as overall revenue, current rugged embedded computer system portfolio, new product launches, market initiatives, investment in technology up-gradation, mergers & acquisitions, and other joint activities. There are various other notable players in the global rugged embedded computer market ecosystem, such as Cincoze Co., Ltd., Crystal Group, Inc., MICROMAX TECHNOLOGY, Siemens AG, and Systel, Inc. among others.
Most of the market initiatives were observed in Asia region, which have a high potential for rugged embedded computer market growth. Few of the important market initiatives and product developments from the industry are mentioned below:
| Year | News | Region |
| 2020 | ARBOR Technology Corp. introduced ARES-5310 which is fanless designs fulfill the needs of restricting dust accumulation and operating in harsh and dusty environments. | APAC |
| 2020 | Cincoze, introduced a new model GM-1000 rugged GPU computer, which is 9th/8th generation Intel CPU and supports one MXM GPU module expansion. | APAC |
| 2020 | Neousys Technology, introduced industrial-grade fanless expansion box PCs, the Nuvo-8000 series, with up to 5 PCIe/ PCI slots and support Intel 9th/ 8th-Gen Core i processors. | APAC |
